COVID-19 Test No Longer Required for U.S. Travel

COVID-19 changed the face of travel globally. Travel was stopped altogether for long periods of time. When it resumed many tests, restrictions and regulations had to be followed by travelers. The face of global travel and safety changed drastically. Now that the pandemic seems to be abating some travel regulations are lifting slowly. The U.S. has recently changed the requirement for COVID-19 tests for air passengers. This a major shift in travel regulations in a long time and will certainly make U.S. travel easier. This article is about the COVID-19 test no longer being required for U.S travel.

PIO and OCI Merger: What does it mean for NRIs?

The PIO and OCI cards have been merged since January 9th. The PIO or person of Indian origin card was started in 2002. It was available to foreign nationals who have at least third-generation ties to Indians. The PIO card is valid for travel, work, and residence in India for up to 15 years. The OCI, Overseas Citizen of India Card, was set up in 2005. It has more benefits than the PIO card and is valid for the holder’s entire lifetime.

Social Security Number

A Social Security number is issued by the Social Security Administration to monitor people’s employment, in order to calculate social security benefits. It is a nine-digit number given to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and specific working nonimmigrants. The social security number came about in 1936 and has since become the preferred national identification number used for tax purposes etc. It is routinely asked for on U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) forms. This article is about the details of a Social Security number.

Best International Travel Insurance for Indians

Almost everyone loves traveling. Everyone usually starts planning and preparing for their travels in advance. Travel insurance is not only necessary in order to ensure health care while traveling. It is also required by many foreign countries in order to get a visa to travel there. It has major benefits as well. Health care without insurance can be extremely expensive and this is a way to plan in advance for anything that may go wrong. This article is about the best travel insurance for Indians.

Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF)

Started in 2009, the Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) is meant for overseas Indian nationals during their time of need. The ICWF selects the most eligible for aid. The ICWF has also been a major factor in the evacuation of Indians during emergencies from zones of conflict, the effects of natural disasters, and other such tumultuous occurrences. This article explains how the Indian community welfare fund (ICWF) functions.

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