VAWA Seguro médico y residencia
In this Spanish‑language legal explainer, attorney Lorena Rivas answers a viewer’s question about whether medical insurance obtained through a VAWA work permit counts as a public charge when applying for adjustment of status. She explains that the public‑charge rule does not apply to applicants adjusting status based on VAWA, U‑visa, T‑visa, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, or asylum. Therefore, Sofía, who is pursuing residency through VAWA, can use government‑provided benefits—including health insurance—without jeopardizing her application.
Questions this video answers
No. Cuando estás ajustando la residencia por medio de VAWA (así como por U‑visa, T‑visa, SIJS o asilo), la regla de carga pública no aplica, por lo que puedes usar beneficios del gobierno, incluido el seguro médico, sin que eso afecte tu solicitud.
