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Thanks...Meeting with the immigration lawyer next week. Now I have a few mor questions to ask them.

I didn't know that...makes some sense. However, for the sliding-fee schedule clinics, we would be paying a fee for the services based on my mother-in-law's income, which is zero in the States before and after becomming an immigrant.

Thanks boiler. When I called the US State department, they told me to contact the US Embassy in Mexico and ask for a B2 visa for medical needs...indicating the rules for each country varies and the embassies have the authority to set the restrictions.

We are fortunate to live in a city with public free and sliding scale health, dental and vision clinics. Immigration status is not asked. This will work until we need a specialist or specialized treatment or major medical (hospitalization). Yes, it is a bad situation. That's why I'm here asking about options.

Not sure what AOS is...but my mother-in-law overstaying a visa is not in the plans as it could jeopardize her chance at PR.

We have no intention of overstaying a visa, but rather getting extensions.

Nonetheless, we are considering purchasing Medicare after the 5 year PR rule. ACA would bridge the gap until that requirement is met. We still need coverage until she becomes a PR...Yikes!

Thanks belinda63. Yep, it's too bad about the residency restrictions for Medicaid...that is why we are looking at ACA...We are ok paying the ACA premiums as long as she can get coverage...we estimate those premiums to be a little more reasonable than what the market is offering today...and more comprehensive coverage.

Thanks christeen. Any suggestions you can offer would be much appreciated.

Thanks Nigeriaorbust. If we go the immigrant visa route, where do you get the insurance of which you are referring?

Thanks Boiler. The Mexican travel insurance market is very limited for those over 70 with pre-existing conditions. I agree...the cost is extreme for very limited coverage. Agree also, that ACA is the only long term way to go...but we need a stop-gap method to get us there.

Thanks Christeen...Tried that route too...found very few travel policies that cover those over 70 years with pre-existing conditions. We found such policies to be very limited in coverage and quite expensive...for her age and health, the travel policies we found would cover only accidents and unexpected illnesses...except heart related.

Thanks...I've tried that. But, I have found most major health insurance companies will not cover those without a TIN/SSN. It is my understanding she will be eligible for ACA, but will need to be a resident or citizen for that option.

My mother-in-law, who has been living alone in Mexico, is experiencing health issues and is in need of living with us in the States. We have another year before we can apply for citizenship ourselves, which is what is needed before we can apply for residency for my mother-in-law. We would like for her to stay with us in the States for as long as possible. It is my understanding she can apply for a B2 visitors visa for family visits and health reasons...with the option to apply for extensions. Although my mother-in-law has full health care insurance coverage in Mexico, she will have no such insurance in the States. Does anyone know of options we can pursue to cover her medical appointments, prescriptions, and major medical if hospitalization is needed? Thanks

As directed by the Visa Call Center, the Canadian Criminal Record Check was not needed.

As advised by the visa call center, the Canadian Criminal Record Check was not needed.

The biometrics is electronic at the ASC...the transfer seemed to be less than a two days but we allowed 1 week as directed by the visa call center.

Thanks everyone! By the way, we had the original petitioner's birth certificate, but was never asked for it.

Thanks everone. By the way, ASC takes photos and we needed to have our own photos taken.

Thanks everyone. We've scheduled 5+ hours between connections at the POE.

How much time should we allow between flights for K-1 Questions and review of packet by Immigration?

Fantastic replies, thanks! We had the extra photos taken.

Thanks...Just to confirm...Are you saying I have to send my original birth certificate to my fiancee who will be going to the U.S. Consulate in Juarez for the interview?

Does the petitioner need to submit an original/certified copy of a birth certificate or will a copy be ok? Thanks

Thanks...we are debating to have photos taken by a private company. This may be a waste of money and time if the ASC takes the necessary photos.

How long does it take ASC in Mexico to transfer the biometrics information they collect the the U.S. Consulate in Juarez? My fiancee has the ASC appointment in Monterrey and a week later the interview in Juarez. Thanks

Does anyone know if the ASC in Mexico takes photos as well as fingerprints? Do you have the government link supporting this? Thanks

Does anyone know how to get fingerprints in Mexico that need to be sent to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for a Criminal Record Check? The police and embassays are unable to help. Are fingerprinting services available? Thanks

You can try contacting the Canadian Consulate in Mexico to see if there is a way they can expidite the process. Not sure if they will help though since your fiancee is not a canadian citizen.

She did that and they told her that she needed to travel to Canada to get the Certificate. Any other suggestions? Thanks