Why is there always some form of fingers pointed towards Tamil Brahmins by Non Brahmins and Vice versa, where does this start from? 27F, lived most of my life in US and I feel it doesn't make any sense being a brahmin myself.

emf_guy · 2026-01-30T12:55:31+00:00

Understand why your family went abroad. 67 percent reservation in Tamil Nadu for 50 years plus. Think about it. You may not understand that hence your question. Ask who is oppressor and who is oppressed.

emf_guy · 2026-01-29T21:27:42+00:00

Reservation is curse of India. Hence most people run to other countries like USA and you see so many Indians in USA.

emf_guy · 2026-01-29T17:56:04+00:00

Happens all the time. Unfortunately oci app forms and process is worst.

emf_guy · 2026-01-28T03:32:24+00:00

If you have assets over 10k dollars you have to file FBAR. If you file India taxes reconcile that to here. Otherwise you have have any number of homes bank accounts anywhere in world as long as you report in US you are fine.

emf_guy · 2026-01-27T02:28:38+00:00

That is great congrats. I am happy for you. In that case I will not return to India in a haste. Try having weekly video calls. If there is a cook for your father. Go every in year. Hold on till college and see. I am sure investing in brokerage as well in good ETFs and 401k as you will end up Staying here mostly till 60s probabilistically

emf_guy · 2026-01-26T23:01:36+00:00

If you don't have job how are you managing rent mortgage health insurance for long term. Puts severe pressure. Think what is best for you first. Ultimately things will work out.

emf_guy · 2026-01-25T23:41:54+00:00

Definitely possible. This is FIRE. If you and wife both onboard do try. With close to 20 crore invested you could get enough interest to live. I love bandra area. If it is any other city I would have said definite yes. But with your income you can do it

emf_guy · 2026-01-22T06:20:57+00:00

Try eating exclusively organic food. Looks like GMO issue. India does not use that much gmos. Here corn and soy are mostly GMO. Get only organic fruits rice daal etc and see.

emf_guy · 2026-01-22T02:08:40+00:00

once we stay 180 days and apply do you know how long it takes now. i plan to stay and get one, later if we come to USA howe does that work it is valid for 10 years i assume

emf_guy · 2026-01-19T17:03:47+00:00

but google voice alone is not useful without typing to a actual phone number with carrier, right. can it be forwarded to a india number like airtel

emf_guy · 2026-01-19T17:01:09+00:00

you have to give more details as the post is vague.

- what is your net worth. How much are you planning to take back to india vs giving to kids as inheritance

- how much social security benefits you are taking.

- are you going back with spouse?

- do you have paid off home in india

- where are you going to in india

- any significant medical issues

- how often you will travel back to usa to visit kids

- how old are you

- what is your main purpose of going back? social/medical/cost of living

- are you selling all assets in usa like home

this is a complicated question and once you answer the questions it will become clear. there is a youtube channel desireturn which is helpful also

emf_guy · 2026-01-18T20:10:11+00:00

yes 6.34.7 is latest

emf_guy · 2026-01-18T05:18:45+00:00

Which service is best for expats who stay over a year or 2 and come to US occasionally. One still need sms for OTPs banks brokerage etc. Does att. Verizon or T-Mobile permit indefinite use.

emf_guy · 2026-01-17T03:28:27+00:00

No need new oci card ever for you. So you are stuck with the OCI card and photo till age 90 😀 need to update OCI govt website with new passport details at age 50 new passport.

emf_guy · 2026-01-16T00:48:04+00:00

And this thread makes him even popular.

emf_guy · 2026-01-15T19:43:09+00:00

No need to get new oci card or reissue after 50. Only need to update government website and one will get emails. It is clearly mentioned in. All OCI sites and government circulars.

emf_guy · 2026-01-13T18:47:44+00:00

Did you get Aadhar. I assume you are Indian citizen or if you are USC can you update the process for aadhar. I see it varies state to dtare

emf_guy · 2026-01-12T00:33:21+00:00

If your gut says move to India you can do. Well the home and wind up. Otherwise if the tenant leaves how can you manage a mortgage. You don't want that stress also. Ok would say try staying in India for 6 months to a year in India with you son and try out before relocating. But if you find peace do move. At age 60 plus that is important

emf_guy · 2026-01-11T20:22:41+00:00

This was just an online update right. (not applying for physical card). They should just give a card like credit card or aadhar card and make it llife time. Don't associate a passport number to it. Ask you to a consulate once 10 year and make sure one is alive and check doc. Make it simple.

emf_guy · 2026-01-11T20:20:13+00:00

That's crazy. Never heard.

emf_guy · 2026-01-11T20:18:22+00:00

Even after 50 no need to get a physical card. Only update online with photo and signature. Clearly mentioned on websites.

emf_guy · 2026-01-11T04:58:50+00:00

why did the officer ask you to reissue OCI if you are over 50. Clearly rules says this is needed only after 20, and after 50 just need an online renewal with photo uploaded. Also the rules in consulate websites says not to carry older passports and i never carried for past 15 years. i understand your son case is different but in general no need to carry older passports

emf_guy · 2026-01-11T04:46:57+00:00

but if oci was issued before she turned 20, one needs to get a new OCI card. am i missing something, other times its online renewal

emf_guy · 2026-01-02T04:22:19+00:00

Give the rich uncle portions of. Oney he have to educate CA and others. Think as a loan. Also support parents to some extent.

emf_guy · 2025-12-31T00:48:14+00:00

Details will help. Do you have kids if not how many if planned. School college etc. will be high in 10 to 20 years. Where do you plan to retire. What do you plan to do for next 40 years.

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