Category: Return to India

  • Best Step Down Transformers for Making US Appliances Work in India

    Best Step Down Transformers for Making US Appliances Work in India

    So, one of the questions that get asked in the community is how to bring your TVs to India. The next common question is how to make US appliances like TV, gaming consoles work in India. For those of you wondering what’s there to “make it work”, here’s the thing. The household power supply in…

  • 10 Best Apps to Sell Off Your Stuff in USA

    10 Best Apps to Sell Off Your Stuff in USA

    Planning to get rid of some old stuff? Your potential trash can be someone else’s treasure. Here are some of the most convenient sales apps that can help you sell used items at a decent price. eBay Selling through eBay gives you access to the company’s huge customer base, but the marketplace fee can be…

  • Planning to Move to India Soon? Here are 10 Things You Should Do While in USA

    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…

  • How to Transfer OCI Card to New Passport

    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…

  • Can US Citizens/NRIs get Aadhaar Card?

    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…

  • After How Long Will You Lose NRI Status on Returning to India?

    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,…

  • What is OCI Match Up Process?

    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…