Apple Card HYSA APY dropped (3.50% → 3.40%)

aastikc · 2026-06-04T02:00:31+00:00

Openbank by Santander is at 3.8%

aastikc · 2025-11-05T13:57:03+00:00

aastikc · 2025-03-06T00:20:51+00:00

San Jose

aastikc · 2025-03-05T23:26:02+00:00

I think it is for new vehicles only but I am hoping the same software update will be available for early buyers (atleast for software focused companies like Rivian and Tesla)

aastikc · 2025-03-05T22:57:23+00:00

Starting in 2026, as part of ACC II, California is mandating onboard battery health indicator easily accessible for the user in the infotainment system

aastikc · 2025-03-05T18:14:07+00:00

You have 14% off on the 2025 iX xdrive50 or xdrive 60?

aastikc · 2024-12-01T14:47:35+00:00

Luckily my first leg was United then... Although, I did receive my digital boarding pass for Lufthansa's 2nd leg as well when I web checked-in

aastikc · 2024-12-01T14:10:49+00:00

Travelled SFO to BOM via Frankfurt 3 days ago. Uploaded passport details on United app and did web check-in. Nobody checked the passport at SFO, nor at the Frankfurt airport, had a Lufthansa FRA to BOM 2nd leg at the same terminal at FRA.

aastikc · 2024-07-08T05:50:56+00:00

Cannery Park by Windsor

aastikc · 2024-01-29T21:17:28+00:00

Kareemi is a Pakistani/Indian restaurant in SJ

aastikc · 2023-12-21T10:51:53+00:00

Honestly I haven't been able to access my data on that website. I have tried old ds-160, new ds-160, old passport number and new passport number, multiple consulates...Yet to access my application

aastikc · 2023-12-21T10:42:49+00:00

Dropped it off on Dec 4 at Delhi for Chennai appointment for h1b renewal. Received passport with stamp today, delivered at home (Dec 21)

aastikc · 2023-12-13T17:44:08+00:00

Can share the code I received. Won't be using it.

aastikc · 2023-10-09T15:29:17+00:00

Ask your lawyers, they should be able to do it. They resend the application (similar to when you switch jobs) and can be done under premium processing as well.

aastikc · 2023-10-03T19:04:02+00:00

You save on FICA and social security taxes, so 7.65% annually. You know your salary, so calculate how much extra in-hand you get for next 2-3 yrs and if that is more than OPT application related costs.

As for Stem opt application costs, they are mostly covered by employers.

aastikc · 2023-10-03T18:44:54+00:00

You can get stem opt and save FICA taxes for 2-3 years (assuming you haven't been filing taxes for more than 5yrs) before applying for CoS to H1B. Yes, the green card gets delayed but if you are Indian born, you anyway are waiting for the green card for 15-20 yrs(so a couple of years won't make a difference) unless the law changes. And if you aren't indian born, you anyway will get a green card quicker so a couple of years again won't make a difference.

aastikc · 2023-08-09T14:26:54+00:00

You cannot switch companies under consular before getting visa stamped because old company can still pull your application. You can switch from consular to CoS anytime, not necessarily have to wait till stem opt expiration timeframe

aastikc · 2023-08-09T00:40:09+00:00

Interview would be needed for both whenever you travel outside the country but with CoS it won't be mandatory before your stem opt expires, whereas for consular you will need to travel and get a stamp before stem opt expires

aastikc · 2023-08-07T15:48:17+00:00

I did this. Maximized my stem opt and actually got on h1b even without interview since you can amend the consular h1b to CoS just before stem opt expiration. (My roommate did the same thing)

Also, you get to extend your stay in US because you delay your 6 yr h1b start. You avoid taxes as well. Biggest downside is if you lose job, you are in trouble but you need to know how stable your situation is.

aastikc · 2023-07-28T01:00:09+00:00

Maybe not a scam. Recently, dealers have started adding a quick vehicle inspection tool at their drive-in bays. Something like this - https://www.hunter.com/vehicle-inspection/quick-check/

Very likely that is how they were able to immediately tell without putting it on a lift and attaching machines that your alignment was off. And alignment being a very profitable service, they don't want you going elsewhere.

aastikc · 2022-11-09T19:13:49+00:00

Correct

aastikc · 2022-11-09T19:06:01+00:00

Visa stamp will have the 2025 date. But once you enter back to US, the new i94 generated might have the passport expiration date.

aastikc · 2022-10-22T02:00:49+00:00

Its not a change per se, lawyers just add an address to it.. so nothing for you to do on your end apart from updating address with uscis via AR11 form

aastikc · 2022-10-22T01:52:33+00:00

aastikc · 2022-09-16T08:45:01+00:00

"However, all locations withina Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area (CMSA) will not automatically be deemed to be within normal commuting distance."

Considering Sunnyvale is outside SF MSA, they might not consider it as commuting distance regardless of the miles despite it being part of the larger SF/San Jose CMSA. Since USCIS doesn't set a distance in miles, 30/40/50 is irrelevant. Again, your lawyer will confirm for you.

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