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JNEKG   4

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Hi everyone,

We have finally been approved and are now starting to put the wheels in motion to make presumably the biggest move of our lives ( Australia to USA).

I need to know more about health insurance in the US, particularly Seattle, WA. I have secured a job with an Australian based company who want me to start their us operation however I will be paid in us dollars and need to get health Insurance/ medical insurance for my whole family (employer will pay).

My questions are:

Who is the best provider in that area?

Generally what is the annual cost for a family of five (3 depend ants under 15)

Can we buy health insurance if I am not a us citizen?

Do I need my Ssn before we get insurance?

What did you do ( as a new immigrant) when you first got to the US in terms of insurance?

Any advice would be welcome.

Thanks in advance

USCIS Stage - 10 days total from package received to approved

03/09/12 - I-130 package sent

03/12/12 - package received

03/14/12 - NOA1 received via email

03/22/12 - APPROVED - NOA2 received via email - USC living abroad (8 days)

03/27/12 - NOA2 received in mail

NVC Stage - 34 days from case number to case complete - including messy RFE

04/17/12 - Case has arrived at NVC

04/27/12 - Case number received (25 days from approval)- sent DS3032 via email

05/02/12 - AOS bill received via email

05/03/12 - AOS bill paid via portal & DS3032 accepted

05/04/12 - IV bill received and paid. AOS bill appears as PAID.

05/05/12 - IV bill appears as PAID. Still waiting on replacement marriage certificate.

05/11/12 - DS230 and I864 packages (without marriage cert) sent to joint sponsor before being forwarded to NVC

05/16/12 - marriage cert sent direct to NVC

05/17/12 - I864 and DS230 sent to NVC overnight via fedex - received 05/18/12

05/25/12 - checklist for original marriage and divorce certificates - marriage certificate delivered to NVC

05/30/12 - divorce certificate delivered to NVC

05/31/12 - AOS package accepted - thrilled!

06/01/12 - CASE COMPLETE!!!!!! (email received)

06/07/12 - Interview Date Assigned

06/08/12 - emailed Sydney IV to request earlier appointment - approved 07/03/12

07/11/12 - INTERVIEW DATE - APPROVED

10/06/12 - POE LAX (then onto Seattle)

121 DAYS FROM PETITION TO APPROVAL

Clariz Contributor

Clariz   2

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Hi everyone,

We have finally been approved and are now starting to put the wheels in motion to make presumably the biggest move of our lives ( Australia to USA).

I need to know more about health insurance in the US, particularly Seattle, WA. I have secured a job with an Australian based company who want me to start their us operation however I will be paid in us dollars and need to get health Insurance/ medical insurance for my whole family (employer will pay).

My questions are:

Who is the best provider in that area?

Generally what is the annual cost for a family of five (3 depend ants under 15)

Can we buy health insurance if I am not a us citizen?

Do I need my Ssn before we get insurance?

What did you do ( as a new immigrant) when you first got to the US in terms of insurance?

Any advice would be welcome.

Thanks in advance

Regarding health insurance that will be given to you once you are a permanent employee of a company in the us. Usually they have a booklet where there is a list of dentists and mds that you can contact so I really don't know if you can get a health insurance of your own outside of the company you are working with. You have to talk with the human resources of the company to give you a health insurance where it will include your kids and husband if he doesnot have a job of his own. But first the essentials - state id or driver's licence, then SSN plus authority to work- GC or as a USC... these are the things that you need to work... also there is a death insurance too- it's about US$10,000 if ever you die... for the other stuff like pension and where to invest talk it over with your co- workers as well as the HR... with minor kids i think their health is really an important matter that you really need to have an insurance. Food is not really a big deal plus gas and a second hand car plus apt rent, garbage, mowing of the ground fees- i can say that one parent working full time may be ok... but if both of you work the better..the kids can go to school for free- prim/elem/secondary- plus there are meals provided for them- free lunch-... so i hope the rules didn't change otherwise explore explore more...

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LeftCoastLady   441

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From what you've written, it looks as if you will be starting a new outpost of the Australian-based company. Is the goal to have more employees, or will you be the sole employee in the US? If the goal is to build out the business more, then you should start looking at companies that can manage that process for you as well as any human resources-type issues like ADP or Insperity.

In the short term, the insurance options in the US can vary wildly based on how much one is willing to pay. Will your employer be paying for all insurance costs, or will you be required to contribute? You should check out the Pro Benefits site, which gives you a rundown of options in the Seattle area along with a FAQ on health insurance terms: http://probenefitswa.com/.

Hi everyone,

We have finally been approved and are now starting to put the wheels in motion to make presumably the biggest move of our lives ( Australia to USA).

I need to know more about health insurance in the US, particularly Seattle, WA. I have secured a job with an Australian based company who want me to start their us operation however I will be paid in us dollars and need to get health Insurance/ medical insurance for my whole family (employer will pay).

My questions are:

Who is the best provider in that area?

Generally what is the annual cost for a family of five (3 depend ants under 15)

Can we buy health insurance if I am not a us citizen?

Do I need my Ssn before we get insurance?

What did you do ( as a new immigrant) when you first got to the US in terms of insurance?

Any advice would be welcome.

Thanks in advance

Part One: The K-1 Visa Journey:

USCIS Receipt of I-129F: January 24, 2012 | Petition Approval: June 15, 2012 (No RFEs)
Interview: October 24, 2012 - Review | Visa Delivered: October 31, 2012



Part Two: Entry and Adjusting Status:

POE: November 18, 2012 (at SFO) - Review
Wedding: December 1, 2012 | Social Security: New cards received on December 7, 2012.
AOS Package (I-485/I-765/I-131) NOA1: February 19, 2013 | Biometrics Appt.: March 18, 2013
AP/EAD Approved: April 29, 2013 | Card Received: May 6, 2013 | AOS Interview Appt.: May 16, 2013 - Approved Review Card Received: May 24, 2013

Part Three: Removal of Conditions:

Coming Soon...

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