Public charge

[MarlinCobon 51]

Hello everyone!

 

so I have some questions that I hope I can get answers to.

 

Are we required to get insurance for our spouses aboard before the interview?

 

and I was trying to figure out the DS 5540 but it says its unavailable and then I read this.

 

Update on Public Charge

Last Updated: August 7, 2020

 

On Wednesday, July 29, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York enjoined the Department of State from “enforcing, applying, implementing, or treating as effective” the Department’s October 2019 interim final rule and accompanying Foreign Affairs Manual guidance related to the public charge ground of visa ineligibility.  The Department is complying with the court’s order and is in the process of updating its guidance to consular officers on how to proceed under the preliminary injunction. In the interim, visa applications that appear to be ineligible under INA 212(a)(4) will be refused for administrative processing to allow for consultation with the Department, including legal review to ensure compliance with applicable court orders.  Visa applicants are not requested to take any additional steps at this time and should attend their visa interviews as scheduled.  Applicants are not required to complete nor should they present the DS-5540, Public Charge Questionnaire.

 

is this for everyone or just for New York?

 

thank you so much!

[Chancy 6,243]

38 minutes ago, MarlinCobon said:

Are we required to get insurance for our spouses aboard before the interview?

 

Not required.  But if your spouse has any medical condition that requires ongoing treatment, the consul officer may ask about it during the interview.

 

[ana y 4]

Hello, I had the same question you had in regards to getting health insurance for your spouse. My husband just received his appointment notice(July 20th)  and my attorney has been telling us he needs insurance when he goes to his appt. Did you happen to have your interview already? Or does anyone know if it really is a big requirement like my attorney is making it seem? 

[arken 4,197]

2 hours ago, ana y said:

Hello, I had the same question you had in regards to getting health insurance for your spouse. My husband just received his appointment notice(July 20th)  and my attorney has been telling us he needs insurance when he goes to his appt. Did you happen to have your interview already? Or does anyone know if it really is a big requirement like my attorney is making it seem? 

Your attorney needs to keep up with the uscis/state department updates. He is wrong.

[Family 4,065]

Public Charge 2022 updates: easy read

https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/issue-brief/2022-changes-to-the-public-charge-inadmissibility-rule-and-the-implications-for-health-care/

Impacts of the 2019 Trump Administration Changes

Research suggests that the 2019 Trump Administration changes to public charge policy and other immigration policy changes increased fears among immigrant families about participating in programs and seeking services, including health coverage and care.¹⁰ Although very few peoplesubject to public charge determinations are eligible for the public programs listed in the 2019 rule due to the programs’ restrictions on eligibility for immigrants, the rule had much broader chilling effects on program participation across immigrant families.¹¹ Fears and confusion