three year clock

[h1bdesire]

can anyone plz inform me about the following:

1.When does the three year clock starts
-the day the visa is stamped or the day when one actually enters the US?
2.How much does it cost for primary school education in california, both for public and private schools.?
3.Which heath insurance plan is good while on H1.

Thanks in advance.

[Subramanya]

Coming to the US

1.When does the three year clock starts
-the day the visa is stamped or the day when one actually enters the US?
2.How much does it cost for primary school education in california, both for public and private schools.?
3.Which heath insurance plan is good while on H1.

---- The clock starts the day you arrive in the US. However, if you come to the US a month or two later, that time period can be captured later when you apply for exension

---- The cost for private schools depends on the area you reside, the type of school and their programs for each grade. Public schools are free excepting for the cost of transportation (again depending on the distance from the school and other factors as decided by the county where you reside). Maany a times it is free

---- If your employer is not subscribing to any health insurance company, then you have to google and look for types of insurance, coverage details and speak to the representatives of a few companies, compare their packages and then decide. The popular ones are blue cross/blue shield, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare. The rest are dependent on various other factors like the state you live in, the packages you opt for. The best is to contact your employer, colleagues and friends to make a chioice

Subramanya

[h1bdesire]

many thanks.