11. For purposes of this form, a public benefit means any of the following forms of assistance received on or after February 24, 2020: 1) Any Federal,
state, local, or tribal cash assistance for income maintenance, including supplemental security income (SSI) and Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families (TANF); 2) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); 3) Housing Choice Voucher Program; 4) Project-Based Rental Assistance
(including Moderate Rehabilitation); 5) Subsidized Housing; or 6) Medicaid, except for benefits received for an emergency medical condition, services
or benefits funded by Medicaid but provided under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), school-based services or benefits provided to
individuals of secondary school age, benefits received by an alien under 21 years of age, or benefits received by a woman during pregnancy or during
the 60-day period beginning on the last day of the pregnancy.
Yes No If you answered "Yes," provide the information below.
Type of Benefit Agency That Grants The Benefit
Date Benefit Was
Granted (mm-dd-yyyy)
Date Benefit Ended or
Expires (mm-dd-yyyy)
Reason For Requesting or Receiving The Benefit
11A.
Type of Benefit Agency That Grants The Benefit
Date Benefit Was
Granted (mm-dd-yyyy)
Date Benefit Ended or
Expires (mm-dd-yyyy)
Reason For Requesting or Receiving The Benefit
11B.
Type of Benefit Agency That Grants The Benefit
Date Benefit Was
Granted (mm-dd-yyyy)
Date Benefit Ended or
Expires (mm-dd-yyyy)
Reason For Requesting or Receiving The Benefit
11C.
13. Are you likely to request or receive any of the public benefits described in Question 11 in the future in the United States from any Federal, state,
local, or tribal government entity?
Yes No
If you answered "Yes," provide an explanation.
14. Have you ever received a fee waiver when applying for an immigration benefit from USCIS?
Yes No
If you answered "Yes," provide the information in the table below. In Part 8 - Additional Information, explain the circumstances that caused you to apply
for a fee waiver and if those circumstances have changed.
Date Fee Waiver Received (mm/dd/yyyy) Type of Immigrant Benefit (Form Number) Receipt Number
PART 5 - YOUR EDUCATION AND SKILLS
15. Have you graduated high school or earned a high school equivalent diploma?
Yes No If you answered "No," then list the highest grade completed.
If you answered "Yes," list any other educational degrees you have earned..
16. Do you have any occupational skills?
Yes No If you answered "Yes," provide the information below.
Certification/License Type/Occupational Skill Date Obtained (mm/dd/yyyy)
16A.
Who issued your license? (if any) License Number (if any) Expiration/Renewal Date (if any)
Certification/License Type/Occupational Skill Date Obtained (mm/dd/yyyy)
16B.
Who issued your license? (if any) License Number (if any) Expiration/Renewal Date (if any)
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12. If you or your family requested or received a public benefit, were you or your family members exempt from public charge during that period?
Yes No
If you answered "Yes," provide an explanation.
Have you or any of the individuals applying with you covered by this form requested or received public benefits in the United States from a Federal, state, local, or tribal
government entity on or after February 24, 2020?