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  1. SalishSea
    You should look up the following terms: Premium, deductible and co-pay.
  2. SalishSea
    You’re sure they will be eligible for Arizona’s Medicaid program? Last I checked, it wasn’t known for being one of the most immigrant-friendly states. You may want to confirm all of the things you are making assumptions about.
  3. SalishSea
    Well, let us know how it goes.
  4. SalishSea
    The problem is when you get into overstays, or when you try to use a tourist visa to live in the US. Reasonable use of the privilege of a B visa is fine.
  5. SalishSea
    That will entirely depend upon the state they live in. As sponsored immigrants, they won't be eligible for any federal means-tested benefits.
  6. SalishSea
    No, they won't. Not until they've been here for at least five years and also are 65.
  7. SalishSea
    Don't lose sleep over this. You will be fine.
  8. SalishSea
    Maybe I'm wrong. You will need to shop around. But yes, insurance premiums in the US are not cheap. It's what keeps people working beyond the age at which they would like to retire. And immigrants are not eligible for medicare or social security when they first arrive.
  9. SalishSea
    ACA/Obamacare = same thing.
  10. SalishSea
    Hopefully you/they have budgeted for the premiums. They can expect to pay $700-1200 per month per person. If they plan to work, they should look for jobs that include health insurance. Won't be free, but probably cheaper than the marketplace.
  11. SalishSea
    I understood the original message. During Covid, the California Service Center (CSC), where petitions are adjudicated would hold approved petitions until the NVC requested them. They may still be doing that. In other words, if the backup is further along the chain at the consulate, there is no rush to send approved petitions to NVC. If they're going to just sit there, they can sit at the CSC. Just a thought, since it seems to be a pattern, rather than isolated.
  12. SalishSea
    That is just for the immigrant spouse. USC can (and often does) move first to establish domicile, get a job in order to sponsor, etc.
  13. SalishSea
    She can enter the US at any border crossing/port. Flights from Hawaii to Oregon are domestic. It will not complicate anything.
  14. SalishSea
    Yes.
  15. SalishSea
    Looks like you intend to use a visitor visa to live in the US part-time. That won't fly. It might work for the first couple of admissions, but after that you may get hauled to secondary and a stern warning. You risk losing your visa.
  16. SalishSea
    She will likely need a waiver for misrepresentation. The consular officer will make this call. You may be better off with a lawyer to help prepare that, and it will add a year or two to the process.
  17. SalishSea
    I don’t think she was aware of the requirement to ROC prior to naturalizing.
  18. SalishSea
    It should not matter, since they have no legal path to adjust before their visa numbers are available in 25 years or so.
  19. SalishSea
    Obviously. In this case however, it is clear that OP is not eligible to file for VAWA. Being unhappy is not adequate for VAWA criteria.
  20. SalishSea
    I would for sure. However, I don't know how long ITINs are currently taking to be issued. If < 6 months, I'd say try it. If your spouse gets scheduled for an interview before that, you can always file as MFS (so that you'll have evidence of filing for the interview), and amend your filing status to MFJ later.
  21. SalishSea
    Because until the security checks/vetting is complete, all of the other stuff is irrelevant. Fiance will likely need another interview after AP, where the other stuff would be looked at.
  22. SalishSea
    They can visit (subject to CBP admission, just like any visitor), they cannot adjust status and stay. Visiting does not impact their petition for an immigrant visa, BUT, they need to be very, very careful about never being out of status or overstaying, because if so, they will not be able to immigrate.
  23. SalishSea
    You met in person during the two years prior to filing, correct? I doubt you will have any issues at all, being a same-sex couple. Gay marriage is (still) legal in all 50 states, and US embassies and consulates adjudicate visa applications using US laws, not local laws. The age difference is not generally an issue for Philippines. I can't think of any specific VJ posts or members in your exact situation, but maybe others here can.
  24. SalishSea
    With the extension, when are your taxes due? Perhaps you'll have the ITIN before that, right? That is what I would do, if possible.
  25. SalishSea
    Removing conditions and citizenship are two separate processes. VJ has guides for them.
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