Q711. Pros & cons of returning to India from USA . . .

Question: Hello Sir,

I am in California on H1b VISA (wife on H4 VISA) , we are planning for a baby and were discussing on next steps , I have

gone through several forums to get an understanding of Indian vs. US passport for baby born in US.

Our settlement is definitely in India but when to go back would depend on

some of the below factors

With Indian Passport , kid is

1) Indian Citizen

2) Can represent country in any field?

Would place of birth be a problem ? Would he/she be treated as NRI ?

3) Cannot travel to US as US will not issue a VISA (as he/she is a US

citizen by birth) until he takes up US citizenship/passport, I am assuming

he/she can travel to any other country.

4) Usual schooling fees (no NRI quota as such ?) Would place of birth be a

problem ? Would he/she be treated as NRI ?

5) Can take-up US citizenship at the of 18 if he/she wants to.

With US passport , Kid is

1) US citizen

2) India Schooling wherever applicable would be under NRI quota.

3) Cannot represent India in any field as he/she is US citizen

4) Cannot take-up any government job as he/she is US citizen

5) Enjoy access to multiple countries

Please let me know if I am misstating anything or missing anything , again I am absolutely certain that I am moving back to

India and would be settling there.

Answer: No one can minimize the benefits of planning ahead! It appears from you email that you have not missed much and have done your homework. I do however have a few general comments which may not apply to you since you specifically state that “I am absolutely certain that I am moving back to India and would be settling there.” • Life is full of surprises, one should always keep their options open. You don’t mention how long you have lived in USA, many H1B visa holders who initially move to USA from India naturally go through a period of homesickness, initial cultural shock is a phase most people face. Initial period for may H1B visa holders is a struggle. The thought of making enough money and going back is naturally present in most new comers. Some indeed return to India after spending several years abroad and then again some (myself included!) who after having returned to India for re-settlement decide to once more leave India. • 2) Can represent country in any field? Would place of birth be a problem ? Would he/she be treated as NRI ? o Having Indian passport and living in India! then you cannot be considered to be NRI. • 4) Usual schooling fees (no NRI quota as such ?) o If you refer to no NRI quota as a way to get admission in schools, majority of schools in India don’t have seats reserved for NRIs. Some colleges and schools perhaps may use NRI quota schemes (in my opinion) to generate additional funds. There is no law in India saying schools should have NRI admission quota’s. Perhaps with time, even your outlook on moving back to India may change! In no way am I against the decision of anyone deciding to return to India from abroad for settlement. India is economically developing at an amazing pace, business opportunities in India are there in abundance. However, those who decide to move back to India, should adjust their expectations to be in line with the lifestyle in India or they may be in for a surprise.

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Q711. Pros & cons of returning

to India from USA . . .

Question: Hello Sir, I am in California on H1b VISA (wife on H4 VISA) , we are planning for a baby and were discussing on next steps , I have gone through several forums to get an understanding of Indian vs. US passport for baby born in US. Our settlement is definitely in India but when to go back would depend on some of the below factors With Indian Passport , kid is 1) Indian Citizen 2) Can represent country in any field? Would place of birth be a problem ? Would he/she be treated as NRI ? 3) Cannot travel to US as US will not issue a VISA (as he/she is a US citizen by birth) until he takes up US citizenship/passport, I am assuming he/she can travel to any other country. 4) Usual schooling fees (no NRI quota as such ?) Would place of birth be a problem ? Would he/she be treated as NRI ? 5) Can take-up US citizenship at the of 18 if he/she wants to. With US passport , Kid is 1) US citizen 2) India Schooling wherever applicable would be under NRI quota. 3) Cannot represent India in any field as he/she is US citizen 4) Cannot take-up any government job as he/she is US citizen 5) Enjoy access to multiple countries Please let me know if I am misstating anything or missing anything , again I am absolutely certain that I am moving back to India and would be settling there. Answer: No one can minimize the benefits of planning ahead! It appears from you email that you have not missed much and have done your homework. I do however have a few general comments which may not apply to you since you specifically state that “I am absolutely certain that I am moving back to India and would be settling there.” • Life is full of surprises, one should always keep their options open. You don’t mention how long you have lived in USA, many H1B visa holders who initially move to USA from India naturally go through a period of homesickness, initial cultural shock is a phase most people face. Initial period for may H1B visa holders is a struggle. The thought of making enough money and going back is naturally present in most new comers. Some indeed return to India after spending several years abroad and then again some (myself included!) who after having returned to India for re-settlement decide to once more leave India. • 2) Can represent country in any field? Would place of birth be a problem ? Would he/she be treated as NRI ? o Having Indian passport and living in India! then you cannot be considered to be NRI. • 4) Usual schooling fees (no NRI quota as such ?) o If you refer to no NRI quota as a way to get admission in schools, majority of schools in India don’t have seats reserved for NRIs. Some colleges and schools perhaps may use NRI quota schemes (in my opinion) to generate additional funds. There is no law in India saying schools should have NRI admission quota’s. Perhaps with time, even your outlook on moving back to India may change! In no way am I against the decision of anyone deciding to return to India from abroad for settlement. India is economically developing at an amazing pace, business opportunities in India are there in abundance. However, those who decide to move back to India, should adjust their expectations to be in line with the lifestyle in India or they may be in for a surprise.

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