DS 260 and Affidavit of Support Filing

[tonyc001 0]

Hello - 

 

With the Covid 19 related confusion, I need help to understand what to do with our situation. I have filed for my mothers green card

 

1- Father expired last year in India. Decided to bring mother to USA but visitor visa got rejected 3 times.

2- Mothers GC filed, I-130 Approved in April 2020. 

3- NVC instructions received. Mumbai, India embassy assigned for interview location for consuler processing. Logged in and Paid the fees. 

4- DS-260 is complete but not submitted yet. I also have to complete I-864 (Affidavit of Support). 

 

Few Questions that I am confused about what to do:

 

1- We had been confused with the Covid-19 situation as mother is 72 years old and cannot go for interview at this time. I have therefore not yet filed for DS260. How long can I wait to file ? 

2- Should I go ahead and file for DS260 or continue to wait ? Is there any president proclamation that affects us in any way?

3- How quickly are they approving DS 260 applications these days and assigning interview dates for consuler processing? Can these interviews be rescheduled?

4-Noticed that for the interview they have a PUBLIC CHARGE QUESTIONNAIRE these days. Can they deny Green Card if they feel the applicant can become public charge?

5- The public charge form asks for health care coverage questions when in USA. What kind of health insurance are people buying that is typically acceptable in USA ? Any guidelines or weblinks will be appreciated.

 

Thank you for your quick responses

 

Regards

Tony

 

[Just Paul 4,591]

30 minutes ago, tonyc001 said:

1- We had been confused with the Covid-19 situation as mother is 72 years old and cannot go for interview at this time. I have therefore not yet filed for DS260. How long can I wait to file ? 

2- Should I go ahead and file for DS260 or continue to wait ? Is there any president proclamation that affects us in any way?

Non spouses and children are currently exempt from the EO.   Parents and other family members are currently subject to an EO.

You can get everything done at the NVC and if the consulate is open and the EO is in force then you still have to wait out the EO.  So yes you can do the DS-260 but might want to wait on doing Police Clearance Certificates.

32 minutes ago, tonyc001 said:

4-Noticed that for the interview they have a PUBLIC CHARGE QUESTIONNAIRE these days. Can they deny Green Card if they feel the applicant can become public charge?

Absolutely - the CO can deny based on public charge.  So it is best to show that you have worked out insurance costs, etc.   You can use any type of private or marketplace insurance. 

[SusieQQQ 11,584]

1 hour ago, tonyc001 said:

 

Few Questions that I am confused about what to do:

 

1- We had been confused with the Covid-19 situation as mother is 72 years old and cannot go for interview at this time. I have therefore not yet filed for DS260. How long can I wait to file ? 

2- Should I go ahead and file for DS260 or continue to wait ? Is there any president proclamation that affects us in any way?

3- How quickly are they approving DS 260 applications these days and assigning interview dates for consuler processing? Can these interviews be rescheduled?

4-Noticed that for the interview they have a PUBLIC CHARGE QUESTIONNAIRE these days. Can they deny Green Card if they feel the applicant can become public charge?

5- The public charge form asks for health care coverage questions when in USA. What kind of health insurance are people buying that is typically acceptable in USA ? Any guidelines or weblinks will be appreciated.

 

Thank you for your quick responses

 

Regards

Tony

 

1, 2, 3: IR5 visas are banned until at least January 2021 under the presidential proclamation. So you can go ahead and file everything but she won’t get a visa interview until sometime next year.

4. This has always been the case. All they have done is formalize the structure under which they analyze it.

Edited July 28, 2020 by SusieQQQ

[Spreadhope 1]

Please can you list what documents you need at the NVC stage for the indian embassy? I have recently filed I-130 form online, but wanted to see what documents we need at next stage so i can slowly prepare at my end.

 

experts - is there a link for what documents are needed for next phase. Thanks so much all your help! You guys are awesome!!

[tonyc001 0]

Dear Paul and Mary and SusieQQQ-

 

Many thanks for your responses. I understand from your responses that waiting or moving forward won't make any difference as due to EO they will likely not schedule any appointment. Some more questions

 

1- After NVC has reviewed all documents, after how much time do they typically set up the appointment at consulate?

2- You mentioned healthcare market place. Can you please provide me a link - can they provide me a quote for insurance here?

3- What other options do I have to ensure health coverage for 71 years old in USA?

 

Thanks again,

 

Tony

[tonyc001 0]

Hello -  I had posted a few months ago as you can see on this thread and due to lack of clarity with the Mumbai Embassy processing and coronavirus situation decided to wait before submitting DS 260 NVC documents. I was concerned if they will schedule an appointment it is not possible for me to travel to take my mother to Mumbai for an appointment. I have a few questions

 

1- Can I change my mothers embassy Green Card interview to New Delhi ? 

2- Is it advisable I change to New Delhi since my mother visitor visa was denied at New Delhi 2 times?

3- Is Mumbai Embassy or Delhi Embassy now scheduling appointments for interview ?

4- I need guidance and help on where do I buy health insurance for my mother to show during the interview ? Any one who has bought this and from where that was acceptable to the US Embassy during interview?

5- I am now getting ready to file the paperwork - should I be aware of anything new before I file to NVC? 

6- Is the EO still in force or expired?

7- My Notice for Immigration Visa Creation was received on April 30 2020. After that I had logged in the website and paid fees and also have got all documents ready (almost) there. Can they cancel this application if I cross 12 months? Just want to understand that if I am now running against the time.

 

Appreciate the help and guidance ?

 

Regards

Sanjay

[Chancy 6,233]

On 1/4/2021 at 9:29 AM, tonyc001 said:

3- Is Mumbai Embassy or Delhi Embassy now scheduling appointments for interview ?

 

On 1/4/2021 at 9:29 AM, tonyc001 said:

6- Is the EO still in force or expired?

 

Still no interviews scheduled for IR5 visa category as the ban has been extended to March 31, 2021.  We may find out in a few weeks if Biden will lift the ban.