Everything you need to thrive in America
Practical guides, trusted resources and immigration news — aggregated from verified public sources, curated for the Indian diaspora.
In-depth guides to every stage of US life — researched from official sources, no guesswork.
Your Journey in America
Your first 90 days in America, step by step
7 guides →
Immigration
Visas, green cards, stamping and status
9 guides →
Study in America
Applications, loans and funding — the road to the I-20
4 guides →
Student Corner
From I-20 to OPT without the mistakes
3 guides →
Money & Taxes
Credit, remittances, FBAR and both tax systems
4 guides →
Career
Resumes, negotiation and working on a visa
3 guides →
Family & Parents
Visits, insurance, childcare and IR-5
3 guides →
Healthcare
Insurance, bills and using the system right
4 guides →
Housing & Daily Life
Renting, buying, cars, schools, utilities
4 guides →
India–US Life
OCI, property, inheritance and going home
5 guides →
FAQs
Fast answers to the questions everyone asks
3 guides →
Track your journey
All checklists →The checklists our readers use most — the whole sequence at a glance, with the full guide behind every step.
The checklist
Moving to the USA: The Complete 24-Point Relocation Checklist
24 steps
- 1Assemble documents folder: passport, visa, status documents, degree certificates, transcripts
- 2Build the medical file: vaccination records, prescriptions in original packaging, doctor's letters
- 3Plan week-one money and notify your Indian bank before travelling
- 4Arrange insurance covering the gap until employer or university coverage begins
The checklist
Building US Credit From Zero: The Complete 12-Month Plan
12 steps
- 1Understand that Indian credit history does not transfer to America
- 2Pull free reports from the official AnnualCreditReport.com site
- 3Open a starter account: secured card, authorized user, or credit-builder loan
- 4Put one small recurring charge on the card
The checklist
Parents Visiting America: The Complete 22-Point Checklist
22 steps
- 1Complete each parent's DS-160 truthfully in their own words
- 2Book biometrics and interview officially; check waiver eligibility for renewals
- 3Prepare ties-to-India evidence: property, pension, bank records, family at home
- 4Write the invitation letter: relationship, purpose, duration, stay, funding
These are just three of many — every Playbook guide carries its own checklist. Find the whole collection under All Checklists in the menu.
Resource & Support Center
Curated, trustworthy guidance for life in America — from visas to elder care to crisis support. Every guide links to official sources.
From The Drivers' Seat
All articles →Personal articles from our founders, Michael & Maneesha — the stories behind the community.
There's more where these came from — read all the founders' articles in From The Drivers' Seat.
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