Category: NRI
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Best Small Towns in India Where NRIs Can Retire Peacefully
I still remember the conversation I had with my uncle in 2019. He had just retired from his software job in California. Forty years in the US. Two kids settled there. And now he wanted to come back. But here’s what surprised me. He didn’t want Bangalore or Pune. He wanted peace. Good weather. Access…
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How to Renew Indian Passport from the UK
My phone rings at 2 AM. My friend Arjun from London is crying. His passport expired six months ago. His grandfather just had a heart attack in Mumbai. The earliest appointment he could get was three months away. I felt horrible for him. But it also made me realize something important. Most NRIs have no…
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Renew Indian Driving License For NRIs: The Ultimate Guide
Hey! Mani here. When I moved back from California in 2017, my expired driving license was one of those small but super annoying problems I hadn’t thought about. Picture this. I’m at the Bangalore airport after 8 years in the US. My mom picks me up in her old Maruti. She hands me the keys…
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Do You Need to Disclose Your Foreign Assets in India as an NRI?
I was sitting in my home office at our place near Tesla’s factory. Wife is fast asleep. Kids are dreaming about Pokemon cards. And me? Having a complete meltdown about whether I need to tell India about my Chase Bank account. 🎯 Reality Check: This single question has generated more panic in my BackToIndia community…
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Bank of India Branches in USA
After covering the extensive networks of SBI and the limited presence of other Indian banks, many of you asked about Bank of India’s operations in the USA. Here’s the complete picture – and it’s quite different from what you might expect! 💡 Reality Check: Bank of India operates with just TWO locations in the entire…
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State Bank of India Branches in USA
After covering Bank of Baroda and ICICI Bank, many of you asked about SBI’s operations in the USA. Well, here’s the complete truth – and trust me, SBI’s story in America is quite different from the other banks! 💡 Great News: SBI has the most comprehensive presence among Indian banks in the USA with 4…
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ICICI Bank Branches in USA
Hey there! Mani here with another banking reality check. After getting countless questions about Canara Bank and Bank of Baroda’s presence in the USA, I decided to dig deep and give you the complete picture. Trust me, what I found might surprise you! 💡 Reality Alert: ICICI Bank has only ONE actual branch in the…
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Canara Bank Branches in USA
After covering Bank of Baroda’s US presence, many of you asked about Canara Bank’s operations in America. The answer might surprise you – Canara Bank maintains an even more focused approach with just ONE branch in the entire United States. 💡 Reality Check: Like many Indian banks, Canara Bank operates a single strategic location in…
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Bank of Baroda Branches in USA
Hey NRIs! Mani here, and I’ve got some news that might surprise you about Bank of Baroda’s presence in the United States. After years of helping NRIs navigate banking across different countries, I felt it was time to give you the complete, unfiltered truth about BOB’s operations in America. 💡 Reality Check: Bank of Baroda…
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NRI Guide to Indian Consulates & VFS: Navigating the Paperwork Maze
Hey folks! Mani here. Remember that sweltering July afternoon in 2016 when I stood outside the San Francisco Indian Consulate with my family? Four hours in line. My US-born son Arjun was cranky. My wife was giving me death stares. All because I needed a simple passport renewal before our move back to India. “This…