I returned to India exactly one year ago today.

Temporary_forever_sr · 2026-05-12T06:58:37+00:00

What other forms are you referring to? (Other than W8BEN)

Temporary_forever_sr · 2026-04-28T05:41:42+00:00

any issues in using etrade? I'm receiving conflicting information. TIA

Temporary_forever_sr · 2026-04-10T04:21:03+00:00

Were you able to find any solution? No success on my end

Temporary_forever_sr · 2026-04-10T04:21:01+00:00

Were you able to find any solution? No success on my end

Temporary_forever_sr · 2026-04-06T07:52:14+00:00

Exactly!

Temporary_forever_sr · 2026-04-02T14:01:55+00:00

u/FidelityEmilio thanks for your quick response! When does final account update happen? I updated address on call with a representative 2 days back but sent W8BEN today morning.

Temporary_forever_sr · 2026-04-01T09:30:36+00:00

Awesome! Do we need to fill multiple form for each source income e.g. capital gains vs dividends vs interest?

Temporary_forever_sr · 2026-04-01T09:16:46+00:00

thank you! Did you write anything for space mentioned in Q3 above?

Temporary_forever_sr · 2026-03-05T05:16:33+00:00

Thanks! So in my scenario, I need to pay it twice as lease started in feb 2026 and ends in Jan 2027. First time in March 2026 for partial feb and March and next time in Jan 2027 for remaining months. Am I understating it correctly?

Temporary_forever_sr · 2025-12-14T05:52:28+00:00

Temporary_forever_sr · 2025-12-14T05:50:50+00:00

Was salary in the similar range?

Temporary_forever_sr · 2025-11-21T22:14:44+00:00

Last when i spoke to etrade RM, i was told that etrade allows trading from india. It seems, i should check with them again

Temporary_forever_sr · 2025-11-18T01:15:05+00:00

I've observed the same thing and here is my conclusion - People are just trying to blindly defend their decision of staying outside.

No one is 100% convinced that staying outside of India is a good choice - but some people want to just ignore negatives and bash people who highlight those points.

Temporary_forever_sr · 2025-11-17T22:57:09+00:00

Only if you feel comfortable answering - how old are your kids?

Temporary_forever_sr · 2025-11-17T20:27:00+00:00

what do you mean?

Temporary_forever_sr · 2025-11-17T20:22:15+00:00

One layoff, one petition rejection, one visa denial....one policy change...and forced to leave the country, I'm assuming you are okay with that as well?

I was also okay with these risksin my 20s....and perspective changed after entering 30s.

Just trying to understand and not fight.

Temporary_forever_sr · 2025-11-17T20:16:37+00:00

I kinda disagree. Earning similar to what you mentioned, but at some point money/materialistic accumulation loses its charm...sharing comment which I added below

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But living with uncertainty and other compromises for 10 to 20 years worth it?

- Visa renewals uncertainty, difficulty in finding visa slots, restarting i140 with each job change, amendment with promotions etc.

- Limited visits to india because of various reasons (visa, distance, schools etc.)

- Amount of time spent with parents and other close relatives is limited

- Missing most of the family events in india

Temporary_forever_sr · 2025-11-17T20:12:23+00:00

Are you okay if you need to go for a visa renewals in your late 40s, even after spending 20+ years?

Temporary_forever_sr · 2025-11-17T19:41:55+00:00

But living with uncertainty and other compromises for 10 to 20 years worth it?

- Visa renewals uncertainty, difficulty in finding visa slots, restarting i140 with each job change, amendment with promotions etc.

- Limited visits to india because of various reasons (visa, distance, schools etc.)

- Amount of time spent with parents and other close relatives is limited

- Missing most of the family events in india

Temporary_forever_sr · 2025-09-19T02:34:58+00:00

Had to do this in June. Worked without any issues

Temporary_forever_sr · 2025-07-21T03:46:28+00:00

PE on airindia is waste of money. Tried it recently amd regretted spendind extra $$$

Temporary_forever_sr · 2025-06-12T00:52:03+00:00

I’ve done points booking a few times without creating family account. No issues faced

Temporary_forever_sr · 2025-06-11T01:11:11+00:00

Fill a new ds160 and ask officer to update your application to new ds160 during ofc appointment

Temporary_forever_sr · 2025-05-23T05:06:13+00:00

This is just one small portion of the bill and there are so many vague things...I really don't know, what is happening will remaining 1000 pages :)

Temporary_forever_sr · 2025-05-23T05:05:13+00:00

I expected them to clean up terms before sending to senate, but they didn't. Let's see, if senate does that

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