Get your IDL(International Drivers License). This will not only help you drive while you wait to get your driver’s license but also might get you an exempt from the driving exam.Be very careful with your passport and visa during the travel.Have multiple copies of the address and telephone numbers of the place you are visiting or going to live.
Things to remember
I. Costumes
1. Long Leather Jacket
2. Sweater.
3. Leather Gloves and cap.
Depends on whether you land on the chilly east coast or silicon west coast.East Coast has severe winters/snow where as the west and south are not that bad.
4. Get some thick shirts.
5. Shoes 2 Pairs (1 for office ), 1 Pair of sandals,1Pair of home slippers.
6. Pijamas n t-shirts 5-6 Pairs.
7. Under garments at least 10-15 Pairs.
8. Office wear at least 5-6 Pairs.
9. Socks Black color at least 8-10 Pairs(for office)
10. Shaving set.
11. Nivea Body Lotion.
II-MEDICAL STUFF
12. Tablets - Headache,Motions,Pain Relief.
Except a few over the counter drugs like Advil,Tylenol most of the medication here require a doctor’s prescription.
13. If you wear glasses get 2 pairs of glasses .Glasses are costly here.
Dental
Go to a dentist and get everything fixed especially the root canals,too much wisdom teeth and crowns.Its expensive and also difficult to get dental appointments here.
Baggage
14. Get good quality suitcases as the ground staff neither respect nor fear them:).
III-Kitchen STUFF
15. Coming to cooking:
1. Pressure cooker, 2 utensils,1 plate,1glass.2 pair of spoons.
2. Any spices which you want in your food.
3. Pickles - get 2 varieties
4. Write down all recipes which you cook daily.
IV-OFFICE STUFF
16. Get the software you have/need.
17. Books related to your subject.
19. If you have office bag get.
Don't Smuggle
Do not bring anything made from meat,not even pickles.When you arrive inform the customs officer what you have. They are going to the check the suitcases anyhow. Do not bring meat pickles. If you are bringing groundnuts have them roasted if not they will be taken in to custody:).
Enter the Dragon
At the port of entry usually there will be two lines .One for the permanent residents and US citizens and the other for the Visa Holders. Have your passport and file with all the documents ready as you approach the Immigration Officer.Wait for your turn behind the yellow line. Wish him with a smile and answer the questions if any to the point confidently.
Feel free to add to the list and also send me an email and I will send the list of things you can bring for me:).Happy Journey!
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