Medical benefits of American immigrants

Article 1 Medical benefits of American immigrants

1. Emergency subsidy This benefit is suitable for emergency treatment, mainly for legal foreigners who stay for a short time, such as international students, tourists and illegal foreigners. The applicant must comply with the emergency regulations, and at the same time issue personal identity, income, residence and other certificates. Foreigners who reside legally for a short period of time refer to foreigners who are allowed to enter the country within a certain period of time for some reason, including tourists and family members who visit relatives.

Please note that emergency subsidies are different from normal medical subsidies. The former only serves non-immigrants (including new immigrants who are applying for green cards), while the latter only serves immigrants who have obtained green cards and become naturalized.

The following diseases (including emergency delivery and caesarean section) can be defined as emergencies:

The patient is dying.

Severe loss of limb function, such as amputation and massive bleeding.

A certain function of the body doesn't work, such as: the heart stops beating, the lungs can't breathe, etc.

The following does not include:

Organ transplantation.

An emergency that is being treated.

The course of treatment is as long as 15 months.

2. Health insurance for minors (1under 8 years old) (chip)

This benefit is used to buy health insurance for minor children of poor families, and it is basically not applicable to new immigrants who have not obtained a green card in the United States, unless there are special reasons, such as: the death of both parents (or the death of one party working in a single-employee family), terminal illness (chronic terminal illness is not counted) and so on. This benefit is very strict for immigrants who have not got a green card (including in the application). Don't apply for this benefit easily unless you have to.

3. Prenatal care and health care

As the name implies, this benefit is used for the health care and treatment of pregnant women. Generally speaking, most people who use this welfare are women without financial resources, including immigrants and non-immigrants. Many of them are pregnant teenage girls, women fleeing from domestic violence, women suffering from mental illness and individual women who have been raped.

Compared with other policies, this policy is much looser and will not affect immigration applications and naturalization applications. However, it must be noted that if you apply for this benefit without proper reasons, the police will suspect that you are suffering from domestic violence or that your marriage is a fake marriage, and as a result, your husband may not be able to immigrate or naturalize.

4. Free or low-cost medical care

Only used in doctors' clinics, health centers and other institutions, not used in rehabilitation centers, sanatoriums, sanatoriums and other places. This benefit varies from state to state, so you need to ask the hospital or treatment institution about the benefits in your state.

Further reading: cities suitable for American immigrants

1. Los Angeles

It is the largest city in the United States, second only to new york. The climate is mild and there is plenty of sunshine all year round. The key point is that China people account for a large proportion of the total population, with a relatively high status and few restrictions. The economy here is also relatively developed and there are more job opportunities.

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Irvine is an immigrant city that has become more and more popular among Chinese in recent years, and the corresponding housing prices are getting higher and higher. Popular with Chinese people mainly because of the pleasant climate, excellent school district, good public security and so on.

3. San Francisco

A city with a very high proportion of Chinese, there are many first-generation Chinese, and San Francisco has a beautiful environment, beautiful urban construction and good economic development momentum. Chinatown in San Francisco is also very famous, but in recent years, housing prices in San Francisco have been rising again and again, and many people feel great pressure.

4. Seattle

Seattle is a city full of style. If you like the leisurely life of sitting by the window drinking coffee on rainy days, choose here. Moreover, this city has a strong cultural atmosphere and a large number of elites, and many large international companies are headquartered here.

5. Santiago

If you don't like the crowded feeling of big cities, consider San Diego, which is a unique city, the second largest city in California and the eighth largest city in the United States. As an important town of high-tech industries such as biopharmaceuticals and wireless communication, San Diego is one of the most dynamic and characteristic regions in the development of American science and technology industry. You can also spend your spare time here by swimming, sailing, surfing, mountain climbing and desert.

6. Chicago

Located in the beautiful Lake Michigan, Chicago is the third largest city in the United States. Since the establishment of 1833, Chicago has developed into an internationally renowned metropolis, and is also the financial, economic and cultural center of the Midwest of the United States, which is famous for its transportation, commerce and unique architectural style. The skyscrapers and modern buildings, food culture, political traditions and sports teams in the city center are world-famous.

7. new york

New york is a metropolis with many Chinese. Chinatown and Flushing are just like China. It has advantages in shopping, education and architecture, but its disadvantage is that it is a little worse than other advantageous environments.

8. Portland

Portland, with its beautiful scenery, is the "city of roses" in the United States and an important economic center in the United States. The key is that the living expenses here are also very low. Oregon State University, located in the south of Portland, is one of the most state-owned universities in America.

9. Orlando

Although there is no bustling metropolis here, it does not lose those big cities with strong waist and thick legs in livability. The living expenses here are low and the income tax is low. Many people from China come here and say that food and clothing are too cheap to get used to! Orlando is one of the top leisure and tourist cities in the world. There are many lakes in the city and the streets are clean.

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Boston, Massachusetts is surrounded by mountains and seas, and is home to many world-renowned research institutions such as Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Quality education is an important reason to attract immigrants and international students from all over the world. There are a large number of China people living there, and Chinatown ranks among the top three in the United States. Relatively speaking, the living standards of China people are also relatively good.

Extended reading: common types of immigrants in the United States

1, B 1/B2 visa

B- 1/B-2 visa is the most non-immigrant visa issued in the United States every year. You can apply for a B- 1/B-2 visa for sightseeing, business, entertainment, visiting relatives and friends, seeking medical treatment, attending conferences, going to exhibitions and handling personal affairs in the United States. B- 1/B-2 visas are divided into three months, one year and three years. Fifth, many domestic investors are not familiar with several visas commonly used in the United States. Usually, the application requirements for different types of visas, the length of stay in the United States and the subsequent green card application are confusing.

The validity period is five years, ten years and forever. The number of entries is also divided into one entry and multiple entries. American embassies and consulates in different countries and regions, or different consuls in the same embassy and consulate, have great discretion over the validity or number of entry visas. At present, it is easier for Hong Kong and Taiwan residents to apply for a B- 1/B-2 visa with multiple entry for one to five years, while it is easier for Chinese mainland residents to apply for a B- 1/B-2 visa with multiple entry for three months to one year. The difficulty of applying for a B- 1/B-2 visa depends on different countries and situations. The United States has granted visa-free treatment to some countries, such as Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden and Britain.

2.EB-5 investment immigrants

Individuals who invest a considerable amount in newly established or existing American enterprises can obtain the qualification of permanent residents, which is what many people call a "green card". The basic requirement of this kind of application (commonly known as "EB-5" application) is that individuals have to make personal investment that reaches the minimum required amount, and the investment has the risk of losing money. Generally speaking, this means that the person directly invests in cash or assets, and the investment period can be as long as two years. The minimum investment required may be 500,000 or 6,543.8+0,000 dollars, depending on the unemployment rate in the investment area. For such applications, it is very important to create employment opportunities.

At present, EB-5 investment immigrants based on the regional center model authorized by USCIS and the investment projects operated by regional centers are popular in China, and they need to apply to USCIS for approval before they can openly look for investors in the market.

There are many ways to get a green card in the United States, but in comparison, EB-5 investment immigrants are more favored by investors because they have no personal business experience or academic qualifications and the application process takes a short time.

3.L- 1 work visa

Foreign companies with companies in the United States (such as subsidiaries, affiliated companies or joint ventures) can apply for the temporary transfer of important employees to the United States. This visa is applicable to managers, managers and some technicians who have worked continuously for 1 year in foreign companies outside the United States for three years before the application. If enterprises, jobs and individuals can meet the minimum qualification requirements, L- 1 visa holders can work in the United States for up to 7 years. The seven-year period is not granted at one time, but in stages, and the length of each stage depends on the time when the employer successfully operates in the United States. Many people can easily obtain permanent resident status. Foreign companies must establish qualified relationships with their subsidiaries in the United States, such as parent companies and subsidiaries, subsidiaries or joint ventures. The overseas work of employees and the work to be done in the United States must meet the definition requirements of the American government for managers and their qualifications and professional knowledge needs. In most cases, the application letter can be sent to USCIS to apply for L- 1 visa.

4.H- 1B work visa

This visa is suitable for foreigners who come to the United States to engage in temporary professional work. The most basic requirement for obtaining this visa is a bachelor's degree, or equivalent education and/or work experience. This is the minimum requirement for being able to do this kind of work. Employers can offer H- 1B job opportunities to those who meet the requirements of H- 1B visa, even if there are American workers who can do this job. However, the number of H- 1B places is only 65,000 per year, so we should make careful plans and apply as soon as possible.

The initial entry period of H- 1B visa holders can be as long as three years, and then it can be extended for three years, and finally it can be as long as six years. Assuming that there are still H- 1B visa places, the whole application process will take 90 days or more. Applicants can shorten the application time by paying extra acceleration fees. In this case, the government will review the application within 15 working days. However, if the number of visas issued exceeds the annual quota, even if the applicant's application has been approved, he must wait for the visa. If you get a visa, when the applicant wants to enter the United States, he must submit H- 1B visa approval. Spouses with H- 1B visas and eligible children can stay in the United States as H-4 for the same period of time. Individuals with H-4 status are not allowed to work in the United States.