| Chapter |
I |
: |
All About America |
| (A) |
Geography and History |
| (B) |
Climate |
| |
– |
Table 1 : Nationwide
Weather Guide |
| (C) |
Time Zones & Business Hours |
| (D) |
Life Styles |
| |
– |
Table 2 : A
Glossary of Common Words |
| |
– |
Table 3 : State
of Abbreviations |
| (E) |
American Food |
| (F) |
American Bar |
| (G) |
Taxes |
| (H) |
Tips
from Chapter I |
 |
| Chapter |
II |
: |
Study in America |
| (1) |
Admission Procedures |
| |
– |
Table 4 : College
Admission Planning in the US |
| |
– |
Table 5 : USEFI
offices in India |
| (2) |
Financial Aid & Study Methods |
| (3) |
Student Life |
| (4) |
Student Visa |
| |
Exhibit
A : Asset Statement |
| (5) |
FAQ
on Student Visa |
| (6) |
Tips
from Chapter II |
|
| Chapter |
III |
: |
Take-Off (From India) and Landing (in the US)
|
| (I) |
Travel Formalities |
| |
– |
Table 6 : American
Embassy / Consulates in India |
| (II) |
At the Airport |
| (III) |
Baggage |
| (IV) |
On Board the Aircraft |
| (V) |
Arrival requirements |
| (VI) |
Internal Travel in the US |
| (VII) |
Tourist Information |
| |
– |
Table 7 : State
Tourist Offices - USA |
| (VIII) |
Tips
from Chapter III |
| |
Annexure
I : FAQ on Foreign Exchange |
| |
Annexure II : Model Check List :
International Air Travel
(Mumbai to New York) |
|
| Chapter |
IV |
: |
Non-Immigrant Visas (NIVs) to the USA |
| (I) |
Principles for Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) application
|
| (II) |
Admission to the US |
| (III) |
Qualifying for a Visitor Visa |
| (IV) |
Non-Immigrant Visa Classifications |
| |
– |
Table 8 : NIV
Visa Classifications |
| (V) |
Details of certain NIVs |
| (VI) |
Change of status to another Non-Immigrant category |
| (VII) |
Adjustment of status to Permanent Resident |
| (VIII) |
Employment of Non-Immigrants |
| |
– |
Table 9 : Classes
of Non-Immigrant Aliens who maybe lawfully employed in the US
|
| (IX) |
Revalidation of NIVs in the US |
| (X) |
Frequently asked questions on NIVs |
| (XI) |
Tips from Chapter IV |
| |
Annexure
III : Guidance on DS-156 |
| Annexure
IV : Guidance on I-134 |
| Annexure
V : Model Forms |
|
| Chapter |
V |
: |
Immigrant Visas (IVs) to the USA |
| (I) |
General Categories of Immigrants |
| (II) |
Steps to be taken in applying for Immigrant Visas |
| (III) |
Labor Certification (LC) |
| (IV) |
Persons ineligible to receive visas |
| (V) |
Requirements for IVs |
| (VI) |
Selection of your Immigration Lawyer |
| (VII) |
Other Relevant Information |
| (VIII) |
List of availability of Immigrant Visas |
| |
– |
Table 10 : Cut
- Off Dates Table |
| (IX) |
Application Procedures for Immigrant Visas |
| (X) |
Select Issues Regarding IV |
| (XI) |
Frequently asked Questions on Immigrant Visas |
| (XII) |
Tips
from Chapter V |
|
| Chapter |
VI |
: |
Select Immigration Issues & US Citizenship |
| 1. |
Immigrant Visa Processing |
| 2. |
Permanent Residence from a job offer (the Labor Certification)
|
| 3. |
Adjust of Status - From NIV to IV |
| 4. |
Problems of Illegal Aliens |
| 5. |
Rights and Responsibilities of Permanent Residents |
| 6. |
Representations of Aliens in Immigation proceedings
|
| 7. |
Towards US Citizenship |
| 8. |
FAQs on US Citizenship |
| 9. |
Tips from Chapter VI |
|
| Chapter |
VII |
: |
Indians in America |
| 1. |
Indians in America |
| 2. |
When you are invited into an American Home |
| 3. |
Employment in the US |
| |
Annexure VI : Checklist for Indian Students / Immigrants setting
up an apartment in the US |
