Failed second interview for US Citizenship.

[Pearlz555 7]

 Trying to find any info on our situation....My mom didn't pass second interview for US citizenship and the reason is English (she didn't pass first interview for the same reason). What can be our next step? She is 68 years old, been in US for 13 years as a Permanent Resident. About 15 years ago she had multiple surgeries back in Ukraine. During one of them she had clinical death and lost a lot of memories. Since then she has difficulties to remember a lot of information. She tried to study very hard, she was studying everything day and night for the last 6 month. She passed the history, reading and writing tests, but failed English. What can we do next? 

[Redheadguy03 505]

6 minutes ago, Pearlz555 said:

 Trying to find any info on our situation....My mom didn't pass second interview for US citizenship and the reason is English (she didn't pass first interview for the same reason). What can be our next step? She is 68 years old, been in US for 13 years as a Permanent Resident. About 15 years ago she had multiple surgeries back in Ukraine. During one of them she had clinical death and lost a lot of memories. Since then she has difficulties to remember a lot of information. She tried to study very hard, she was studying everything day and night for the last 6 month. She passed the history, reading and writing tests, but failed English. What can we do next? 

Study more, their isn't really any other option. 

[Boiler 43,446]

Any reason she is no desperate? She can stay a PR as long as she lives.

[No-Where-Man 147]

Yeah....I am not sure why she is pursuing citizenship now. since is a PR, she can just stay. 

[databit 328]

Try this: From now on, speak to her only in English, and make her do the same with you. No foreign language TV either. Nothing works as well as not having a choice.

[Pearlz555 7]

She is disability person since Ukraine, but have no disability status in US. To get all medical papers for disability in US its thousands of dollars from my pocket that I don't have. She needs medical insurance here, since she is not getting any younger. And the only way to get insurance it's become US citizen.  

[Ben&Zian 4,397]

As Databit suggested, it is probably the simplest way. By merely communicating only in one language it helps the other become more fluent. By always going abck and forth between languages never really helps one become fluent in another. It may be difficult at first; but it is worth a try.

[mcdull 474]

2 minutes ago, Pearlz555 said:

She is disability person since Ukraine, but have no disability status in US. To get all medical papers for disability in US its thousands of dollars from my pocket that I don't have. She needs medical insurance here, since she is not getting any younger. And the only way to get insurance it's become US citizen.  

what insurance are you referring to?  You can purchase insurance regardless of your immigration status. 

[ManCharsey 254]

Just now, Pearlz555 said:

She is disability person since Ukraine, but have no disability status in US. To get all medical papers for disability in US its thousands of dollars from my pocket that I don't have. She needs medical insurance here, since she is not getting any younger. And the only way to get insurance it's become US citizen.  

How long has she been an LPR? If more than 10 years (or over 40 qualifying quarters), I don't see why she can't have government assistance without you or her sponsor being in the hole for it.

 

Insurance isn't dependent on citizenship status. Anyone can purchase insurance. She can get insurance with her LPR status.

[ManCharsey 254]

2 minutes ago, Ben&Zian said:

As Databit suggested, it is probably the simplest way. By merely communicating only in one language it helps the other become more fluent. By always going abck and forth between languages never really helps one become fluent in another. It may be difficult at first; but it is worth a try.

True. You only master a language when you can think in the language. 

[zilchfox 296]

Insurance should have nothing to do with her LPR status. There are only really a few things LPRs can't do that naturalized citizens can do (although all those things are rather important), but insurance shouldn't be one of them.

 

Study and practice English, re-apply and try again. The English test is probably one of the major reasons why many LPRs never get citizenship in the end, and just stick with being an LPR for the rest of their lives.

[Pearlz555 7]

3 minutes ago, mcdull said:

what insurance are you referring to?  You can purchase insurance regardless of your immigration status. 

Yes, I know.... We tried... In SC the cheapest medical insurance from state $800 a month.... I cannot afford it.

[Pearlz555 7]

5 minutes ago, ManCharsey said:

How long has she been an LPR? If more than 10 years (or over 40 qualifying quarters), I don't see why she can't have government assistance without you or her sponsor being in the hole for it.

 

Insurance isn't dependent on citizenship status. Anyone can purchase insurance. She can get insurance with her LPR status.

We went to apply for state insurance and were denied because i sponsored her. I was told, until she becomes a citizen, I will have to pay all her medical expenses.

[Coco8 1,039]

Try to get some free classes for her. There are usually free English conversation classes. Some libraries have free reading groups. Or she could volunteer somewhere. Anything she could do in which she would have to speak English would help her. 

[MyJourney 276]

English Language Exemptions

You Are Exempt From The English Language Requirement, But Are Still Required To Take The Civics Test If You Are:

• Age 50 or older at the time of filing for naturalization and have lived as a permanent resident (green card holder) in the United States for 20 years   (commonly referred to as the “50/20” exception).
  OR
• Age 55 or older at the time of filing for naturalization and have lived as a permanent resident in the United States for 15 years (commonly referred to as the “55/15” exception).

Medical Disability Exceptions to English and Civics

You may be eligible for an exception to the English and civics naturalization requirements if you are unable to comply with these requirements because of a physical or developmental disability or a mental impairment.

To request this exception, submit Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions. This form must be completed by a licensed medical or osteopathic doctor, or licensed clinical psychologist.

For more information, see the USCIS Policy Manual Citizenship and Naturalization Guidance.