cancel and reapply, or extension on the NOA2?

[chicurious 0]

Hello all, my fiance is having medical problems in Mexico (I just moved back to the US to get a head start on things financially and get a job before he heads up here) and will need to go into surgery. This is all traumatic enough, but added to that is having to work within time limits of the NOA2. We received our NOA2 on Dec. 11. I've read that it expires within 4 months of that date (that would be April).

I'm hoping this won't be necessary, but what would happen if we had to wait for his recovery and couldn't get to the Juarez consulate by that date- April 11?

How could I go about filing an extension if it comes down to that?

Would filing an extension be something that could be counted against him in the interview?

What about medical stuff? He has a cyst in his nasal passage and had sinus issues, and surgery, about 5 years ago.

Also, and I hate sharing this on a forum where I don't know anyone really, but due to all of this (me leaving for the US, other issues recently occurring with his job, and now this major health concern- not to mention the idea of moving to the US) I've encouraged him to consider anti-anxiety medication (Paxil). Is that something that could come up in the medical that would lead to problems or a denial?

I haven't been on in about a month due to all of this happening, so I appreciate any sound and accurate advice. Thanks so much.

[mox 298]

Once your interview is scheduled, you can re-schedule it out by at least a month or two. Once his K-1 visa is issued, he has 6 months to enter the US. So you've got ~ 8 months right there, not to mention the delay of probably a couple months in between NOA2 and when they actually schedule your interview.

The only reason he would be denied medically is if he has a communicable disease or a drug abuse history.

[chicurious 0]

thanks so much... Now, with Juarez K-1s we actually don't have an interview date. Once you get your packet you gather the information and go up any operating day (for the most part). That means he would have to get to Juarez by April 11.

I just want to cover my bases with the extension, if that need arises.

Thanks for the answers.

[mox 298]

thanks so much... Now, with Juarez K-1s we actually don't have an interview date. Once you get your packet you gather the information and go up any operating day (for the most part). That means he would have to get to Juarez by April 11.

I just want to cover my bases with the extension, if that need arises.

Thanks for the answers.

I see. Well if he interviews on April 11, assuming they stamped his passport that same day, he'd have until October 2008 to enter the US. Does this buy you enough time?

[chicurious 0]

Yes, I've considered that. I'm more worried about his health for traveling TO the consulate. So, for instance if I asked for an extension and he was in good enough health to travel to the consulate in May (a month into the additional extension), then he'd could come to the US immediately. I'm also worried because I've heard that many health insurance companies won't cover new immigrants. In Mexico, he has basic coverage and medical services are cheaper, so part of this is financial concerns. Since I won't be able to cover out of pocket a surgery or costs associated with any complication his surgery (in Mexico) will have.

Also, there will definitely be no strikes against him if he decides to go on anti-anxiety medication? Is there even a question that asks about that during the medical interview?

Any thoughts on that? Thanks for letting me be so specific.

[mox 298]

Yes, I've considered that. I'm more worried about his health for traveling TO the consulate. So, for instance if I asked for an extension and he was in good enough health to travel to the consulate in May (a month into the additional extension), then he'd could come to the US immediately. I'm also worried because I've heard that many health insurance companies won't cover new immigrants. In Mexico, he has basic coverage and medical services are cheaper, so part of this is financial concerns. Since I won't be able to cover out of pocket a surgery or costs associated with any complication his surgery (in Mexico) will have.

Also, there will definitely be no strikes against him if he decides to go on anti-anxiety medication? Is there even a question that asks about that during the medical interview?

Any thoughts on that? Thanks for letting me be so specific.

Medical: I'm not a doctor or immigration lawyer of course, but my understanding is that anti-anxiety medication would not be a disqualification. They're looking for things that pose a risk to public health, and that's just not going to be one of them.

I haven't heard that health insurance companies won't cover new immigrants, but with our health insurance being in such a sorry state it wouldn't surprise me. Best thing to do would be to call *your* insurance company and ask if he can be covered and what kind of coverage he could expect.

I don't know what to tell you about him actually getting to the interview. If he can't get there, then that's going to be a problem. Maybe you should call the consulate and see how flexible they are with regards to how long you can wait for the interview.

Best of luck to you both, I hope you're able to find a way to make it work.

[Jesse and Hema 2]

Yes, I've considered that. I'm more worried about his health for traveling TO the consulate. So, for instance if I asked for an extension and he was in good enough health to travel to the consulate in May (a month into the additional extension), then he'd could come to the US immediately. I'm also worried because I've heard that many health insurance companies won't cover new immigrants. In Mexico, he has basic coverage and medical services are cheaper, so part of this is financial concerns. Since I won't be able to cover out of pocket a surgery or costs associated with any complication his surgery (in Mexico) will have.

Also, there will definitely be no strikes against him if he decides to go on anti-anxiety medication? Is there even a question that asks about that during the medical interview?

Any thoughts on that? Thanks for letting me be so specific.

Medical: I'm not a doctor or immigration lawyer of course, but my understanding is that anti-anxiety medication would not be a disqualification. They're looking for things that pose a risk to public health, and that's just not going to be one of them.

I haven't heard that health insurance companies won't cover new immigrants, but with our health insurance being in such a sorry state it wouldn't surprise me. Best thing to do would be to call *your* insurance company and ask if he can be covered and what kind of coverage he could expect.

I don't know what to tell you about him actually getting to the interview. If he can't get there, then that's going to be a problem. Maybe you should call the consulate and see how flexible they are with regards to how long you can wait for the interview.

Best of luck to you both, I hope you're able to find a way to make it work.

mox has given good advice, as he always does. I'd just like to add that the expiration date on the NOA2 can be extended by the embassy. Just keep good communication with the embassy, and I am sure you will work everything out!