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First time applicant from India - any advice?
Hi,
I plan to travel to the US in July for about 15 days. Plan to visit NY for about 7 days, and spend the remaining time near Detroit at my uncle's (Mama's) place.
I'm planning to go at this time as I won $5000 in a contest which takes care of flights to and from New York and the hotel stay in New York, and this expires soon. Otherwise, I would not have considered this trip.
Should I call this a self sponsored trip? I will be taking care of the costs of the rest of the trip (travel to Detroit and back, food, local travel, tourist attractions etc.)
My profile
Marital status - single
Age - 31
Salary - Rs 4.5 lpa (I'm working at a startup ,and this is a lot lower than my salary 2.5 years back, as I made a career switch. It has recently moved from 3 LPA to 4.5 LPA).
I have approx 4.5 to 5 lakhs in my savings account, a similar amount in shares, and about 10 lakhs in PPF.
Travel history - 3 times to Thailand, 1 time to Cambodia
I live with my parents (who own the flat, and have a share in another flat in Bombay). My dad's a senior citizen and my Mom's reaching there
Wanted some advice as to how I can present my case in the best manner.
1. Should I show my trip as self sponsored, or should I add my uncle as a sponsor?
2. Can I show the contest as a means of sponsorship (perhaps by booking flights and tickets in advance so that it proves a major portion of the trip cost, and shows that I have a return plan)?
3. When's the latest I should schedule my interview by? I plan to travel on the 2nd of July
3. Any other advice you all might have?
I plan to travel to the US in July for about 15 days. Plan to visit NY for about 7 days, and spend the remaining time near Detroit at my uncle's (Mama's) place.
I'm planning to go at this time as I won $5000 in a contest which takes care of flights to and from New York and the hotel stay in New York, and this expires soon. Otherwise, I would not have considered this trip.
Should I call this a self sponsored trip? I will be taking care of the costs of the rest of the trip (travel to Detroit and back, food, local travel, tourist attractions etc.)
My profile
Marital status - single
Age - 31
Salary - Rs 4.5 lpa (I'm working at a startup ,and this is a lot lower than my salary 2.5 years back, as I made a career switch. It has recently moved from 3 LPA to 4.5 LPA).
I have approx 4.5 to 5 lakhs in my savings account, a similar amount in shares, and about 10 lakhs in PPF.
Travel history - 3 times to Thailand, 1 time to Cambodia
I live with my parents (who own the flat, and have a share in another flat in Bombay). My dad's a senior citizen and my Mom's reaching there
Wanted some advice as to how I can present my case in the best manner.
1. Should I show my trip as self sponsored, or should I add my uncle as a sponsor?
2. Can I show the contest as a means of sponsorship (perhaps by booking flights and tickets in advance so that it proves a major portion of the trip cost, and shows that I have a return plan)?
3. When's the latest I should schedule my interview by? I plan to travel on the 2nd of July
3. Any other advice you all might have?
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