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VISIT USA
Nonimmigrants apply to go to the U.S. on a temporary basis on
either a B-1 Visa for business (eg. attending
conferences, business meetings) or on a B-2 Visa for
pleasure (e.g. tourism, visit friends or relatives).
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STUDY ABROAD
The U.S. attracts many foreign nationals to its diverse and
strong institutions of learning.
The F-1 Visa (Academic Student) allows one to enter the
U.S. as a full-time student at an accredited (U.S. Govt
approved) college or university. The student must be enrolled in
a program or course of study which culminates in
a degree, diploma, or certificate.
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WORK ABROAD
Temporary workers (H and L Visas) can work in the U.S.
after a petition is submitted by the employer-to-be in the
United States and is approved by the INS. H1B Visas (for
Specialty Occupations) are given college-educated professionals
(e.g. software programmers). On this visa, they can work for a
total of 6 years in the U.S.
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Updates
The following articles have been written by members of our team
and other members of the community. If you have articles or
ideas to contribute, you may send submissions for consideration
to: <info@murthyindia.com>.
We add articles at frequent intervals. These articles are
especially relevant to issues of travel and U.S. immigration.
Note : Though we strive to keep the information in our articles
current and accurate, readers should consider that these are
guidelines only and a point from which to begin their own
research.
 Packing
to Come to the US
To
avoid carrying too much of the wrong type of thing but make sure
that you have items that may not be easily available soon after
you arrive.
Acclimating to U.S. Life
Notes on
Etiquette and Customs in the United States - Invitations, Meals, and other
Notes of Interest.
Health
Insurance
No one should live in this country without health insurance. The
fact is that there are many who cannot afford it or who are
willing to gamble with the risk of going without.
Basic
Banking
Information on
entering into the U.S. economy by opening a bank account with descriptions
of different institutions and types of accounts.
Renting
a Home
When you first arrive, you will probably first
look for a home or an apartment to rent. This can be tricky
business when you are unfamiliar with a community.
Buying a Home
Once you are in a
stable situation with your job and immigration status, buying a home may be
of interest to you. Here are things everyone should know first.
Home
Owners Insurance
If you are renting, you should consider tenant's insurance. It
is usually quite inexpensive to purchase and protects your
belongs in case of fire, theft, etc.
School
System for Children
You will find that there are variations in this structure from
state to state and, sometimes, school system to school system
within a state.
Buying Your First Car!
The ins and outs of buying your first car in the U.S. What to look for and
what to look out for!
Car Insurance
This is to protect your investment and/or
that of the lending institution. Also protects you or anyone
you might injure in an accident, damage done to
another vehicle.
Roadside
Assistance
This is a
type of insurance policy. It is insurance that, should you run
into some sort of problem while you are on the road, there is
someone who will come and help you.
Cooking Indian in the USA
We
recommend that you bring recipes for some of your favorite
dishes or write home for them if you are to be in the States for
an extended stay.
Establishing Credit
If you plan to live
in the U.S. for awhile, you will need to establish a credit history. Learn
how to start and what to avoid.
Money in the
U.S.
Information
on U.S. coins and currency. Links for figuring out exchange
rates and to the US Treasury & the Mint.
Income
Tax in the US
Tax laws are constantly being changed and it is no longer an
easy task to figure your own. If you do, you risk making errors
which may result in fines or cause audits.
Regarding
Social Security
The Social Security Act was signed into law by F. D. Roosevelt
in 1935 to provide old-age benefits for retired workers to
alleviate financial insecurity among other things.
Understanding Time Zones in
the U.S.
Time Zones, Daylight Savings Time
explained. The continental U.S. is divided into 4 different
zones: Eastern, Central, Mountain, & Pacific. Links to check time differences.
 Indian English to American English!
Communication can be a tricky matter when two words have very
different meanings to folks.
Some basic
terminology as it compares for Indians and for Americans.
Apples to Mangoes - A Comparison!
How does New York
compare to Mumbai? What is the climate like? What is the U.S. currency
system? What is the time difference? Isn't it the same time in L.A.?
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