dayana_1313

Dont you read your previous posts?

SEE:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=70611 (Yesterday)

Yes, I read them. But I only got 1 response, thats why I posted again. Understand?

Hello, I'd like some advice regarding my situation if anyone can help. Basically me ex is the US citizen and I came to the US on a K-1 visa several months ago. We got married right away, but unfortunately things didnt work out for a number of reasons. To make a long story short, I returned to my home country in South America a week ago because I wanted to be with my family. We filled out the paperwork for the Adjustment of Status and work permit after we got married, but I never received them. I never plan to go back to the U.S. so I dont care about the AOS or work permit. But my question is, am I supposed to write to USCIS to let them know I wont be needing the residency anymore. Can my ex do this for me back in the states? We arent sure about this, so can someone give us advice? By the way, I did do the biometrics when I was in NY, but I'm not sure if that matters anyway. Thank you for your help.

Hello, I'd like some advice regarding my situation if anyone can help. Basically me ex is the US citizen and I came to the US on a K-1 visa several months ago. We got married right away, but unfortunately things didnt work out for a number of reasons. To make a long story short, I returned to my home country in South America a week ago because I wanted to be with my family. We filled out the paperwork for the Adjustment of Status and work permit after we got married, but I never received them. I never plan to go back to the U.S. so I dont care about the AOS or work permit. But my question is, am I supposed to write to USCIS to let them know I wont be needing the residency anymore. Can my ex do this for me back in the states? We arent sure about this, so can someone give us advice? By the way, I did do the biometrics when I was in NY, but I'm not sure if that matters anyway. Thank you for your help.

I dont know about you all but if I were in an abusive relationship the last thing I would be worrying about is if my spouse had to support me. You said she had a good job and liked it here? I hope I am wrong but this sounds a bit off to me.

If she is truly abused I hope she gets out and the guy goes to jail.

If she is crying wolf and just wants out cause she now has a great life I hope karma bites her in the butt.

Gee, your words are so kind.

Hi everyone, I'm writing on behalf of a friend who needs some help and since this forum always has given me good advice, I'd figure I'll ask here. Basically she came here on a K-1 visa 5 months ago, has gotten married, but she feels her marriage is falling apart and wants a divorce. Her husband doesn't treat her well at all, he is very abusive towards her. There are other problems as well, but I'd rather respect her privacy. I don't really know what the laws are here, I haven't gotten married yet to my fiance so I'm not sure how the divorce process works. She never signed a pre-nuptial agreement, so she wants to know that if she gets a divorce, does her husband have an obligation to support her financially afterwards? If so, is there a percentage? Does he have to share his assets with her? Or does this only occur when there's a pre-nuptial agreement? Her husband is the U.S. Citizen and they married in NYC. She hasnt gotten her green card yet. Any advice would be appreciated. Also, how much does a divorce cost nowadays?

We need more information. Did they apply for AOS? Does she have a green card yet?

She should also consider going back home, does she want to?

Yes, she applied for AOS, but hasn't gotten the green card yet. I dont think she wants to go back home, she likes it here and has already gotten a good job with her EAD. But even if she did want to go back home, she stills needs to get divorced here right?

Hi everyone, I'm writing on behalf of a friend who needs some help and since this forum always has given me good advice, I'd figure I'll ask here. Basically she came here on a K-1 visa 5 months ago, has gotten married, but she feels her marriage is falling apart and wants a divorce. Her husband doesn't treat her well at all, he is very abusive towards her. There are other problems as well, but I'd rather respect her privacy. I don't really know what the laws are here, I haven't gotten married yet to my fiance so I'm not sure how the divorce process works. She never signed a pre-nuptial agreement, so she wants to know that if she gets a divorce, does her husband have an obligation to support her financially afterwards? If so, is there a percentage? Does he have to share his assets with her? Or does this only occur when there's a pre-nuptial agreement? Her husband is the U.S. Citizen and they married in NYC. Any advice would be appreciated. Also, how much does a divorce cost nowadays?

The form distributed by Immigration is a G-325A and has 4 pages interlaced with carbon paper.

One must be filled out for the petitioner and each recipient.

I have copies of the form going back 20 years and it seems pretty much unchanged.

On filing the G-325A, do we both fill out this form of 4 copies each , or is it just the non citizen.

Also , what is the difference between the G-325 and the G-325A ??

thanks guys

I'm just a bit confused. When you say "One must be filled out for the petitioner and each recipient" you mean the person who arrived to the US on a K-1 visa has to fill out the G-325a. Not the US citizen. Correct?

my wife's AOS interview is scheduled on 04/25/2007.

i need to get an english version of my birth certificate.

Can a publicc notary notarize and or translate Birth certificate?

They can notarize it, but they cant translate it. You need to find someone fluent in English or pay a translation center to do it for you.

Thanks for your tips. I appreciate it!

Well, to be honest, she's babysitting for a few bucks...it's not like it's an actual ongoing position. Give me a break. If she were working as say, a secretary or a graphic designer or some other job that requires an interview, etc. my opinion would be different. Don't get me wrong, I'm not *for* illegal working, I'm just giving correct information as I see fit. Again, she's babysitting for a friend, not running a daycare.

Cheers

BTW, here's a good link on that and info quoted. I can't take credit for finding it, just for finding it in some old threads:

As for the document from uscis regarding overstay and unauthorized employment, here is the link to the document http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/LPReligibility.htm and I quoted that particular section below:

QUOTE

If "otherwise eligible" to immigrate to the U.S., immediate relatives may adjust status to LPR (get a "green card") in the United States even if they may have done any of the following:

* worked without permission,

* remained in the U.S. past the period of lawful admission (e.g., past the expiration date on your I-94) and filed for adjustment of status while in an unlawful status because of that,

* failed otherwise to maintain lawful status and with the proper immigration documentation, or

* have been admitted as a visitor without a visa under sections 212(l) or 217 of the Act (which are the 15-day admission under the Guam visa waiver program and the 90-day admission under the Visa Waiver Program, respectively).

Please note: If a person came into the U.S. illegally, that person is barred from adjusting their status to LPR (cannot obtain a green card) even if he or she marries a U.S. citizen or otherwise becomes an immediate relative. An immediate relative must meet the eligibility requirement of being “inspected and admitted or paroled into the United States.”

Again I guess I just don't understand it....if one wants to work, why can't one apply for the EAD like everyone else does. *sigh*

I never said I wasn't going to apply for an EAD. Of course I am. I was just wondering in the meantime, what would be the ramifications if I worked as a babysitter, while I waited to get my EAD. Thats all...

Why did you give a link to this exact same thread?

Also, as many have said before me in other threads at other times, working illegally is forgiven at AOS.

because its not this exact thread - she already asked this question in another forum, and the reply was on spot.

you could ask, why post a question again?

Yes, I did ask the exact same question on another forum. But I only got 1 reply and I wanted to get more opinions. So thats why I asked the same question in this forum. Is there a problem with that?

Hey everyone, I came here recently on a K-1 visa. I dont have my EAD yet, nor have we filed for it. But I have been giving an opportunity to babysit 2 babies (for a friend of the family), and payed in cash. This may be a dumb question, but is this illegal since I dont have an EAD? Do I need to get a license for this? What other jobs are available that one can do before they get their EAD? Thank you

What letter are you speaking of?

For purposes of AOS, all you need to send them is a copy of your signed 1040 and include the W-2s and any other attachments.

Wait, does the copy of the 1040 have to be SIGNED? Because I did it electronically, and my copy doesnt have my signature on it. It has all the other information and numbers, minus my signature. Is this acceptable?

Good question, does the 1040 copy have to have your signature on it? Mine doesnt have it either since I e-filed. What about others, have you submitted your 1040 copy without the signature for your AOS packet?

Hey everyone, I came here recently on a K-1 visa. I dont have my EAD yet, nor have we filed for it. But I have been giving an opportunity to babysit 2 babies (for a friend of the family), and payed in cash. This may be a dumb question, but is this illegal since I dont have an EAD? Do I need to get a license for this? What other jobs are available that one can do before they get their EAD? Thank you

Do not lie... Medicaid is a Fed/State run program so is USCIS... what will you say is your reason for being in the US.... and what your immigrattion status is.... it will ask you on the forms... will you have to lie again....

Kez

Actually it doesnt ask you that on the form. I have it with me, they gave it to me at the hospital. Basically its a Declaration of support form for the person who fills it out. He/she has to state their name, our relationship, address, and how much he/she makes in a month. Then they have to write a letter saying he/she supports me, provide some utility bills, and thats it. But yea, it may still not be a great idea to just say he is a friend who supports me. I'll have to talk to him about it.

This is probably a stretch, but what if I say that I just live with a friend who supports me (not fiance). Then won't they just count my income, which is zero since I dont work. And base the aid upon that? Or would the medicaid/insurance people have a way of knowing my fiance lives with me?

Hello, I was actually reading the instructions on form I-864, Affidavit of Support, and I came upon this paragraph that mentions the consequences of the U.S. Citizen filling out the I-864 form:

"If an intending immigrant becomes a permanent resident in the United States based on a Form I-864 that you have signed,then until your obligations under the Form I-864 terminate, your income and assets may be considered ("deemed") to beavailable to that person, in determining whether he or she is eligible for certain Federal means-tested public benefits and also for State or local means-tested public benefits, if the State or local government's rules provide for consideration("deeming”) of your income and assets as available to the person.

This provision does NOT apply to public benefits specified in section 403© of the Welfare Reform Act such as, but not limited to, emergency Medicaid, short-term, non-cash emergency relief; services provided under the National SchoolLunch and Child Nutrition Acts; immunizations and testing and treatment for communicable diseases; and means-tested programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act."

Based on this information, would this make me eligible for emergency medicaid without affecting my adjust of status application? We havent gotten up to the point of filling out the I-864 or I-485. But it seems like I can apply for this aid without having a problem. What do others think?

Forgive me if I'm wrong, but from my understanding, receipt of any form of medicare or medicaid WILL not automatically identify the recipient as a public charge in relation to the Affidavit of Support.

Emergency medicaid for short term rehabilitation is a benefit that can be claimed without adverse results on the sponsor of the affidavit of support. Receipt of medicare assistance to pay for long term assistance like nursing homes payments, etc, is quite a different thing.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

I have to look into that, thanks for that information. This wouldnt be medicare medicaid for long-term assistance. But rather emergency medicaid for short term rehabiliation. So there might be hope... thanks again

Contact the hospital billing dept and talk to them..... they may be able to set up a payment plan for you to pay it off... you can not get medicaid.... there may be charities around who could help but your best option is to speak to the hospital...

Hope you recover quickly..

Kez

Kez, why would she not be eligible for some sort of emergency medicaid or any insurance of that nature?

There is nothing to stop her getting insurance.... maybe they should have looked into that prior to arrival in the US... as for medicare, it is a means tested benefit. the whole reason we have to complete the Affidavit of Support is to show that we will not claim public benefits once we are in the US....

Sorry but bad planning on the part of the immigrant does not mean free heath care.. sort out a payment plan with the hospital and check out getting insurance....

Kez

So receiving charity aid or emergency medicaid is public assistance and I wouldnt be eligible for it. But would the hospital know that? Sorry, I'm just a bit confused now. If I do apply for it and I receive it, would my Adjust of Status application be affected then...

A lot of hospitals give charity to people with low or no income and they have no insurance. They will reduce your bill or wipe it away completely according to what your income is. Just call and ask the hospital if they give charity.

Meriem

Well, I'm not working now, so I have no income. But since my fiance had to fill out an Affidavit of Support when I came here on a K-1 visa, would I therefore be ineligible for the charity or emergency medicaid/insurance? And if I do receive aid, would this affect my Adjust. of Status application in anyway? Thats my concern...

I was in a similar situation in that my husband (at the time when he was my fiance) was sick and needed to get treatment from a doctor before our ceremony. I just assumed that our insurance didn't cover him as we weren't married yet, but I checked just to be sure. Turned out that even though we weren't married, because he was here on a K-1 visa and we were to be getting married, he was covered. Though I'm sure you've already looked into this, I'm going to say it in case others are in a similar situation: my advice is to take it up with your insurance company even though you're not married yet - your fiance(e) may still be covered!

I hope you're feeling better soon - good luck.

Hey, just had a question in regards to your post. How did your insurance company know your husband was here on a K-1 visa? I'm sure my fiance's insurance company doesnt know about me or the fact I'm here on a K-1 visa, he has never mentioned it to them. Did you notify your insurance company beforehand? Thanks

Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum. I recently came here on a K-1 visa and my husband and I are planning to marry at the end of the month. Unfortunately I had an accident this past weekend and I had to go to the emergency room for a deep laceration on my leg. I had to get stitches as a result. This is my question. I have no health insurance, as I just came here a few weeks ago. All I have is my passport and social security card that I just received last week. Since my husband and I haven't married, I'm not on his health insurance plan either. Does anyone know of any type of emergency health insurance or medicaid that I might be eligible for? The hospital bill is going to be very expensive and we're in a tight economic situation, so if anyone knows how I might get some sort of financial aid, that would be great. Please let me know asap. I live in NY by the way. Thank you.