Stimulus checks amid the health crisis

The stimulus checks are monetary assistance offered by the US government during times of economic crisis. It is well known that the arrival of the global Coronavirus pandemic generated not only a health crisis, but also an economic, social, and in many countries, a political crisis.

Therefore, the Trump administration decided to issue stimulus checks to provide relief to local families who lost their jobs due to the health crisis and who have no other source of income to support their families during the current juncture.

In recent history of the US, the last time the government offered stimulus checks was during the Great Recession, which took place between 2007 and 2009, but the amount does not compare to the stimulus checks offered during the massive outbreak of Coronavirus.

However, due to the stance of the Trump administration when it comes to immigration, thousands of foreigners have been unable to receive stimulus checks during the health crisis and many of them do not have stable jobs to support and protect their families.

The Trump administration proposes not to offer stimulus checks to immigrants

The current administration of the US has a strict and almost immovable opinion regarding illegal immigration. That is why when President Trump decided to offer stimulus checks to the American population, he proposed not to offer them to:

• Undocumented immigrants currently residing in the country.
• Mixed families made up of an American citizen and an undocumented immigrant, or both undocumented immigrants.
• Children of mixed families with undocumented parents (either one or both of them).

Despite the government’s recommendations, each state has the power and the right to decide how it will distribute stimulus checks in its region.

Therefore, there are several states that decided to help undocumented immigrants during the current juncture.

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Vermont offers stimulus checks to undocumented immigrants

On Tuesday, September 8, 2020, the Vermont House of Representatives decided to offer stimulus checks to undocumented immigrants during the current health crisis.

The local government allocated a total of $5 million for this round of stimulus checks, which will also include foreigners who do not have a legal immigration status.

By this, we mean that immigrants may apply for monetary aid if they:

• Are Legal Permanent Residents (LPRs) or Green Card holders.
• Pay annual taxes, but do not have a social security number yet.
• Are spouses of American citizens and jointly pay annual taxes.
• Are parents of American citizens.
• Earn 99,000 or less.

Vermont residents may request the stimulus check for up to $1,200 and minors have the right to request a total of $500.

One of the representatives stated: “That is to treat all Vermonters equitably, which is to say, fairly and justly, regardless of their circumstances.”

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What can we learn from this experience?

It is imperative to understand that the Trump administration does not agree to offer legal residency options to immigrants who cross the borders of the US without prior authorization.

Besides that, if we carefully analyze the history of the country, illegal immigration never brings positive consequences for foreigners or for the local economic system.

Therefore, the best alternative is to know the options you have to migrate legally. To achieve this goal, we recommend for you to follow the advice of experts in immigration matters, who will be able to guide you towards the success of your application.

If you have any questions about an immigration issue or relating to a case you may have currently in progress, then please don’t hesitate to contact us for a FREE Phone Consultation with one of our expert immigration attorneys.

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