My wife and I married within the 90-day K1 Visa window, but now we need to file the i-485, and from what I gather, we must file the I-693, even though some sources are not clear on whether this is required. She has had Hepatitis B since birth, but has managed to be healthy with regular checkups for her entire life with no treatments. We did not expect a problem this entire time, as most resources indicated it was not a disease that prevented K1 Visas from being rejected. However, during this process of filling out the i-693 and researching the medical exam, I found some disturbing information from Google searches:
A positive Hepatitis B diagnosis can lead to the rejection of an I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) application, but it's not a guaranteed rejection. Applicants with communicable diseases of public health significance, including Hepatitis B, are generally inadmissible. However, there may be exceptions or waivers available.
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Can you get a green card if you have hepatitis B?
Individuals will be deported if they are found to be positive for hepatitis B. An immigration policy may exist that appears to deny extended stay visas or work permits to people living with chronic hepatitis B, but you can challenge this with a letter and health report from your doctor.
During K1 research, I found statements such as:
Generally, Hepatitis B should not be a cause for K-1 visa rejection. Most applicants living with Hepatitis B are not considered ineligible for immigration. The USCIS considers health issues, but they do not automatically exclude individuals with Hepatitis B.
Why would the policies not be consistent? Why issue a K1 Visa and then reject you after marriage?
We are blessed in that my wife is now pregnant, but is there actually a chance that she will be rejected and deported?
I am in a state of panic, especially given the current immigration doctrine. That is not a political statement, but simply an observation of heightened scrutiny of all types of applicants and increased deportation for various reasons.