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Anybody know the windows that my parents can apply for ACA after POE? Is it 90 days after POE? They came here Feb 8th. Still haven't received SSN yet (I checked the box for USCIS to apply for us). And I need the SSN to get ACA. Thanks!

My parents coming in as IR5 Feb 8th. We received their GC but still not SSN. Does it take more than 4 weeks? The problem is they went back to Canada to take care selling their house. So, I can't even take them to SS office......

Last scan date. I just spoke to representative, they wont open the document till they stop receiving documents from you. And 75 days is from your last email....

He said mailing is 45 days so actually faster.

what happened was I mail the document for I864(I didn't know I have option to email)....so the rest of them has to be by mail.

In simple question like this, does the first tier support knows? Should I ask for supervisor if they insist send by mail?

Thanks. I am calling now. Very frustrated!

My parents case will be in Montreal and their case number start as MTL. From the website it said I can email documents in

http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/Submit_documents.html

So I emailed all the document April 1st. I got the check list today that we are missing the documents. I am resending my email again. I just got the reply

"Your assigned embassy or consulate does not participate in the NVC's electronic processing program. Therefore, you cannot submit forms or documents by email. Instead, you should send your documents to us by mail to this address:

National Visa Center

Attn: DR

31 Rochester Ave. Suite 100

Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914

If you have more questions about your case, you can email us at asknvc@state.gov, or call us at 603-334-0700."

I got two questions:

1) Does that mean they don't accept email civil documents for my case? Should I call?

2) If I have to mail in, I heard that now they accept photocopies, is that true? Or I should still mail originals?

Thanks tons

B

Do I need to submit all the financial document for each I864? Or just mail all forms with one copy of all financial documents?

My mom was born in Macau and the birth certificate is in Portuguese and Chinese. I want to ask how to find a certified translator. I went onto American translator association and those live close by are all not ATA certified. Is it ok?

I also know a lot of Portuguese. Can I just ask one of them to translate and sign a statement for that? Thanks.

I filed 2011 and 2012 tax married but seperated and 2013 married but jointly. 2011 and 2012 are easy. I can just use my tax transcript number. However, the IRS transcript is combined with my husband. I put the W2 Gross Pay and of course they don't like that number. So, my question is am I able to use I864EZ and if yes, what would be the adjusted gross income on W-2?

If not working, I will have to file one I864 with my husband to sponsor both my parents, right? Do we need all his financial info like paystub, etc etc?

Hi experts,

I just paid the IV fees and I am in process of gathering document (for my parents). I will do the email instead of mailing original. However, I don't know what to scan and what to mail.

Here is the list and my assumption. Please help

So, if she get green card and come here e.g. twice a year, would that maintain her green card status?

So, my question is will they approve my mom anyway since she is 68 and in good health and reject my father?

He got a heart bypass in 2009. He is diabetic. Nothing public threat.

My father has some pre-existing condition and he is 74. I am afraid he will get denied. Do you think they will reject both or at least will approve my mother?

I did specify green card situation and she said they called them snowbird. I would call again for different representative to confirm that though. On the other side, I called a lawyer specialized in Canadian US immigration, she said as long as my parents satify both side residency requirement they can keep resident status for both countries.

Let me update what my finding is. I called to canadian medical department. I explained the situation. They said as long as my parents stay 183 days in canada they would be considered primary resident. And they can keep their canadian medical. My parents have to notify medical department if their trip is longer than 30 days. Also they said immigration cannot take away their medical card. Its two seperate department. Hope it helps other people looking for same topic.

I think this is the answer for now. My parents are over 65 by the way and yeah, I probably not getting any new sibling soon.

I called to Obamacare for NY state, they are fully covered by full medicaid as soon as they get here. i864 doesn't apply on medicaid in NY state. (I think texas are like NY too). As long as they make 138% of federal poverty level or less (like 21k a year), they can apply for it.

http://www.nyc.gov/html/hia/html/home/home_immigrants.shtml

"NY State of Health (NYSOH) - many immigrants in NYC can get public or private health insurance through this marketplace.

Depending on your immigration status, you may be eligible for full or limited public health insurance coverage, or financial assistance to lower your private health insurance costs.

Getting health insurance through NY State of Health will not affect your immigration status. It will not be held against you if you apply to change or renew your immigration status."

somebody did raise the same questions as I do

http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/i864-vs-new-york-state-medicaid--596725.html

So, NY medicaid is a bit different than federal medicaid.

So, I found more info that on government website conflicting itself

http://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/public-charge

"What publicly funded benefits may not be considered for public charge purposes?

A. Non-cash benefits (other than institutionalization for long-term care) are generally not taken into account for purposes of a public charge determination.

...

• 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, and emergency medical services) other than support for long-term institutional care

"

and on the other hand, the I864 link

http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html

Federal means tested public benefits are the following:

• Food stamps
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Medicaid
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
• State Child Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Can the applicant use government assistance or public benefits?

Anymore input on this? I am really really confused also. Here is what I found so far, they are conflicting each other. My parents are thinking moving to US with me.

1. I called NY affordable health act, the lady said my parents are over 65. They can apply for medicare.

2. I called NY Medicaid, the genetleman said my parents over 65 low income can automatically eligible for medicaid.

3. I used to heard that they cannot apply for medicaid for 5 years after getting green card, if not that would affect their citizenship process and I might have to pay it back.

4. All three above conflicting each other.

I defintiely want to do it legal way. Of course, if I have to pay for their medical here, so be it. But if they quality legally for medicaid, why not. But so far everybody is giving different opinion on it.

Flames9_RN, you mean the bill from canadian medical?

My situation is my parents retiring in canada. (they only have old age and a little cpp). They are planning to move to US since Im the only child. My aunt is in nursing home and they alao want to take care my aunt in canada here there. I called USCIS, talked to a representative and he suggested I should submit I130 anyway since my parents only need to come in US once a yr to maintain green card. So I did.

Their plan is to stay in US 6 months exact and Canada 6 months exact. (3 months per stay). Of course maybe I shouldnt trust representative but now the process already started, I just want to see what options we have. My dad on medication that they have to stay in canadian medical.

Worst come to worst I will withdraw my application. I dont want to cheat the system but just want to see if its ok if they do 6 months each country out of a yr is possible so they can help us out with kids and take care my aunt as well.

Thanks everybody for reading and helping.

Thanks. So how do US know if they are still resident of Canada? Or vice verse?

I am just curious, so when people declare residency, it's on tax forms, right? How come they can declare resident to both US and Canada? I am reading up something like

http://www.serbinski.com/taxation-in-usa/determining-residence.shtml

Hi all,

My parents are planning to get a green card but they will not be staying in US for whole year for the first couple years. I know they might run into POE questions about their intention. However, I am more concern about if they would lose their medical in Nova Scotia till they fully migrate to US?

Thanks,

B

Hi all,

I got the receipt number. It said it's sending to Nebraska Service center. Should I send the document to Chicago or Nebraska?

Thanks again.

Belinda