QUESTION
Will applying for Medicaid affect my husband's immigration case status?
Asked on Aug 01st, 2015 on Immigration - New York
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I am a US citizen and am married to a non-resident alien we are in the process of receiving the permits and our first interview. I am pregnant and I was looking forward to applying for Medicaid because we can't afford the healthcare costs for this pregnancy, but am afraid it will affect him please I need help.
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Medicaid benefits are usually deemed for the benefit of your child (Born or Unborn). As long as you meet the financial requirements for the Affidavit of Support, or have a joint sponsor if you cannot qualify financially, it should have no effect on your husband's petition.
Answered on Aug 04th, 2015 at 4:18 AM
A U.S. citizen's application for Medicaid for herself or for her baby will not interfere with her husband's eligibility for adjustment of status. Of course, if the U.S. citizen spouse's documentable income is insufficient to meet the Affidavit of Support requirements, then it will be necessary to have joint sponsor involved in the application process. The joint sponsor generally can be any U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident with sufficient documentable income who is willing to assume the obligations specified on the Affidavit of Support. Best wishes with your pregnancy and the upcoming birth of your child! Some immigration law firms, including mine, offer legal services on a "flat fee" basis so that a client will know the total expense from the very beginning, and a few immigration law firms, including mine, offer an initial consultation free of charge.
Answered on Aug 03rd, 2015 at 3:06 PM
Your US citizen spouse or a joint sponsor is responsible for the medical costs for you, the baby can get Medicaid.
Answered on Aug 03rd, 2015 at 1:31 PM