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Hi all - Has any of you successfully applied for Global entry without providing Visa details? Context: I have an approved I797 and will have an approved visa when I travel or go for interview. But wo… more

High yield savings account vs 539 account

Hasan Minhaj: Asians & Indians are the original AI

Hi 🐠, Has anyone used Airport assistance services for their parents to help them with a gate to gate transfer? My mother is travelling to Denver through O’Hare and will need help with a gate to gate … more

I need help figuring out how you deal with a parent who refuses to take care of their health/doctor’s orders and do their own thing.. how do you manage that from so far away?

Desi Deloitte folks, anyone use UHC ppo plan for fertility benefits? I have so many questions and would like to connect.

Hi all, non-consulting question here. I notice my mom spending so much of her energies with our domestic help who does the sweeping and swopping because otherwise she doesn’t do a good job. Anyway, I … more

MBB/strategy consulting folks that moved back to India recently - what kind of jobs did you get? Are you happy with the move? Don’t want to move back to India in another MBB due to differences in work… more

Any recommended Accountants in US who can help file returns, for folks who have US and India sourced income (interest etc)

How is Animal? Any reviews?

What are some of the side business that folks are doing? I am contemplating partnership in stores like Dunkin or seven eleven etc. any thoughts from people who have done it?

I have a of potluck at office, and I’m not sure what to make for it. Does anyone have any recos? And what oil should I be using? All my colleagues are Americans.

Edit: only looking for vegetarian or e… more

I used to live in US and had a 401k account. I don't live in US anymore and have moved to another country. Two questions:
- can I withdraw partial money from the 401k account
- are there any ways to redu… more

Any good Ayurvedic recommendations in Kerala? Looking to make a trip this winter.

Hi there, I will be going to India next summer. My hometown is Mumbai and I’m looking for a good photographer who can take nice family portraits. I’m meeting my niece for first time and want to have s… more

Hi 🐠 when your parents visit the US from India, what do you do in case they need to go to a local doctor? Can it be covered through travel insurance or is it all paid out of pocket as no insurance?

Hi Desi fam, did any of you or your acquaintances go through a divorce and ended up sharing joint custody of the kid? Does joint custody work in Desi culture? Asking because I’ve only seen the kid sta… more

Desi 🐠 ,
Any experience moving money from India to US? I had a small investment that I liquidated and need the money in USD. I have an NRO account with ICICI and can use money2world. Wondering if the… more

Flying from Mumbai to NY end of the year, help me pick between Emirates or Air India. They cost the same.

F 🐠, going for a date tonight. Introduced by family. Should I take flowers?

Can you have a side hustle online (eg. affiliate marketing, lending voice, etc.) to earn side income while working full time at a company on an H1B?

Help!!
My I94 is showing B1 visa category and name spelling is also wrong. The duration of stay is based on the visa category. While I have a B1 visa, I’m on H1B. I have emailed the CBP and will go to … more

I have a couple of Swissgear medium/large size luggage. A couple of wheels in both suitcases broke during the last vacation. They are out of warranty and I tried finding replacement wheels on Amazon b… more

Any Indian passport holders on an h1b travel to istanbul for vacation? Is it a concern from the future stampings/re-entry to usa standpoint? If there’s a risk of my passport being flagged or something… more

Why do US directors and partners prefer someone coming from the UK/London via internal transfer compared to other countries? That's my observation.

Hi fishes,

I have been in the US for ~2 years on an onshore deployment from India and as per the firm regulations, I will need to repatriate soon as they cannot extend my stay any further. I’m consider… more

Hello parents!
Requesting advice!
We’ve been fortunate to have parents with us to take care of our 2.5yo since when he was a kid but looks like it might be time for a transition! I’m freaking out because husb… more

Desi subs?

T20 World Cup happening in the US and Caribbean next year. How to get tickets? Trying to stay ahead of the game with y’all.