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    Affected by India demonetization

    I am looking for people like me that still have some old defunct currency (500 and 1000 notes), so that we can collectively put our voice together to RBI. I have spoken to an RBI over the phone and I was told that current scheme (valid till June end) is only for Indian passport holders and not...
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    Tourist visa from India (Delhi)

    My brother is applying for visa from India to visit us for one month during summer. My question is related to level of sponsorship he needs to prove during the interview. I can send him invitation letter stating that we will take care of his housing and food during the visit. He plans to take...
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    Returning to US after 362 days...

    my parents, both aged over 75 years, returned to LAX from India just in time so that they were not technically out of country for 365 days or more. The immigration office appeared quite anguished and after little bit scolding he put a comment on passports that they have been given last and final...
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    100 to 200k USD Money transfer from India

    I will likely require professional help from a tax consultant, but I wanted to get general idea if there is anyone with experience. After having GC for over 3 years and living 2 mos/year in US, my parents are finally agreeing to move to US permanently. There are two questions that we are...
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    Re-entering the country after 2 years (no re entry permit)? Need testimonials

    My aged parents are in somewhat similar situation as OP. They will be completing 12 months in India in September... so they plan to return to US before that. However, there is a wedding in November they want to attend and will have to go back for a week. Since they are both over 75 years age, I...
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    Sponsoring Parents and Brothers - Please Help!

    Since there is no response so far to this post, i will make an attempt, but i am not most qualified on the subject. I had sponsored GC process for my parents and did all paperwork myself. It was not very difficult. In your case, you might want to get professional help as you are sponsoring...
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    Medical benefits for my mother who just got green card

    Sam- when you sponsored your mom's immigration, you signed I-864 form (affidavit of support) agreeing that you will not seek any "means tested benefits". I do not know how other states handle this, but in CA the state govt has the right to come after you and seek 'repayment' of any money that...
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    GC Parents want to sell overseas property and bring money to US

    Their property in India is worth around $150,000 If they sell, what is best option to bring this bulk money to the US? Would there be any TAX implications? Both my parents are retired with very little monthly pension. Would it make sense for them to purchase a property in the US to avoid any...
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    What does Obamacare offer to newly immigrated parents

    I live in California and based on my limited understanding of new healthcare laws kicking in, I believe beginning 2014, we will be able to purchase pretty decent medical insurance for parents from govt regulated exchanges. I looked up 'covered California' website and by using their simple cost...
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    Medical care question for GC paretns

    Zee thankyou very much. It seems i need to catch up with new Obamacare changes coming down the road. I ran the calculator posted at http://www.coveredca.com/calculating_the_cost.html and it gives me cost of $1400/month for two senior citizens. While this is expensive, but i am glad to see there...
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    Medical care question for GC paretns

    hello Zee- I live in Orange County, and yes I did sign that I-864. I did not relate that to Medicare... although I am aware you cannot (should not) file for Medicaid. Again, I am planing to pay for Medicare... and not necessarily avail government aids. Technically speaking, i think, the...
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    Medical care question for GC paretns

    My Parents got GC 3 years back. They have stayed in the US only for a couple of months each year (with exception of first year when they had stayed over 6 months in a year). They are both over 70. Will they become eligible to buy Medicare Part A and Part B after completion of 5 years as LPR...
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    Do unemployed , elderly parents need to file Tax Return

    No they did not have any income in US. Their income in India (investments, pension etc.) is below Taxable income of India.
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    Do unemployed , elderly parents need to file Tax Return

    I am back in the game... and every time i return it seems to get tough. My parents are planing to return to US after living in India for almost 11.5 months. First thing i want to do is file Re Entry Permit for them just in case they decide to go back in a month. Technically, i know they...
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    Healthcare for immigrant parents

    I sponsored my parents GC almost 3 years back. Since then, they have lived in US each year for couple of months. They have two main concerns, lack of social activity and healthcare. Although I purchased expensive insurance for them at $1200/month for both parents, it barely provides reasonable...
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    Question on Travel Document (I-131)

    I am getting ready to apply for 're-entry permit' for my parents. They both hold GC and are currently in US. I have a question what to state in I-131 section called "Purpose of Trip": I would like to state both my parents need medical surgery and would return after surgery and recovery. This...
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    Tax question for parents on GC

    i will likely remove them as dependents thankyou. I had added them as dependent with assumption that it will indirectly eliminate the need for them to file seperate returns. I am not getting any benefits by adding them as dependent since i am being hit with AMT. i might seek extension and...
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    Tax question for parents on GC

    I am aware of the income requirement of ~$3700 for a parent to be included as a dependant and if the parent should file the income tax return. Both my parents have small pension in India and also other savings which might put them in border line or maybe just over the threshold of this number...
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    Retaining Green Card for parents

    they left in mid september 2011 I am asking them to return before they complete 6 mos in march. But it seems i might only be able to convince them to come and make a short 2 month long trip. Again, my intention here to retain Green Card is to keep my mom's option open in future to live...
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