Life in USA
Tips for starting life & settling down in USA.
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 [...]
How To Convert H4 Visa to H1 Visa in USA
Family members of an H1B visa holder are admitted into the US on an H4 visa. Spouses or children under the age of 21 years can be considered under this category. H4 family members can visit the US for educational purposes or employment. And, they can apply for a change in their visa status from H4 to H1B by submitting the required [...]
How to Start Building Credit History for Newcomers to USA
Did you know, about 1.4 million foreign-born persons moved to the US in 2015 alone? And, this number is rapidly increasing. This is majorly because America is known as “The Land of Opportunities.” However, one of the biggest hurdles once you do move to the US is building a strong credit history. Someone with a good salary and job in a [...]
Work & Office Culture in USA – Things to Know for First Timers
USA is one of the most popular travel sites, not just for leisure, but also for business and education. And despite what the media has termed as the “Trump Slump,” with oversees visitors declining 4% in 2017, as compared to 2016, there still were 41 million tourists who entered USA in 2017. If you are visiting America on work, one thing [...]
How to Use Mobile Phones While Traveling from India to USA?
Taking T-Mobile’s international calling tariffs as a guide for the average international calling rates in the US, a call from the United States to India could cost you $1.99 per minute. According to the current exchange rate, this translates to about ₹128 per minute! Given the negative exchange rate, living in the United States is anyway [...]