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Returning to India on H-1B: Pre-Departure and Arrival Essentials

Before returning to India, H-1B professionals must collect originals like I-797, passport, visa stamp, pay stubs, W-2s, and I-94; act…

Comprehensive ToR Duty-Free Items List and Required Documentation

Transfer of Residence allows duty-free import of used household goods for returning residents if items are proven used abroad. Rules…

Returning Residents: Legal, Financial Steps to Buy Property in India

Returning Indians must meet a 182-day plus intent test to be treated as residents for property purchases. PAN is required;…

Psychological and Academic Prep for US-to-India School Transition

Start months before the move: introduce Indian syllabi, practice timed exams, set daily routines, and arrange counseling. Research boards early…

Liquidating US Investments Before Returning: Key Cross-Border Taxes

Timing sales around non-resident alien status can avoid U.S. capital gains tax on many securities, but brokers, mutual funds, destination-country…

Sell Your US Property Before Leaving vs Remote Rental Management

Before moving abroad, weigh selling for immediate cash and preserving the $250,000/$500,000 exclusion against renting for income and a US…

What Are India’s Gold and Jewelry Import Rules for Returning Citizens

Customs rules let men bring 20 g and women 40 g of personal gold jewelry duty-free. Indians abroad >6 months…

Steps to Ensure Future U.S. Re-Entry on a New H-1B or Visa

For H-1B and similar work visas, bring a passport valid six months past your I-797 end date, a current visa…