President Trump’s new requirement that immigrant must have health insurance was temporarily enjoined (blocked) in early November 2019 by the courts.   I had written about this on November 7, 2019.  There was a hearing scheduled for November 22 to determine if President Trump’s requirement of health insurance will be allowed.

Apparently the hearing was held on November 22.   As a result of the hearing, the court has issued a “Preliminary Injunction” continuing to block the President’s new health insurance order.   Apparently the court case will continue until the court makes a final decision on whether or not to allow the law suit.  But, until then the President can’t require immigrants to have health insurance.

n November 7, this injunction, of course, somewhat changes what I had written earlier on October 25.   But it doesn’t remove the fact that the Embassies and Consulates, and maybe USCIS, seem to be taking a closer look at a visa applicant’s ability to pay their own way in the United States — and having insurance coverage is one thing they may look at even if they can’t “require” it.

I hope this is interesting and helpful.   Remember that this is not legal advice.  It is just a summary of certain aspects of immigration law which may or may not apply to your situation.   I encourage you to consulate an attorney if you think any of this may apply to your situation.