Obligation(s) for Indians to become US citizens?

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On the eve of Independence day, I would like to get feedback from Indians on this forum on how they view obtaining US citizenship. Specifically, has anyone personally felt an obligation from parents or Indian society to obtain US citizenship, or is it something they have taken upon themselves with no outside influence?
Also, is there a feeling that having US citizenship makes you more eligible in India and gives your parents a sense of family pride?
 
I think it is more of a personal choice and based on convinience & benifits to individuals and family. There is no external influence. There may be exceptions to this though.
 
When I was there for Oath I remember the second when I was taking the oath.. eventhough I was very happy to become an American Citizen... I felt bad about my homeland... felt like I am cutting all ties with my mother (just an analogy). But I am very happy to become an American Citizen. I have and can do much more for my family being an American Citizen. Yeah I can do much more to myself too...
 
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I am not from India, but like to also voice my 2 cents on that. During my Oath, the judge made the comment about the "official oath" and expressed his own opinion on that subject. As the result, he actually asked all the new citizens to do a "modified" oath he would like after the official one. In his modified version, he added "..... to keep and continue share the traditions and culture that we have all bring to this land and made this socity so rich....." (or something to that fact). It is great and touched many of us during the ceremony.
 
GhantaBro said:
When I was there for Oath I remember the second when I was taking the oath.. eventhough I was very happy to become an American Citizen... I felt bad about my homeland... felt like I am cutting all ties with my mother (just an analogy). But I am very happy to become an American Citizen. I have and can do much more for my family being an American Citizen. Yeah I can do much more myself too...
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Don't feel bad about your homeland because you haven't still cut all ties with your mother's country as you still have heart in your homeland. Feel free to apply for OCI - you can travel without any tensions. I am happy to become an American citizen, too. I am applying for OCI as well.
 
thrillermanilla said:
even phepls won more medals then all indiens combined ever did in all olympics.
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More medals? No. India has won 17 medals, compared to Phelps' 13. But if you're talking about gold medals, you're right. Phelps has 11 gold in his life (5 in this Olympics and more to come), India has 8 golds.
 
Thrillainmanilla, Chill out man.

The question is being asked as tomorrow is India's Independence day. Please don't bring politics into this forum.
 
Totally agree with you. It boils down to personal choice. Luckily for me, the decision to acquire another citizenship (twice in my lifetime) did not require me to give up something. Many of my Indian friends have taken this decision. For some it was easy and for some very difficult. I totally understand the sentiments of those who found the decision difficult.

OT: thrillermanilla = niceuser = geetha1? :)

mehul711 said:
I think it is more of a personal choice and based on convinience & benifits to individuals and family. There is no external influence.
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Triple Citizen said:
Totally agree with you. It boils down to personal choice. Luckily for me, the decision to acquire another citizenship (twice in my lifetime) did not require me to give up something. Many of my Indian friends have taken this decision. For some it was easy and for some very difficult. I totally understand the sentiments of those who found the decision difficult.

OT: thrillermanilla = niceuser = geetha1? :)
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TC,

Get ready to for some abuse from this purportedly bad speller. His/her/its abuses remind me of Haddock's, quite enjoyable.
 
Ok, problem solved, at least until he signs up under a new name. Lets get back on topic.
 
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Thrillleemmall... wat ever ur name is.

the question is asked bcos tomorrow is 61st independence day celebrations in India.

I know you are not from this world at all, forget the country.
 
"Sare Jaha Se Achcha" still almost makes me cry. But wasn't everyone happy when IO said you are approved to be US citizen. I love my motherland also, but there is something about America. It is magical, a miracle happened by men, a melting pot. Look we can still help our family and motherland. But i have a lot of respect for Bobsmyth for bringing up this subject and so many other comments about citizenship. Anyway" Phirbhi Dil Hay Hindustani".
 
This is what I used to say to my ex-gf, and wouldn't mind saying to her even now....Dil laygaee teri bindiya...yaad aagaya mujkho India...mein kahhibhi rahu iss jahann mein...mera dil heye Hindustan mein....
 
Yes that is right. JohnyCash, I totally got the point.

Happy independence day to Indian then. I love Russell Peters.

Going back to Bob's question, beening an American give a pride to family in most of countries in Asia, including Iran (third world).

If I go back to Iran right now, I will feel like a king :D

I will go to India one day, I've heard so much about the beauty. (Sorry I know you guys missed it)
 
chenwu said:
You can move back if you like India so much. May I ask you what do you like about India. We in china know that you have a social class system that is akin to slavery. I guess it is called caste system. Singing a song is not as same as actually doing something good for your country.
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Interesting comments chenwu.

I agree with you, there is a big difference between getting emotional about one's country of birth & singing songs about it and doing something really worth while for it.

But, it's not right to assume that just because one is sitting here in US and has US Citizenship one is not doing anything about your original home country - one could be doing a lot by way of investments towards industries that really help the country; donations towards really good social causes that help the really deserving in that country and Influencing the local policy makers to have good policy that help your ex-homeland benefit from the generosity/foreign policy of our new country.
 
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chenwu said:
You can move back if you like India so much. May I ask you what do you like about India. We in china know that you have a social class system that is akin to slavery. I guess it is called caste system. Singing a song is not as same as actually doing something good for your country.
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Nice User ID :D

Vorpal, could you please take him/her/it under that machine for examination.

PLEASE!
 
Vorpal said:
I've been thinking the same.
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Almost certain they were one and the same. I know for SURE that G1 and NU were the same (same IP), but TM was using an anonymous proxy in a thinly veiled attempt to hide his identity. Wonder what his new username will be???
 
So excited to go back to India

I will get my USCS by next year april. We have decided to go back to india and enjoy life with relatives and friends for some years. If we like it we settle in india.

For me, citizenship is a free pass into USA. So if we don't like outside we can come back any time.
 
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