I-751 September 2017 Filers

[TomEn 90]

9 hours ago, AlluringSoul said:

I am not here to discuss politics and what's against the constitution or not & he is enforcing the immigration laws as he promised his voters he will. Now, the "promised not to use any benefits" doesn't mean someone has to die just because they can't really afford health care. Even as a legal GC holder, when you seek benefits for your citizen family member, you are in jeopardy not to be approved for citizenship.

That part is really messed up!

[Lily2017 3]

16 hours ago, AlluringSoul said:

I am not here to discuss politics and what's against the constitution or not & he is enforcing the immigration laws as he promised his voters he will. Now, the "promised not to use any benefits" doesn't mean someone has to die just because they can't really afford health care. Even as a legal GC holder, when you seek benefits for your citizen family member, you are in jeopardy not to be approved for citizenship.

I am not sure if you both are speaking about persons who came to the US on K visas before applying for a legal permanent residence, but lawfully present immigrants which include lawful permanent residents (LPR/Greencard Holders) and conditional entrants are eligible for coverage and subsidized plans in federal and state Health Insurance Marketplaces. I am presently waiting on an immigration attorney to get back to me about this. But as an LPR who is eligible for health insurance because private health insurance has not been available,  this is troubling news. It's beyond politics. It's personal. How many of us and waited to be married to our spouses and feel that we almost close to the end of all these years of legal wranglings, and then there is news of this?? No politics here, but...

[Nepo Cat 7]

I did not want to use Obamacare as well as I did not want any health insurance. Government told me - If I don't use Obamacare, I have to pay penalty for not having health insurance.  First it forced me to take Obamacare and now telling me I can't apply for citizenship because I used Obamacare. Feeling like a circus monkey. 

Well bad news is - president will use executive order so, it doesn't need congressional approval. This plan will not only affect the citizenship but also the ROC (Trump administration plans to make it all but impossible for legal immigrants to become citizens or permanent residents if they have ever relied on government programs such as the Affordable Care Act).

And the good news is - There are 20 million people will be affected and because lot of people will be affected there will be more pressure from the community. Like before there will be lots of law suits and restraining orders will be issued against it which is good enough to halt the executive order for as max as 3 to 6 months (Last travel ban took 5 month). I hope president will also reduce the restriction like he did with the travel ban. And last not the least - after going through few media and press release, it seems like they are not going to completely block the application instead they will put this people (who use federal help etc) back in the queue, means it will take longer time than now. Still we can become citizen but have to wait more time (from my prediction max 1 year more). 

I know how bad is the waiting game, but we have deal with this patiently. Please do not worry and prepare yourself to wait more,  everything will be fine. 

[AlluringSoul 185]

8 hours ago, TomEn said:

That part is really messed up!

It is... Let's stay on top of those news and hope for the best! :-)

 

1 hour ago, Lily2017 said:

I am not sure if you both are speaking about persons who came to the US on K visas before applying for a legal permanent residence, but lawfully present immigrants which include lawful permanent residents (LPR/Greencard Holders) and conditional entrants are eligible for coverage and subsidized plans in federal and state Health Insurance Marketplaces. I am presently waiting on an immigration attorney to get back to me about this. But as an LPR who is eligible for health insurance because private health insurance has not been available,  this is troubling news. It's beyond politics. It's personal. How many of us and waited to be married to our spouses and feel that we almost close to the end of all these years of legal wranglings, and then there is news of this?? No politics here, but...

Just general, those who are filing for N-400. It is becoming very personal, but just hearing about this, it is making me sick to my stomach. 

 

13 minutes ago, Nepo Cat said:

I did not want to use Obamacare as well as I did not want any health insurance. Government told me - If I don't use Obamacare, I have to pay penalty for not having health insurance.  First it forced me to take Obamacare and now telling me I can't apply for citizenship because I used Obamacare. Feeling like a circus monkey. 

Well bad news is - president will use executive order so, it doesn't need congressional approval. This plan will not only affect the citizenship but also the ROC (Trump administration plans to make it all but impossible for legal immigrants to become citizens or permanent residents if they have ever relied on government programs such as the Affordable Care Act).

And the good news is - There are 20 million people will be affected and because lot of people will be affected there will be more pressure from the community. Like before there will be lots of law suits and restraining orders will be issued against it which is good enough to halt the executive order for as max as 3 to 6 months (Last travel ban took 5 month). I hope president will also reduce the restriction like he did with the travel ban. And last not the least - after going through few media and press release, it seems like they are not going to completely block the application instead they will put this people (who use federal help etc) back in the queue, means it will take longer time than now. Still we can become citizen but have to wait more time (from my prediction max 1 year more). 

I know how bad is the waiting game, but we have deal with this patiently. Please do not worry and prepare yourself to wait more,  everything will be fine. 

Obamacare is one of the reasons he is trying to impose these laws.

 

I am leaning on your good news part -- we are such a strong group of people and we also have a strong group of supporters, so any big change will for sure cause chaos. Let's all hope for the best for everyone. We need to work extra hard to make a descent living  and I am really proud of this in a way -- we don't give up and that's one of the best qualities you can own. :)

 

[Lily2017 3]

1 hour ago, AlluringSoul said:

It is... Let's stay on top of those news and hope for the best! 🙂

 

Just general, those who are filing for N-400. It is becoming very personal, but just hearing about this, it is making me sick to my stomach. 

 

Obamacare is one of the reasons he is trying to impose these laws.

 

I am leaning on your good news part -- we are such a strong group of people and we also have a strong group of supporters, so any big change will for sure cause chaos. Let's all hope for the best for everyone. We need to work extra hard to make a descent living  and I am really proud of this in a way -- we don't give up and that's one of the best qualities you can own.

 

Yes, I'm also holding on to the good news part. (My apologies for all my typos above...I was/am really bothered by all of this). 

[NikV 44]

3 hours ago, AlluringSoul said:

It is... Let's stay on top of those news and hope for the best! 🙂

 

Just general, those who are filing for N-400. It is becoming very personal, but just hearing about this, it is making me sick to my stomach. 

 

Obamacare is one of the reasons he is trying to impose these laws.

 

I am leaning on your good news part -- we are such a strong group of people and we also have a strong group of supporters, so any big change will for sure cause chaos. Let's all hope for the best for everyone. We need to work extra hard to make a descent living  and I am really proud of this in a way -- we don't give up and that's one of the best qualities you can own.

 

+1 for this. here's one to hope we all get done sooner than later.

[V24 21]

Hey guys, my noa1 ROC receipt date is September 2017, but my green card expired November 2017. I am traveling internationally in October, my extension letter is safe to use alone correct? Even though it is 13 months from the receipt date of my ROC application? I am worried they will look at that date and assume its not valid since it has been longer than 12 months, but the letter says a year from green card date.

[Jerry and Elena 18]

On ‎8‎/‎7‎/‎2018 at 2:54 PM, AlluringSoul said:

I am not here to discuss politics and what's against the constitution or not & he is enforcing the immigration laws as he promised his voters he will. Now, the "promised not to use any benefits" doesn't mean someone has to die just because they can't really afford health care. Even as a legal GC holder, when you seek benefits for your citizen family member, you are in jeopardy not to be approved for citizenship.

Hmm... I didn't talk about politics, I just answering on your remark. Opened the article again and can't help myself and start laughing ))) Whole ton of it soooo manipulative!  and don't worry nobody going to die:) Who is in really need for medical help, they will get it no matter what. This information I got from my friend who is working in hospital.  I don't see any reasons why GC-holders would apply for any benefits for citizen family members,  even if so it's not for GC-holder, so he/she keep their promises.   Btw do you remember about affidavit of support ?

Hopefully health insurance system will recover soon, and we'll again able to get premium plans like for $70/month - for a single,  and for about $300/month for a family of 2 (this one is for a one senior and a one young person, information is from my family members), as it was a few years ago. It's really affordable isn't it ? Long story short, don't brake the law, and pretty soon you will be citizen . Guys, really, stop spreading panic  

[Nepo Cat 7]

49 minutes ago, Jerry and Elena said:

Hmm... I didn't talk about politics, I just answering on your remark. Opened the article again and can't help myself and start laughing ))) Whole ton of it soooo manipulative!  and don't worry nobody going to die:) Who is in really need for medical help, they will get it no matter what. This information I got from my friend who is working in hospital.  I don't see any reasons why GC-holders would apply for any benefits for citizen family members,  even if so it's not for GC-holder, so he/she keep their promises.   Btw do you remember about affidavit of support ?

Hopefully health insurance system will recover soon, and we'll again able to get premium plans like for $70/month - for a single,  and for about $300/month for a family of 2 (this one is for a one senior and a one young person, information is from my family members), as it was a few years ago. It's really affordable isn't it ? Long story short, don't brake the law, and pretty soon you will be citizen . Guys, really, stop spreading panic  

I can give u one reason why GC-holders would apply for any benefits for citizen family members. I am a GC holder, I got health insurance from work but my us citizens spouse still studying. So I had to apply for her health insurance in marketplace (obamacare).

Also, yes I do remember affidavit of support, it doesn't say using public benefits is illegal. AOS condition is - If the immigrant use any kind means-tested public benefits then the SPONSOR has to give the money back. And the means-tested public benefits are the following: 

• Food stamps
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Medicaid
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
• State Child Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) was never a part of means-tested public benefit. So by taking Obamacare we did not broke any law. He is braking the law by misuse of power.

[Jerry and Elena 18]

3 hours ago, Nepo Cat said:

I can give u one reason why GC-holders would apply for any benefits for citizen family members. I am a GC holder, I got health insurance from work but my us citizens spouse still studying. So I had to apply for her health insurance in marketplace (obamacare).

Also, yes I do remember affidavit of support, it doesn't say using public benefits is illegal. AOS condition is - If the immigrant use any kind means-tested public benefits then the SPONSOR has to give the money back. And the means-tested public benefits are the following: 

• Food stamps
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Medicaid
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
• State Child Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) was never a part of means-tested public benefit. So by taking Obamacare we did not broke any law. He is braking the law by misuse of power.

So... do you paying for her obamacare? If yes , you guys is fine.

I just don't see reasons why adult citizens cannot apply for their benefits by themselves and that is put their spouses in bad situation, sorry if somebody in this situation(

Here is a little more information, and subsidized Obamacare plan not in the list of programs that not included as means-tested benefits.

State Means-Tested Public Benefits: Each state will determine which, if any, of its public benefits are means-tested. If a state determines that it has programs which meet this definition, it is encouraged to provide notice to the public on which programs are included. Check with the state public assistance office to determine which, state assistance programs are means-tested public benefits.

Programs Not Included: The following federal and state programs are not included as means-tested benefits:

• Emergency Medicaid; 
• Short-term, non-cash emergency relief; 
• Services provided under the National School Lunch and Child Nutrition Acts;
• Immunizations and testing and treatment for communicable diseases; 
• Student assistance under the Higher Education Act and the Public Health Service Act; 
• Certain forms of foster-care or adoption  assistance under the Social Security Act;
• Head Start programs; 
• Means-tested  programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act; and 
• Job Training Partnership Act programs.

 

[Marco&Bettina 502]

17 hours ago, V24 said:

Hey guys, my noa1 ROC receipt date is September 2017, but my green card expired November 2017. I am traveling internationally in October, my extension letter is safe to use alone correct? Even though it is 13 months from the receipt date of my ROC application? I am worried they will look at that date and assume its not valid since it has been longer than 12 months, but the letter says a year from green card date.

They go by the date on the extension letter. I assume you'll return before the date on that paper? Nevertheless, you should go to USCIS and get a stamp in your passport.

 

 

 

On the other subject that popped up in here: 

 

You would not've needed medical insurance through work. Even if you got it in the marketplace (private insurance) but you paid for it, that's not the same as public assistance. You'd be fine and would not have a holdup applying for ROC or Naturalization.

 

Edited August 9, 2018 by Marco&Bettina

[V24 21]

1 hour ago, Marco&Bettina said:

They go by the date on the extension letter. I assume you'll return before the date on that paper? Nevertheless, you should go to USCIS and get a stamp in your passport.

 

 

 

On the other subject that popped up in here: 

 

You would not've needed medical insurance through work. Even if you got it in the marketplace (private insurance) but you paid for it, that's not the same as public assistance. You'd be fine and would not have a holdup applying for ROC or Naturalization.

 

What do you mean by the date on the letter? The receipt date, which is September? Because the letter states ‘your residence has been extended one year from the green card expiration date’ which is November. I am travelling in September. So I don’t even think I’d be allowed a stamp.

 

My lawyer said I can use the letter but I’m hearing mixed things on here saying they will look at the receipt date. 

 

Sorry im just super confused! 

[FGr 12]

The extension letter states “Your conditional resident status is extended for a period of one year from the expiration date on your conditional resident card”. It couldn’t be clearer!

 

If your green card expired in November 2017, then your extension letter is valid until November 2018.

[Marco&Bettina 502]

My apologies if I caused confusion. I guess my wife's GC end date was very similar to the extension letter receipt date.

[hir0 49]

Scheduled an info pass to get my passport stamped since I'm traveling out of the country this month. The agent gave me my GC back and told me that the stamp works instead of my expired GC.

According to the agent, they're currently filing documents from NOVEMBER 2016. I'll be applying for N400 next month...

 

I751 filed 9/2017 -- GC expired 11/2017 -- Ext.letter good 'til 11/2018 -- Stamp good 'til 8/2019

Edited August 9, 2018 by hir0