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    Aadhar and OCI

    I understand that you need to be in India for 182 days to get aadhar 'legally'. Many of my OCI friends have gotten aadhar to avoid problem of a service provider insisting on aadhar. But the form clearly says 182 days residency requirement. What to do if a service provider India insist on...
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    What to do if AADHAR is requested/insisted for OCI holder

    I understand that you need to be in India for 182 days to get aadhar 'legally'. Many of my OCI friends have gotten aadhar to avoid problem of a service provider insisting on aadhar. But the form clearly says 182 days residency requirement. What to do if a service provider insist on aadhar?
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    POA form seems to be for the Indian citizens at NY but OK at Washington DC

    I just spoke with consulate lady and she says to strike that part out and use the CGNY form as is. -B
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    POA form seems to be for the Indian citizens at NY but OK at Washington DC

    I am US citizen with Indian Origin(OCI).
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    Bringing Parents ; from India to USA

    Hi, We are exploring bringing our parents( Dad 80yr; Mom 73yr old) from Mumbai to Boston. What are things should I think of before going that way. Here are few. 1. Cold Boston Weather 2. Will they adjust. 3. Medical ( can they use medicare). 4. Will they find life lonely here.. no...
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    POA form seems to be for the Indian citizens at NY but OK at Washington DC

    Hi, At the end of the POA form at NY ( in DECLARATION) it ask if I have "not" surrendered my Indian Passport. The same form at the DC clearly mentions that that section is for Indian citizens only. I am US citizen and wonder if I could use that NY form as is. Thanks...
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    POA form seems to be for the Indian citizens at NY but OK at Washington DC

    Hi, At the end of the POA form at NY ( in DECLARATION) ask if I have "not" surrendered my Indian Passport. The same form at the DC clearly mentions that that section is for the Indian citizens only. I am US citizen and wonder is I could use that NY form as it. Thanks B
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    OCI - New York Tracker

    thanks ashokevihar thanks
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    OCI - New York Tracker

    any body? ...?
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    OCI - New York Tracker

    usindus, It is received at NYCG on 9th Sep. What documents to take with me.?
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    OCI - New York Tracker

    procedure to pick up OCI My OCI is approved what do I need to know while collecting it personally. 1. What time of the day 2. What documents to take with you 3. I think they are open on Oct 11th. Thanks BK
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    OCI - New York Tracker

    Thanks for your replies. Does passport and OCI receipt printout is all needed? Rgds BK
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    OCI - New York Tracker

    OCI collection steps My OCI has arrived at the NY CG office as per the online message. Do I have to go personally to collect? If not, what is procedure to collect by mail? I am planning to take/send 1)All family members passport 2)Printout of the online message mentioning arrival of...
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    Repatriating money from India

    Hello friends, I have read rules about being able to repatriate sale of property from India to USA. One of the item required is following. >Evidence that the acquisition was from repatriable sources (inward remittance >certificate and/or certificate that the payment was made from NRE/FCNR...
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    Mentioning traffic violation??

    wantmygcnow, Where/how to get a court disposition? I got a driving record. I also have a bank receipt for the cashed check that I sent as a fine. Thanks BK
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    Mentioning traffic violation??

    After reading advice here, I mentioned a speeding violation of 200$ on my N-400. Now I got a letter ( yellow) from USCIS saying that I mentioned of arrest ( I didnt) so I have to get the original records now at the interview. All I mentioned that I was Cited for speeding violation and a...
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    Citizenship for only one spouse

    We are in the predicament to choose btn both of us getting the citizenship or only one of us. Has any one thought about this? The reason is , it leaves both option open as a family. Please provide your thought on this one. Thanks BK
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    How to get started with citizenship application

    Hi, I am married GC holder for last 4.5 years and would like to start collecting paper work for citizenship application in Boston, MA. Please help me get started. Kids were born here so no info required in that regard. 1) Which form? 2) How long it takes. 3) Documents required at the time...
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    What are advantages and disadvantages of USA citizenship

    USER2345 , Mr. Vertigo, You are naive or in don't care camp( which might change as you read ). Property prices in India ( even second /third tier cities and towns) have increased 3 - 5 folds in the last 10 years. Now this is not inflation. Indian currency has also appreciated recently( which is...
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    What are advantages and disadvantages of USA citizenship

    Its not as superficial as it sounds. Let me start with few and then please add as you come across. Advantages: 1) Right to vote at town/country level 2) Less docs to carry while traveling 2) No visa while visiting few country( how often u do this?) Disadvantages: 1) Can't own...
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