Health Care Requirement for Interview
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Health Care Requirement for Interview
Hello all,
I received notice of my interview date for my CR1 the other day and noticed in the email it says the following:
"You must be able to demonstrate to the consular officer at the time of interview you will be covered by approved health insurance within 30 days of entry into the United States or have the financial resources to pay for reasonably foreseeable medical costs. Inability to meet this requirement will result in the denial of the visa application."
I wasn't anticipating needing proof of health insurance (perhaps this is a new requirement?) and am unsure how to provide adequate proof. I'm moving to live with my husband who has insurance through his job and I know he can get me added to the insurance policy but only after I move. With that being the case, would it be satisfactory to provide the embassy with proof of my husband's insurance policy? I could likely provide that but I obviously wouldn't be on the policy and do not currently know if his policy will say anything about allowing other people to be added to it. I know it also states that I can also show that I have the financial resources to pay for foreseeable medical costs but, quite honestly, my earnings are low currently due to my working a zero hour contract in anticipation of moving soon. Could I provide bank statements from my husband's U.S. bank account, on which I am named as a joint account holder? Just wondering really if anyone else has had to show proof and what kind of proof they gave.
Many thanks in advance!
I received notice of my interview date for my CR1 the other day and noticed in the email it says the following:
"You must be able to demonstrate to the consular officer at the time of interview you will be covered by approved health insurance within 30 days of entry into the United States or have the financial resources to pay for reasonably foreseeable medical costs. Inability to meet this requirement will result in the denial of the visa application."
I wasn't anticipating needing proof of health insurance (perhaps this is a new requirement?) and am unsure how to provide adequate proof. I'm moving to live with my husband who has insurance through his job and I know he can get me added to the insurance policy but only after I move. With that being the case, would it be satisfactory to provide the embassy with proof of my husband's insurance policy? I could likely provide that but I obviously wouldn't be on the policy and do not currently know if his policy will say anything about allowing other people to be added to it. I know it also states that I can also show that I have the financial resources to pay for foreseeable medical costs but, quite honestly, my earnings are low currently due to my working a zero hour contract in anticipation of moving soon. Could I provide bank statements from my husband's U.S. bank account, on which I am named as a joint account holder? Just wondering really if anyone else has had to show proof and what kind of proof they gave.
Many thanks in advance!
#2
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Re: Health Care Requirement for Interview
Immigrating is a qualifying event, just show documentation that there is a plan that you can be covered by within the 30 days.
#3
Re: Health Care Requirement for Interview
No, it is not new but not always asked for. You're married there is no reason why you cannot be on your husband's healthcare insurance from the first day you enter the US. He / You do not require a social security number to be signed onto his plan.
He have you added to the policy effective the date of your arrival.
He have you added to the policy effective the date of your arrival.
#4
Re: Health Care Requirement for Interview
No, it is not new but not always asked for. You're married there is no reason why you cannot be on your husband's healthcare insurance from the first day you enter the US. He / You do not require a social security number to be signed onto his plan.
He have you added to the policy effective the date of your arrival.
He have you added to the policy effective the date of your arrival.
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Re: Health Care Requirement for Interview
No, it is not new but not always asked for. You're married there is no reason why you cannot be on your husband's healthcare insurance from the first day you enter the US. He / You do not require a social security number to be signed onto his plan.
He have you added to the policy effective the date of your arrival.
He have you added to the policy effective the date of your arrival.
1) Will have insurance within 30 days of immigrating or
2) Have sufficient fund to cover medical expenses
before a visa is issued.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/president...thcare-system/
Effective day is Monday unless suspended by a court.
#6
Re: Health Care Requirement for Interview
There is a new presidential proclamation requiring immigrant visa applicants to show that they either
1) Will have insurance within 30 days of immigrating or
2) Have sufficient fund to cover medical expenses
before a visa is issued.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/president...thcare-system/
Effective day is Monday unless suspended by a court.
1) Will have insurance within 30 days of immigrating or
2) Have sufficient fund to cover medical expenses
before a visa is issued.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/president...thcare-system/
Effective day is Monday unless suspended by a court.
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Re: Health Care Requirement for Interview
The proclamation just adds detail, I suppose, by listing what types of healthcare insurance are considered acceptable and which are not. As you point out, it is likely to have less of an impact on spouses, but it could have a large impact on DV lottery and USC parents. It may also create an incentive to prefer AOS (if legally possible).
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Re: Health Care Requirement for Interview
Parents in particular, assuming they are older will need to have worked out how they will be funding care so they just need to evidence it.