postponed interview twice already

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sherbym

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parents have already postponed their interview 2 times and might have to do so again.
father has been diagnosed with cancer abroad.

just wondering if postponing so many times can have an adverse affect on the process and also the trip abroad could be extended to over 6 months.

planning on coming here, getting citizenship and applying for medicare.
father is ill and needs treatment here without insurance and sufficient funds.
any advice?

need help. thank you
 
interview for what...citizenship?
"planning on coming here, getting citizenship, and applying for medicare."
do they have a green card. if his trip extends 6 months time limit, he better have a good reason such as a doctor's note and hospital bills to convince the IO for the extended trip. If the trip would be over a year, then it's better if he gets a re-entry permit, but he has to be in the US to do that.
 
sherbym said:
planning on coming here, getting citizenship and applying for medicare.
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I hope you're aware that they need to WORK in the US for 10 years to qualify for Medicare. Otherwise they'll become eligible to buy into Medicare after having a green card for 5 years, but it's not cheap.
 
sorry about rambling. yes they are in the middle of the citizenship process. the interview is next month. (and no they didnt apply for re-entry permit as this is unexpected delay due to illness)
am worried that disclosing a fatal disease might disqualify them from getting the citizenship.

medicare - aren't senior citizens entitled to anything? (in terms of assistance)
thanks
 
sherbym said:
sorry about rambling. yes they are in the middle of the citizenship process. the interview is next month. (and no they didnt apply for re-entry permit as this is unexpected delay due to illness)
am worried that disclosing a fatal disease might disqualify them from getting the citizenship.

medicare - aren't senior citizens entitled to anything? (in terms of assistance)
thanks
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If they got their greencard through a refugee program, then yes they are elligible for midicare; otherwise, they will need to have 40 credits or ten years work...
 
so to avail any benefit have to have worked, huh?
i was under the impression they will get some benefit or the other.
 
The way it goes is like this. I am presuming they received green cards through you, when you signed a letter of support that would have been valid until they collected 40 quarters of work and become eligible for medicare or 15 years. However, that obligation ends if they become US citizens. When they become US citizens they can apply for Social Security Supplemental income (SSI). A person having SSI, can receive medicaid benefits where the Medicare premium is paid by medicaid and they can get Medicare through that rout. So it is in your interest to ensure that their citizenship does not get delayed so their benefits do not get delayed. If you have more questions let me know.
 
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