Is WIC a Public charge ?

[immquestion]

I am a US citizen and I have to apply for my spouse AOS. Currently I pregnant and not working , lost he job due to COVID. if I take the Woman Infant and children(WIC) . will this come under the public charge rule.

Thanks

[mk2245]

I think it depends on who is the primary applicant on WIC. If it is you, then no problem because you are US citizen.

[sandeep.iiit]

Agree with mk2245. The public benefits question on Form I-944 only ask about the beneficiary's public benefits, so your husband's. If there is no benefit in his name, he should be fine. Similarly, debts questions in form I-944 only ask about beneficiary's debts. On the other hand, the assets questions ask about everyone in the household.

[tomsmith1]

If it’s the same as food stamps, then it depends on if adding your husband would increase the amount you receive every month.