Help & Information

Yes. If you filed your H1B renewal before your current H1B expired, you are covered by what is called "cap-gap" protection or "240-day rule" depending on your situation. You can continue working while your renewal is pending. Keep a copy of your receipt notice with you at all times. Talk to your employer's immigration attorney to confirm your specific situation.

You need to visit a Texas DPS office with your passport, visa, I-94, Social Security Number or proof of ineligibility, and your Indian license. You will need to pass a written test and a road test. Your Indian license experience does count — you do not start from zero. Study the Texas Driver Handbook which is available free online. The written test is 30 questions and you need 70% to pass.

USPS First Class Package International is usually cheapest for packages under 4 pounds. For heavier packages, compare FedEx International Economy vs DHL Express. You cannot send food commercially but homemade sweets in sealed bags are generally fine for personal use. Declare accurately at customs — false declarations cause packages to be held. Many Indians in Dallas share shipping space — ask in community WhatsApp groups.

Go to the Frisco ISD website and find your neighborhood school based on your address. You will need proof of residency (utility bill or lease), child's birth certificate, immunization records, and previous school records. Frisco ISD is one of the best school districts in Texas — very high Indian student population and very good academic environment.