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Frequently asked questions about the USA

Our readers come up with frequently asked questions about the US on a daily basis. So for your ease, we decided to put all the questions in a single article. Let's go?!

What time is it in the United States?

Depending on which region you are in (East to West) within the United States, your time zone may be up to 5 hours apart.

If your question is referring to Brazil, the difference can be up to 2 hours forward or backward.

How to live in the USA?

One of the first steps to moving to the US is knowing that you cannot stay there illegally. If anyone approaches you, you will be deported and you will never be able to return.

So how to stay cool there?! you need to have US citizenship or Green Card. If you do not get these two options, permanent housing or work are not guarantees that you will be able to stay.

How to live in the USA
How to live in the USA?

How much does an iphone cost in the US?

Latest generation iphones are launched in the US at a price of $1,049 USD. But there are older models for $ 700 USD.

How to buy iPhone in USA?

You can buy it in any store that has the device, the only detail is that it will be all in English and the guarantee will also only be exchanged for another one in the USA.

Another detail is that in Brazil you can pay in up to 10 installments, whereas in the US you have to pay in cash.

How to Buy an iPhone in the US
How to Buy an iPhone in the US

How much does a nanny earn in the US?

One  Babysitter earns around $2,300 USD. However, remember that to be a nanny in the USA, your English needs to be at the tip of your tongue.

A nice point of the Americans is that they give tips that are usually $50 to $100 USD. 🙂

How to get US visa?

You need to have your passport up to date, within the validity period, apply through the website of the American embassy and schedule the visa.

The visa is an interview, with people who are Americans, they usually ask your purpose of having the visa. If you have proof such as: employment relationship, bank balance, real estate documents. It's good to take them with you, if they ask you to present them.

american visa
american visa

How much does it cost to get a US visa?

The value of the American visa varies according to the category to be requested (tourism, student), being the minimum $160 USD to the most expensive costing $240 USD.

How to renew US visa?

Visa renewal is done online, no interview or scheduling is required. The name of the form on the Embassy website is called “DS-160“.

The process is done in the same place that it is requested the first time.

According to the Embassy, To qualify for a renewal, you must meet the following conditions:

  1. Be a Brazilian citizen or permanent resident of Brazil;
  2. Have a US visa valid or expired for less than 48 months;
  3. Your previous visa has not been lost, stolen, canceled or revoked;
  4. Have not had your last visa application refused;
  5. Never have been arrested or convicted of a crime; deported or denied entry to the United States;
  6. When you request an appointment at the Visa Applicant Service Center (CASV), you will be asked a few questions that will determine whether your visa is eligible for renewal.

How long does the US visa last?

The US visa lasts for 10 years.

How to make american pancake

  • 1 and 1/4 cup wheat flour (tea)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3 teaspoon(s) baking powder
  • 2 lightly beaten eggs
  • 1 cup of milk (tea)
  • 2 tablespoons of melted butter
  • pinch of salt
  • oil

Mix in a container: flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In another container, mix the eggs, milk and butter. Add the liquids to the dry ones, without mixing in excess.

The dough point should not be too liquid, it should drain slowly.

Heat and grease the skillet with oil, place the dough in the center, about 1/4 cup per pancake. Turn the dough to bake on the other side and it's ready!

How to buy dollar?

There are several ways: at exchange offices in your city or at airports, or through your international debit card. Nomadic it is currently one of the most used cards in the world, due to its ease of use, no fees and acceptance in almost all parts of the world.

How to buy dollar?
How to buy dollar?

dollar tree

Dollar tree is a US store with products costing only $1.25USD.

How much does a trip to disney cost?

You will spend around R$12,000.00 per person.

This includes 6 packs, airfare, car rental, food and lodging (without put the stuff we bought during the trip: t-shirts of our favorite characters, Minei ears, hats and a bunch of wonderful things that are expensive).

There are ways to save: going to two parks a day, not renting a car and staying a maximum of 5 days in the US. But no I advise all this rush.

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