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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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    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

    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

    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 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

    My parents got the green card and they stayed with me for little less than a year before they went back to india for couple of months visit. My dad fell sick in India and now their plans to travel back to US is up in the air. Now they prefer to stay in India and never return since they have...
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    Re-entry permit question for GC parents

    My parents have been living with me for past 8 months after getting GC. They are now planing to go to India as my mom needs surgery. The recovery period can be anywhere from 2 months to little over a year. Yest that long, coz it is complicated as she wont be able to endure long flight for a long...
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    Processed GC, but parents dont like living in US

    ya i am sure you have head that before. So, my challange is either to go back to saharanpur to care for them and cut sugarcanes or convince them to live in US. Both my parents have been here 3 months and although we have all comforts but they definitely miss their lifestyle. I am more...
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    Applying for SSN after arival in USA

    I took my parents to Social Security office to apply for SSN number. I was told by officer that there is a possibility that the immigration officials at airport might have initiated the request for that. Hence, i was asked to come back in 3 weeks if i have not received anything in the mail...
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    Bringing money from india

    Question 1: My parents are arriving in couple of weeks and i would like to advice them on how to bring the money. They want to bring total of 7k USD and have been advised by their SBI bank to use a VISA 'Travelers Card'. It appears that the travelers card will incur $1.5 per transaction. The...
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    After GC -Medical Insurance for parents (70+ age)

    Pardon me if i am posting in wrong place, but i am hoping there are others here who are in same boat as me. I am currently researching medical insurance options for my parents (70+) who will be traveling to US on newly issued GC. i was mentally prepared for KV Rao Indianet but then i ran...
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    travel after green card thru Consular processing

    my parents recently got green card at consular processing. they are quite old and hence i want them to live with us at their advanced age. i can afford their healthcare needs etc. They dont have to work or accumulate the SSN requirements. My question is related to their travel plans. They...
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    Heading for interview? Read this...

    My parents went for interview today at US Consulate in India. Their application was processed by NVC and hence all papers were submitted and processed at NVC. They were asked to bring 4 things i) Passport ii) Interview invitation letter iii) Medical exam report iv) Fotos The last page of...
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    Parents GC interview at consulate. Whats after that?

    my parents are appearing for interview today at Delhi. Can anyone share what are the next steps? they plan to visit me in December for little over 6 months. When do they get GC after the interview? Does it get mailed to India address or do they get GC when they arrive in US? Anyone?
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