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    Help me figure out the American healthcare system?!?!

    in Canada

    Posted

    Hi all,

    It's Obamacare enrollment time and I am confused as to what I should be looking for.

    I do not have insurance through work and do not have a green card (just EAD at the moment) and my husband is a student/has no income.

    I guess I'm just having sticker shock at the price over here.

    What do you folks pay for a monthly premium?

    August 2014 AOS filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    I have a question about the interview scheduling. My status has been at Testing and Interview for a long time now.

    Will I get a notification about the interview time/date letter being sent out? What are the chances of interview waiver (I'm adjusting from k1)?

    It seems like every step of this process comes with its own paranoia... I'm worried I will somehow not receive my interview notification and inadvertently miss the interview! LOL

    August 2014 AOS filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    The woman we spoke to on day 75 was very forthcoming with information! isn't it so weird how your contact depends heavily on who answers the phone and their mood??

    We asked about where our stuff was too, and we were told Phoenix, AZ. ??? I'm at a loss and very frustrated. Johan is going crazy at home, studying the drivers license manual, falling asleep every few pages. :rofl: As frustrated as I am, he's even moreso because he feels like his life is on hold and he can't spend money on something as little as his son's Halloween costume without worry. Like someone already said, you'd think it would be great to not be working, but for immigrants who can't do anything, it seriously blows. :(

    Cannot agree more with that. Spending money on the littlest thing is a stressful situation for me. Even though I saved enough to last me through January, the thought that there is no more money after that is so scary. Not to mention the fact that it is almost impossible to budget for every little thing before moving to the U.S. There were so many little costs I didn't even think of.

    I sure hope Johan can get working soon. I feel for both of you! :D

    How long after "Card/Document Production" Status Change did you receive your EAD card?

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    Hi everyone,

    I am so excited that my EAD is in Card/Document Production. It changed on 9th of Oct and currently says "On October 10, 2014, we ordered production of your new card. "

    From your experience, how long did it take for you to have the EAD in your hands?

    Will they e-mail/text when they mail it out?

    I've had one job interview so far and am aggressively applying to positions in my field. I'm so excited to start working! :D

    Is expedite realistic?

    in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas

    Posted

    Hi all,

    I filed my AOS paperwork, including EAD/AP at the end of August and completed biometrics last week (the 24th of September).

    I've been offered a potential job starting ASAP and am wondering whether or not an expedite request is likely to be approved?

    For reference, the job would be as a substitute teacher at a private school.

    Any thoughts or links that you think are relevant would be much appreciated!

    :D Rachel

    RFE affects EAD?

    in Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas

    Posted

    I have heard conflicting information about this.

    Here on visajourney, most seem to say that Yes, it will affect your EAD.

    When I called USCIS a couple days ago, they said No, it will not affect your EAD.

    The general consensus is that USCIS's 1-800 number is not a reliable source of information, but my agent assured me that it will not be affected when I asked twice for clarification.

    I have heard (hopefully someone can confirm or deny this with more certainty) that if you haven't received your EAD after 90 days of initial filing (before RFE), you can call and they will get the process moving more quickly for you (even if your case was delayed by RFE).

    I am in a similar situation to you, so I know how it feels to want that EAD more than anything! :D

    RFE translation - RE: Joint Sponsor

    in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas

    Posted

    Can someone help me understand what the issue with my joint sponsor is and why it necessitates an RFE for I485 based on k1?

    My joint sponsor has two people in his household (him + me)

    He makes 32, 000 per year.

    We initially sent in:

    3 years' tax returns

    Letter from Employer stating start date, yearly income, job title, number of hours per week...

    Birth Certificate

    The RFE states:

    "The joint sponsor's income on the Federal income tax return does not meet or exceed 125% of the poverty guideline. The joint sponsor lists their current income on Form I-864 as an amount to be considered as sufficient; however no evidence has been submitted as proof of current income.

    Such evidence should include

    1. Letter of employment stating: dates of employment, nature of job, wages or salary earned, number of hours per week. prospects of future employment or advancement

    2. Pay stubs or other documentation of pay for previous 6 months

    3. Evidence of other income, such as Tax-Exempt Interest, Qualified Dividends, IRA distributions, Pension, Annuities, and SS Benefits

    He doesn't have #3, so will I be find resending a letter and including the pay stubs?

    What would you include?

    I want to avoid any other hold ups because I NEED MY EAD!! :D

    August 2014 AOS filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    Dumb RFE is dumb.

    I checked my status this morning and noticed it had switched from "Acceptance" to "RFE for initial evidence". I checked my package over at least 5 times, there was nothing missing. I haven't received the actual notification by mail, so I don't know what they are looking for. It was sent out the 16th, so hopefully I will get it by the end of the week.

    I'm just stressing now because I want to start working so badly and I've read that an RFE can delay your EAD.

    I've been here since June, and while I saved up enough to cover me until EAD, after the AOS fee and moving to a new apartment, my funds are dwindling.

    Feeling a little overwhelmed.

    Wife's mental problems are making things too difficult.

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

    Posted

    Thank everyone. There was a lot of really good advice.
    I should have wrote that she is taking medication and she has seen a therapist a few times. But the medication doesn't fix anything, it is just supposed to calm her down a little bit and she has tried a few different therapists, but she still hasn't found a "good" one. Her mother handles all of this stuff, which is good and bad I guess. It is good because as a foreigner, I have no idea how medical care really works here. Maybe it is an excuse but I feel very lost in the whole thing. It is also bad because I don't really know what is going on with her medical care. I can say that she wants nothing more than to get better, but I don't see how she ever will. I think she said once that one of the doctors told her that her brain waves were irregular. I don't think that is something that will get better by just talking about your feelings with a therapist.
    There is also a feeling inside me where I think "you lied to me about how mentally ill you are, if I knew how bad you really were I would never have married you, so F you. It's your problem not mine." but then I think that she is a victim in all of this. I think I 50% hate her and 50% love her.
    I wish that I could just wait until she was better before applying for a green card, but I need the option to be able to move back to America. It's not impossible to find non English teaching jobs (I have done more than enough of that) but the Japanese work environment is not something I find very appealing.
    She says she wants to go to America, but I don't know if she really knows the difference between traveling to America and actually living in America. There is a roller coaster of emotions when you live abroad and the highs will be incredible for her, but the lows will have her crashing down hard. I also don't know if she will ever actually learn English, because (as she claims) her mental disorder makes it hard to concentrate so she just isn't making any progress with English even though she has all of the time in the world. Teaching her one on one doesn't really go any where either. Sometimes it's like her brain stopped developing at 14. I don't know what the doctors have to say about that though.
    I told my horribly nagging mother in law that I already mailed off the application. I am afraid that that lie is going to catch up with my at some point.

    I'm so sorry you have to be in this position.

    It sounds like you are really conflicted and understandably so.

    What do you see your options as?

    At this point, are you 100% sure you want to go through the visa process with this woman? Are you prepared to take on her illness? It seems as if she has much more than body dysmorphic disorder and requires serious care.

    It sounds like you need to sit down and have a conversation about this as a married couple and I know that will probably be very, very difficult with her condition, but it is the only option as far as I can see. Otherwise, you need to make some tough decisions for your own good. It's your life and you deserve happiness.

    Wife's mental problems are making things too difficult.

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

    Posted

    It doesn't sound like your wife would be prepared to undergo the visa process, which is stressful and would require her to be in situations that would trigger her conditions and cause her a great deal of strife.

    Your first step, as others have said, is to get your wife professional help. Her mental health is the number one priority and it sounds like she is living a very chaotic, extremely stressful life right now. How comfortable are you addressing the subject with her? Make sure you frame the conversation in a way that shows you are concerned, you love her, and you want her to be able to live a full and happy life (preferably with you). If it is something you are comfortable with, offer to go see a psychiatrist or doctor with her. It may be helpful for you to see a therapist on your own, to help you understand how you can help and to sort through the feelings that come with being the spouse of a person with mental illness.

    Tell her you will be there for her and support her through the process, but do not allow yourself to become hostage to the situation. Your mental health and your life are just as important as hers, and if you feel trapped or miserable, it is a sign that your relationship needs serious work.

    Good luck to you! I hope you and your wife are able to find a path towards a happy life together. :D :D :D

    February 2014 filers

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    Thank you so much for thinking about us Abby!! I am pleased to say we were approved!!! After all of our issues with the RFE we have finally moved past this phase. My thoughts are with you I know this is so difficult for you I am hoping you get answers soon!

    Congratulations!!!! :D :D :D

    Just wanted to say Good Luck to Curitiba2014 tomorrow!

    Also, I'm going to go ahead and say Good Luck to techmedic and aruadha! I may be a little MIA for the next couple of weeks. I love all of you guys and I am so happy for you, but I need to distance myself a bit and try not to think about anything Immigration related. I am driving myself crazy. Hopefully I return with good news to share! No matter the outcome, we will still be together and love always finds a way :)

    **Positive Thoughts**

    Upcoming Interviews

    July 22nd- Curitiba2014

    August 4th- techmedic

    August 26th- aruadha

    I've been thinking of you every day, Abby. You have been so positive through this entire thing and so supportive of everyone else. You are awesome. Come back with the BEST news! :D

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