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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...

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?

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

I have birth certificate of my 6 year old boy in punjabi. Where can I get it translated for applying for his passport. I am citizen but the mother has GC. Currently my son has a GC and I would like to apply for his passport. We have already applied for his citizenship and they have asked for...

Sorry for a off-topic post. I have a flat for rent in ( Thane - Mumbai) but I am worried about the local impotent laws. I heard few cases where it was difficult to evict tenent. It pains me to lose potentially 10KRs/month because of this. Could you please suggest me a strategy/law that...

We got our GC a year ago. Visiting India this month. What all documents I should carry. Just GC and PP ( and ofcourse ticket)??? Any other thing.. Thanks BK.

Hi Friends, Sorry for the off topic post but I believe this is important for all of us and an attempt to learn from others mistake. I am planning to compile common mistakes we make at work...

I am planning to bring my parents ( 62-67 years) here for a short( 3- 5 months) visit. I have seen many recomandations for short term medicall insurance but wondering how was the responce when you actually have an occasion to use it. Do we make payments upfront and then get reimbursed.. Any...

I understand that authorities want us to carry GC all the time. If it gets lost, how much time and efforts are required to get a duplicate GC

Hi all, My case approved last month. We were sent a notice to appear for an interview. For people with old ( not active) TB they would ask for a updated medical report and they wont generate RFE. Note that the interview letter did not mentioned to get a new medical test. When I asked...

We submitted medical report along with I485 application more than 2 years ago. We are called for an interveies now and the letter mentions to bring medical records if not submitted before. Since medical report expires after one year, do we need another medical exam?? Also I do not have a...

We submitted medical report along with I485 application more than 2 years ago. We are called for an interveies now and the letter mentions to bring medical records if not submitted before. Since medical report expires after one year, do we need another medical exam?? Also I do not have a...

My salary is at the upper boundary set in the labor and my company wants to give me a salary increase which would be beyond that limit. My attorney says that it only matters for labor application. I will be appearing for the interview in Boston next month. should I take this raise or...