Author: Mani Karthik
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What are the Common Syllabuses Available in India for Returning NRI Kids?
Most of today’s parents who were born and grew up in India have studied under CBSE, ICSE or their respective state board. However, in recent years, two new options have been gaining popularity, International Baccalaureate (IB) and Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). Here is a quick guide to help returning NRIs in deciding the best…
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CBSE Schools Admission Process for NRIS Moving to India
Are you an NRI planning to return home with your family for good? If you have young children, then one thing that is certainly going to be a key focus is your children’s education. I know because I have agonized over which schools would be best for my little ones too. With the vast number…
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Planning to Move to India Soon? Here are 10 Things You Should Do While in USA
Looking for a better job, education or quality of life, thousands of Indians migrate to the USA. But, after they have spent a considerable amount of time here, many feel their homeland calling them back. In case you’re one of these people, here are some things you need to take care of before you book…
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Benefits for US-Born Kids as a US Citizen Living in India
The United States has been a favorite destination for Indians for decades now. This fact is well represented in the figures published by Statista, which reveal that 1.15 million Indians visited the US in 2018 alone, a figure that is expected to grow to 1.41 million by 2022. And, one dream that many Indians have…
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How to Transfer OCI Card to New Passport
The OCI card helps foreign nationals of Indian origin to stay in India for a prolonged period of time. Some of the benefits that it provides to OCI card holders are multiple entry visa for visits to India, no need to inform authorities about duration of stay, and equal status as that of NRIs in…
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OCI Card Application Process for Returning US Citizens
A few months ago, a friend from our WhatsApp group messaged me in a panic. Her two kids were born in the US. She wanted to move back to India. But she had no idea how they’d travel or stay long-term. “Do they need a visa every single time?” I told her about the OCI…
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Can US Citizens/NRIs get Aadhaar Card?
So, you’re a US citizen or an NRI wondering if you can get an Aadhaar card—India’s biometric identification card that serves as proof of identity and is used for various services. Aadhaar is primarily for Indian residents, so there are specific rules about who qualifies. While Aadhaar is not available to foreign nationals, NRIs (Indian…
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What to Do with Your 401K when Returning to India
So, you’re planning to return to India after working in the U.S., and now you’re wondering what to do with your 401(k) retirement savings. The 401(k) is a valuable asset that you’ve accumulated during your time in the U.S., so knowing your options is essential to making the most of it. In this guide, we’ll…
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After How Long Will You Lose NRI Status on Returning to India?
According to a 2018 report by the Ministry of External Affairs, the number of overseas Indians in the US has reached 44,60,000, of which 12,80,000 are NRIs. On the other hand, recent years have seen a large number of NRIs returning to India. The main reasons for this are said to be the protectionist policies,…
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What is OCI Match Up Process?
Overseas Citizenship of India or OCI is a type of immigration status that allows a foreign citizen of Indian origin to work and live in India indefinitely. This was introduced to meet the demands for dual citizenship, made by the individuals of Indian origin living abroad. The OCI match up process involves the sending of…