New immigration law for F2A minor under 21

[Crazy Cat 41,837]

3 hours ago, Kabena said:

They all depend on me financially.Unemployment rate is very high in Cameroon. That’s why it was a good thing for her to come here in United States where she can easily have access to jobs and take care of her kids. I left Cameroon myself at 25, never got a chance to land a job. Here there are plenty of opportunities for everybody.

I have thought about this a lot since yesterday. I admire your devotion to your family, but this seems to be an extremely heavy burden for you.  The 4 won't have any military housing or military health care benefits, and the primary sponsor, who is dependent upon you,  is not capable of supporting or sponsoring them.  I honestly think the public charge issue is concerning...not strictly because of the health care aspect.....but hopefully, the CO will see things otherwise.  Good luck.

[Kabena 4]

1 hour ago, missileman said:

I have thought about this a lot since yesterday. I admire your devotion to your family, but this seems to be an extremely heavy burden for you.  The 4 won't have any military housing or military health care benefits, and the primary sponsor, who is dependent upon you,  is not capable of supporting or sponsoring them.  I honestly think the public charge issue is concerning...not strictly because of the health care aspect.....but hopefully, the CO will see things otherwise.  Good luck.

I appreciate you taking the time to think about this. With them staying in Cameroon they are going to be financially depending on me for ever versus them coming here. They can go to school, work and become financially independent. Which is why I invested in this process for 3 years.

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

2 hours ago, Kabena said:

I appreciate you taking the time to think about this. With them staying in Cameroon they are going to be financially depending on me for ever versus them coming here. They can go to school, work and become financially independent. Which is why I invested in this process for 3 years.

It’s a case of convincing the CO of that. I mean, I come from a similar country so I understand that often people who are willing to work just cannot find work, and the CO may understand that or may hold the lack of employment history as a negative. It’s hard to know. Your brother at 15 will obviously go to school and public school is free so that’s just his upkeep to worry about. If your sister that has the kids has some kind of plan of what work she will do and how she will go about finding it - it may (may) help. How good is her English/is she francophone? Also - I’m assuming there is the possibility your brother’s petition gets approved but your sister's does not. Have you thought about how your family would handle this scenario?

[Kabena 4]

18 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

It’s a case of convincing the CO of that. I mean, I come from a similar country so I understand that often people who are willing to work just cannot find work, and the CO may understand that or may hold the lack of employment history as a negative. It’s hard to know. Your brother at 15 will obviously go to school and public school is free so that’s just his upkeep to worry about. If your sister that has the kids has some kind of plan of what work she will do and how she will go about finding it - it may (may) help. How good is her English/is she francophone? Also - I’m assuming there is the possibility your brother’s petition gets approved but your sister's does not. Have you thought about how your family would handle this scenario?

When I started the process F2A immigrant category was pretty much a guaranty visa, unless you have like a criminal background or misrepresentation. I didn't think things will change so quickly.

Yes she is francophone and like I said the plan was for her to go to school and complete her education while doing like part time jobs. My mom, my brother and I as her main support on that process.

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

6 minutes ago, Kabena said:

When I started the process F2A immigrant category was pretty much a guaranty visa, unless you have like a criminal background or misrepresentation. I didn't think things will change so quickly.

Yes she is francophone and like I said the plan was for her to go to school and complete her education while doing like part time jobs. My mom, my brother and I as her main support on that process.

What school? Who will pay? Like I said - have a plan. For example: If the local community college is suitable, get the numbers so the CO can see how cheap her schooling will be, and that it will be affordable for your family. 

[Kabena 4]

1 hour ago, SusieQQQ said:

What school? Who will pay? Like I said - have a plan. For example: If the local community college is suitable, get the numbers so the CO can see how cheap her schooling will be, and that it will be affordable for your family. 

Community college to start. She is planing on being a nurse.

[nompish 86]

BREAKING: A NY federal judge has blocked the Trump admin's new "public charge" rule, which would restrict the ability of immigrants to get permanent residency if they receive/are likely to receive public benefits:

https://www.scribd.com/document/429825721/10-11-19-Make-the-Road-Opinion

[Crazy Cat 41,837]

4 minutes ago, nompish said:

BREAKING: A NY federal judge has blocked the Trump admin's new "public charge" rule, which would restrict the ability of immigrants to get permanent residency if they receive/are likely to receive public benefits:

https://www.scribd.com/document/429825721/10-11-19-Make-the-Road-Opinion

The public rule issue is still at play for every immigrant visa seeker. It seems to me that the judge's decision affects only the Oct 15th implementation regarding those subject to Adjustment of Status.

[geowrian 22,337]

2 minutes ago, missileman said:

The public rule issue is still at play for every immigrant visa seeker. It seems to me that the judge's decision affects only the Oct 15th implementation regarding those subject to Adjustment of Status.

Correct. The injunction is on the DHS rule, not the presidential proclamation. The former addresses AOS/COS/EOS while the latter addresses visas.

[Knome 245]

20 hours ago, Kabena said:

Hi everybody, Im really concerned about this upcoming law on insurance and public charge rules as it may hit me really hard. I joined the military so I could bring my family here (mom and my 2 youngest siblings). My mom is here as a permanent resident. She applied 3 years ago for my brother 15, my sister 20 and her 2 little boys as derivatives. The process has been dragging for ever, we finally got approved and awaiting for the interview and now boom this new law.

My mom herself doesn't meet the minimum requirements to sponsor 4 people. she barely makes $10,000/year working at macdonald and she is on my work insurance. I am the joint sponsor as household member. Both incomes combined = $63,000 which was perfectly fine before this new law.The 15 years old is ok but for my sister although she is considered minor under the immigration laws she is not really a child anymore; since she has 2 kids herself. NVC said it's going to be up to the CO to decide whether to grant them the visa or not. I was still very hopefull until this new law came out last week about getting an insurance before you get here or proving you are not going to be a public charge. How can I prove that? We don't have anybody else to add as co-sponsor. there are only 2 of us here in the U.S. The perspective of ending the loneliness of this country and alleviate the stress of my very demanding job as a military by reuniting with my family is now jeopardized.  

Anybody has any advise, hints that could help? That would be much appreciated!

Read this...this law is not going to pass looks like

 

https://www.npr.org/2019/10/11/769376154/n-y-judge-blocks-trump-administrations-public-charge-rule

[Kabena 4]

21 minutes ago, missileman said:

The public rule issue is still at play for every immigrant visa seeker. It seems to me that the judge's decision affects only the Oct 15th implementation regarding those subject to Adjustment of Status.

Unfortunately it does not change that much for visa seekers overseas. I don't understand why penalize immigrants and their families. We may not have a ton of money when coming to this country but we work hard, we pay taxes, we are respectful of the laws, we actively participate to the economic growth of this country but still we are marginalized. I feel very defeated right now. 

Edited October 11, 2019 by Kabena

[geowrian 22,337]

9 minutes ago, Knome said:

Read this...this law is not going to pass looks like

 

https://www.npr.org/2019/10/11/769376154/n-y-judge-blocks-trump-administrations-public-charge-rule

Not a law or even a bill. It's a rule (policy) change.

That injunction is on the DHS rule. The (blocked) rule change has no impact in the OP's case as they (well, the beneficiaries) are applying for visas. They were never subject to the rule.

Edited October 11, 2019 by geowrian

[Kabena 4]

8 minutes ago, Kabena said:

Unfortunately it does not change that much for visa seekers overseas. I don't understand why penalize immigrants and their families. We may not have a ton of money when coming to this country but we work hard, we pay taxes, we are respectful of the laws, we actively participate to the economic growth of this country but still we are marginalized. I feel very defeated right now. 

 

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

43 minutes ago, Kabena said:

Community college to start. She is planing on being a nurse.

Great. Make sure she can show them the plan. 

I have the greatest respect for those who serve in our military and really hope you can make things work.

[USS_Voyager 1,972]

31 minutes ago, Kabena said:

. I feel very defeated right now. 

Oh come on man. You’re a soldier, you gotta fight, this time for your family. And you’re not even there yet. They have not been denied. Let’s just take all the good advice you were given and make a plan. 

 

If I were you, I would start making a plan/budget and you can try to show the CO how you’re gonna make this work with the income you have.