Medi-CAL Government Provided Medical Insurance

[jakefuragganan 0]

Hello,

My wife entered the states in November of 2015 on a K-1 visa. We got married within 90 days. We are currently in the process of adjusting her status.

I was wondering if anyone knew if there would be an issue with the adjustment of status and eventual citizenship if we qualified and obtained Medi-CAL government provided medical insurance for my wife. My income is below the poverty limit and my parents are co-sponsors. So my daughter and I are currently using Medi-CAL while I transition to a new job.

Thank you in advance.

Regards,

Jake

[Janica 0]

Hi,

I am just wondering if you have an update on your inquiry above?

Thanks

[jakefuragganan 0]

Hi Janica,

Yes. I found that government assistance like Medi-CAL is NOT considered a "Public-Charge", so it will not affect immigration status whatsoever. We signed up for Medi-CAL shortly after I found out, while we were in the AOS process. We had the interview last month and it was not even brought up. My wife now has her Green Card and we will be going to Manila for a visit in Feb.

Good luck to you!

-jake

[Janica 0]

Thanks Jake! I really appreciate your response

Because I went here in US with Class B Medical and they advised me to undergo another test just to make sure that I am clear with TB and they apply for Medi-cal for me that is why I am wondering if this will affect my immigration application so Thanks again!

Anyway, would you mind to share your experience during your AOS interview? Thank you very much!