Ja&Jo

On 4/14/2018 at 4:24 PM, Highmystic said:

I think you will need to find out the "legal" definition of "detained".    If you were NOT allowed to leave the secondary questioning,  then were you not "detained"?  Even for a few minutes?    It is like the word "arrest",  if you are not free to leave the custody of the police, then you are under "arrest" even if they say, "no, we just want to detain you for questioning".  The legal definition is the key.    I personally, (given the fact that you were turned around and banned from the US for 3 years, ) would put it in, (with an explanation in the blank spaces) and let them decide if it was needed or not.  If it IS and you don't mention it, would it cause another problem?  Maybe let them decide if it was trivial or not.

thank you

On 4/15/2018 at 11:52 AM, juliava said:

Don't ovethink this. Enter the date of the incident in the form,  write a brief, one paragraph letter of explanation on a separate sheet of paper and attach any supporting documentation you might have. Let the IO determine whether you were detained or not. At the interview the IO would make the proper corrections on your n400 form if necessary. 

THANKS!!!

5 minutes ago, Jawaree said:

The answer would be no, however I would note that I had been to secondary on the occasion, this they know

due to the waiver of course but the trick is will you come clean. its not an arrest but could fall under immigration

infraction....which is recorded....You can also call and ask an atty

would it fall under detained?

I see this is a popular question!

Ok.  I'm stuck on question

23. Have you EVER been arrested, cited, or detained by any law enforcement officer (including any immigration official or any official of the U.S. armed forcr any reason?

I was crossing the border from canada to the US and brought into secondary questioning.  I was found inadmissible because I had overstayed my visa on my prior visit.  I was given a 3 yr ban from the US.   I know they have documentation of this because I had to apply for a waiver before doing my K2 Visa.  My question is secondary questioning considered detainment??  Do I answer yes to this?

I'm not on your list yet, here is my info.
noa- 07/14/2016

biometrics- 08/18/2016

approved- 10/20/2017

I put in a service request last week when the processing date was at july 19th and then called tier 2 at USCIS...I think that helped me get a response.

50 minutes ago, MaleAlpha said:

The extension letter you have is same as the NOA. 

Notice of Acknowledgement of Receipt.

whew!  thanks.

I'm in canada and travelling back to the US tomorrow. I just realized that I brought my I-751 receipt instead of my NOA.  The receipt does say that my green card has been extended for one year.   Will this still be okay? Advice?

I have a ticket booked to Canada for May.  Can I travel with my expired green card and letter of 1 yr extension, or do i need something else to travel?

Thanks!

hey there,

I was denied entry at the border for unlawful presence in the United States (overstayed my visa). I applied for a waiver before entering again and applying for my fiancé visa.

Do I answer yes or no for Question 20 on the i-751 form.

Have you ever been arrested, detained, charged, indicted, fined, or imprisoned for breaking or violating any law or ordinance (excluding traffic regulations), or committed any crime which you were not arrested in the United States or abroad?

Thanks for your help.

Oh boy that could open a can of worms!

OP: glad that you're covered!

Yes, it could open a can of worms. And I know it was my choice to immigrate here. But I'm still shocked.

OP, assuming you are residence is in WA State I suggest looking at the following site:

http://www.hca.wa.gov/medicaid/firststeps/Pages/index.aspx

I found it quite interesting the 40% of US birth is financed by Medicaid.

http://www.medicaid.gov/Medicaid-CHIP-Program-Information/By-Population/Pregnant-Women/Pregnant-Women.html

I'm still shocked that you have to pay for birth in this country!!! It should be covered 100%.

Hi,

A green card holder is eligible for Medicaid prenatal care. It is not a means tested benefit subject to the I-864.

Leave your opinions out of this. There is a baby involved. A US citizen baby when born. The law allows her to receive Medicaid prenatal care without risk to her immigration status.

http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/newly-pregnant-lpr--will-the-sponsors-who-signed-m-1878203.html

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&ei=5myPVfXcNYLLogTgoKOYDQ&url=http://healthconsumer.org/Medi-CalOverview2008Ch14.pdf&ved=0CDsQFjAI&usg=AFQjCNHaJ0R1BGVC_EzFklePqqi6Q4WGcQ&sig2=UnHh3t4axBDYtSz5gjXQ0w

aaron2020 Thank you! There are so many negative opinions and judgements on here sometimes, so it is nice to read your helpful positive comments.

I called an immigration office and they also said that I am able to get prenatal care through medicaid, because it is for the baby not me.

Also, thank you for the links.

I know the answer is here somewhere...but I can't find it.

I'm 9 weeks pregnant and I'm wondering if I can apply for Medicaid for prenatal visits. I'm a conditional LPR and I live in hawaii. Right now, my husband and I are on the low income level. I know I can get emergency medicaid for the delivery.

This is the website that tells me that I can get Medicaid for prenatal care.

Is this correct?

http://www.uscis.gov/news/fact-sheets/public-charge-fact-sheet

Benefits Not Subject to Public Charge Consideration

Under the agency guidance, non-cash benefits and special-purpose cash benefits that are not intended for income maintenance are not subject to public charge consideration. Such benefits include:

• Medicaid and other health insurance and health services (including public assistance for immunizations and for testing and treatment of symptoms of communicable diseases, use of health clinics, short-term rehabilitation services, prenatal care and emergency medical services) other than support for long-term institutional care
• Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
• Nutrition programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)- commonly referred to as Food Stamps, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program, and other supplementary and emergency food assistance programs
• Housing benefits
• Child care services
• Energy assistance, such as the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
• Emergency disaster relief
• Foster care and adoption assistance
• Educational assistance (such as attending public school), including benefits under the Head Start Act and aid for elementary, secondary or higher education
• Job training programs
• In-kind, community-based programs, services or assistance (such as soup kitchens, crisis counseling and intervention, and short-term shelter)
• Non-cash benefits under TANF such as subsidized child care or transit subsidies
• Cash payments that have been earned, such as Title II Social Security benefits, government pensions, and veterans' benefits, and other forms of earned benefits
• Unemployment compensation

I just got my permanet resident card and I still have things in canada. A friend of mine is coming for a visit (next week) and I was wondering if it would be okay for her to drive a few bins down. Can she easily cross with them or should I fill out paper work?

I don't have much time to figure this out.

Thanks

I'm a K-1 visa holder apply from AOS.

I'm wondering if I should apply for AP since I've previously had a 3-year bar from the USA for a 180 day overstay. I got a waiver for my overstay (which is now expired). Just wondering if it is wise or safe for me to leave the the country with a AP or if I can even apply for AP?

Thanks for your help.

Thanks Dave. I have a long physical address, so it will not all fit. Is okay to just put the PO box?

I notice on all the AOS documents there is a space for physical address but none for mailing address.

My mail DOES NOT get sent to to my physical address. Only to my PO Box.

What do I do?

Thanks

okay...I've seen lots of information on this. But I'm still confused.

My situation.

My husband qualifies for Medicaid, so that is what he has.

Questions

1. I cannot get medicaid because it is a 'means tested benefit', right?

2. I do not have a income, since I'm not working and my husband qualifys for medicad...so what to type of health insurace do I get?

HELP Please!

Thanks.

Always answer with the truth so the answer would be yes, you could try attaching an explanation letter and listing it on your cover letter.

could I get denied? Or will I have to pay the money back? What do you think will happen?

anybody??? Suggestions?

Thanks.....I think I'll file it.

Hey there vjers,

I'm not sure if I'm going to be working during the AOS period. Should I still fill out the I-765 just in case or do you think that will so this down on getting my green card>

Thanks!

I'm in the states on a K1 visa and filling out my AOS forms. Having conflicting thoughts about this question.

"Have you received public assistance in the United States from any source, including the U.S. Government or and State, county, city, or municipality (other than emergancy medical treatment), or are you likely to receive public assistance in the future?"

here is my story:

​I was volunteering on a farm in California in different years starting 2007 - 2010. During that time I went to the dentist. They said because i was not making an income that I qualified for 'medical'. I probably went to the dentist 3-4 and to the doctor for once for a pap test.

How do I answer this question? I am not likely to receive public assistant in the future.

anything advice will help. Thanks

Just wanted to let the fellow Canadians know that theydid NOT need the DS-156's. I emailed the consulate and they said it is replaced by ds-160. They did not ask for it at my interview either. I guess it is different for each country.