AFTER BIOMETRICS....WHATS NEXT?

[MACPONCE26 1]

• FIRSTLY, JUST WANTED TO KNOW ON WHEN DO YOU GET THE NOTICE AFTER BIOMETRICS?
• SECONDLY, HOW DOES THE SCHEDULING WORKS FOR INTERVIEW?
• DO U GET TO CALL THEM TO SCHEDULE YOUR INTERVIEW OR YOU'LL GET ANOTHER NOTICE BEFORE YOU CAN SCHEDULE THE INTERVIEW?

ANOTHER TOPIC ABOUT WIFEY'S HEALTH INSURANCE.

• I WAS UNABLE TO ADD HER TO OUR HEALTH INSURANCE FROM MY WORK, FOR THEY WERE SAYING, I SHOULD'VE ADDED HER WITHIN 30 DAYS OF OUR MARRIAGE (11.12.13 - WEDDING) I THOUGHT THAT THEY WILL REQUIRE FOR HER SOCIAL SECURITY # FOR ME TO ADD HER WHICH BTW THE SS OFFICE DENIED TO GAVE HER ONE FOR THEY WERE SAYING HER NAME DIDNT MATCH ON THEIR SYSTEM SO WE WAITED AND WASTED 90 DAYS BECAUSE OF THE DUMB ### LADY WHO DIDNT KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH THE K-1 VISA APPLICANTS FOR SS#, NOW WE HAD TO WAIT FOR HER GREEN CARD TO APPLY FOR HER SS#..
• BUT HERE'S THE BIGGER ISSUE, WIFEY'S CURRENTLY PREGGO WITH NO HEALTH INSURANCE FROM MY CURRENT WORK AND I NEED TO FILE FOR TAX FOR 2013, MY BIGGEST FEAR IS PAYING A PENALTY FOR MY WIFE'S DOESNT HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE YET CUZ WE FAILED TO ADD HER AND OUR NEXT OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR HEALTH INSURANCE FOR WORK IS NOT TILL MAY, 2014, AND THE LAST DAY TO FILE FOR TAXES IS APRIL 15, 2014.....

ANY SUGGESTIONS?..... WE'RE CURRENTLY TIGHT ON BUDGET TO BY HER FROM THAT OBAMACARE PROGRAM, AND MY FRIEND SAYS, THEY TOOK FOREVER TO TAKE EFFECCT.....

[OK&MK 17]

Hello OP,

I'm assuming you're referring to the biometrics appointment for AOS, if that is the case then, we received a letter approximately 1 week after we received our NOA1 with our biometrics appointment and time. They scheduled it and it's approximately one month from NOA1 at a time that is convenient for the local office processing your file.

In reference to the last issue you stated:

• BUT HERE'S THE BIGGER ISSUE, WIFEY'S CURRENTLY PREGGO WITH NO HEALTH INSURANCE FROM MY CURRENT WORK AND I NEED TO FILE FOR TAX FOR 2013, MY BIGGEST FEAR IS PAYING A PENALTY FOR MY WIFE'S DOESNT HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE YET CUZ WE FAILED TO ADD HER AND OUR NEXT OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR HEALTH INSURANCE FOR WORK IS NOT TILL MAY, 2014, AND THE LAST DAY TO FILE FOR TAXES IS APRIL 15, 2014.....

The tax penalty is being applied to everyone who does not have coverage for the year 2014. You are currently filing your taxes for 2013, so there was no mandate that she be covered by insurance in 2013. The mandate applies to 2014, so when you file your 2014 taxes (April 15, 2015) that is when you'd pay the penalty of $95 if she never carries insurance for the entire year of 2014. You filing your 2013 taxes should not be an issue, so you'll be okay on that issue.

S/N: your wife will need prenatal care, I'm not sure how far along she is but I would inquire with my HR department/Insurance company rep. on what recommendations they could make to help you get your pregnant wife under some type of coverage until May 2014.

God speed with everything else. A plan thru the Affordable Care Act might make sense if it would go into affect by March/early April. Take care.

[OK&MK 17]

After a little research, it appears you're wife would not be subject to the penalty, regardless.... http://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/health/2014/01/23/obamacare-penalty-cost/

[OK&MK 17]

After a little research, it appears you're wife would not be subject to the penalty, regardless.... http://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/health/2014/01/23/obamacare-penalty-cost/

Please ignore this last post.

Here is what I wanted to say:

Apparently I was wrong about the deadline to have insurance, it is March 31, 2014.

However, after a little research, it appears your wife would not be subject to the penalty

because she would be considered an alien ... http://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/health/2014/01/23/obamacare-penalty-cost/

[MACPONCE26 1]

Please ignore this last post.

Here is what I wanted to say:

Apparently I was wrong about the deadline to have insurance, it is March 31, 2014.

However, after a little research, it appears your wife would not be subject to the penalty

because she would be considered an alien ... http://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/health/2014/01/23/obamacare-penalty-cost/

Thanks for your Response..... Really Appreciate the effort of For A Little Research You made....I was Really Clueless and Worried.... Youve atleast took away our Stress and Made our Day....

• And With Regards with The Interview for AOS, we did not receive any letter of Appointment For Interview yet but we got the Biometrics Notice and Wifeys Done with that part. And We actually got the Receipt Letter Of Our Application together WIth EAD and AP To Travel Receipt Notice... We're still waiting for the next Step. still dont know what to do next...

Thanks Really!!!!

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

You may or may not have an interview. If you are chosen for an interview, then you will receive an interview letter letting you know.

[Gail83 21]

Please ignore this last post.

Here is what I wanted to say:

Apparently I was wrong about the deadline to have insurance, it is March 31, 2014.

However, after a little research, it appears your wife would not be subject to the penalty

because she would be considered an alien ... http://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/health/2014/01/23/obamacare-penalty-cost/

I think some of the information given here is incorrect. His wife is only exempt from the fee if she is unlawfully present in the US. As stated here..... https://www.healthcare.gov/exemptions/

As she is adjusting status to that of an LPR then she is considered lawfully present in the US and is required to have health insurance as stated here..... https://www.healthcare.gov/immigration-status-and-the-marketplace/

I would think that if she does not have it and does not meet the exemptions then she will have to pay the fee.

[OK&MK 17]

I think some of the information given here is incorrect. His wife is only exempt from the fee if she is unlawfully present in the US. As stated here..... https://www.healthcare.gov/exemptions/

As she is adjusting status to that of an LPR then she is considered lawfully present in the US and is required to have health insurance as stated here..... https://www.healthcare.gov/immigration-status-and-the-marketplace/

I would think that if she does not have it and does not meet the exemptions then she will have to pay the fee.

I stand corrected once again, It does appear that anyone here on a K1 visa falls in the classification of Lawful Temporary Resident. So she would be subjected to the ACA penalty. OP, I would advise you to review this page to see if you fall into any of the other categories for exemption since you did state some financial woes; https://www.healthcare.gov/exemptions/%C2'>

Thanks Gail83 for the corrected information.

[Gail83 21]

This whole health insurance thing can be totally confusing. It took my husband and I hours of reading and searching the internet before we figured out if I had to have it or not. We even called a couple of insurance companies here in town and even they weren't sure LOL!

[MACPONCE26 1]

This whole health insurance thing can be totally confusing. It took my husband and I hours of reading and searching the internet before we figured out if I had to have it or not. We even called a couple of insurance companies here in town and even they weren't sure LOL!

but dnt have to pay those penalty till next year right? cuz im gonn add her once the open enrollment opens up again in May, which btw by that time she should have her GC and SS#...

I stand corrected once again, It does appear that anyone here on a K1 visa falls in the classification of Lawful Temporary Resident. So she would be subjected to the ACA penalty. OP, I would advise you to review this page to see if you fall into any of the other categories for exemption since you did state some financial woes;

Thanks Gail83 for the corrected information.

its ok, youre only paying them, "if You really dont have Insurance for Year 2014 right? not counting last years.. cuz they just implemented that this year....correct?

I stand corrected once again, It does appear that anyone here on a K1 visa falls in the classification of Lawful Temporary Resident. So she would be subjected to the ACA penalty. OP, I would advise you to review this page to see if you fall into any of the other categories for exemption since you did state some financial woes;

Thanks Gail83 for the corrected information.

its ok, youre only paying them, "if You really dont have Insurance for Year 2014 right? not counting last years.. cuz they just implemented that this year....correct?

[MACPONCE26 1]

This whole health insurance thing can be totally confusing. It took my husband and I hours of reading and searching the internet before we figured out if I had to have it or not. We even called a couple of insurance companies here in town and even they weren't sure LOL!

Or what if you got approved for MediCAL for the mean time while waiting for Open Enrollment(May,2014), cuz i knw by the time I file my Taxes from Last years which the Deadline would be on April 15th 2014, and Open Enrollment for Health Insurance from my Work is not till May,2014...... should I file my taxes late so that my Wife can enroll with my works Insurance,with Penalty as well, or File the Tax before April 15th without Wife's Health Insurance and pay Penalty for not having it till May,2014. SOooooo CLueless, and Stressed out!!!

[Gail83 21]

I can't imagine it would be a good idea to file your taxes late but either way if as of 1st April your wife does not have health insurance and does not get it within 2014 then there is the potential for the fine. I'm not sure about MediCAL as I don't know what that is.

[MACPONCE26 1]

Testing and Interview

Your I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS is now ready for interview scheduling. When scheduling is complete, you will receive a notice with a time and place for your interview. If you have not received the notice within 30 days of the date the notice is mailed, please call customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for further assistance. Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case. If you move, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address.

So the Next Question is, WHo Does the Scheduling of The AOS Interview? Do u do it Online? oR you have to CAll them to Schedule the AOS Interview?

Thanks,

Initial Review

On January 10, 2014, we received this I131 APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or contact our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

During this step, USCIS initiates the background checks of the applicant/petitioner and identifies issues that may need to be addressed either during an interview or by asking the applicant/petitioner to submit additional information or documentation. USCIS reviews the applicant's/petitioner's criminal history, determines if there are national security concerns that need to be addressed, and reviews the application/petition for fraud indicators.

Initial Review

On January 10, 2014, we received this I765 APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or contact our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

During this step, USCIS initiates the background checks of the applicant/petitioner and identifies issues that may need to be addressed either during an interview or by asking the applicant/petitioner to submit additional information or documentation. USCIS reviews the applicant's/petitioner's criminal history, determines if there are national security concerns that need to be addressed, and reviews the application/petition for fraud indicators.

And This As Well. how do we now if this are Progressing?

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

As I said earlier in this thread, you will receive an interview letter. It will tell you when, where and what to bring.

Not sure I understand what you mean by 'how do you know if those are processing'. If you are expecting updates to happen all the time letting you know they are still working on them, then you will be disappointed. The updating does not work that way. They are being processed. It takes about 90 days to receive the EAD/AP after filing. Sometimes the status never changes from initial review.