H1B Visa Documents Needed for Interview at the Consulate
With more than 3 million people of Indian origin making up 1% of the US population, did you know that 8% of these Indians are founders of high-tech companies in America and more than 35% of technology startups in the Silicon Valley? It is predicted that by 2030, the number of Indians in America would surge to 2%. This is what the book, [...]
Top H4 Visa Interview Questions for Spouses
2018 is going to be a crucial year for the working community in the US on an H4 visa. They must all be praying for a change in the proposed rule, which has put the H-1B visa holder’s spouses on thin ice, since it is highly likely that their careers in the US is in jeopardy. The new law on the cards proposes to end work [...]
How to Apply for an H4 Visa from USA
The US H4 visa, also known as the Dependent Visa, is a visa category applicable to the spouse and children of US H-1B visa holders who want to accompany the H1B visa holder during their stay in America. The Obama Administration, in 2015, had allowed such spouses to work in the US. For this, dependent visa holders, entering the [...]
5 Common Reasons for US Visit Visa Rejection
B-1/B-2 is a very popular visa type issued to visitors wanting to visit the United States on business (B-1), or for tourism/vacation (B-2) or a combination of the two. The popularity of America as a tourist destination can be gauged by the fact that in 2016, the US issued 6,965,466 B-1, B-2 and B-1/B-2 combo visas, according to CNN. The [...]
Process for Visitor Visa Renewal After 10 Years Expiry of First Visa
Visitor visas are non-immigrant visas, issued to applicants who want to enter the US temporarily for business (B-1 visa), tourism (B-2 visa) or for a combination of both (B-1/B-2). Such non-immigrant visa is issued on a temporary basis, for a specific period of time. The visa holder needs to leave US territory before the visa expires. If [...]
Things to Do After Buying Travel Insurance
Still not convinced that you need to add the cost of travel insurance to your overall travel insurance? Here are some global statistics revealed for 2016 by UK-based ABI: Insurers came to the rescue of 154,000 travelers who needed emergency medical treatment during 2016, amounting to a total cost of £199 million, including £16,000 for [...]
Will You Get USA Visit Visa if Your Brother and Sister are There?
While it might be very exciting to have a sibling living in the US who can show you all the sights and sounds of the country, the bad news is that having a brother and sister living in America doesn’t make the visa process is easier or guaranteed. No individual living in the US can sponsor a US B1/B2 visa for a relative living in their [...]
What is the Right Time to Buy Travel Insurance?
If you are in the process of planning a business or leisure trip and are confused regarding when you should buy travel insurance, the answer is NOW. Most travellers commit the severe mistake of waiting till the last moment to buy their travel medical insurance. Here are some key reasons why you should not delay buying travel insurance. [...]
Travel Insurance or Medical Insurance – Which Should You Buy?
The rising number of people traveling not just domestically but overseas has been attributed to rising salaries and spending capacity all over the world. It is predicted that in 2018, a large number of courtiers will see an increase in real wages, with Argentina leading with the highest increase of 7.3%, followed by India with an [...]
Things to be Aware of When Traveling to USA with Heart Problems
Given today’s stressful lifestyle, anyone can fall prey to a heart condition. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity and more have become the most common lifestyle diseases, all of which are also major risk factors for heart disease. It should, therefore, come as no surprise then that cardiovascular diseases, including [...]