Essential Guides · 47 live
The NRI Playbook
Practical guides to life in America, researched from official government sources — every article lists its sources and none of it is professional advice.
01Your Journey in America7 guides
02Immigration9 guides
The H-1B Visa, Explained: Timeline, Costs and Common Mistakes11 minGreen Card EB-1, EB-2, EB-3: Which Category Fits You11 minH-4 Status and the H-4 EAD: The Complete Rules for Spouses10 min
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F-1 to H-1B: The Student's Complete Roadmap10 minSTEM OPT Extension: Eligibility, the I-983, and Staying Compliant10 minUS Visa Stamping in India: The Complete Interview Playbook10 minDropbox (Interview Waiver): Who Still Qualifies, and What to Do If You Don't10 minChanging Employers on H-1B: Portability, Start Dates, Travel and Pending Petitions27 minChildren Aging Out of the Green-Card Queue: CSPA for Indian Families14 min03Study in America4 guides
Applying to US Universities from India: The Complete Roadmap11 minEducation Loans for US Study: Collateral, Co-signers and the No-Cosigner Route11 minFunding Your US Degree: Scholarships, Assistantships and the Real Cost Math11 min
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SAT, ACT and Your Testing Plan: US Admissions Tests from India11 min04Student Corner3 guides
05Money & Taxes3 guides
06Career3 guides
07Family & Parents3 guides
08Healthcare3 guides
09Housing & Daily Life4 guides
10India–US Life5 guides
11FAQs3 guides
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