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Got a job offer in USA?
Understand what you need to know:
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Go
through the offer letter thoroughly.
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Make
sure that you understand everything about your job offer. Don't
hesitate to confirm anything you are confused about.
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Don't get carried away with verbal assurances, make sure all the
promises are in writing. Once you land in USA and sign the employment
agreement, employer may refuse to provide these benefits.
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Don't ever give your original passport. Don't ever submit any of your
original mark list or any degree certificates.
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Don't submit your original H1 approval/I-94 to your employer.
If you are asked to sign any agreement, ask for the copy of the
agreement. Read carefully before you sign.
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There is no legal term/policy such as bench period. You should be paid
from the day one, whether you are in assignment or not.
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Make
sure there is no such catch in your offer letter or in the employment
agreement.
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Normally following basic benefits should be given to you:
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Relocation Expenses.(Visa, Travel ticket, Initial accommodation, and
Local travel expenses.) Complete Medical coverage or Health insurance.
(Dental, Vision and Disability coverage.) Full salary, whether or not
on a project.
Initial accommodation in USA. Ask for the written copy of the
employment policy(HR policy). Most of the companies never give full
details about any policy. Understand your rights. Don't reply on
verbal agreements.
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Note: Few companies do not pay relocation expenses for the family.
Medical/Health Insurance:
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Medical/Health Insurance is must for everybody in USA.
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Remember, without health insurance one cannot afford any medical
facilities in USA.
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Make
sure health insurance covers all your family members, right from the
first day in USA.
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Find
out the details about coverage, co-payments etc. Make sure that health
insurance includes dental and vision coverage.
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Not
to Do?
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Passport is an important document, don't give it to anybody.
Don't give your original H1 approval/I-94 to your employer.
Don't give your original SSN card.
Don't ever give any of your original marklist or any degree
certificates.
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Ask
for Your pay stubs.
W2-form. (A document which shows records about the tax you paid.)
Medical insurance and details.
Your salary appraisal on due dates.
Note: Few companies do not pay full coverage for the family.
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What
to do if not being paid?
Communicate with your employer, and ask for the reasons. Discuss with
your friends. In extreme cases you may complaint to The Department of
Labor (www.dol.gov).
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What
to do if the former employer is refusing to provide W2 form?
Complaint to the Internal Revenue Services (IRS)
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