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H1B concerns - forewaring
Guys dont just enjoy the approval of H1B filed through a consultant.. remeber dollar rate is depreciating and cost of living is high in US. you need to pay 30% taxes of your annual or monthly salary other than that before arriving in USA ensure you clear out this points with your company. I am not trying to dissuade anyone myself being an H1B holder but just as a fellow Indian I would like you to be aware of these points and please get them written or confirmed on email from your employeer

1. Will I be paid for initial days of training ?
2. Could you please indicate approximate period of training that a new joinee usually goes through.
3. Will I be paid when I would be on bench i.e no project allocated - in resource pool which is ongoing / post completion of my training
4. During my stay at guest house will the rent be deducted accordingly from my base salary?.
5. Post completion of my training what can I expect, should I be placed at a client location what are the relocation policies, is it possible to indicate the location where consultants are usually posted, please could you be kind to tell me the cost of living
6. What is the salary payment procedure?.
7. Do I need to open bank account or that is something company take cares of.
8. On reaching there would I be asked to sign any type of bond / agreement
9. Can you please tell me how much forex I need to carry along with me while flying from India to US , will I be reimbursed for the same?
10. About the medical / life insurance policies (medical insurance card), what are the rules & policies, what would it ideally cover?
11. Once I reach US I need to get SSN, what do I need to be aware about this.
12. Also about ITIN number.
13. Do I need to get International driving license permit before leaving India, for identification purposes in USA.
14.How many days a week I would be required to work, please could you give me some idea
15.What are the other benefits I can enjoy during my employment.
16.Would I be required to surrender my original passport/ marksheets / transcripts
17.Is there any other comprehensive HR employment policy I should be aware of
18.Please help me understand Tax policies of USA

if all of the answers are positive rest is upto you...enjoy and have fun at your stay in USA
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