Life in USA
Tips for starting life & settling down in USA.
Do Babies Need Passports?
Yes, even babies as young as 6 months old need a passport if they need to travel outside their home country. Every citizen of the United States as well as India, irrespective of how old they are, requires a valid passport to travel internationally. How to Get a Passport for Your Infant in USA? Parents or legal guardians of the infant [...]
What are the Different Types of US Visas Available?
You might be surprised to know that there are more than 20 main categories of non-immigrant visas for the United States. Each visa type is meant for a specific purpose of travel, which means that it is essential that you know about the various US visa types and the purpose of your visit to America before you apply for a visa. Here’s a [...]
Process for Indian Passport Renewal in USA
Cox & Kings Global Services (CKGS) handles all Indian Passport related services in USA. Here is a step by step guide for NRIs whose passport is up for renewal. Documents Required The key documents required for passport renewal for NRIs are: 4 recent passport-sized photographs: Size should be 2”x 2” and the photo should be against a [...]
Apply for SSN – Process for Newcomers to USA
The Social Security Number (SSN) is a nine-digit identification number issued by the US government to its citizens, non-immigrant workers and permanent residents. If you are not an American citizen, wanting to work in the US, obtaining an SSN is mandatory. Apart from this, the SSN is also needed if you want to access services [...]
Which Countries Can US Citizens Visit Without Visa?
If you possess a legal US passport, you can travel to 184 countries and territories without the need for a tourist visa or even visa on arrival. You can check whether your tourist destination comes under the list of visa-free countries for US travelers. According to the Henley Passport Index, the United States passport ranks 6th with [...]
How to Get a Green Card for Your Parents – The Process
US citizens (non-green card holders) can apply for a green card for their parents, so that their parents can live in the United States. The condition is that the person applying for the green card for their parents should be at least 21 years of age. Also, there are some formalities to be completed to get a US green card for your [...]
Penalty for Not Converting to NRO Account
When an Indian becomes an NRI, it is mandatory to close all existing bank accounts or convert them into Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) accounts. According to the FEMA regulations, when a person’s residential status changes, this conversion is mandatory, which means that it is illegal for NRIs to hold a normal savings bank account in an [...]
H1B Couples Having Newborn Baby in US – A Guide
If you are pregnant and are going to give birth while staying in the United States, you must be busy with various activities, such as health checkups and even shopping. But there is another important thing that requires your careful attention. After the delivery of your child, there are a number of legal steps that you need to take. [...]
Most Beautiful Places to Visit in the US
Did you know that close to 78 million inbound international tourists visited the United States in 2018, a number that is expected to rise to 80.9 million in 2019? That what the figures published by Statista had to say. Foreign tourism has been one of the largest revenue generating sectors in the US. With a vast geographical area, America [...]
Lost Indian Passport in USA – What to Do?
Have you lost your Indian passport in the USA? Losing your passport or any other important document in a foreign land can invite a lot of stress, if not trouble. And, applying for a new passport may seem like a daunting task. However, you can get a new passport or an Emergency Certificate by following some simple steps. File a Complaint [...]