Hi Friends,I work for IBM and from Bangalore, India. I have been transferred to USA and work location will be Austin. TX. Since this is the first time I am moving myself and my family to USA. Need your suggestion. My office location is Burnet Rd, Austin. I will be moving with my Wife and 5 year old Daughter.1) Which is best housing community, which has good India community, India grocery stores. good school and drivable distance to Office located in Brunet road. Any idea what is the rent cost and if there is any deposit and legal process..2) I have India Driving license, can I use same DL in USA, is there a process to DL in USA and how long it takes.3) How to hire/buy car4) How to apply for Banking accounts, credit cards. Phone connection (Mobile)5) Which is the best school and when is the school admission process starts6) I will be getting my family after a month to USA after myself settling down, is there Temporary house which u can refer with food facility7) should I hire a consultant to find rent house and setting up house (TV. Furniture etc..)These are few things I can think of. But I am sure I would have left out some Imp points, request you to suggest me those, which helps me settle down in Austin TX..2)
Hi,Avery Ranch,riata and Round rock have good Indian community.Average cost for 1 room apartment is around 850 dollars.You need to give some security amount as you wont have any credit history may be around 600 dollars.You can use your Indian license for about 3 months ,after that you have to give a test.you can get rental car from airport or enterprise.When you arrive here buy a T-mobile prepaid card.You can buy used furniture from craiglist or new one from Ikea and rooms to go.
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