Visiting Parents
Travel tips for Indian parents visiting USA.
How to Apply for a USA Visit Visa?
Obtaining a visa for the United States of America is often thought to be a tough task. But guess what? According to a visa statistics report, released by the US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, a total of 8,83,986 nonimmigrant visas to the USA were issued in May 2017 alone. The fact that the number of foreign nationals [...]
Top Interview Questions for H1B Visa at US Consulate Chennai
The H1B visa, under the section 101(a)(15)(H) of the United States Immigration and Nationality Act, allows US employers to hire foreign professionals who have the knowledge and technical expertise in areas of specialization like engineering, architecture, medicine, etc., as required for a specific job. It is the most commonly obtained [...]
Immigration Questions and Answers for Tourists
A B1/B2 visa doesn’t guarantee you entry into the United States, since there is another round of assessment at the port of entry. This is done by the US immigration officers, who might throw a barrage of questions at you to get more information or to verify the things they already know about you. Usually there is no fixed format or [...]
Which Countries Can I Visit if I Have a Valid Visa for the US?
Did you know you can travel to more than 20 countries with a valid US visa? Yes, having a visa for the United States makes you eligible to visit numerous other countries too. Here’s a list of countries that you can visit with just a valid US visa. Mexico – If you have a valid US visa, you can enter Mexico for business, tourism or transit [...]
Top 50 Places to Visit in USA for Parents
Are you creating a travel itinerary with your parents who will be visiting US for the first time? Here is a list of fifty best places in US for parents to visit: Savannah, Georgia Savannah is the oldest city and one of the original 13 colonies in the state of Georgia. The city boasts of a rich culture and a fabulous architecture. Plan a [...]
What is Evacuation Insurance?
With more than 5.4 million travelling abroad to attend meeting, to conduct business, for their honeymoon, or to visit family and friends overseas, India has emerged as second fastest growing outbound travel markets in the world, preceded by only China, according to an article published by Forbes in 2017. The article went on to say that [...]
5 Best Visitors Medical Insurance for Parents visiting USA
An article published in February 2017, by Columbia Business School, revealed that 3 million people of Indian origin currently live in the United States, which constitutes about 1% of America’s total population. About two third of these people have arrived in the ongoing IT generation wave. The article also states that 90% of Indian [...]
Best Visitors Insurance for Parents from India with Pre-existing Conditions
An article about senior travelers, published in The Times of India in March 2016, said that the senior citizen segment in the travel and tourism industry has grown by 15%. It also said that a “A Frost & Sullivan and Amadeus report pointed out that there will be 7.3 million outbound senior travellers from India by 2030.” With the [...]
Tips for Senior Citizens Visiting USA from India
According to an article published in The Times of India in March 2013, the share of elderly travellers in the tourism industry has gone up by 15%. In addition, a report by Frost & Sullivan and Amadeus estimates that by 2030, 7.3 million outbound Indians would be senior citizens. And among those traveling overseas, America has always [...]
Checklist for Parents Visiting United States from India
Staying away from you family in a foreign land can be painful and getting to meet them after a long time offers unparalleled joy. However, traveling 8,431 miles on a 15-hour flight can be a tiring experience, especially for elderly parents. We’ve put together a checklist for your parents to have a safe journey and a [...]