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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 terms of educational, financial [...]
Can US Citizens/NRIs get Aadhaar Card?
Can a US citizen apply for an Aadhaar card? Yes, they can, if they are residing in India. The Adhaar Card (UIDAI card) gives every Indian a 12-digit Unique Identification Number in India, just like the Social Security Number in the US. The government of India has made a provision for the of issue this card for NRIs and even [...]
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, job redundancies and [...]
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 [...]