seanjoe

yes

yikes, if you overstayed, I"m not sure how you can progress...sorry

What is your status right now? I mean, if you are on a visa, does it have an expiry date?

When I filed I-130 for my wife last year, I was a permanent resident. Since then, I sent a letter to USCIS asking to upgrade her to IR of US citizen. I also filed my AOS for her in the last week. About  a week ago, her application was sent to NVC for consular. I presume it takes about a week for NVC to transfer her file back to USCIS for AOS application. Is there anything I need to do now? Does anyone know how long it takes for the switch back to AOS and USCIS processing to occur?

39 minutes ago, onek said:

Your case got approved in 3 weeks. What was the reason for your expedite ?

I'm a US Citizen??

USCIS

January 20th 2020 - NOA1

February 12th 2020 - NOA2

NVC

February 12th 2020 - Case shipped to NVC

February 19th 2020 - Case number and CEAC details provided by email

February 19th 2020 - AOS and IV fees paid

Hi all,

I came here on a GC in Feb, applied for jobs in my field of HSE for 3 months. In between that, I was working at McDonalds. Eventually in May, went back to the UK to see my son, whom I sorely missed.

Came back in June and the search goes on. I am so depressed that its taking so long. Everyone asks if I have US experience, but how do you get US experience in your field if you don't get the job in the first place.

Some of the outside state jobs that I apply for, they treat me as a out of state candidate, even though I have reiterated that I am willing to relocate/travel.

I was working in safety for a oil and gas client, but am willing to do safety for any client. I was working for many clients in the chemical, plastics, power, and nuclear plants on projects.

Is anyone else in the same boat and do you have any guidance on how to apply? I am using Linkedin and various agencies, but I feel the agencies have not been that great as compared to direct searches?

Any help would be appreciated.

I believe you have 60 days from date of entry anyway, to apply for Medicaid or via the marketplace, as yours is a "life event".

AAAAIns

Camry 2001

The deadlines don't apply to those who have undergone "life events", of which immigration is one. I have heard it is either 3 or 6 months after immigrating that one needs to be covered by - not sure, we got covered almost immediately - but with the cost of healthcare there is no rational reason to delay getting insurance.

Thanks Susie!!! I googled it and it is 60 days from the event.

Link here: http://obamacarefacts.com/special-enrollment-period/

Specific sentence here: An individual, who was not previously a citizen, national, or lawfully present individual gains such status.

So 60 days from landing date and you will be fine.

Ok, so how much do we have to pay at the start? Any providers anyone knows?

Thanks all. Got the clunker car for a good deal and put liability on it. Its from a garage and I have taken liability only.

Hi,

Any news on the job?

I also got a phone interview about a week ago and they said first 24 hours to get back to us, then they said hold tight...

so far no rejection, and no acceptance.

Hi all,

Tried doing a search on health insurance for DV winners on entry to the US, but struggling. Right, so I entered on the 30th of Jan and am now in Texas. I keep getting emails about the Feb. 15th being the deadline for applying.

When I spoke to Healthgov, they told me that since I have no job at the moment, I should just apply, but most probably will not have to pay anything as I do not have any income. No low income either, so no chance of tax credits. My question is whether I need to apply before Feb 15; has my "life changing" time lapsed now?

Also, can anyone explain the difference between deductible and out of pocket exp. I understand copay. An eg. would be brialliant.

Also, in Texas, what is the UK equivalent of emergency medical care? Or do they start hunting you after you get out? I presume I would have to pay in the region of $100+ if I had to go see a doc. for a simple visit?

Help please.

thanks

_{I flew in from Helsinki to JFK; all done in about 50 minutes and I was out, and that included fingerprints, and baggage. Good luck and once again, welcome to the US. If you need a voice to talk to, pm me for details. Good luck.}

Congrats mate. I am in Houston and we got the great gulf for us; but if you need any help give me a call. Just pm me for details and I would be glad to help. I'm struggling myself a little bit, but information is power when you come here. Tot siens!!!

Just to add: it doesn't matter how early you do it; the processing only begins once you get into the US. so 2 factors: payment in advance and entry. From entry, about 3-6 months is what they say; could be sooner though. Good luck.

if it is liability only, i'm presuming it will be very little difference like what nich-nick said above.

so when they add the other person to the policy, do they ask if he has a foreign license or texas license? or does that not make any difference to the premium?

very informative. The car i was planning to take was from a garage where the guy has many cars on the lot, and he just gives it out on month to month rentals. so the car is presumbably owned by him/the garage.

so not sure why he said that i need to get the insurance for the car. perhaps he owns the car, but have not insured it to save money? so he wants me to have the car insurance??

hi darnell, happy to do it. but DV visa is not there in list. also who is a petitioner.

No that's not fully comp. its just the liability one. I'm planning on using a car from a garage which the agency gives out to people for a nominal rental fee. So the car is owned by them. so in that case, the minimum liability would not be sufficient right, as its not my car?

what if my friend here loaned me his car? what is the portion that I need to take? His car would have the minimum liability. so in this case, would I need to take any other PERSONAL insurance?

Hi,

So I finally reached Houston - first part of the great american dream sorted. Now, i'm trying to find a job. Trying to get a rental car but struggling with car insurance as I have the UK license.

I can only apply for the TExas license after 30 days, does anyone know where I could source a cheap car insurance for myself. Prices I'm seeing are coming to in excess of $150/month?

Any ideas?

I guess my question was: Do I need their documents when I travel (me being the principal applicant). Plan was then to mail it back to them in the UK.

I'm thinking you are going to say that I don't need their docs when I travel?

Hi,

Right so the final week is here and I am traveling from the UK to the US on my DV visa.

My wife and kid will be traveling a bit later, so the question I have is: I am only to carry my SEALED envelope and my CD (X-ray) only. I presume, me being the principal applicant doesn't mean that I have to carry my family's documents...correct?

Can anyone clarify on this?