> Rene
> I don't have the URL handy but what is considered means tested
> benefits is listed on the USCIS website.
> The OP's f-i-l used the example of medical bills. Whether that is
> part of it I don't know. The USCIS website should say if
> medicaid/medicare is part of means tested benefitis if they pay any
> part of your medical expenses. I, in turn, pointed out that one or
> both of them should in the near future obtain employment with health
> benefits and thus eliminate that fear.
> Rete
Go here:
http://uscis.gov/graphics/publicaffa...ets/affaqa.htm
There is a wealth of information and towards the bottom outlines means
tested benefits
It also answers the OP's f-i-l's question regarding assets. From
reading it I would conclude if earned income from employment is
sufficient assets need not be disclosed. But then I'm not an attorney
doing the reading but that is what this layperson concluded. Perhaps
the OP should read it and print it out for her f-i-l