Documents [originals in shoulder bag]


  • copies of the same : 1 set/bag + 3 sets self attested at home
  • Passport
  • Visa
  • Boarding Pass
  • Ticket
  • i-20
  • Admission Letter
  • Travel Insurance
  • SEVIS Fee Receipt
  • Axis Bank Receipt (the 160$ one)
  • Financials (Fund Flow+ITR+Bank Loan+Land+FD+Policy)
  • Transcripts
  • Original Mark Sheets
  • Attested Mark Sheets
  • GRE+TOEFL Marksheet
  • Immunisation Form + Vaccine Proof + TB Test + X-Ray (Chest)
  • Doctor’s Prescription
  • International Driver’s Permit
  • Indian Driver’s Licence
  • Syllabus
  • Passport Size Photo 50

Clothing (Just to support you for 2-3 weeks)


  • T Shirt 5-6
  • Formal Shirts 3-4
  • Trousers 3
  • Jeans 3-4
  • Shorts
  • Suit
  • Winter Jacket 2
  • Track Pants 3
  • Woollen Inner 2 set
  • Traditional Wear
  • Towels 2-3
  • Undergarments 10-15
  • Socks (Assorted) 7-8 Pair
  • Tie
  • Handkerchief 10
  • Leather Shoe (Formal)
  • Sneaker/Sport Shoe
  • Walker/Sandal
  • Belt (reversible preferred)
  • Belt (Casual)
  • Sweater 2
  • Shawl
  • Muffler
  • Winter Cap
  • Gloves
  • Umbrella
  • Travel Blanket
  • Travel Neck Pillow
  • Watch
  • Specs 2-3 Pairs
  • Sunglasses
  • Wallet
  • Plastic Hanger 5

Electronics


  • Universal Travel Adapter
  • Laptop
  • Laptop Charger
  • Cellphone
  • Cellphone Charger
  • Earphone/Headphone
  • !!
  • Data Cable
  • Hard-disc
  • PowerBank
  • Pen Drive
  • Scientific Calculator


Medicines


  • Headache
  • Stomach Pain
  • Pain Killer
  • Lose Motion
  • Cough & Cold
  • Sleeping Pills
  • Motion Sickness
  • Vomit
  • Allergy
  • Mint Strips
  • Mouth Ulcer
  • Fever
  • Move
  • Savlon (Plastic Bottle)
  • Bandage+Cotton
  • Band-Aid (Assorted)
  • Antiseptic Cream
  • Burnol
  • Thermometer(Small)
  • Nasal Spray
  • Eye Drops
  • Ice Pack

Toiletries


  • Tooth Brush
  • Tooth Paste
  • Tongue Cleaner
  • Mouth Wash
  • Floss
  • Face-wash
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Soap
  • Oil
  • Shaving Foam
  • Shaving Brush
  • Shaving Stick
  • Blades
  • AfterShave
  • Vaseline
  • Cream/Lotion
  • Nail Clippers
  • Ear Buds
  • Perfume
  • Hair Styling Products
  • Stitching Kit
  • Shoe Polish
  • Polish Brush
  • Shoe Shiner
  • Rags ( For cleaning )
  • Travel Kit

Stationary

  • Notebook
  • Pocket Diary
  • Sticky Notes
  • Envelops (Assorted)
  • Pens
  • Pencil
  • Eraser
  • Sharpener
  • Ruler
  • Highlighter
  • Folder File
  • OHP Marker
  • Punch+Stapler, Pins
  • Scotch Tape
  • FeviQuick
  • Rubber Bands
  • Key Chain
  • Scrap Newspapers
  • Blank Paper
  • Cutter
  • Combination Locks

Food Items (for familiar taste)


  • Maggie 8-10
  • Namkin
  • Sweets
  • Khakhra/Papad etc.
  • Dal 2 Kg each
  • Masala 0.5 kg each
  • Masala Pastes
  • Dry Fruits
  • Ready to Eat Mixes
  • Saunf, Elaichi etc.
  • Utensils ( Discuss this )

Notes:-

1)Every thing is optional, except utensils and documents, rest all you can purchase when in US.

2)Ask your physician to type out a prescription for medicines you'll be carrying, you'll need that at
checks. Meds are hard to get ( expensive and requires a US doctor’s prescription ) and doesn't
suit us initially.

3)Get a medical certificate attesting that your health is in good state, specifying chronic ailments
if any. This comes in handy for travel/medical insurance claim.

4)Google TSA Guide and skim through it once. You never know what restrictions may cause a
hurdle. They also have a “can i bring my” tool if you are sceptic about something.

5) Lock bags with TSA locks, that way it prevents TSA from breaking them.

Happy Journey. Share your thoughts in comments.