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The greencard interview
The following is part of an article written by MAYA KARA and BRUCE MAILMAN Special to the Saipan Tribune: The following is the advice we give to our clients who have an upcoming interview: If you were both free to marry (not married to someone else at the time), neither of you have a criminal record,... »
Immigrants watching health care debate
Immigrants are concerned about two policies as the House and Senate try to reach a compromise on health care reform. But even advocates for immigrants acknowledge that any attempt to ease restrictions could spark emotional opposition. One concern focuses on whether illegal immigrants would be allowed to buy health insurance on private markets, called exchanges,... »
Unexpectedly, the House Passes Health Care Reform Without Imposing a Waiting Period for Recent Immigrants
On November 7, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, a bill that in part creates health insurance subsidies for people with low incomes. Congress was strongly lobbied to delay access to these subsidies for Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), or “greencard” holders, by imposing a five-year waiting... »