You'll need to present U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) with certain documents. Collect the following ahead of time:  A copy of your spouse or parent's H-1B Approval Notice (Form I-797). You can't apply until the employer's I-129 petition has been approved by USCIS. A copy of the I-129 petition or the petition's receipt number.  Your marriage certificate or birth certificate, which shows your relationship to the person getting the H-1B visa. A copy of H-1B holder's passport. Your passport, which should be valid for at least six months past your application date. You'll need to upload a digital, passport-sized photograph along with your application. The picture must have been taken in the past six months and must meet the following requirements:  You must show your full face. Although religious head coverings are allowed, your face cannot be hidden. The picture must be two inches by two inches, and your face must be between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches in height. You must be facing the camera and have a neutral expression. Your eyes must be open The picture must be in color in front of a white (or off-white) background. You can't wear glasses or headphones, though you can wear a hearing device. You should wear your normal daily clothing. The digital picture must be in JPEG format and have a minimum of 600 x 600 pixels (1200 x 1200 maximum). This form is available online here: https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/. You need to select the closest city from the location list. This is the city where you will be applying from. To complete the application, do the following:  Write down the application ID displayed in the upper right-hand corner. Answer all questions fully in English using the English alphabet. Sign the application electronically. Upload your digital picture when prompted. If uploading fails, you can take a picture with you to the consulate. Remember to print out a copy of your application, which you'll need to show at the consulate or embassy. You probably will need to pay your application fee before you can schedule an appointment. Contact your nearest embassy or consulate for requirements. Make sure to keep the receipt for your payment, which you should take with you to your interview. Assemble all of your required documents and go to the nearest consulate or embassy in your home country. State that you are applying for an H-4 visa. A consular official will review your documents. If approved, you should coordinate how your visa will be sent to you.
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One-sentence summary -- Gather required documents. Have a photo taken. Complete Form DS-160. Pay your fee. Visit the consulate or embassy.


People generally fall in the high spectrum or the low spectrum of each personality dimension. Take a minute to think about where you fall in each area. Write “High” or “Low” in each corresponding box on your paper. Here are descriptions of each trait to guide you with your self-assessment: Extroversion reflects a keen interest in other people and external events. Highly extroverted people tend to be very confident and have no problem exploring uncharted territories. People who are low in extroversion are often referred to as “introverts” and tend to prefer solace and quiet environments. Neuroticism reflects anxiety level. People who are high in this dimension tend to experience negative emotions stronger than their counterparts. If you find yourself worrying and freaking out a lot, then you may want to rate yourself as high in this area. Openness to Experience indicates a person’s willingness to adjust their thinking when new information arises. If you are high in this area then you are probably unconventional and “free spirited.” If you are low on this dimension, then you are probably more conventional and concrete with your thinking patterns. Conscientiousness refers to how much a person considers other people when making decisions. It also reflects one’s level of self-control. If you are high on this dimension then you are probably disciplined, well organized, and function well with autonomy. If you are low in this area then you are probably quicker to follow your impulses and do well in environments that are fluid and constantly changing. Agreeableness indicates the degree to which a person is compatible with other people. It also reflects how much a person cares about others. If you are high in this area then you are probably quite empathetic and can quickly and easily understand other people. You are probably often described as “nice” and “tender hearted.” If you are low in this area then you put less emphasis on emotions when determining how to behave. There is generally a gender difference on this trait with women generally being higher and men generally being lower. People are likely to engage in behavior and select environments based upon what is comfortable for their personality. This self-assessment may give you a huge insight into why you behave the way that you do. People can be high or low in each dimension. However, 45 different personality combinations emerge when all of the different possible combinations are combined.
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One-sentence summary -- Decide where you are on each of the five dimensions. Think about how these five traits influence your personality.


Drinking a nutritionally complete protein shake is a great way to start your day, or to provide yourself with an easy lunch or supper replacement on the go. Start by adding 1 or 2 scoops of your favorite protein powder to a blender. Since men and women have different nutritional needs, it is recommended that women go for 1 scoop of powder while men add two. The recommended amounts for each sex are only a suggestion. Add more or less protein powder depending on your personal needs. To add vitamins and fiber to your drink, choose an easy-to-blend vegetable to include. Opt for a vegetable with a light flavor that won't overpower the other ingredients. Wash and dry the vegetable and cut it up as much as possible to make it easier to blend.  Spinach is a great, nutrient-rich vegetable option. Kale and beet greens are also good choices. If you wish, mix different vegetables into your meal replacement drink. Putting fruit into your protein drink is a good way to boost the vitamin content and well as the overall flavor. Bananas, cherries, and other berries are great choices since they add sweetness and round out the taste of the other ingredients. Be sure to wash the fruit thoroughly and remove any seeds, pits, or peels before blending. Fruit like grapefruit and cranberry might be too bitter to add to a smoothie or their own, but they can be combined with other sweet fruit to even out the taste. A meal replacement drink is not complete without the addition of a healthy source of fat. Nut butters are an excellent option, as well as seeds like flax or chia. Coconut oil is also a great choice that will not overpower the taste of your drink. If you add seeds, make sure to blend your drink thoroughly to break the down as much as possible. Mix the ingredients together in the blender for 30 seconds, then add a splash of a liquid of your choice. This could be water, milk, almond milk, or fruit juice. Blend the drink again. Add more liquid and keep blending until the drink is the consistency that you want.
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Start with 1-2 scoops of protein powder. Add 1 cup of a mild-tasting vegetable, like spinach. Add 1 cup of a flavorful fruit. Include 1-2 spoonfuls of a healthy fat. Mix the ingredients, then blend in a liquid.