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    medicaid after getting a GC

    I got my GC through my husband and I need to know if I can qualify for a free medicaid. When you submit Affidavite of Support when applying for GC, does it mean you can't qualify? Thank you for any input.
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    Getting free medical insurance after becoming permanent resident?

    Does anybody know if you can apply for a free medical insurance ( like HIP,Family Health Plus etc) after you receive your green card? Or with Affidavite of Support submitted with USCIS you can't do that? Thanks.
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    My interview experience at Garden City,NY

    Our interview was scheduled for 9 a.m. on June19,06. We arrived there with my husband half an hour earlier, passed security, submitted our interview letter and were told to take our seats in the area with red seats which are for familly based applicants. The place was full of people : couples...
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    Re: joint documents for interview

    Just getting ready for my interview and trying to get as much joint stuff as possible... Q: Can a cell phone family plan be considered as a proof of marriage ? Anybody used it in addition to other joint stuff during interview? Thank you.
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    GC after interview : how long to wait?

    I am planning to go overseas soon after my interview and need to make travelling arrangements. I am just wondering how long does it take to get an actual GC after the interview in case if everything is fine, case is approved, and FBI name check is complet. Thank you for replies.
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    Does it matter if I have no medical insurance for the interview?

    Now,when my interview date is near, I start getting really nervous about it. With that all sort of stupid questions ,sometimes, come to my mind. My husband (USC) has one of those free medical insurances for the people with low income. I understand that I can't be added to this type of...
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    What can this change in LUD mean?

    Hi guys, My on-line statuses for I-485 and I-130 have all the same messages: that petition was received and it takes whatever time to process it ...etc (that's for I-130 ) and that the response to RFE was received ...etc ( for I-485 ) but LUD for I-130 and I-485 changed yesterday to 05/17/06...
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    Re: cosponsor's documents for the interview

    Do I need to bring my co-sponsor's original document (proof of citizenship ) to the interview or a copy is enough? Thanks.
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    tax return mistake: should I worry?

    Just want to know what you think about it. I am getting ready for my interview in June now and here is my concern. There is a mistake on my husband's tax returns ( he is the sponsor) for 2004, 2003, 2002 that we overlooked- instead of married the accountant put that he was single. All...
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    transcripts of tax returns

    I would appriciate it a lot if smb can clarify smth for me here. When going to the interview do I need transcripts of tax returns for both sponsor and a joint sponsor, or transcripts of just sponsor are enough. Thank you.
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    Question about AOS interview

    The interview letter says :" Every adult ( over 18 years of age ) who comes to the interview must bring Government-issued photo identitication, such as a driver's license or ID card in order to enter the building and to verify his/her identity at the time of the interview". My question : if...
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    Creating an account with USCIS

    Hi all I am trying to create an account with USCIS. Tried to do that before but I have a problem. There is a problem with the password. I get a note that I need to use an upper character and a lower character. I understand that the lower characters are , . ! etc What are the upper...
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    2 checking accounts : o.k. or not o.k.?

    Is it a problem if I have two checking accounts ( joint with my husband and my personal ) ? Is it bad for my case? Should I close a personal one ? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
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    Questions about interview letter

    Hi all, My questions are for those who have already gotten their interview letters. 1. Do they (CIS ) update " case status " when they send an interview letter? 2. What's the usual time period between the date of the letter and the interview itself ? Thanks.
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    ID for biometrics

    Hello guys, I have an appointment tomorrow for biometrics. In the notice they say that I need to have a proper ID with me. Does anybody know if an expired passport (that's all I have) is good enough? Thanks.
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    Can we open a joint checking?

    Hi everyone! Happy Holidays!!! Q : Can my husband (USC ) and I open a joint checking account if I don't have any ID? My passport has expired. I have only my SS card and Notices of Action. Are they enough or should I wait till I get EAD? Thank you.
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    what is prelimanary processing?

    After sending RFE to CIS, my case status changed to "On December 16, 2005, we received your response to our request for evidence or information. It is taking between 120 and 180 days for us to process this kind of case. However because preliminary processing was complete, the remaining...
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    Can my parents visit me ?

    Hi! I haven't seen my parents for a long time and I am dying to see them. I know it's kind of risky to travel out of US to your home country on AP while you are in the process of adjusting your status. Do you think it's possible to get your mother or father to come here for a visit to see you...
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    For those of you who are getting ready to file!!!

    Here is a piece of useful information I found today in "Daily News" in Alan Wernick's immigration section. Hope it can help somebody. CIS eases rule on tax returns for applicants Immigration "The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) now requires applicants for...
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    RFE and case update?

    Does anyone know how long it takes for INS to update "case status" on the net once the additional documents submitted in response to RFE are received by them? I mailed my medical exam and affidavit of support yesterday by express mail and I know that the package was received this morning at 11...
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