Coronavirus testing is free but not treatment.
Aetna, Cigna cover hospitalization but not UnitedHealthCare.
B2 visitor travel insurance - not a pre-existing condition.
HSA account can be used to buy over the counter medicine during Coronavirus emergency.
https://www.am22tech.com/coronavirus-health-insurance-usa/
#coronavirus #H1B #H4EAD
Aetna, Cigna cover hospitalization but not UnitedHealthCare.
B2 visitor travel insurance - not a pre-existing condition.
HSA account can be used to buy over the counter medicine during Coronavirus emergency.
https://www.am22tech.com/coronavirus-health-insurance-usa/
#coronavirus #H1B #H4EAD
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Is Coronavirus Covered by Health Insurance in USA? - USA
Coronavirus testing is free but not treatment. Aetna, Cigna cover hospitalization but not UnitedHealthCare. B2 visitor travel insurance - not a pre-existing condition.
IRS is ready to send #StimulusPlan stimulus 2020 payments in 3 weeks by using either 2019 or 2018 tax return.
No need to hurry as Payment check will be available until the end of 2020.
No explicit clarification has been given by IRS for H1B, L visa, F and other's eligibility. But, similar payments in 2008 excluded tax returns with ITIN.
https://www.am22tech.com/irs-stimulus-payment-faq/
No need to hurry as Payment check will be available until the end of 2020.
No explicit clarification has been given by IRS for H1B, L visa, F and other's eligibility. But, similar payments in 2008 excluded tax returns with ITIN.
https://www.am22tech.com/irs-stimulus-payment-faq/
AM22 Tech
Calculate Second COVID Check Amount ($600 with ITIN?) - USA
Calculate your Stimulus check payment. You can receive more than $600 as Single parent with kid. Final amount is reduced as your income grows.
S386 news today –
CIS published the S386 analysis report by Congressional Research Service which claims that S386 will not stop the growth of backlogs in the future.
This report describes the 10-year impact of eliminating the 7% per country ceiling on the first three employment-based immigration categories: EB1, EB2, and EB3, which can be removed in 3, 17, and 7 years respectively.
As per the report, the S386 may just help reduce the Green card wait times for Indian and Chinese nationals initially but it would create a backlog for other countries.
If there is no S386 law, CATO institute projects that this employment-based backlog will double by FY 2030 to 2 million as compared to the current 1 million.
https://www.am22tech.com/hr1044-s386-voting-on-senate-floor/
CIS published the S386 analysis report by Congressional Research Service which claims that S386 will not stop the growth of backlogs in the future.
This report describes the 10-year impact of eliminating the 7% per country ceiling on the first three employment-based immigration categories: EB1, EB2, and EB3, which can be removed in 3, 17, and 7 years respectively.
As per the report, the S386 may just help reduce the Green card wait times for Indian and Chinese nationals initially but it would create a backlog for other countries.
If there is no S386 law, CATO institute projects that this employment-based backlog will double by FY 2030 to 2 million as compared to the current 1 million.
https://www.am22tech.com/hr1044-s386-voting-on-senate-floor/
AM22Tech
Eagle Act 2022 to Remove Country of Birth Limits (Chances of Passing?) - USA
Eagle Act to remove country of birth limits, allow filing i485 if i140 approved for 2 yrs, CSPA protection, protect US workers, 9-year transition.
It is important you stay at home not for the fear of Coronavirus but the medical bills.
Only #coronavirus testing is free.
Visiting E.R. charges, out-of-network doctor Visits may not be free based on your insurance plan.
https://www.am22tech.com/coronavirus-health-insurance-usa/
Only #coronavirus testing is free.
Visiting E.R. charges, out-of-network doctor Visits may not be free based on your insurance plan.
https://www.am22tech.com/coronavirus-health-insurance-usa/
AM22 Tech
Is Coronavirus Covered by Health Insurance in USA? - USA
Coronavirus testing is free but not treatment. Aetna, Cigna cover hospitalization but not UnitedHealthCare. B2 visitor travel insurance - not a pre-existing condition.
Indian community help required:
Is anybody in same situation?
Can you help what you have done on this link:
https://forum.am22tech.com/t/b2-visa-extension-due-to-covid-19-indian-passport-expiring/9364
Is anybody in same situation?
Can you help what you have done on this link:
https://forum.am22tech.com/t/b2-visa-extension-due-to-covid-19-indian-passport-expiring/9364
AM22Tech Forum
B2 visa extension due to COVID-19, Indian passport expiring
My mom has come to the US on a tourist visa and her I-94 expires on the last week of April. Due to the Corona Virus, travel restrictions have been imposed in our home country, India. Her Indian passport is expiring on May 10th, 2020. But we want her to stay…
The news of a letter sent by the UStechWorkers association group to Trump asking for skipping H1B 2020-21 new lottery approvals has been doing the rounds in Indian media including NDTV and Economic Times.
I was asked to do the fact-checking and here is it.
Yes, the UStechWorks group has sent a letter to President Trump on Mar 30, 2020.
Is it possible to skip H1B for 1 year?
https://www.am22tech.com/us-tech-workers-trump-suspend-h1b-2020-coronavirus/
I was asked to do the fact-checking and here is it.
Yes, the UStechWorks group has sent a letter to President Trump on Mar 30, 2020.
Is it possible to skip H1B for 1 year?
https://www.am22tech.com/us-tech-workers-trump-suspend-h1b-2020-coronavirus/
#H1B April 2020 lottery registrations result:
USCIS received total 275k applications
-- 223k from India,
-- 36k from China.
Selected candidates apply starting Apr 1.
https://www.am22tech.com/h1b-lottery-result-2020/
#coronavirus
USCIS received total 275k applications
-- 223k from India,
-- 36k from China.
Selected candidates apply starting Apr 1.
https://www.am22tech.com/h1b-lottery-result-2020/
#coronavirus
AM22 Tech
USCIS got 275k H1B Lottery Applications in Apr 2020, Indians Dominate with 67% • USA
H1B April 2020 lottery registrations result. USCIS received 275k applications, 186k Indians, 36k Chinese. Apply starting Apr 1. Waitlist second chance difficult.
Did USCIS Deny #H1B Registration by Mistake – ‘Duplicate’ issue?
AILA started receiving complaints on Mar 31 about wrong denials for H1B registrations due to duplicate filing.
30+ attorneys say its a glitch in USCIS registration tool. Not given a chance for lottery.
https://www.am22tech.com/h1b-lottery-status-denied-duplicate-registration/
AILA started receiving complaints on Mar 31 about wrong denials for H1B registrations due to duplicate filing.
30+ attorneys say its a glitch in USCIS registration tool. Not given a chance for lottery.
https://www.am22tech.com/h1b-lottery-status-denied-duplicate-registration/
AM22 Tech
Did USCIS Deny H1B Registration by Mistake - 'Duplicate' issue? • USA
AILA received complaints about wrong denials for H1B registrations due to duplicate filing. 30+ attorneys say its a glitch in USCIS registration tool. Not given a chance for lottery.
Is anybody else in a similar situation where #h1B was picked up in lottery but employer laid off?
What are you doing? Any Jugaad that you know of?
https://forum.am22tech.com/t/h1b-picked-laid-off-by-employer-h1b-transfer-before-approval/9463
What are you doing? Any Jugaad that you know of?
https://forum.am22tech.com/t/h1b-picked-laid-off-by-employer-h1b-transfer-before-approval/9463
AM22tech Forum
H1B Picked & Laid off by employer - H1B Transfer before approval?
Hi, My H1 application is picked (not yet approved) but was laid off due to COVID situation. But my employer is willing to transfer the H1 Pick to the new employer. Is this possible before approval if the old and new employer agrees to the transfer?
AILA files lawsuit against USCIS in District court asking to allow automatic #H1B, L visa extensions until Trump ends emergency.
Add extra 90 days after #COVID-19 ends.
https://www.am22tech.com/aila-lawsuit-uscis-extensions-coronavirus/
#coronavirus
Add extra 90 days after #COVID-19 ends.
https://www.am22tech.com/aila-lawsuit-uscis-extensions-coronavirus/
#coronavirus
AM22 Tech
AILA Files Lawsuit Against USCIS to Allow Automatic Extensions in Coronavirus • USA
AILA files lawsuit against USCIS in District court asking to allow automatic H1B, L visa extensions until Trump ends emergency. Add extra 90 days after COVID-19 ends.
Many people have asked this question in past 3 days.
With H1B premium processing suspended and Coronavirus recession, people are scared to join new employer on receipt.
My OPINION:
You may not work for multiple H1B employer using current approved H1B & new one on transfer receipt.
New company reports I-9 form to USCIS. Payroll uses SSN.
https://www.am22tech.com/h1b-work-2-employers-transfer-receipt-approved-petition/
With H1B premium processing suspended and Coronavirus recession, people are scared to join new employer on receipt.
My OPINION:
You may not work for multiple H1B employer using current approved H1B & new one on transfer receipt.
New company reports I-9 form to USCIS. Payroll uses SSN.
https://www.am22tech.com/h1b-work-2-employers-transfer-receipt-approved-petition/
AM22 Tech
H1B Work for 2 employers - One on Transfer Receipt & other on Approved petition? • USA
You may not work for multiple H1B employer using current approved H1B & new one on transfer receipt. New company reports I-9 form to USCIS. Payroll uses SSN.
Multiple people report that USCIS is approving applications faster in #COVID-19 closures.
i485 is being approved without an interview.
#H1B extension regular in 2 weeks approved straight without premium.
Are you the lucky one? Help us collect data and we will share with all.
https://www.am22tech.com/is-uscis-approving-applications-faster-covid-19/
#coronavirus
i485 is being approved without an interview.
#H1B extension regular in 2 weeks approved straight without premium.
Are you the lucky one? Help us collect data and we will share with all.
https://www.am22tech.com/is-uscis-approving-applications-faster-covid-19/
#coronavirus
AM22 Tech
Is USCIS Approving i485 Without Interview in COVID-19? - USA
Multiple people report USCIS is approving applications faster in COVID-19 closures. i485 AOS without interview. H1B extension regular in 2 weeks approved.
When are stimulus checks coming?
Many people have reported that people started receiving payments in their direct deposit bank account starting Apr 10, 2020.
The people who are reporting the amount received by the IRS have their accounts in digital banks like Chime, Netspend, etc.
These banks have cleverly sent an ‘ADVANCE’ money on April 10 in lieu of IRS payment.
https://www.am22tech.com/irs-stimulus-payment-faq/
Many people have reported that people started receiving payments in their direct deposit bank account starting Apr 10, 2020.
The people who are reporting the amount received by the IRS have their accounts in digital banks like Chime, Netspend, etc.
These banks have cleverly sent an ‘ADVANCE’ money on April 10 in lieu of IRS payment.
https://www.am22tech.com/irs-stimulus-payment-faq/
AM22 Tech
Calculate Second COVID Check Amount ($600 with ITIN?) - USA
Calculate your Stimulus check payment. You can receive more than $600 as Single parent with kid. Final amount is reduced as your income grows.
#H1B worker with H4 wife on SSN, and child ITIN are getting #StimulusChecks without child credit.
https://www.am22tech.com/irs-stimulus-payment-faq/
#H4EAD
https://www.am22tech.com/irs-stimulus-payment-faq/
#H4EAD
AM22 Tech
Calculate Second COVID Check Amount ($600 with ITIN?) - USA
Calculate your Stimulus check payment. You can receive more than $600 as Single parent with kid. Final amount is reduced as your income grows.
Indian media has caused mayhem by declaring that USCIS has allowed 8 months of visa extensions in #coronavirus
This is NOT true. All Indian news sites just copy-paste if one media house runs half baked news. 240 day rule was always available!
USCIS has not given even a cent extra! So, Stay calm.
https://www.am22tech.com/240-day-rule-uscis/
USCIS allows Extension in special Situations if you cannot leave the US but final decision is on their discretion. My Suggestions:
1. H1B Denied, file B2 COS to stay in US.
2. File Parent's B2 extension
https://www.am22tech.com/extension-in-uscis-special-situation/
This is NOT true. All Indian news sites just copy-paste if one media house runs half baked news. 240 day rule was always available!
USCIS has not given even a cent extra! So, Stay calm.
https://www.am22tech.com/240-day-rule-uscis/
USCIS allows Extension in special Situations if you cannot leave the US but final decision is on their discretion. My Suggestions:
1. H1B Denied, file B2 COS to stay in US.
2. File Parent's B2 extension
https://www.am22tech.com/extension-in-uscis-special-situation/
AM22Tech
USCIS 240-Day Rule allows stay in US after i94 Expiry with H1B, H4, B1/B2 Extension? - USA
USCIS pending H1B Amendment & Extension, Transfer can work after 240 days of i94 expiry. H1B extension can stay but not work. Status is Period of Authorized stay.
Updated chart for #H1B #stimuluspayment . SSN with ITIN on tax return (H4 ITIN or Child ITIN) are receiving payments. ITIN's does not get the payment or child credit though.
https://www.am22tech.com/is-coronavirus-help-check-public-charge/
https://www.am22tech.com/is-coronavirus-help-check-public-charge/
AM22Tech
Is COVID Relief Check Public Charge (for H1B, L1?) - USA
H1B, L workers - Stimulus bill 2020 Coronavirus help payments are not public charge. Return money to IRS if not eligible or not living in US.
Interesting question today:
https://forum.am22tech.com/t/can-we-claim-for-partial-stimulus-check-later-in-2020/13295
https://forum.am22tech.com/t/can-we-claim-for-partial-stimulus-check-later-in-2020/13295
AM22tech Forum
Can we claim for partial stimulus check later in 2020?
Hi Anil, I had filed 2018 income tax as single. I will be filing 2019 income tax as married after I get ITIN for my spouse. I got the stimulus check($270) because my status as single in 2018 tax return. Will I be able to claim for remaining amount(under…
IRS get-my-payment page message "Payment Status not available" simply means that IRS may have not processed your tax return for #stimuluspayment yet. Many people are seeing this message even though their tax return was filed in 2018 or 2019.
https://www.am22tech.com/irs-get-my-payment/
#H1B
https://www.am22tech.com/irs-get-my-payment/
#H1B
AM22Tech
IRS Get My Payment Page "Status Not Available" Error Meaning - USA
IRS get my payment page message "Payment Status not available" simply means that IRS may have not processed your tax return for Stimulus check yet.
Trump to sign executive order to stop all US immigration visas due to Coronavirus emergency temporarily. He wants to protect American jobs for citizens.
We do not know if this means the suspension of H1B visa extensions at this time.
We will update this page as we get to hear about the executive order. Stay tuned.
https://www.am22tech.com/trump-executive-order-coronavirus/
We do not know if this means the suspension of H1B visa extensions at this time.
We will update this page as we get to hear about the executive order. Stay tuned.
https://www.am22tech.com/trump-executive-order-coronavirus/