On February 24th, 2020, the Public Charge was implemented. The form required individuals to prove that they would not be a public charge in the future upon entry to the United States. Yet with Covid raging and people needing medical attention The SDNY struck down the rule while we are in a Public Health Emergency. […]
This year, from July 20th to the 23rd, AILA University will present the 2020 AILA Virtual Annual Conference and Exhibition. At this anticipated event, professionals working in a complete range of immigration practice areas will come together to learn, discuss, and collaborate in a variety of programming and events. E&M Global Insurance has been a […]
On pages 7-8 of the I-944 the applicant must indicate whether they have health insurance, received a tax credit under the ACA(Obamacare), what their annual deductible or annual premium, and when their health insurance terminates or must be renewed. ANY HEALTH INSURANCE THAT IS NOT RECEIVING PUBLIC BENEFITS IS A POSITIVE FACTOR What is Not […]
After many threats and lawsuits the Supreme Court finally made the Public Charge valid. This has huge ramifications for new and potential immigants. At E&M Global Insurance we have been seeking solutions for some time to this problem. We have put together together some domestic and international solutions below: Domestic Health Insurance In certain […]
On Friday, October 6th, 2019, President Donald Trump announced that immigrants who wish to obtain a visa to come to the United States must be able to prove that they can obtain health insurance before they will be issued a visa. In an attempt to curb the cost that falls on American taxpayers due to […]
The term “public charge” is one that may only be familiar to immigrants or families of immigrants in the United States. Essentially, when someone reaches “public charge” status, they are likely to become completely dependent on the government to sustain them. Immigrants who are at risk of being considered a “public charge” can be denied […]
In order to get a Visa in the United States you must show a substantial investment. In addition you HAVE to show where the money is coming from. Gifts can count as long as the person gifting you the money can show where the funds come from. Loans are never recommended from a US Bank! […]
In the United States the Blue Cross and Blue Shield name is widely recognized to be of value and utmost quality. The problem though are coverage areas. A plan with Florida Blue wont’ be accepted in South Carolina. Same with a policy from Blue Cross of Arizona taken in Georgia. Yet there remains a solution […]
As a sponsor of AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) we frequently are asked what medical plans are available for their clients over 65. Medicare Eligibility: To be eligible for Medicare, immigrants must have worked 40 quarters, and have been issued a social security number to work under their own name that was valid. Quarters worked […]
On the recent Immigration Hour Podcast immigration attorney Charles Kuck was elaborated on a situation for immigrants were being denied entry into the United States based on the public charge. The public charge is an immigration term used to describe someone who is dependent on the government for support. The consular officer takes into account […]
