Medicaid restrictions

For nonimmigrant visa holders in the United States, understanding which public benefits you are eligible for—and how receiving these benefits might affect your visa status—is crucial. Nonimmigrant visa categories encompass various purposes, including tourism, business, study, and temporary work. The eligibility for public benefits among nonimmigrant visa holders is limited, reflecting the temporary nature of their stay in the U.S. This post explains the benefits nonimmigrant visa holders can and cannot receive and the impact on their visa status.