Parents GC Interview

[raypatel335 0]

Hi guys,

my parents interview should be schedule in Aug 2012. Two questions i have, any input greatly appreciated.

1) i am self employed and dont have enough income to sponsor my parents, so my friend is a co-sponsoror in their case. any specific questions my parents will be asked like "Son's income is not enough and he got a co-sponsoror, how he is going to take care of the parents" What should they reply to that?

2) Also if anyone of your parents has gone through green card interview at US CONSULATE IN MUMBAI, INDIA please share your experience here.

Thanks

[sunshine_84 11]

Hi guys,

my parents interview should be schedule in Aug 2012. Two questions i have, any input greatly appreciated.

1) i am self employed and dont have enough income to sponsor my parents, so my friend is a co-sponsoror in their case. any specific questions my parents will be asked like "Son's income is not enough and he got a co-sponsoror, how he is going to take care of the parents" What should they reply to that?

how can someone on VJ can answer to this question without knowing your financial situation in detail? It's only you and your parents have an answer to this question. Sponsor and Co-sponsor are responsible to take care of your parents if they don't make enough money to feed themselves.

2) Also if anyone of your parents has gone through green card interview at US CONSULATE IN MUMBAI, INDIA please share your experience here.

Thanks

Edited July 30, 2012 by smart84

[raypatel335 0]

Dear smart84,

you dont seem to smart as per your id. Try to understand the question, question is not related to the figures...if some has gone thru the same scenario, i am asking for their experience and opinion.

[sunshine_84 11]

Dear smart84,

you dont seem to smart as per your id. Try to understand the question, question is not related to the figures...if some has gone thru the same scenario, i am asking for their experience and opinion.

Re-read your question again...... 1st question is about what to answer for the specific question whereas 2nd is about sharing experience. If you were really smart enough then you would be able to make enough money to sponsor your parents and not be in a position to need a co-sponsor for their petition....... so check yourself before finger pointing on others

[raypatel335 0]

smart84...I AM SELF EMPLOYED..

[sunshine_84 11]

smart84...I AM SELF EMPLOYED..

lol self employed but do not even know how to make money above poverty guidelines to sponsor family members

[raypatel335 0]

lol self employed but do not even know how to make money above poverty guidelines to sponsor family members

smarty84..confirmed..if any one you know or atleast in your family some one owns his/her business..ask them how much personal income they can show on their business on tax returns. it sounds like you are working for some one

[sunshine_84 11]

I can give countless examples of personal business owners in my family and friends including myself but I am not interested in discussing unethical topic to discuss tax fraud on public forum..... you may keep that idea for your own use I must say you have not fully read the requirement/instructions of AOS before you added a co-sponsor on the petition. Good luck!

[TimeTravel 78]

@raypatel335 - Just two cents - if the answer is not what you want to hear, then don't be offensive for VJ members. This is a free discussion board. If you are looking for specific answer, then you should better contact to attorney.

Regarding your 1st question: Your parent would have to explain the real reason about why. Each case is unique and have its own situation. Someone else's case answers may not be applied for your case, so let your parent answer about whatever is the real reason.

[catknit 144]

Another issue that can and does frequently come up with parents emigrating - medical insurance.

Regardless of age, they will NOT be able to get Medicare until they've put in the correct # of quarters. Also, Medicaid is a means-tested benefit in many cases. Some COs ask for proof of insurance. Something as simple as a 180 day catastrophic coverage plan from your local BCBS may work or not. If the CO thinks they may end up on some sort of assistance, it's game over. Especially since you're going with a co-sponsor...it may come up.

[champi 13]

Another issue that can and does frequently come up with parents emigrating - medical insurance.

Regardless of age, they will NOT be able to get Medicare until they've put in the correct # of quarters. Also, Medicaid is a means-tested benefit in many cases. Some COs ask for proof of insurance. Something as simple as a 180 day catastrophic coverage plan from your local BCBS may work or not. If the CO thinks they may end up on some sort of assistance, it's game over. Especially since you're going with a co-sponsor...it may come up.

catknit,

You think beneficiary may still be asked for insurance even if there is more than sufficient income shown by petitioner alone?

[catknit 144]

I think it would totally depend on the beneficiary involved. A spouse coming over who could be added to the USC's insurance or get a job that would lead to benefits is head and shoulders different from an elderly or older parent who will not be working [due to age] or wouldn't have the skill set to find work.

Having two older parents with who-knows-what medical issues - the petitioner needs their ducks in a row. Granted, you may just get a 221g until you can prove you can get insurance or whatever. But, I'm a big advocate of trying to get it right and finished the first go around.

A simple broken leg with ER visit, PT, ortho-consult etc etc can be a shocking amount of $$$. Especially if you're used to Rs200 getting you in with a specialist. Personally, I'd want at LEAST $100k/parent in reserve if they were coming over + insurance.

[sunshine_84 11]

Another issue that can and does frequently come up with parents emigrating - medical insurance.

Regardless of age, they will NOT be able to get Medicare until they've put in the correct # of quarters. Also, Medicaid is a means-tested benefit in many cases. Some COs ask for proof of insurance. Something as simple as a 180 day catastrophic coverage plan from your local BCBS may work or not. If the CO thinks they may end up on some sort of assistance, it's game over. Especially since you're going with a co-sponsor...it may come up.

I know Medicare part A has correct # of quarters requirement. GC holder above 65 years age can still get Medicare Part B without any need to put # quarters of employment but will have to pay the premium (I guess it's around 100 bucks per month). This was the rule at least till 2009. Is there a change recently happened in Medicare?