DV 2020 AOS Only
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you're supposed to attach tax transcript. Not the actual tax return.
MNA2020
Active Member
The instructions say that "...In general, you do not need to submit documentation relating to traffic fines and incidents that did not involve an actual physical arrest if the penalty was only a fine of less than $500 or points on your driver’s license...".
I presume you can respond "yes", provide additional explanation in Part 14, but may not want to attach documents, no?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Tax transcripts, that’s what you need.
Hi everyone. I am currently filling out Form I-944 for myself and my husband.
From 1/1/19-11/30/2019 we were both enrolled in Medi-Cal.
The documents state "you qualify for only restricted-scope Medi-cal which only covers emergency services, pregnancy related services such as prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, and long-term service."
We never used the benefits and we unenrolled at the beginning of November 2019.
In regards to I-944, I am confused as we only qualified for restricted-scope, didn't use any of the benefits and unenrolled at the beginning of November 2019 (under 12 months). Does this affect the way I will fill out the form? I just want to make sure I am answering the questions correctly as it seems complicated.
From 1/1/19-11/30/2019 we were both enrolled in Medi-Cal.
The documents state "you qualify for only restricted-scope Medi-cal which only covers emergency services, pregnancy related services such as prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, and long-term service."
We never used the benefits and we unenrolled at the beginning of November 2019.
In regards to I-944, I am confused as we only qualified for restricted-scope, didn't use any of the benefits and unenrolled at the beginning of November 2019 (under 12 months). Does this affect the way I will fill out the form? I just want to make sure I am answering the questions correctly as it seems complicated.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Answer the questions on the I-944 as truthfully and as applicable to you.
Hi Mom,
Thanks for the response. I am going to answer truthfully but I was just trying to understand if restricted scope Medi-Cal is considered exactly the same as federally funded Medicaid? Do I tick Medicaid in question 16 for Medi-cal? Or are they different?
Also, it asks about the amount $ received from the public benefit. Would that mean $0 in our case as we never used it?
Question 20 lists pregnancy and emergency medical condition, is that what this restricted scope Medi-Cal is?
Sorry I am just a bit confused.
Dear Mom @Sm1smom
Thank you once for all your previous help.
I am now trying to fill out Form I-944 for me (I am the main applicant), my husband and our 2 kids (under 18 yo).
So, I am a bit confused.
(1) I will be filing 4 (four) I-944 for each of us, including the kids. Right?
(2) Q9 asks to list all the assets of the household. My husband has in his property a house and an apartment abroad. The instruction says include them, if they can be convertible into cash in the next 12 months. So, that's a big question, the real estate market is not that liquid, especially now. Do we really need to state that property in our possesion if my husband's income is well above 125 % Federal Requirement and also we have some funds on the accounts here in the USA.
To be able to state that property I mentioned means we need to order appraisal from the licensed company, which is both time and money.
Do you think we may skip mentioning it in Q9 but to state it in the very end of the form, where comments are provided?
So, we do not want to make any untrue statements here.
(3) Q11 (Credit report score), so for this question we state "NO" in the I-944 kids forms, right? But still would need to provide a credit report for the kids? Or I am overthinking this?
(4) Q15.D (Health Insurance) - until Feb 2020 we had full coverage health insurance for all the family, since then my husband changed the employer and we Now only have LIMITED coverage (Emergency Room), we didn't have enough time to choose among new insurance plans. So, if we go to doctors, then we will pay out of pocket. So, I think it's not a good option to come to the interview WITH NO Insurance. I believe it is better to state "I will soon enroll" instead of "No" and to enroll with one of the insurance companies in the marketplace by the time we go to the interview. What do you think?
(5) The last one here - we have 2 cars.. One is ours and we have a car loan for the 2nd one. Do we state them in the form? If yes, what value we state? Do we need any appraisal here?
Thank you once for all your previous help.
I am now trying to fill out Form I-944 for me (I am the main applicant), my husband and our 2 kids (under 18 yo).
So, I am a bit confused.
(1) I will be filing 4 (four) I-944 for each of us, including the kids. Right?
(2) Q9 asks to list all the assets of the household. My husband has in his property a house and an apartment abroad. The instruction says include them, if they can be convertible into cash in the next 12 months. So, that's a big question, the real estate market is not that liquid, especially now. Do we really need to state that property in our possesion if my husband's income is well above 125 % Federal Requirement and also we have some funds on the accounts here in the USA.
To be able to state that property I mentioned means we need to order appraisal from the licensed company, which is both time and money.
Do you think we may skip mentioning it in Q9 but to state it in the very end of the form, where comments are provided?
So, we do not want to make any untrue statements here.
(3) Q11 (Credit report score), so for this question we state "NO" in the I-944 kids forms, right? But still would need to provide a credit report for the kids? Or I am overthinking this?
(4) Q15.D (Health Insurance) - until Feb 2020 we had full coverage health insurance for all the family, since then my husband changed the employer and we Now only have LIMITED coverage (Emergency Room), we didn't have enough time to choose among new insurance plans. So, if we go to doctors, then we will pay out of pocket. So, I think it's not a good option to come to the interview WITH NO Insurance. I believe it is better to state "I will soon enroll" instead of "No" and to enroll with one of the insurance companies in the marketplace by the time we go to the interview. What do you think?
(5) The last one here - we have 2 cars.. One is ours and we have a car loan for the 2nd one. Do we state them in the form? If yes, what value we state? Do we need any appraisal here?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Your previous post didn’t point to a specific question on the I-944, so you received a generalized response in accordance.
Let’s start with what Medi-Cal is:
“Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid health care program. This program pays for a variety of medical services for children and adults with limited income and resources. Medi-Cal is supported by federal and state taxes.”
1. So yes, medi-cal can be classified as federally funded Medicaid. However question 16 is asking if you’re currently certified to receive in the future or have ever received this? If you never utilized it and are currently no longer enrolled, you can safely answer NO to question 16.
2. Question 20 is applicable to you because it asks if you’ve ever applied or certified to receive - based on what you’ve described, this is will be a YES for you if the options where a YES or NO response.
Dear Mom,
Hope you are well. I was filling the I-944 form and they ask for liabilities. I did my undergrad in France and I took a loan from there to fund my grad studies in the US. Is a screenshot/statement from my French bank account in english enough as proof or do you think I need to translate the loan contract to English?
Thanks for thelp.
Hope you are well. I was filling the I-944 form and they ask for liabilities. I did my undergrad in France and I took a loan from there to fund my grad studies in the US. Is a screenshot/statement from my French bank account in english enough as proof or do you think I need to translate the loan contract to English?
Thanks for thelp.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. Yes, I-944 is required for each person submitting an I-485.
2. You need to step back and understand the intent of the I-944 - it is basically what you’re using to convince the US government you’re not likely to become a public charge. You don’t have to declare any property you do not wish for them to take into consideration in determining your self-sufficiency. If you feel you have other sources of demonstrating your self sufficiency, focus on and list those.
3. That should be NO. They’re expecting a minor to have a credit report.
4. Please use your best judgment in answering this.
5. Please read the instructions and use your best judgment here also.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Instructions says to include documentation of loans and/or liabilities. I don’t think a screen shot of your bank account meets that.
Hi everybody !
I am an International Medical Graduate currently doing my first year of residency in a university hospital, having gone through ECFMG certification and the “matching” processes to secure a residency spot. The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), through its program of certification, assesses whether international medical graduates are ready to enter residency or fellowship programs in the United States. As part of this, my university studies have been analyzed, transcripts have been sent and examined, exams such USMLEs have been taken, etc.. I have two questions:
I am an International Medical Graduate currently doing my first year of residency in a university hospital, having gone through ECFMG certification and the “matching” processes to secure a residency spot. The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), through its program of certification, assesses whether international medical graduates are ready to enter residency or fellowship programs in the United States. As part of this, my university studies have been analyzed, transcripts have been sent and examined, exams such USMLEs have been taken, etc.. I have two questions:
- Do I still need to have an equivalency evaluation by a NACES organization ?
- If yes, which parts of my education need to be evaluated ? High School studies only, University Medical studies only or both ?
Good evening,
I have a question regarding the DS260. We live in the US since 2016. During this time we were traveling outside the US several times for vaccation (2-3 weeks).
Question: What is the accurate answer for the last 5 U.S. visits? Every time we reentered the US during these last 4 years (as per I94) or one stay since 2016 and any other visits prior 2016?
My husband and me disagree and he wants to make sure we get it right.
Thank you!
I have a question regarding the DS260. We live in the US since 2016. During this time we were traveling outside the US several times for vaccation (2-3 weeks).
Question: What is the accurate answer for the last 5 U.S. visits? Every time we reentered the US during these last 4 years (as per I94) or one stay since 2016 and any other visits prior 2016?
My husband and me disagree and he wants to make sure we get it right.
Thank you!
Thank you very much!
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
You can err on the side of caution and have both high school and college diplomas evaluated.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Each entry is a re-admission, so each entry for the past 5 years should be listed.
2020AS00011xxx
Active Member
Can we contact multiple U.S representatives of our state at the same time regarding our I-485 case? I have heard that some of them are not responsive at all and we may waste our time pinning our hope on getting a response from them? ( I have no idea about representatives of my state and I am just asking this question in general).
And does it matter which political party they belong to, Republican or Democratic?
And does it matter which political party they belong to, Republican or Democratic?