Question for people who have brought over elderly parents

[speckles 0]

My mother’s I-130 has been approved, we’ve filed our I-864, and now finalizing the DS-230. On the DS-230 there is the question “In what occupation do you intend to work in the United States?”

She doesn’t intend to “work” at all. She’s already retired, will turn 70 in December, and my husband (Sherlock on VJ) and I make enough money that she doesn’t need to work. We are going to use her as in-home child care once the baby comes next summer, but I wouldn’t consider that to be formal “employment.”

So, do we put “retired,” or “none,” or “child-care?”

We’re concerned that if it looks like she’s not going to work, she may be denied at the final interview. Can anyone already done with the process shed any light?

Edited November 4, 2009 by speckles

[Bobby+Umit 161]

If she is going to do child care for you (basically for room and board), that is "work", so you could put child care.

[Richard-UK 2]

If she is going to do child care for you (basically for room and board), that is "work", so you could put child care.

My wife has retired as a Nursery Teacher and that is what she put. I have heard of many VJ parents who have gone to the USA to retire as LPR without any problem at all.

That is why you fill out the I-864 to prove that you can support the immigrant benificiary.

[TayRivers 4]

Both my parents are retired and that is what we put on their forms... "Retired" They had no problems at their interview. infact they were never asked about employment at the interview.

Tay

[Boiler 45,638]

70 year old medical insrance.

Ouch, that is going to cost.

[TayRivers 4]

70 year old medical insrance.

Ouch, that is going to cost.

Yep it sure is... For my parents it is $1,200.00 per month or $14,400.00 per year or $72,000.00 for the next 5 years (After 5 years they can become Citizens and will then qualify for State Subsidized health care) These amounts do not include any annual increases so you could add about 10% extra for each year..

[Boiler 45,638]

70 year old medical insrance.

Ouch, that is going to cost.

Yep it sure is... For my parents it is $1,200.00 per month or $14,400.00 per year or $72,000.00 for the next 5 years (After 5 years they can become Citizens and will then qualify for State Subsidized health care) These amounts do not include any annual increases so you could add about 10% extra for each year..

That is not too bad, but there are deuctibles, limits, exclusions etc. So Say $100,000 for 5 years in premium.

Do you mind me asking who with?

[TayRivers 4]

70 year old medical insrance.

Ouch, that is going to cost.

Yep it sure is... For my parents it is $1,200.00 per month or $14,400.00 per year or $72,000.00 for the next 5 years (After 5 years they can become Citizens and will then qualify for State Subsidized health care) These amounts do not include any annual increases so you could add about 10% extra for each year..

That is not too bad, but there are deuctibles, limits, exclusions etc. So Say $100,000 for 5 years in premium.

Do you mind me asking who with?

There is no deductibles or limits and the only exclusions are Non-Medical treatments, all pre-existing conditions are coved. They do have a co-pay of $25 for office visits and specialists.

They are with Neighborhood Health Plan in MA. It has to be purchased through the Mass Health Conector, but remember it is compulsory to health insurance here in MA so the state have approved plans that individuals can purchase for a simmilar price as employment groups.

Tay

[speckles 0]

I saw this in another thread as well, but no one put a reference. Can someone please give me a reference that says that insurance is required for the interview?

My husband is in the military, we may be able to add her to his military insurance as long as he's still active duty.

[TayRivers 4]

I saw this in another thread as well, but no one put a reference. Can someone please give me a reference that says that insurance is required for the interview?

My husband is in the military, we may be able to add her to his military insurance as long as he's still active duty.

It would only be required if the the interviewing officer felt that she may become a public charge... The interving officer has the right to explore all avenues to ensure that the beneficiary does not become a public charge..

There are very few Health Insurance Companies that will allow a parent to be added to a adult child's policy. I have no knowledge of military health cover..

Tay

[Boiler 45,638]

70 year old medical insrance.

Ouch, that is going to cost.

Yep it sure is... For my parents it is $1,200.00 per month or $14,400.00 per year or $72,000.00 for the next 5 years (After 5 years they can become Citizens and will then qualify for State Subsidized health care) These amounts do not include any annual increases so you could add about 10% extra for each year..

That is not too bad, but there are deuctibles, limits, exclusions etc. So Say $100,000 for 5 years in premium.

Do you mind me asking who with?

There is no deductibles or limits and the only exclusions are Non-Medical treatments, all pre-existing conditions are coved. They do have a co-pay of $25 for office visits and specialists.

They are with Neighborhood Health Plan in MA. It has to be purchased through the Mass Health Conector, but remember it is compulsory to health insurance here in MA so the state have approved plans that individuals can purchase for a simmilar price as employment groups.

Tay

That is not bad at all, unfortunately not available outside MA.

[TayRivers 4]

70 year old medical insrance.

Ouch, that is going to cost.

Yep it sure is... For my parents it is $1,200.00 per month or $14,400.00 per year or $72,000.00 for the next 5 years (After 5 years they can become Citizens and will then qualify for State Subsidized health care) These amounts do not include any annual increases so you could add about 10% extra for each year..

That is not too bad, but there are deuctibles, limits, exclusions etc. So Say $100,000 for 5 years in premium.

Do you mind me asking who with?

There is no deductibles or limits and the only exclusions are Non-Medical treatments, all pre-existing conditions are coved. They do have a co-pay of $25 for office visits and specialists.

They are with Neighborhood Health Plan in MA. It has to be purchased through the Mass Health Conector, but remember it is compulsory to health insurance here in MA so the state have approved plans that individuals can purchase for a simmilar price as employment groups.

Tay

That is not bad at all, unfortunately not available outside MA.

No not available outside MA.... but it could be if the Public Option is included in the Health Reform...

[Richard-UK 2]

70 year old medical insrance.

Ouch, that is going to cost.

Yep it sure is... For my parents it is $1,200.00 per month or $14,400.00 per year or $72,000.00 for the next 5 years (After 5 years they can become Citizens and will then qualify for State Subsidized health care) These amounts do not include any annual increases so you could add about 10% extra for each year..

That is not too bad, but there are deuctibles, limits, exclusions etc. So Say $100,000 for 5 years in premium.

Do you mind me asking who with?

There is no deductibles or limits and the only exclusions are Non-Medical treatments, all pre-existing conditions are coved. They do have a co-pay of $25 for office visits and specialists.

They are with Neighborhood Health Plan in MA. It has to be purchased through the Mass Health Conector, but remember it is compulsory to health insurance here in MA so the state have approved plans that individuals can purchase for a simmilar price as employment groups.

Tay

That is not bad at all, unfortunately not available outside MA.

No not available outside MA.... but it could be if the Public Option is included in the Health Reform...

Let's hear it for Obama and Health Care Reform!