Category: How To
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How NRIs Can Get Aadhar in 2025: A Complete Guide
Hey folks! Mani here. Remember my first week back in India in 2017? I was jetlagged, confused, and standing in an Aadhaar enrollment center in Kochi with a stack of documents. The officer looked at my US driver’s license and chuckled. “Sir, this won’t work here.” My son whispered, “Dad, I thought you researched this?”…
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How Much Gold Can I Carry In International Flight: NRI Guide
Hey folks! Mani here. Remember when I was flying back from San Francisco to Kochi in 2017? My mom had asked me to bring her old gold bangles that I’d kept in my bank locker in the US. I was sweating bullets at SFO. Not because of the AC. But because I had no clue…
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How to Cancel US Green Card When Moving Back to India: Complete Guide
When I decided to move back to India after years in the US, one of the most confusing processes I faced was figuring out what to do with my Green Card. Should I keep it? Should I surrender it? What happens if I just leave without doing anything? I’ve been through this journey myself, and…
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How to Apply for Driving License After Returning to India
So, you’re finally trading those wide-open American highways for the chaotic thrill of Indian roads. Get ready for a roller-coaster of honks, spontaneous cow appearances, and autos that just don’t understand lanes. But wait, before you ride off into the sunset, let’s make sure you’re legally equipped with an Indian driving license. Aha! Not as…
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How to Survive as an NRI in USA
From Curry Cravings to Credit Scores. Ah, America – the land of Hollywood, skyscrapers, and more burgers than you can shake a stick at. As a newly minted NRI in the vast expanse of the United States, you might feel a bit like Raj from ‘The Big Bang Theory’: occasionally lost, frequently hungry for mom’s…
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Traveling to India as an American Citizen: Visa Process and Requirements
Hello there, my former Desi turned American! Planning to return to your roots? Whether it’s the tantalizing aroma of the neighborhood chaat shop or the unceasing warmth of loved ones that’s calling, the trip back to India is always special. But wait! Before you pack your bags and queue up the Bollywood songs for the…
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Can NRIs Start a Company in India – Full Process
A thousand miles away from the homeland, as you traverse through the hustle and bustle of foreign lands, there’s a piece of you that yearns for a connection with India. You may be an NRI (Non-Residential Indian), but your Indian roots pull you back towards opportunities that the burgeoning Indian economy presents. One such opportunity…
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How to Make the Decision to Return to India
Hello, my dear NRI comrades! If you’re reading this, I’m assuming you’re pondering, debating, and probably losing sleep over that one massive question: “Should we move back to India?” As someone who’s been down that road, I’m here to help. This piece is not a magic 8-ball, but it will, hopefully, give you and your…
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How to Lock Social Security Number – Everything To Know
Locking your social security number is one of the most basic steps you can take to protect your money. Learn how to do it correctly, and why you should lock your number. Why should you lock your Social Security Number? For NRIs and immigrants, locking your Social Security Number (SSN) is a critical step in…
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How to Send Money from India to USA – Complete Guide
Money transfers between India and the United States can be complicated. There are a number of different options available, and it can be hard to know which one is best for you. In this article, we compare the different options and provide some tips to help you make the best decision to send money from…