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The latest on the "Health Insurance Proclamation" - Temporarily Halted/Blocked!

https://www.aila.org/advo-media/press-releases/2019/civil-rights-coalition-halts

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That has been a concern for years.  Why should the American taxpayers bear that cost?  

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https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/us-judge-blocks-trumps-health-insurance-rule-for-immigrants/%3famp=1

 

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31 minutes ago, Mrs Stefano said:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/us-judge-blocks-trumps-health-insurance-rule-for-immigrants/%3famp=1

 

Doesn't surprise me that it is a 9th circuit judge. 

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The 9th circuit handles more cases than others due to the size & populations within their jurisdiction.

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

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If we already have our visa and will be flying back to the US Wednesday...does this affect us? Do I need proof? I am planning on adding him to my work medical insurance...

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6 hours ago, Cg2008 said:

If we already have our visa and will be flying back to the US Wednesday...does this affect us? Do I need proof? I am planning on adding him to my work medical insurance...

I guess not. 

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10 hours ago, Cg2008 said:

If we already have our visa and will be flying back to the US Wednesday...does this affect us? Do I need proof? I am planning on adding him to my work medical insurance...

If you've got the visa, you should be good to go. Maybe keep your insurance card handy - just in case.

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Blocked by a judge! 
 

https://www.wsj.com/articles/judge-blocks-trump-administrations-health-care-requirement-for-new-immigrants-11572746016

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I have open enrollment at my work this month.  Do they require she be here and have a SS# to be added to my insurance??  Does travelers insurance cut it?

Petition Mailed:     7/17/2019  (Fedex)

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51 minutes ago, DaveAndSmey said:

I have open enrollment at my work this month.  Do they require she be here and have a SS# to be added to my insurance?? 

Just for future reference no, your future spouse does not need to have an SSN to be added to employer insurance after you get married in the USA.  A fair number of K1 entrants are having issues getting SSNs after arrival, our situation included.  

Also, that marriage date is your "qualifying event" so you would change your health coverage at that time, usually you have 30 days to send that update and notify the company of the qualifying event.

Lastly, if your future wife's culture is "not one to go to the doctor unless you're seriously ill" or she did not have much access to care, you may consider some proactive doctor visits after you have her covered on your policy.

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8 minutes ago, TandSarahJane said:

Just for future reference no, your future spouse does not need to have an SSN to be added to employer insurance after you get married in the USA.  A fair number of K1 entrants are having issues getting SSNs after arrival, our situation included.  

Also, that marriage date is your "qualifying event" so you would change your health coverage at that time, usually you have 30 days to send that update and notify the company of the qualifying event.

Lastly, if your future wife's culture is "not one to go to the doctor unless you're seriously ill" or she did not have much access to care, you may consider some proactive doctor visits after you have her covered on your policy.

Does this only apply to future spouses? I have known a few CR1/IR1’s who weren’t allowed to be added on their spouse’s insurance until the immigrant has an SSN

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13 minutes ago, Mrs Stefano said:

Does this only apply to future spouses? I have known a few CR1/IR1’s who weren’t allowed to be added on their spouse’s insurance until the immigrant has an SSN

It applies to anybody.

If somebody was denied coverage due solely to a lack of SSN, it was done improperly.

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

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5 minutes ago, Mrs Stefano said:

Does this only apply to future spouses? I have known a few CR1/IR1’s who weren’t allowed to be added on their spouse’s insurance until the immigrant has an SSN

 

5 minutes ago, geowrian said:

It applies to anybody.

If somebody was denied coverage due solely to a lack of SSN, it was done improperly.

Sometimes the HR departments don't know what to do and you have to pleasantly insist that they figure it out, or speak with their management.

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