New immigration law for F2A minor under 21

[Kabena 4]

Hi everybody, Im really concerned about this upcoming law on insurance and public charge rules as it may hit me really hard. I joined the military so I could bring my family here (mom and my 2 youngest siblings). My mom is here as a permanent resident. She applied 3 years ago for my brother 15, my sister 20 and her 2 little boys as derivatives. The process has been dragging for ever, we finally got approved and awaiting for the interview and now boom this new law.

My mom herself doesn't meet the minimum requirements to sponsor 4 people. she barely makes $10,000/year working at macdonald and she is on my work insurance. I am the joint sponsor as household member. Both incomes combined = $63,000 which was perfectly fine before this new law.The 15 years old is ok but for my sister although she is considered minor under the immigration laws she is not really a child anymore; since she has 2 kids herself. NVC said it's going to be up to the CO to decide whether to grant them the visa or not. I was still very hopefull until this new law came out last week about getting an insurance before you get here or proving you are not going to be a public charge. How can I prove that? We don't have anybody else to add as co-sponsor. there are only 2 of us here in the U.S. The perspective of ending the loneliness of this country and alleviate the stress of my very demanding job as a military by reuniting with my family is now jeopardized.  

Anybody has any advise, hints that could help? That would be much appreciated!

[AP-1 35]

9 minutes ago, Kabena said:

Hi everybody, Im really concerned about this upcoming law on insurance and public charge rules as it may hit me really hard. I joined the military so I could bring my family here (mom and my 2 youngest siblings). My mom is here as a permanent resident. She applied 3 years ago for my brother 15, my sister 20 and her 2 little boys as derivatives. The process has been dragging for ever, we finally got approved and awaiting for the interview and now boom this new law.

My mom herself doesn't meet the minimum requirements to sponsor 4 people. she barely makes $10,000/year working at macdonald and she is on my work insurance. I am the joint sponsor as household member. Both incomes combined = $63,000 which was perfectly fine before this new law.The 15 years old is ok but for my sister although she is considered minor under the immigration laws she is not really a child anymore; since she has 2 kids herself. NVC said it's going to be up to the CO to decide whether to grant them the visa or not. I was still very hopefull until this new law came out last week about getting an insurance before you get here or proving you are not going to be a public charge. How can I prove that? We don't have anybody else to add as co-sponsor. there are only 2 of us here in the U.S. The perspective of ending the loneliness of this country and alleviate the stress of my very demanding job as a military by reuniting with my family is now jeopardized.  

Anybody has any advise, hints that could help? That would be much appreciated!

Did you say you work in military?

[Kabena 4]

14 minutes ago, AP-1 said:

Did you say you work in military?

Yes I do. I'm active duty.

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1 minute ago, Kabena said:

Yes I do. I'm active duty.

I thought people active duty in armed forces are exempted from this.

So is there a way you can co-sponsor this and meet the 100% requirements?

[Kabena 4]

1 minute ago, AP-1 said:

I thought people active duty in armed forces are exempted from this.

So is there a way you can co-sponsor this and meet the 100% requirements?

It only applies when it's your spouse or children. Other family members same rules as everybody.

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Just now, Kabena said:

It only applies when it's your spouse or children. Other family members same rules as everybody.

Oh okay. 

also you said you are approved and awaiting for interview.

So did you already submit your AOS?

[Kabena 4]

1 minute ago, AP-1 said:

Oh okay. 

also you said you are approved and awaiting for interview.

So did you already submit your AOS?

Yes everything, DQ. Just waiting for the embassy to schedule the interview. That won't probably happen before november 4th. The date the second new law is going on effect. 

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2 minutes ago, Kabena said:

Yes everything, DQ. Just waiting for the embassy to schedule the interview. That won't probably happen before november 4th. The date the second new law is going on effect. 

Yes. so you are fine for the new public charge rule.

Now the new insurance things. there is no dollar figure given to determine if you meet the requirements or not.

 

But you can always buy private insurance for 6 months before they enter the country. 

 

I have see someone put a link some where about a insurance company that provided Immigrant insurance from 30 days to 5 years. 

 

you could look into that.

 

But other than this, there is no way around this. Its all upto CO.

 

Good luck

[Kabena 4]

1 minute ago, AP-1 said:

Yes. so you are fine for the new public charge rule.

Now the new insurance things. there is no dollar figure given to determine if you meet the requirements or not.

 

But you can always buy private insurance for 6 months before they enter the country. 

 

I have see someone put a link some where about a insurance company that provided Immigrant insurance from 30 days to 5 years. 

 

you could look into that.

 

But other than this, there is no way around this. Its all upto CO.

 

Good luck

Thanks, I appreciate your input.

[Kabena 4]

3 minutes ago, AP-1 said:

Yes. so you are fine for the new public charge rule.

Now the new insurance things. there is no dollar figure given to determine if you meet the requirements or not.

 

But you can always buy private insurance for 6 months before they enter the country. 

 

I have see someone put a link some where about a insurance company that provided Immigrant insurance from 30 days to 5 years. 

 

you could look into that.

 

But other than this, there is no way around this. Its all upto CO.

 

Good luck

I'm going to try to find that link, if anybody has it please send it to me.

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4 minutes ago, Kabena said:

I'm going to try to find that link, if anybody has it please send it to me.

I found it.

 

https://www.sevencorners.com/#start

 

I don't know how good they are. But you can do some research on them or find similar companies.

[Crazy Cat 39,193]

41 minutes ago, Kabena said:

Yes I do. I'm active duty.

Does your Mom have any health care coverage now?  What were the health care plans for the other 4 persons before this rule? 

Edited October 10, 2019 by missileman

[Kabena 4]

1 minute ago, missileman said:

Does your Mom have any health care coverage now?  What were the plans for the others' health care before this rule? 

Yes she is under my tricare. 

Honestly I didn't think very hard about that. The plan was to get her here first find a job then go from there.

[Crazy Cat 39,193]

6 minutes ago, Kabena said:

Yes she is under my tricare. 

Honestly I didn't think very hard about that. The plan was to get her here first find a job then go from there.

I see.  Your mother is a military dependent of you.  She earns $10,000 a year......and she is the primary sponsor for 4 more people.  Am I summarizing it correctly? 

 

[Kabena 4]

2 minutes ago, missileman said:

I see.  Your mother is a military dependent of you.  She earns $10,000 a year......and she is the primary sponsor for 4 more people.  Am I summarizing it correctly? 

 

Correct.