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Also present GC holders may be able to trade for their green cards for blue cards.Blue is my favorite color anyways :)

Thank you manwithnoname, atleast you have an answer.I guess my move back home has helped me make 12% of my savings while doing nothing as the rupee appreciated. I could not survive in US to collect the GC.Its a painful game.

143 hits No Response ! Cmon gurus no answer.. Should I use my I-140 as a paper pad cover next to my phone ?:)

Hi All, I was curious to know if I can make any use of the approved I-140 petition I have while I was in US for seven years of which I worked five years.My PD is Jan 2003 EB3. Would it be possible for me to use this in future anytime if so I decide to pursue an opportunity in US. Thanks

Since this thread had come up I wanted to share that I have moved back to India a few months back.The retrogression obviously had a part to play along with other personal considerations. I am happy to mention that I have a good job back home now and feel at peace in presence of my family and...

Just feels,seems and sounds that we are nothing more than spectators of this retrogression drama.To follow all this politics and be hopeful of a meeting/debate rather than a result is just being too optimistic for me.The unfortunate attacks/war has stretched US in a hole and we are indirectly...

I have been wanting to say something similar.This thread is meant to discuss or debate whether to stay or move back and not discuss details on social security. For most of us in retrogression we have been in US 5-6 years and continuing for as many years just for SS benefits seems more like a...

Well said.Dl1cd you are right on the point.Each of us have their own circumstances and have to be true to ourselves as to the decision we make. Living in America should not be the ultimate goal as I see and not take over the other priorities in our life.

Not necessary.In future they will need to carry the new passport along with the old passport (with the visa stamp). You may want to call the Indian Embassy and confirm.

On her way back, they will not be looking at Indian visa but her valid US passport as she is leaving the country. On a lighter note she could ask to be deported and yet come back to US. Dont panic. She is fine.

Sodium, your daughter doesnt need visa to come to USA as you said she is a US citizen. She needs visa or PIO only for entry in India. So once she gets back you can get the Indian PIO card or Indian visa as needed. You can check the above by calling the US Embassy in India.

I believe one has to travel with all the required documents.I cannot comment whether a transit visa should have been available, but being an American Citizen in itself is not enough, moreover, it is important to follow the rules as they are officially visiting a foreign country in India...

Hi All, I am looking to get in touch with people who may be moving or already in Bombay working for an MNC in Finance/Investment/Research related area.I am moving to India after seven years and wanting to know as to what opportunities are available and what can be expected. Thanks.

GotPR.. it is not job like yours ( good for you ) that pay so well that one would be concerned in retrogression. Its for the ppl in dicey situation..expecting to get few hundred to a couple grand more every year that this scenario becomes difficult. Personally if I made 120K I would not be...

People should assess their own situation.Its like we study and start working dreaming of living a good life once the GC process starts. Soon we come to realise that there is no career advancement, no promotions, no raises, valuable years pass by and we are left with retrogression and bad...