Life in the USA

Navigating US Legal Documents: Your Identity Survival Guide

A compassionate guide to getting your legal documents in America. Covers SSN, state ID, work permits, and staying legal...

Your First Week in America: A Human Survival Guide

An empathetic guide to your first week in America as a new immigrant. Covers practical essentials like phones and bankin...

Networking and Career Growth in Silicon Valley

The Reality Check That Changed My Approach Understanding the Silicon Valley Networking Ecosystem Building Meaningful Co...

The Most Affordable Places to Live in the Bay Area in 2025:

Look, I get it – when someone mentions "affordable" and "Bay Area" in the same sentence, you probably roll your eyes. Bu...

Seattle vs. Austin: A Developer's Ultimate Deep Dive

The tech world is bigger than just Silicon Valley now. Cities like Seattle and Austin are calling to developers with the...

Why I Chose Seattle Over Silicon Valley: A Developer's Story

Every developer starting their career thinks about Silicon Valley. I know I did. But as a software engineer who moved f...

The Final Hurdle: A Comprehensive Guide to the Green Card Interview Process

I. Preparing for Your Interview: The Key to Success A. The Document Checklist: Your Arsenal of Evidence B. Review and...

Navigating the Maze: Common Challenges in Green Card Applications and Their Solutions

The journey to obtaining a U.S. Green Card is often perceived as a complex and daunting process. While it is true that t...

San Francisco Housing and Rental Market: The Complete 2025 Guide

San Francisco continues to be one of America's most expensive housing markets in 2025. As of June 2025, the median rent...

DV Lottery vs Employment-Based Green Card: A Developer's Comparison Guide

A detailed comparison between the Diversity Visa Lottery and Employment-Based Green Card pathways from a software develo...

Green Card Application Process and Requirements: A Developer's Complete Guide

A comprehensive guide to the Green Card application process from a Turkish software developer's perspective. This articl...

Austin TX vs San Francisco: A Developer's Complete Guide to Making the Right Choice

A comprehensive comparison between Austin, Texas and San Francisco, California for software developers considering reloc...