I hope he reads the comments of people who are older (no offense) rather than my snarky bs. Recommending those books is a solid piece of advice! Cheers!
the guy asked for advice not your opinion ... jeez!
I find that getting your info from the embassy is the best way. It may not be a fast point of contact but it will be much more reliable than anything else.
They all have Facebook pages and if you are persistent enough you will get the right answers. Good luck!