Desi Consultants

Anyone fly to India on KLM? Good experience? We have always gone through the Middle East.

EAD + AP: has anyone recently traveled to India and back and where there any issues or anything?

How does this group predict the US tech job market to be in the coming years. Do you expect most people on H1B to return to India/other countries?

How do y’all make the traditional South Indian coffee here at home in the US ? Craving for my cup now. Which coffee brand here comes close to what we get at home

Is seeing a therapist in US safe from an immigration perspective? With recent policy changes, I’m not sure how mental health records are treated. If anyone has experience with or recommendations for t… more

PSEG gas bill about $350 this month in North NJ. For 3400 sq ft of living space. Switched from a single furnace based system to two separate heating units for the house, they are new as of 2024. Is th… more

One of the most underrated musicians of our/ yesteryear is Jagjit Singh. Feeling nostalgic!

Best moving companies in Nj/ Hoboken area. Any suggestions?

How is the H1B visa appt availability situation these days in India? My Chinese colleague told me that there are lots of slots available in China these days. Is India still backed out months?

Is the new Dhurandhar movie really popular among Pakistanis or just Indian media hyping it up by saying Pakistanis are loving it?

Looking for good cpa in Atlanta area who specializes multistate business taxations and residency representations. Any recommendations.

Family member is relocating to Atlanta from Bharat. They were in states 5 yrs back. want to rent first in North Atlanta area and may be buy SF in 2-3 yrs.have middle and elementary school kiddos so s… more

Hello Indian friends,
Just got my green card (Yay) what are the implications of Indian assets now? I never converted my resident account to NRO, I know it is wrong and working on same now but anything … more

Gautam Gambhir era: when you think it can’t go lower than this, another happened.

I find myself always angry, irritated and agitated when it comes to interactions with my kids (8 and 4). Not sure if it’s because they just don’t listen and follow instructions or what. I feel like I … more

Considering move to Dallas this year from Michigan. Any tips or suggestions regarding:
1. Areas/suburbs to rent for a growing family (baby on the way) - hoping to rent for a while if that helps
2. Approximate rent/costs … more

US is freezing visa processing for 75 countries. Seem to include Pakistan and Bangladesh from the subcontinent (unconfirmed). This will cause massive anxiety across communities

Visiting India after 15 years. I knew pollution was bad, but I didn’t know you can feel it sitting in an airplane. People still bickering about religion and electing politicians based on caste nonsens… more

My child’s OCI application was returned & refunded due to incomplete documentation. I finally have everything but unable to make payment online. VFS portal says application already exists,. Anyone… more

Folks that live in SF: Is it really more expensive than east coast? I’ll be relocating for work from HCOL and have been getting mixed thoughts on SF

Anyone here concerned about randomly getting stopped by ICE because you “look like “ immigrant? I see videos all over the place but don’t know how common place all that is.

Folks - I am currently living in NJ and need warmer weather due to spouse health issues. would you recommend someone to relocate texas with growing kids and 1 kid ready for college in 2 years?which city is … more

Hi everyone 👋 I’m currently in the US on H1B and considering moving to Canada as a PR(already have one ). I’m aware there will be a pay cut, so that’s not my concern. Would love to hear from people … more

Trolling comments on Arjun Kapoor are hilarious!

Are there any ways to force yourself to not think about looks/physical attraction at all while trying to find a partner and just focus only on other aspects: nature, personality, alignment with values… more

NJ Fishes 🐠 Looking for a qualified CPA who can help with taxes here in usa (local to NJ) and is somewhat knowledgeable about tax implications of india holdings- banks, stocks etc. would like to bu… more

H4 EAD is approved but card never came. We have recieved approval notices to the same mailing address. So, nothing wrong with the address. Did anyone lose or never recieve EAD and requested a new one … more

Anyone willing to share their experience for EB1A application either approved or rejected as consultant . Whom did you use and any lessons learned.

Pros and cons of living in Boston suburbs vs Los Angeles suburbs. Have an infant and trying to figure out what’s best for his schooling and education. Wife has an in person job but I can work remotely… more

Pros and Cons of living in Naperville IL. We have young kids.

Is it worth connecting through DEL airportFriends are suggesting not to do it because of T3 to T1 transfer in a crowded bus that travels in the outside road instead of airport premises. Is DEL still t… more

Random thought and frustration. American citizen here with family and 2 toddlers. Really feel like packing up life here and moving to Bangalore. Have some family there on husbands side. Feel like ther… more

I have some funds in NRO account. Any suggestions for India investment options with less tax filing implications (e.g. not looking for mutual funds with PFIC requirements). US Citizen / OCI holder.

Hi! Has anyone experienced living in Barcelona? I am currently in California where I love it but realize it’s too far from India. I want to be able to travel more to India and have parents come over t… more