NRI Guide

Practical, evergreen guides for the Indian diaspora in the US: visas, green cards, citizenship, taxes, money and settling in.

What Happens If Your U.S. Asylum Claim Is Denied
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What Happens If Your U.S. Asylum Claim Is Denied

NRI HeraldAug 17, 2026

OCI Card 2026: e-OCI Shift, Eligibility & Application Guide
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OCI Card 2026: e-OCI Shift, Eligibility & Application Guide

NRI HeraldJul 18, 2026

US Health Insurance for Newcomers: A Plain Guide for Indian Immigrants
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US Health Insurance for Newcomers: A Plain Guide for Indian Immigrants

NRI HeraldJul 12, 2026

Bringing Your Spouse From India: K-1, CR-1 and the Marriage Green Card
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Bringing Your Spouse From India: K-1, CR-1 and the Marriage Green Card

NRI HeraldJul 12, 2026

OCI vs PIO: What Changed and What the OCI Card Gives You
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OCI vs PIO: What Changed and What the OCI Card Gives You

NRI HeraldJul 12, 2026

In-State Tuition and College for Visa-Holder Families: What to Check
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In-State Tuition and College for Visa-Holder Families: What to Check

NRI HeraldJul 12, 2026

EAD Renewal: How to Keep Your Work Permit Without a Gap
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EAD Renewal: How to Keep Your Work Permit Without a Gap

NRI HeraldJul 12, 2026

Buying Property in India as an NRI: The FEMA Rules, Explained
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Buying Property in India as an NRI: The FEMA Rules, Explained

NRI HeraldJul 12, 2026

US Tax Filing Basics for H-1B Workers and New Immigrants
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US Tax Filing Basics for H-1B Workers and New Immigrants

NRI HeraldJul 12, 2026

Aging Out and the Child Status Protection Act, Explained
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Aging Out and the Child Status Protection Act, Explained

NRI HeraldJul 12, 2026

Green-Card Holder Travel: Re-Entry Permits and the Abandonment Risk
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Green-Card Holder Travel: Re-Entry Permits and the Abandonment Risk

NRI HeraldJul 12, 2026

Social Security and 401(k): What Happens if You Move Back to India
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Social Security and 401(k): What Happens if You Move Back to India

NRI HeraldJul 12, 2026

Bringing Your Parents to the US: The B-2 Visitor Visa, Explained
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Bringing Your Parents to the US: The B-2 Visitor Visa, Explained

NRI HeraldJul 12, 2026

From Green Card to US Citizen: Naturalization, and the Indian Passport Question
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From Green Card to US Citizen: Naturalization, and the Indian Passport Question

NRI HeraldJul 12, 2026

Sending Money From the US to India: A Practical Guide for NRIs
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Sending Money From the US to India: A Practical Guide for NRIs

NRI HeraldJul 12, 2026

Buying a Home in the US on a Work Visa: What H-1B Holders Should Know
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Buying a Home in the US on a Work Visa: What H-1B Holders Should Know

NRI HeraldJul 12, 2026

From H-1B to Green Card: The Full Timeline, Explained
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From H-1B to Green Card: The Full Timeline, Explained

NRI HeraldJul 12, 2026

STEM OPT, Explained: How Indian Students Get 3 Years of US Work Time
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STEM OPT, Explained: How Indian Students Get 3 Years of US Work Time

NRI HeraldJul 12, 2026

F-1 to H-1B: How the Transition and the Cap-Gap Work
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F-1 to H-1B: How the Transition and the Cap-Gap Work

NRI HeraldJul 12, 2026

Your First 90 Days in the USA: A Settling-In Checklist for Indians
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Your First 90 Days in the USA: A Settling-In Checklist for Indians

NRI HeraldJul 12, 2026

H-1B Lottery, Explained: How Registration, Selection and the Cap Actually Work
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H-1B Lottery, Explained: How Registration, Selection and the Cap Actually Work

NRI HeraldJul 12, 2026

H-4 Visa and the H-4 EAD: Can an H-1B Spouse Work in the US?
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H-4 Visa and the H-4 EAD: Can an H-1B Spouse Work in the US?

NRI HeraldJul 12, 2026

Green Card Priority Dates for India, Explained (The Visa Bulletin Made Simple)
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Green Card Priority Dates for India, Explained (The Visa Bulletin Made Simple)

NRI HeraldJul 12, 2026

OCI Card Renewal and Re-Issuance: A Step-by-Step Guide for NRIs
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OCI Card Renewal and Re-Issuance: A Step-by-Step Guide for NRIs

NRI HeraldJul 12, 2026

NRI Taxes 101: What Indians in the US Owe in Both Countries
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NRI Taxes 101: What Indians in the US Owe in Both Countries

NRI HeraldJul 12, 2026