How will you manage your expenses before receiving your first paycheck?
You can share details about your company’s travel and relocation perks, credit cards, cash advances, ATM cards/debit cards. You must specify if the company offers any accommodation or transport in your package or the employer would be covering your lodging and food expenses for the first month. They may also ask where exactly you will stay your first few weeks or if you have any relatives in the U.S. who will be supporting you.
How much will be your salary and package?
Be prepared to discuss your salary and offer letter details, such as health insurance, perks, bonuses, incentives, paid vacation days, paid sick leave, and other related details. They may ask you to show your offer letter issued by the sponsoring company.
What is the estimated cost of living where you will be working in the U.S.?
The reason behind this question is to make sure that you, as an applicant, understand that you will be earning enough money to cover your cost of living, which protects you from any emergency.
There are several websites that can help you to calculate the cost of living in various U.S. cities. Some general costs include rent, gas and electricity, transportation, food, cell phone, other utilities, and miscellaneous expenses. Learn the percentage of your salary that will go toward these costs after taxes and will your salary be able to cover this.
Officials may ask you questions like, “How much of your salary will go toward rent?” So be prepared in advance for such questions.
When and where did you obtain your degree?
The officials usually ask about your educational background. Answer this honestly and don’t mention any degree or qualifications you have not received. Mention the name or names of the college(s) from where you graduated, the degrees and certificates you possess, and the graduation year.
