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  1.    Redro reacted to a post in a topic: Risk of becoming public charge?
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  3. LilyCasper
    That could be. I suppose I'll put that comment aside and focus on the advice in the other replies.
  4. LilyCasper
    I'm wondering as well. It sounds like good advice, but it makes me nervous. Financial plan, testimonies of work ethic, doctor's evaluation report, it's a lot. I'm afraid I'm going to mess up. I'm confused on what to address and what not. Some say volunteer the information, others suggest not saying anything unless asked.
  5. LilyCasper
    Thank you for your insights. My mind is a little more at ease. I hope the medical examination goes well. I'm sorry to hear your daughter also suffers CFS/ME. Sending her love ❤️
  6. LilyCasper
    My understanding is that the medical examiner will ask about your medical history. Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, to the point of not being able to work fulltime, have played a big part in that. I'm not sure if that is something I can or should omit. And if the examiner knows, the CO will too. Am I approaching this from the wrong angle?
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  8. LilyCasper
    Thanks for the advice! My financial risks are currently low, so I think I'll start off with a sole proprietorship until I have a larger turnover, also because it's cheaper than an LLC in California and I'm not turning enough profit yet to warrant it. I'll look into finding a good accountant.
  9. LilyCasper
    Good point. I did mark yes. I'll look into it further based on that information. Thank you!
  10. LilyCasper
    That's good to know. I thought I would be receiving a work permit along with the green card. Thanks for clearing that up! Do you know if I need to wait to arrive in the US to register my business? I've been reading contradictory accounts.
  11. LilyCasper
    Thank you. Getting affordable meds in the US is one of my greatest concerns. And my intention is to find a part-time job once I get my work permit while expanding my business. I hope it's enough for the CO to conclude I won't be a public charge. Is this something I should bring up during the interview?
  12. LilyCasper
    $600 a month for a newborn? Yikes, that's scary. My spouse lives in California. Okay, will do. Thank you!
  13. LilyCasper
    Thanks for the tip. Would getting state-funded health insurance make the consular officer more concerned I might become a public charge?
  14. LilyCasper
    If that's the requirement, we'll have to try our luck unfortunately. Thanks for your input!
  15. LilyCasper
    Would that require some paperwork being prepared in advance? Does the co-sponsor have to be American/live in the US?
  16. LilyCasper
    My spouse meets the 125% above poverty guideline requirement but not *that* much. He receives healthcare through work and my daughter and I will be added to his policy. I don't know if it's relevant, but my savings can also tide me over for about two years.
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  18. LilyCasper
    My CR1 interview at the Brussels embassy is on July 7. I have been receiving public benefits for a few years from the Belgian government due to chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. I have been working towards regaining a more independent status, and new medication recently has been helping me along. For example, I now have my own business as a part-time editor, which I'm hoping to expand, but my main income currently is still the government benefits. Is my case at risk of being refused under the pretext of 'becoming a public charge' (not my intention!). If so, is there anything I can/should do to prepare a rebuttal during the interview?
  19. LilyCasper
    Thank you for pointing me to the other specifications. I now know better and will not make the same mistake in the future.
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