Sherlock

Just got the NOA that my Mother in Law's interview is in late July in Baltimore. Does Baltimore still do the same day oath ceremonies? If not same day, how soon after interview. We were planning a trip for the week after her interview, now wondering if it needs to change. I assume you can tell the interviewer you're not available on certain days, right?

Thanks for your help. Just need to balance loss of exemption vs cost of health plan.

Here is the problem I see with your backup plan. If you don't claim her as you dependent and she doesn't make enough to file income tax, then more than likely she would qualify for medicaid under ACA. I assume you are her sponsor when filing the I-864, which would mean that you could be liable to payback the medicaid benefits she receives.

As I understand the rules in my state (Maryland), she doesn't qualify for medicaid for two reasons:

1. She lives with us, and income requirements are based on household income, not individual income.

2. LPRs are required to have been here for at least 5 years, she's only been here for 3.

My wife is her sponsor.

Just want to know what others are doing who may be in a similar situation.

We brought my MIL to the US in 2010 when she was 70. Since she has never worked in the US, she cannot get premium-free Medicare part A and will have to pay a premium penalty for signing up at her age. Also a penalty for part B. Total combined about $900 per month.

Basic rule for healthcare exchanges is can't go through exchange if you're eligible for Medicare. She's eligible, but I'd hope there would be an option through the exchange that is cheaper. She's not eligible for Medicaid because it's based on household income, and I make too much.

Anyone have better info than me?

Just wondering if anyone else is in the same position and what you're planning to do?

My back up plan is to just stop claiming her as a dependent on my taxes so I don't have to show proof of her insurance. She doesn't make enough money on her own to file income tax, and is therefore exempt from the Obamacare coverage requirement. Will have to balance loss of exemption vs possible fine.

Before I get jumped on, this option wouldn't leave her hanging - She's my military dependent and covered at military facilities under Tricare Plus which covers all her current medical needs, but Tricare Plus doesn't meet the Obamacare minimum required coverage requirement.

I'm good to go for emergency stuff. I'm military and recently got her added as a dependent, so I can take her to any military facility for emergency care. However, any routine care is space available, sometimes no appointments available for months. Looking for something to cover her for non-military care so I don't have to pay for everything out of pocket.

There are a lot of things that folks will tell you is such a big deal - cover letter, the type of clasp and folder, every single utility bill for x years. I think the previous poster is correct, more for our organization than requirements for the idiots that will be reading the stuff. They just check things off a checklist; as long as the stuff that is actually required is there, they don't care about anything else.

Need some advice on health insurance for my mother in law. She was sponsored by my wife and arrived as LPR last summer. She's nearly 72, has no health insurance, and will not be eligible for medicare/medicaid for another 4 years. Wondering how others have dealt with this situation? Any advice appreciated.

My wife and I started our Visa Journey back in 2004, and I am happy to say we'll never have to deal with CIS again.

My wife got her naturalization in 2008. Since her mother had tried to get a tourist visa and had been denied 5 times, we finally applied to bring her over as an immigrant. She got here in June, got her green card last week, and since she has no desire to become a citizen (just happy to be able to take care of her granddaughter), we'll never have to deal with CIS again. I am so glad that's over.

Mother in law is coming over as an LPR, will be living with us. She will not be working, she's going to be taking care of our baby that will be arriving shortly after she does.

Can we claim Mom in law as a dependent on our taxes?

We're in the final stages of paperwork for bringing my mother in law over from the Philippines. She has heart medication that she needs. If she brings a prescription from her doctor in the Philippines, can it be filled at a US pharmacy, or are we going to have to find her a US doctor to write another prescription?

Ok, Mother in law was denied a tourist visa 5 times, so we gave up and filed for an immigrant visa back in August, got approval last week.

Now just to be clear - I don't want her to live here, my wife doesn't want her to live here, and she doesn't want to live here, we only filed for immigration because it was the only way she could come visit.

So, our plan is for her to go back and forth, like she has a tourist visa. We will get advance parole for any extended periods.

My question is - has anyone ever heard of someone getting hassled at immigration, or worse because they spent too much time in the country of origin? Just wondering.

They want to see evidence that covers the whole time frame of your marriage so while I would include the most recent bills I would also include some of the earlier ones as well. I sent in bills and statements from each quarter of the year so there were 4 of each type of bill or statement from each of our 4 years of our marriage. I did the same for all of our evidence, tried to include something for each quarter of the 4 years. It is harder to 'fake' continuity of a relationship and that helps make your evidence more effective.

Just my opinion, but that's overkill. All I ever sent was the MOST RECENT of each bill. Yes, just one representative bill from each utility. Never had a problem.

I had our notarized, just in case. I don't think it's a must. Good luck!

Affadavits do not need to be notarized, but they must at least be sworn - which is they need to include a statement that the signatory swears that the information presented is true.

All through our journey with my wife, I-130, Lifting conditions, and citizenship, we never got an RFE. Now have petitioned her mother and we got one.

They said the copy of my wife's birth certificate was illegible and that we need to send a legible copy or the original. Frankly, the original isn't very legible to begin with, but whatcha gonna do.

2 questions:

1. Has anyone had experience with sending originals? Did you have any problems with them returning them?

2. Are RFEs consolidated? Can we assume that this is the only thing "wrong" with the package, or is there a possiblity they will send another RFE later?

Hello filers,

I am ready to file for the N400 based on the 3 years rule;

Here is the documentation that I have ready:

MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE

BIRTH CERTIFICATE OF MY WIFE (US CITIZEN)

TRANSCRIPT OF THE LAST 3 YEARS OF TAX RETURN

CHECK FOR FOR $685 (i forgot the right amount but, i will double check)

2 PASSPORT SIZE PICTURES

COVER LETTER

THE N-400 FORM

BACK AND FRONT COPY OF 10YEARS GREEN CARD

AR-11 (CHANGE OF ADDRESS FORM)??? DO I NEED TO INCLUDE THIS FORM TOO IN

THE PACKAGE?

Can anyone tell me if this is a good presentation?

Does the AR 11 form has to be included with the filing or prior the filing?

thank you for your answers

Not sure I understand the question. Normally only need to send in the change of address form if your address changes after you submit the form. Are you thinking of including it because you've moved since your last filing?

The statement you quoted did not say he got the green card in 1 day. It says the marriage enabled him to get a green card and that he left 1 day after getting the green card.

Elsewhere in the article it said:

• A teen husband who left his wife in Wisconsin a day after they wed.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/08/11/rockef...y.ap/index.html

From the article, he left the day after the wedding. That's why I'm asking the question.

But, was there no process to get the greencard? Could you really get married one day and have a green card the next? That's what this story implies. But I have a hard time believing the process was that efficient.

This is an excerpt of a news report about this mystery man that abducted his daughter last week:

"Records reviewed by The Associated Press show that after Gerhartsreiter left Connecticut, he went to Wisconsin, where he married 22-year-old Amy Jersild on February 20, 1981, at the Dane County courthouse in Madison. He was 19 at the time -- and the marriage enabled him to get a green card. He left the next day, according to divorce records Jersild filed 11 years later."

This comment makes me wonder - was it actually that easy back then? I remember lots of sitcoms in the 70's and 80's that had a plotline of having to be married by some deadline to stay in the country. Was it possible to get a greencard in one day?

Was there a specific major change in immigration law between the early 80's and now, or is this just a case of another reporter that hasn't done his research?

r u saying i should say my husband is a dog and put him in a cage so immigration doesnt ask any questions?

No, I'm saying if you gave us some more information as to your specific circumstances, as many people have asked, we would be able to give you move specific, and thus more helpful answers. When you ask a general question, you get a general answer.

Easy to bring an animal from a rabies free country like Britian or Australia. Not sure what has to be done from other countries.

Of course, Flava's never told us what country we're dealing with.

We just recieved my husband's Biometric's appointment letter for 8/21/08. Does this mean we won't have to re-interview? How long after biometrics is the 10 year green card received?

Thanks in advance!

~Liz

Sorry, biometrics doesn't mean no interview. Biometrics is the first thing they do each step of the way. They'll do it again when you apply for citizenship.

If I remember right, my wife had her biometrics in October, and we got her 10 year card right after Christmas. We did not have an interview. We went through VSC back in '06.

nickD u sure ur not the one whos bi-polar?

u talk about one thing then jump to a topic that has nothing to do with the 1st topic. to jump to a 3rd topic to the 8th topic,,stick with one topic,, if anything by ur replies ur the one who seems like an enigmatic woman from the jumping speeding and running on topics..keep it simple write one line and stick to the topic,

Well, that's a classy move. Jumping on the one person I've seen in the forums who seems to try to stand up for you and make peace. Well played.

next time u talk dont look for a DIC-tionary.. this isnt no english class this is the american way and in america u only need to know how to spell cat/dog/no/yes/ F*** and other words that r used alot to becoming a true american.

Well, you've certainly put me in my place! By the way, what language is that?

nevermind.

exactly ur probably one of the people who supports racism and baby mamma drama on tourist visa.

was it necessary to say that?

In reading Flava's posts, I'd say most of them aren't necessary. B)

but u find it necessary to read all flava's posts and reply on each and every post. (contradiction)

On the contrary, not a contradiction. Actually you've simply made an incorrect statement. This is only the 2nd post of yours to which I have responded. The first time, I was actually trying to help. Since then I have indeed read several of your posts, and your responses to answers that you did not want to hear, and reposts of questions already answered and have realized that helping you is a futile goal. So, I'll just relegate myself to the occasional snide comment.

nevermind.

exactly ur probably one of the people who supports racism and baby mamma drama on tourist visa.

was it necessary to say that?

In reading Flava's posts, I'd say most of them aren't necessary. B)