Insurance for green card holders

[shalini]

Can anyone please tell me if a person who is separated from her husband but has a green card needs insurance? If so how to go about getting the insurance?

[kripa]

There shouldn't be any problem so long a person have SSN.Contact the insurance agencies they will guide you through the process.

[shalini]

Thank you very much !!

[Ajit]

Shalini, as you know insurance is a must in USA. If you are seperated and assuming you are no longer covered under his ins, you must get your own. Please be careful and compare coverage and cost, yes you can get insurance. which state are you in?

[SHALINI]

Thank you. I was in Portland, Oregon when I was with my husband but now I have moved to Nashville.. Does being in a different state matter? Also can you please tell me if he can cancel my green card?

[Ajit]

Shalini, Nashville is a nice place, you can get insurance in any state, it does not matter which state you are in, about your second question, how long were you married and in this country, he cannot cancel your card, only INS can do that, and there are rules for that, but how long were you married ? hope you are working and independent. take care of yourself. do write and keep in touch.

Need someone to answer questions for a green card applicant.

[ajit]

which state and city ?

[shalini]

Ajit, Thank you very much.. I do have a lot of questions regarding this.I have been married for about 3 years, but got the green card recently, about a month back.. so my passport is stamped temporarily till i get the actual card..but my husband is acting strange, he says he doesn't need me any longer so I had to come out.. am staying with my sister as I do not have a job though I am qualified but am scared that if he cancels the card or something, I may become an illegal resident.. so may put my sister also in trouble.. hence these questions.

[Ajit]

Shalini, sorry for your troubles, your case seems complex, but from what I know I will try to guide you. Once your passport is stamped with temp. green card they will mail you a card in 4-6 weeks, but will be sent at the address you have given to them which I guess would be your husband's, so asap you need to write to the INS office that is processing your file and give them your change of address, if your husband gets it and refuses to give it to you, under some circumstances you can write to INS and say that you changed address and never recd it and ask for duplicate one. do you have your SS no. ? if so you can work with your passport showing the visa. also is there anyway you both can sit down and workout the differences, find out what is the root of unhappiness ? can anyone mediate the differences ?Do not be afraid of anything or anyone. keep in touch.

[shalini]

Thanks Ajit for being so supportive.. I do have my ssn & it is a relief that i can seek employment with just that & my visa stamping..as i have no hopes of getting that card from him.. I don't think he is ready to reconcile.. i have tried eveything.. call up, write to him, email him.. but he has remained stubbornly silent.. & refuses to give his new work phone number.. has instructed people not to..my parents have tried too.. but that makes matters worse 'cos he doesn't consider them to b of any consequence at all... so i will just wait for some more time & then try to contact him... else i suppose i will have to lead my own life.

[Ajit]

Shalini, do you know what is bothering him ? why is he being mean to you ? many personal questions come to mind, if you do not want to discuss here email me at forajit@hotmail. Do you know or have a lawyer ? I am not a lawyer. does he have friends or family that can mediate ? in the mean time be strong and smile, it is not fault he is like that. there are many org here that can help you. what is your qualification ? you have family here that can help you ? sorry for many questions you do not have to tell me anything personal if you do not feel like.

[Vikas3576]

I guess Shalini you should try to resolve the issue first, and if things doesn't work .........Find a job and start living own........I guess New york would be a better place to find good job.............. Rest write for any help you need.........Vikas

[padumai]

Hi ! Shalini Iam in similar boat like like to discuss with you can you contact me at padumai@yahoo.com

[sneha]

god has to only find a way

[sujatha]

Padumai... hope u r alright ! why do u not reply?? write for any type of help u need ...please.. dont suffer alone..ok??

[sneha]

hi,
iam sneha,iam also in the same boat like shalini, but i dont have my greencard, i came in b1/b2 visa, but its expiring on jan18th, so iam troubled and scared.
due to some problems with my hubby i came in b1/b2 visa, as we were separated ,but now , iam just worried what to be further done, no proper ideas i have , i want to live a life in front of him without his support , even though i live with him in his apt without talking to each other. so pls someone give me ideas for these.

[sujatha]

Hi Sneha,
Dont worry u still have. time r u working? visa expiry is not a problem, u can get it renewed very easily. i shall give u the 800 number to call teh consulate to find out the procedures for renewal. But if u hubby doesnt want u to stay with him, why do u have to stay? move out live with other girls as roommates & eek out ur own life.. who cares 2 hoots about arrogant, senseless animals who shamelessly call themselves husbands?

[Chetan]

Too much of male bashing, eh?

Girls, the good news is a soon as your
husband is past due 180 days on his 485,
wife (and him) gets an "independent"
immegration status. However, he can have
INS question her by filing for divorce. I had
this kind of discussion with my attorney few
weeks back and was told that chances of
revoking wife's status are still very weak.

If you are on spouse/dependent visa - H4, get
a job visa ASAP because the day he files for
divorce, INS can deport you since divorce means
the primary beneficiary "husband" no longer intends
to support the dependent (you).

Chetan