Category: Return to India
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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…
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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,…
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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…