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    Anybody going back to India-Hyderabad in November 06 ?

    I am planning to go to Hyd from Dulles (Washington DC) on 7th November. This is a tentative date. You can contact me in the first week of Oct, to get the update, if you want. it is asrivang@hotmail.com
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    GC approved while outside the US on AP. How long can stay abroad

    I don't think you have any problem. I am simply at a loss to understand how come it is complicated as some lawyers/members say. It is ridiculous. Your wife went out on a valid AP. It is quite natural that GC can be approved any time. That doesn't mean that we should be in US until it is...
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    Social security benefit

    Yes. The only exception is that US can't send the benefits to some countries like Cuba and North Korea. I am from India and I am eligible to receive SS benefits at retirement age, even I am not a citizen or permanent resident of US at any time. The full details are at this link...
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    Life after GC !

    You are absolutely correct. Whatever the status you are in, the bottom line is whether you are earning enough money to meet both ends meet.
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    N-400 at Washignton DC and oath at court in alexandria?

    Make it a good practice to post your time line also please.
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    Spouse maiden Name Change on Greencard issue

    Following is only my opinion. It is neither intended to hurt any body's feelings. It is legally not binding for the wife to change the maiden name neither in USA nor in countries like India after marriage. However male dominated society and the parents-in law (at least in India) force this...
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    reentry time frame that you can stay outside?

    Yes. U understood right.
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    trips abroad on GC

    Absolutely no issues at all.
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    Changing the Constitution - Birth right citizenship

    Even though I am not a US citizen, I strongly recommend US constitutional amendment that will allow granting citizenship ONLY to the children of US citizens and legal permanent residents.
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    GC & Job

    I travelled outside USA 4 times with advance parole in which 2 times they asked where do i work. Then i travelled 3 times after getting GC. Interestingly all the 3 times they never asked about my employment. But they did ask the typical question how many days I was out of USA. So based on my...
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    Tax liability for GC holder In India

    I suggest you better contact a tax consultant.
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    GC & Job

    It is not mandatory that you should be employed. You can always say that you are a consultant. It would be better if you have proof of some bank balance.
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    Re-entry into US after being out for < 1yr

    I guess people (mostly from Indian origin) are becoming extra smart to show proofs. Whether it is for re-entry, green card, finger prints or citizenship interview. It is O.K to be prepared for any eventuality. But providing or carrying more than the required documents create panic to other...
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    Is citizenship required to receive Social Security benefits?

    Thank you very much Joef. I really appreciate your patience to answer all my questions, with lucid explanation. May god bless you with happiness and proseperity. Now I can go back to my home country happily. I hope I will receive (If the present law remains in effect) the Socail Security...
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    Is citizenship required to receive Social Security benefits?

    Joef, I am now totally confused. Now you are saying that I do get the benefits. -------------------------------------------------- Quote: If you want to live in India and draw SS you will have to be a US citizen. Hmm, not according to what the SSA website says. If you have earned 40...
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