A 'How do I?' collection for people like me who have moved to USA and need to know how to do basic things. This is treasure trove of information that I wish someone had curated for me when I first came here.
##To contributors
- Keep things as university/state/religion/race/ethnicity agnostic as possible. No one wants to know about a specific portal for University of Texas if it is not ubiquitously available.
- Although there is a slight bias for advice for people coming from India, please feel free to include advice specific to your country and be sure to say that somewhere in brackets!
| Topic | Relevant Links |
|---|---|
| Driving License | |
| Texas | |
| Shopping | |
| Groceries | |
| Online | |
| Utilities | |
| Banking | |
| After Graduation | |
| OPT applicaiton | Official GOV website |
####OPT application UTD OPT details link #####Some Do's and Don'ts
- Get this photo taken from India - it is rather expensive here at around $7 per picture!
- In color
- Printed on matte or glossy photo quality paper
- 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) in size
- Sized such that the head is between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (between 25 and 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head. View the Photo Composition Template for more size requirement details.
- Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance
- Taken in front of a plain white or off-white background
- Taken in full-face view directly facing the camera
- Taken with a neutral facial expression (preferred) or a natural smile, and with both eyes open
- Taken in clothing that you normally wear on a daily basis:
- Uniforms, clothing that looks like a uniform, and camouflage attire should not be worn in photos except in the case of religious attire that is worn daily.
- You may only wear a hat or head covering if you wear it daily for religious purposes. Your full face must be visible and your head covering cannot obscure your hairline or cast shadows on your face.
- Headphones, wireless hands-free devices or similar items are not acceptable in your photo.
- If you normally wear prescription glasses, a hearing device or similar articles, they may be worn for your photo. Glare on glasses is not acceptable in your photo.
- Dark glasses or non-prescription glasses with tinted lenses are not acceptable unless you need them for medical reasons (a medical certificate may be required).