Desi Consultants

Hi, have a H1b in person appointment next week and need your help! Since I work at PwC, how should I respond to these two questions from the interviewer - 1) Is your project client based or in-house? … more

Any 😈 friendly folks in here?
Just trying to find if there are norm defying desis in here lol
Mid 30's, single male if it matters and someone asks for it.

H1B stamping - I want to get a stamping before the new administration, we are based in US. I been tracking India dates but not been lucky. Now thinking of some other destinations where I can travel wi… more

Anyone know of a company that does an indian wedding package in the US- like standard events and handles everything from decorations, music, food to organizing etc? Wedding planning is making me anxio… more

DC metro - recommendations for Indian buffets?

Need recommendation for a treadmill. A good quality that’s best for knees. Should be available in the US. Thanks!

Anyone here got h1b through ey?

Moving back to india this week after 9 years. No h1b, will join my family business. Don’t have a single friend back home to call.. how can I start to build a community in Delhi?

Planning staycation with family this week. Along with TG feast want to binge on any new or old shows (English, Hindi or any foreign language).
TIA for recommendations.
FYI - recently completed watching … more

Has anyone found love through arranged marriage scenarios? You know like real deep connection, not just superficial connection based on family approved “checklist”.

Do all retired parents ask for money to be sent to India every month? What’s a reasonable amount to send?

What's the best way to venmo/PayPal money from Canada to the US?

I've been meeting someone as part of an arranged marriage process. Family likes her, her family likes me, and she likes me. She's nice but she hasnt thought about things like what she wants in… more

I have a 1 year old with second one on the way in couple months. My parents and siblings are all in India. When my first one was born, no one came to help out for various personal reasons but when I w… more

A friend of mine is getting married in India. Unfortunately I'm unable to go back to attend the wedding, but want to give a nice gift. Does anyone know of good websites/services that offer nice gi… more

Anyone travelled back to USA on AP/EAD combo card? What additional docs do they expect besides combo card? TIA.

Consular Processing: H-1B. Had to reinstate the H-1B because AP was not going anywhere. Going for visa stamping as I just got the h1B approval. Any experiences to share from what to expect?

Where are people watching the India tour of Australia?

Fish, what do you do for phone Sim for your visiting parents? Adding an additional line on a family plan doesn't seem a viable option given the costs for a short 6 week stay.

Which mixer grinder do most people use? We use it for making chutney, dosa batter, dal pakora paste. We had a preeti mixer which lasted us 6 years and worked really well for our use. Thinking if we sh… more

Going to India in Dec. Any must buy formal wear (eg suits, blazers) that are good quality and much cheaper than in US ?

Went to Costco to get 3 items and purchased exactly 3 items. Small wins 😀

Does anyone know a good tax consultant who can give advice on tax saving options? Thanks for the help in advance!

Need to travel to India asap. I’m on AP/EAD. Can I travel to India on Lufthansa and Fly bad to USA on Air Canada? Any issues with AP not being recognized by certain countries including Canada? Assumin… more

First time homebuyer closing in soon on a condo on the first floor. Should I buy flood insurance? DMV area. Thanks fishes.

Washer/Dryer Q: what’s a good company to get washer and dryer? And is it better to get an all-in-one or separate units? We’re a family of 3 and have space to have any configuration.

Our existing Mayta… more

I am an EM from McKinsey who now works as a Director in a major healthcare company in the US. I am now in a position where I will need to move to India for personal reasons. How does one go about looking for a hi… more

Question for parents - Should I potty train my 2.5 year old before or after a trip to India? We are potentially going to India in Feb for 3 weeks. He seems ready for it and we could spend the time and… more

Need non-judgemental advice.

A desi family just moved next door apartment. Suddenly the hallway and even my apartment has the "stereotypical desi smell" which i can't point my finger towards what that is (some o… more

I’m not able to log in to usvisascheduling website. It’s not recognizing me prior email address. When I try to make a new account with other email address it says my profile is already linked to a dif… more

Desi folks - how do you make meaningful friendships? SO and I are mid 30s with a child and did our Masters from a different state so no college friends here. Traveling jobs kept us from having a socia… more

Any idea if there are mobile ENT specialists in Delhi? FIL needs his ears to be checked to upgrade hearing aid/devise. He’s 75+ unable to move, so cannot go to hospital for check up.

Has anyone here worked with a professional resume writer that you’d recommend? My dad is looking for one (he works in IT as a Database Administrator / Project Manager)

hi all - has anyone successfully obtained Singapore visa as an Indian citizen with US Visa and visited Singapore? If so, would you mind guiding? I see the online services can only be availed if one knows so… more

Planning a Bahamas trip with two kids 7 & 9. Thinking of Atlantis what should I choose Coral or the Royal?

Up for H1B extension and H4 EAD renewal. What's the current processing time? With the upcoming change in administration, is there a merit to go for premium processing? I am mostly worried about H4… more