consequences of not returning Indian passport

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manishw

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I am about to become a US citizen. At the same time, I have received an employment offer by a company in India, & I am planning to take it & move to India.

The problem is that OCI takes 3-4 months, & obviously this company won't be able to wait for that long.

1. What if I keep my Indian passport instead. I know that I am not supposed to do it. But what are the risks/consequences of doing this.
2. I've checked about employment based visa with the consulate in San Francisco, & they replied via email as below:
"That's only when you are employed in India by a US company."

And also I won't be able to work in India with any other visa. What should I do in this situation? Please advise.
 
manishw said:
I am about to become a US citizen. At the same time, I have received an employment offer by a company in India, & I am planning to take it & move to India.

The problem is that OCI takes 3-4 months, & obviously this company won't be able to wait for that long.

1. What if I keep my Indian passport instead. I know that I am not supposed to do it. But what are the risks/consequences of doing this.
2. I've checked about employment based visa with the consulate in San Francisco, & they replied via email as below:
"That's only when you are employed in India by a US company."

And also I won't be able to work in India with any other visa. What should I do in this situation? Please advise.
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PIO might be a better option for you since they do it pretty quicky. I think you can work on PIO if I am not mistaken!
 
Your best bet in that case would be a PIO card, which should take less than a month to be in your hands. (Assuming your new employer is willing to wait atleast that much).

You can always "upgrade" yourself to OCI status later, in India....
 
Kabes said:
Your best bet in that case would be a PIO card, which should take less than a month to be in your hands. (Assuming your new employer is willing to wait atleast that much).

You can always "upgrade" yourself to OCI status later, in India....
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Here is the benefits for the PIO card.

Benefits Available To A PIO Card Holder

1.

A PIO Card holder does not require a separate visa to visit India. The PIO Card holders will not require "Student Visa" for undertaking studies in India and similarly no "Employment Visa" will be required for taking up employment in India. However, they will be required to fulfil other pre-requisite conditions and other formalities in connection with their studies/employment as prescribed by concerned authorities from time to time.
2.

Separate counters for immigration are provided to PIO Card holders at International airports in India.
3.

Parity with Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in respect of facilities available to the latter in economic, financial and educational fields.
4.

All facilities in the matter of acquisition, holding, transfer and disposal of immovable properties in India except in matters relating to the acquisition of agricultural/plantation properties.
5.

Facilities like those available to children of NRIs for getting admission to educational institutions in India including Medical Colleges, Engineering Colleges, Institutes of Technology, Institutes of Management etc. under the general categories.
6.

Facilities available under the various housing schemes of LIC, State Governments and other Government agencies.

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