Resource & Support Center
Trustworthy, curated guidance for every stage of NRI life — verified official sources plus hard-won community wisdom. Know a resource we should add? Tell us.
Official sources and community-tested guidance for H-1B, green cards, OPT/STEM, visitor visas, citizenship and everything in between. Always rely on official government sources for filing — and on your community for the lived experience.
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The Embassy of India in Washington and eight Consulates General — New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, Seattle, Los Angeles and Boston — plus Indian Consular Application Centres in other cities serve NRIs across the U.S. for passports, OCI cards, visas to India, attestations and emergencies. Find the post with jurisdiction over your state on the Embassy's 'Consular Jurisdiction in the US' page, linked below.
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For students coming to the U.S. and parents planning the journey — from choosing universities to F-1 rules, OPT and staying in status.
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Enrolling children in American schools is one of the first big decisions Indian families face — and the system is set up very differently from India. Public schools charge no tuition (districts may charge for some activities and supplies) and assign by address, with charter, magnet and open-enrolment programmes under their own rules — and they cannot turn a child away for immigration or citizenship status; private schools charge tuition and admit selectively. These are the official federal tools for finding and comparing schools, plus the rules that protect your child's place in the classroom.
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Support for visiting parents and aging family members — visitor insurance, medical care, day programs, and community help for elders far from home.
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If you or someone you know is in danger, call 911. Reporting abuse does not by itself end your immigration status, and Congress created routes specifically for immigrant survivors — VAWA self-petitions, U and T status. A dependent visa (H-4, F-2) still depends on the principal's status, so get advice before you act. The organisations below understand South Asian family contexts; ask each one directly which languages its helpline can offer.
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Navigating U.S. healthcare is one of the biggest adjustments for new arrivals. Understand marketplace insurance, visitor coverage, and how to avoid surprise bills.
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From tenant rights to employment disputes to notarizations — know where to find legitimate, affordable legal help.
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Job search tools, credential evaluation, work authorization basics and community referral culture — in our community's experience a warm referral is often the fastest way to a U.S. job.
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