Note: This post was originally written in 2013. As of 2019, US citizens are no longer required to have health insurance under PPACA. This means no more penalties in case of failing to enroll. However, it’s advisable to have a health insurance cover that protects your family in the event Continue reading
Anyone who has ever bought travel insurance for the USA will have heard the phrase ‘pre-existing conditions’. If you have a pre-existing condition and buy insurance without checking that it will cover all your medical issues, you may wind up paying large sums out of pocket. In the United States, Continue reading
On January 20th, the world watched as the United States inaugurated its 46th President: Joseph R. Biden, Jr. On day one, his team sprang into action, putting forward 17 Executive Orders that took on issues ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic to immigration reform. On the campaign trail, and in his Continue reading
Health insurance for visitors to the USA can be complex. Despite this fact, it’s a necessity when traveling to the United States, either to attend school, to work, or even just to visit family. If you’re not used to dealing with American healthcare institutions, it’s difficult to identify the type Continue reading
Students coming to the United States for a short period for a work or study exchange use a visa category known as J-1. It’s a non-immigrant visa, which means individuals using it have no immigration rights but are simply admitted to the country temporarily to pursue their studies, research, or Continue reading
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for regular contact and parental support hasn’t changed. However, continually evolving regulations and entry requirements have made travel difficult. Even with approved vaccines being distributed, it’s hard to predict when restrictions may ease, as the pandemic continues to rage across the United States. In Continue reading
With Inauguration Day fast approaching, there are many proposed policy changes that could take effect as early as January 20th, 2021. President-Elect Biden has been forthright about his early immigration goals, which include rescinding President Trump’s ban on new immigrants from Muslim-majority countries and reversing the public charge rule in Continue reading
In 2020, we’ve sat by and watched as the international travel industry has ground to a halt. According to the U.S. Travel Association, this year marked between a 41% and 46% decline in travel spending, representing more than $460 billion in cumulative losses. Many of us have had trips or Continue reading
International students at most schools in the United States are required to have a comprehensive student medical insurance plan. Depending on what visa they’re on, it may be required by the government as part of their application process, or their school itself may require it, no matter where they come Continue reading
In the last month, we’ve seen many positive news stories about COVID-19 vaccines. First, Pfizer and Moderna announced that their vaccines, developed separately, appeared to be between 94.5% and 95% effective against the coronavirus. Most recently, British regulators announced to great fanfare that they had quickly approved the Pfizer vaccine, Continue reading
Explained: Green Cards for Immigrants Anyone who has ever dreamed of living in the United States knows about Green Cards. The Green Card is the unofficial nickname for the Permanent Resident Card, a type of document that allows immigrants to permanently work and live in the United States. These permits Continue reading
