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You can apply for the rep on your first or second visit and stretch the 2 year extension by another 8 to months. They do ask how long you are out, so repeated extended stay outside the country might be a risk especially on your 3rd or 4th visit. I don't think they will deny entry... you might get a ...

On the personal front, due to some differences, it looks like my wife might never agree with parents living with us any more... they've moved out and living on their own now. Its a painful compromise for me ...but needs to be done to keep the peace in the family. with this added dimension, I think ...

This is one thought that is swaying me away from R2A at this time ... From what I've seen personally, parents definitely wish and hope for children to be around to support them emotionally as they age ... money can ensure reasonable comforts at home and hospitals for retired parents, but there's ...

It is indeed a key driver to many people to R2I ... My take on it after having been there, done that ...When you experience loneliness or emptiness, its a signal that you can do more with your life ... running to India and fighting the daily chaos may not be a great solution for all - after a few ...

Hi - You should check out immigration forums like murthy law or immigration portal ... From what I remember, the I-94 date is the active date they will consider in determining if you've stayed legitimately. However, to re-enter the US you would require a valid Visa stamp. Please confirm at a ...

Smart Cruiser4, Bangalore is pretty bad for people with allergies. The pollution, garbage noise, filth, ditches, open sewers choking with plastic, with cows munching the plastic ..dead dogs left to decay on the roads .... even people without allergies will fall sick ... take a chill pill, enjoy a ...

[QUOTE=somebody;467482]Kind of a rhetorical question...but would appreciate inputs from successful r2i people. It has been a year since R2i. I think I can say we have seen the good bad ugly of the r2i experience by now. Now that the settling period is over , I get varying mindsets - depending on ...

Yes, Indians generally think too much ...and those abroad seem to have more time on hands than those in India.

OP, understand your feelings and the dilemma you are in...consider viewing the situation differently, look into the future and decide for yourself... - as an external observer, l can say your parents are reasonably secure in their old age ... it's not everyday they need help .. and in case something ...

if you as a family are not convinced about r2i, you should defer for some more time...and try to get mom to stay with you all for 6 months, go on a vacation to India for few months etc. Assess the situation and then take a call.. We r2i'd with just the green card and while I have had some ...