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Satheesh Kumar Ilu

Satheesh Kumar Ilu, commonly known as Kumar, is the founder of RedBus2US.com. He is an Immigration and Study Abroad expert. He holds an MS from the University of Houston–Clear Lake and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. He studied, lived, and worked in the U.S. and Singapore for nearly two decades, and has traveled to over 25 countries.

Can you Start Working in US on H1B Visa without SSN ? Why SSN ?

Last Updated : May 26, 2019 | by Satheesh Kumar Ilu

I have seen many new H1B holders ask this question regarding SSN  a lot on why you need SSN and where is the official documentation for the same for H1B Visa holders. We will cover all of that info and point you to the US Social Security Administration website links so that you can check it …

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Categories H1B Visa 23 Comments

New to US on Work Visa – Why NOT to compare Prices of US vs. Home Country

Last Updated : May 25, 2019 | by Satheesh Kumar Ilu

When I moved to the US for the first time for education, I used to compare the prices in USA with prices in India, which is my home country. It was NOT just me, I noticed the same thing with many of the students as well.  Also, when I started to work and got acquainted …

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Categories Living in US 9 Comments

In USA on H1B and L1 Visa – Should You Buy a Car – Benefits vs. Expenses? Need ?

Published : October 9, 2013 | by Satheesh Kumar Ilu

One of the most important decisions when you start to work on H1B Visa or L1 Visa in America is to decide if you should buy a car, even if you plan NOT to buy an expensive car like Audi or Porsche. There are many benefits of owning a car…if you are planning on saving …

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Categories Living in US 6 Comments

Where to wash Clothes or do Laundry in US? Can I Hang clothes outside on a String?

Published : October 8, 2013 | by Satheesh Kumar Ilu

Washing clothes is a very trivial thing, but when I landed in US for the first time, I was not sure how it would work.  I have seen new students and professionals wash clothes/ undergarments in a bath tub and hang them in the house, which would stink the entire house as it most of …

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Categories Living in US 1 Comment

Change of Address with USCIS: AR-11 Form, Online for H1B, F1, Others

Last Updated : January 2, 2025 | by Satheesh Kumar Ilu
Notify USCIS address Change AR 11 form Info

As a foreigner in the US, did you know that you need to update USCIS regarding your address change within 10 days of your move?  If you are unsure of the process and requirements around it, read along. In this article, we will look at the importance of address change with USCIS, how to do …

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Categories US Immigration - Visas 11 Comments

Thesis vs. Non-Thesis option in Masters – MS or MBA in USA ?

Last Updated : November 9, 2021 | by Satheesh Kumar Ilu

Once you are in USA for Graduate school, either MS or MBA, in the first few weeks, you will be asked to complete your academic plan for MS or MBA by working with your Faculty Advisor or Academic advisor. Depending on the school and their program, you will have two options Thesis and Non-Thesis. You …

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Categories Application Info 2 Comments

Traveling to US for the First Time in Flight – Choosing Seat, Food or Meal Preferences

Published : October 4, 2013 | by Satheesh Kumar Ilu

I still remember my first travel experience to US in Flight , it is funny when you look back and think of those days.  These days, my job lets me travel every alternate week on a flight globally… I have picked up some lessons from my experience… Let me take some time to explain in …

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Categories Travel Experiences 4 Comments

US Government Shutdown I20, F1 Visa, Prospective and Current Students Impact? FAQs

Last Updated : May 25, 2019 | by Satheesh Kumar Ilu

As many of you know, US government is shutdown since October 1st, 2013 and the discussions are still in progress in senate with no resolution yet. Yesterday, we wrote an article that focused on US Government Shutdown H1B Visa holders impact . I have seen many prospective students applying for MS or MBA in USA …

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Categories F1 Visa 1 Comment

US Government Shutdown H1B Visa, USCIS, DOL, Green Card, Impact 2013 ? Visa Stamping?

Last Updated : October 11, 2013 | by Satheesh Kumar Ilu

Today is the start day for new H1B Visa FY 2014 holders in their new work visa status in US…Many of you, who have not arrived yet are planning to come to America very soon….at this juncture, if you are following some of the US news, you might have heard that US government is going …

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Categories US Immigration - Visas 84 Comments

Landing First time in USA – Airport to Home/Hotel ? Taxi, Bus, or Airport Shuttle ?

Last Updated : May 26, 2019 | by Satheesh Kumar Ilu

If you have not traveled internationally and traveling to America for the first time by yourself and especially, if you do NOT have anyone to pick you up from airport like in F1 Visa – Airport Pick options by university,  you might have many doubts like how would I get to Hotel or Home from …

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Categories Travel Experiences 3 Comments
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