Return to India
Best Personal Loans for Immigrants
If you’re an immigrant in the United States, chances are you’re looking at a very different financial landscape than the one your parents or grandparents face. That’s because a lot of the financial products and services that they may have used in their native countries aren’t available to them here. But that doesn’t mean there [...]
Can NRI get Aadhar card? (Yes, Here’s How)
An NRI (Non-Resident Indian) can obtain an Aadhaar card if they meet certain criteria. In order for an NRI to be eligible for an Aadhaar card, they must have resided in India for a period of 182 days or more during the 12 months preceding their application. In addition to this residency requirement, NRIs must also provide proof of [...]
Which is the best city to settle back in India (For returning Indians)
India is a vast and diverse country, with something to offer every family. Whether you’re looking for a laid-back lifestyle in the south, or an urban lifestyle in the north, there is a city for you! Here is our top 10 list of cities in India that are perfect for families. Learn about the best places for safety, access to [...]
5 Reasons to Return to India from USA
Indian citizens who have been living and working in the United States for a while may be wondering if they should return to India. The answer is yes, especially if you want to save on taxes. Here’s a look at why you should return to India. 1. Save on taxes Yes, you read that headline correctly. India has some of the [...]
How to Replace a Green Card
In this article, we’ll show you how to replace a green card. What is a green card? A green card is a vital document granting permanent residency in the US. It is required to renew your driver’s licence, apply for loans and mortgages, and to re-enter the US after a foreign trip. What if you lose your green card If you lose or [...]
Return to India Experience – Interview w/ Ruchit Garg
We managed to talk with Ruchit Garg, who returned to Chandigarh after a spell of a successful career working with Microsoft and founding his own company while in the US. Currently, he is on a mission to help farmers in India sell, using the latest technology. He’s the CEO of Harvesting – a company he founded that is dedicated [...]
How to Plan Your Move Back to India
If you’re an NRI reading this at your work place, home office or mobile phone, chances are that you might end up back in India some time soon! 🙂 Little bit of context. This project started back in 2017 with just me, as I was planning my move back to India. I found that there was little or no info available to prepare [...]
Should Indian F1 Student Visa Holders in the USA Return to India?
In a surprising move, the US Government (SEVP) has announced that student visa holders in the USA from other countries will have to return to their home countries if their courses are going fully online during the new semester in Fall 2020. (Source) According to the order, The U.S. Department of State will not issue visas to students [...]
How to Book Flights Back to India
If there’s one thing that is being discussed all over the Back to India community, that is “how and where to book flights back to India”. There’s so much of interest in this topic and there are many false information spreading around, so I thought I’ll create a bookmark-able, reference article for anyone [...]
NRIs Shares Their Evacuation Experience to India (Vande Bharat Mission)
During phase two of the Vande Bharat mission, about 30,000 Indians will be returning to India. 14,800 Indians have already brought o India during the first phase. An NRI has shared her experience being evacuated from UK to India on an Air India flight. Here’s the TLDR summary. May 7: Added to the HCI waitlist (after filing [...]