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So, here's the thing. I have a pending I-485 (and I-765 + I-131). I recently found out I have cancer and I was wondering if I can expedite?

I know I can always try, but I like to be sure, since I'm already 9 months in.

I assume they can't deny my application based on this unforseen illness?

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I am truly sorry to hear about this diagnosis.  No, they cannot deny your adjustment.  Good luck.  Go for it!!

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Why do you need to expedite?

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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18 minutes ago, Denice_L said:

For health insurance coverage 

Generally that should not be needed, I assume there is a specific circumstance.

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1 minute ago, Boiler said:

Generally that should not be needed, I assume there is a specific circumstance.

As far as I know I can't have health insurance if I don't have a green card. Mine will end in a few months. 

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3 minutes ago, Denice_L said:

As far as I know I can't have health insurance if I don't have a green card. Mine will end in a few months. 

Generally not relevant. I would imagine most get added to their Spouses on marriage.

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1 minute ago, Boiler said:

Generally not relevant. I would imagine most get added to their Spouses on marriage.

He has military VA, I can't get on that. But why don't you think this is a valid reason to expedite?

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Others may know about VA I do not. You would have qualified to buy ACA with the NoA.

 

You do not need a reason to expedite, you need a good reason, usually, to be approved. 

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1 hour ago, Denice_L said:

As far as I know I can't have health insurance if I don't have a green card. Mine will end in a few months. 

I added my husband to my employer-based health insurance long before he had his green card.  Why would having a green card be a requirement?   I have never encountered any type of health insurance enrollment form that asks for immigration status.

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56 minutes ago, Denice_L said:

He has military VA, I can't get on that. But why don't you think this is a valid reason to expedite?

AOS is rarely expedited.  In 7 years of reading VJ, I’ve not seen that happen.

 

Most expedites would be for the AP/EAD.

1 hour ago, Denice_L said:

As far as I know I can't have health insurance if I don't have a green card. Mine will end in a few months. 

So how do you currently have US health insurance?

 

Sorry to hear about your cancer diagnosis.   Even without that, you would have needed health insurance.   What was your plan for that when you decided to adjust status?

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6 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

I added my husband to my employer-based health insurance long before he had his green card.  Why would having a green card be a requirement?   I have never encountered any type of health insurance enrollment form that asks for immigration status.

Yea, I can't get on my husband's insurance. 

I'm not sure, but since I'm not a permanent resident, I assume I can't apply...I'm not sure.

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Just now, Denice_L said:

Yea, I can't get on my husband's insurance. 

I'm not sure, but since I'm not a permanent resident, I assume I can't apply...I'm not sure.

So what was the plan for your husband to provide insurance for you when you knew you’d be adjusting and would be unable to work for many months?  Health care is extremely expensive here in the US.

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28 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

So what was the plan for your husband to provide insurance for you when you knew you’d be adjusting and would be unable to work for many months?  Health care is extremely expensive here in the US.

That's irrelevant to my question 

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7 minutes ago, Denice_L said:

That's irrelevant to my question 

Fine, I tried to help.  Good luck.   I’m out.

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