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    Any experience entering India with OCI sticker on old passport when under 19?

    Should not have any problem . As long as she has her old passport with OCI sticker. My son (16 ) Had no problems .
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    Bringing Parents ; from India to USA

    They are not eligible for medicare. Even with Romneycare, health insurance for someone thier ages will cost at least $8000/year each.
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    Why USC?

    good points dual citizenship is unlikely because it would require a change to the constitution. However govt. could make it easier for a person with OCI to operate bank accounts, have investments in IPOs and mutual funds stc.
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    Dual citizenship?

    Could you please explain how insulting someone qualifies as constructive criticism.
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    Foreign medical graduates and advanced degree cap

    why would completing a residency be considered an advanced degree? your medical degree (MD / MBBS/MBChB etc) is the advanced degree.
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    US citizenship and Indian stocks (ESOP)

    I was made aware of this by my brokerage in July 2009 had to sellmy stocks by n0v 2009. I looked for a specific RBI ruling on this but there was none. My accountant in India told me that it was at the request of the US( and other ) govt/s, to combat money laundering and sheltering taxes...
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    US citizenship and Indian stocks (ESOP)

    yes your stockbroker is right. residents of the US and several other nations ( UK, NZ, Australia) are not allowed to own stocks in India through the portfolio investment Scheme any longer. I had to sell my stocks in this scheme this year.
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    Do we need to update Social Security before applying for passport?

    I still haven't bothered notifying SSA of my status. ditto here - and I got naturalized 8/15/08
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    Indian Asylum Renewing NP

    why do you want to renew the passport of a country you have claimed is persecuting you? You are essentially asking whether it is OK to cheat the Indian embassy and my answer ( and most other law abiding forum members) would be a bing NO!
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    Healthcare insurance options for elderly parents

    Arise Awake and Stop Not till you lobby your congressman/senator to support a meaningful health care reform bill. wow. Swami Vivekananda paraphrased. Hope the 'brothers and sisters of America' heed your advice
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    Has any one ever heard of or tried using http://www.practice.org to find J1 waiver job

    sounds dubious You will likely end with a employer who will exploit your immigration status. There are plenty of J-1 waiver jobs available nowadays.
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    US Citizen and OCI buying home in India

    I bought a house ( independent, not apartment but i don't see the difference from RBI point ) The forms were handled by the real estate agent.
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    GC for a physician married to a US citizen

    1. Physicians generally fall into the EB2 quota. EB1 if exceptionally well qualified( and meet stringent criteria) 2. Even if she marries her USC fiancee, she will be subjected to the terms of the J-1 waiver. i.e 3 years in a underserved area. After 3 years she can apply for permanent...
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    US Citizen Rights at US Border

    Originally Posted by dafortycal If you don't like living here, you're also free to live someplace else The OP is a US Citizen. he has every right to live in the USA and has every right to complain. I don't see anything in his post that indicates he does not like living in the US. How did...
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    green card & medical benefits

    file the application before you leave. it takes a few weeks to process.
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    green card & medical benefits

    NJ participates in the CHIPS program. This would provide low cost insurance for your children see http://www.hrsa.gov/reimbursement/states/new-jersey-eligibility.htm
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    Is it ok not to disclose my previous marriage?

    You are asking whether it is OK to withold information/lie on the N-400 and the answer is NO. You are signing the N400 under oath and lying would amount to perjury.
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    Misc. OCI Application Questions

    No restrictions on nationality/citizenship for marriage. Religion is no bar. If marriage is to be registered under hindu marriage act certain rules apply. Look out - there may be problems if the official at the registrar of marriages is named narasimha.
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    Welfare or other benefits to parents

    fully agree with Triple citizen's comments. Go back and read the affidavit of support you signed. You are responsible for providing those benefits not the govt.
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    Can you buy Domestic air/rail tickets in INR if you have OCI?

    Yes one can buy air tickets in INR and pay for hotel stays similarly with an OCI. The OCI booklet can be used as an Indian ID whole boarding the plane. I have done this on 3 different domestic airlines in India without any problems
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