Hello everyone.
thank you for all the information here. It was very helpful.
we submitted the online application on May 19th, got travel authorization on May 21st, and picked up beneficiaries from the airport on May 26th. Very fast!
I just want to share more about what happens after they arrive.
1. TB blood exam within 2 weeks of arrival to USA. I found an USCIS approved civil surgeon that did this for cheap, we paid cash. Since they don’t have medical insurance yet.
2. Medical insurance. After calling many numbers, I found Russian speaking medical insurance agent that is now working to get them free medical insurance,
but I will confirm once we actually receive it, fingers crossed.
3. Work permit. Fill out I-765. It’s not possible to do that online, you have to send it, together with $410 fee
4. Benefits. Like SNAP … etc. We haven’t applied for those yet, I will share once we do.