Planning to R2I in sept...opinion needed

planningr2i2010 · Post by **planningr2i2010** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 1:17 am

Hi all,
I am new to this forum and very inspired by reading all threads. Now I am planning to R2I but need your opinion and advice.
Let me tell you more about myself. I done my CA and got married and moved to USA with husband on H4,,,therefore no job ..applied for H1 in 2008 with IT consultant (desi) but no luck. then got F1 so that can work on CPT but recession hit USA and again no luck,,,decided to do CPA and continue with MBA ...meanwhile got pregnant and blessed with angel....now my daughter is 6 months old and I am done with CPA and MBA. Got OPT and 90 days to look for a job(30 days already passed with no luck). The main problem is that I am fresher and have no real experience except Internship one and recruiters are asking for green card /citizenship.

Now I dont want to waste more time here in USA without doing anything thats why planning to R2I. Luckily My husband has no problem. He is IT Professional and thats why v are considering bangalore and hyderabad as options.

First I want to know from all of you that my decision to R2I is right or not? If yes then what are all things we should consider for R2I. My daughter is UScitizen and v are planning to send her back to USA when she will be 18yrs...(want to know abt her citizenship problems and all)Can v retain her USC till she is 18yrs in case v are not coming back to usa....although we are planning to come back to USA after 3-4 yrs after having experience in resume.

I am really confused about my R2I decision coz v dont have that much of savings also (only 40k in bank)...Thts y I want to know from you guys Is that much will be enough to start a new life in india ( we will move once my husband will have job in hand and I will look for job once v will settle in india)

Please help me and give me your opinions..

Sid · Post by **Sid** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 2:22 am

Whew!! tough questions. I've been in this forum for almost 3 years, but haven't gotten the answer to how much would be enough? I learned from the financial gurus about AAPs and financial planning, but then the financial crisis hit and I only see doom & gloom in US now, but growth and opportunities in India. I don't have kids, so don't need to deal with USC/OCI/PIO issues, but sure I'm concerned about my future kid's education (even though I was not quite disenchanted with my Indian education, as opposed to some others). I have lots of dillemmas, but people on this forum just confuse me more and more. One thing I'm not confused about is whether to take USC or not. But these darn Bangalore real-estate issues and Indian Tax planning just make my life hell. So to escape from all this, I engage in lots of meaningless chats or go hijack threads of other confused souls like yourselves. Being on H4 is very tough, but make sure that when you R2I, there is not interference from parents.

I hope I was helpful!! If not, you can complain to Desi ji or RRK ji to boot me out of here. But please make sure to provide reference to the coc and make them believe that you did make an attempt to use the nice Google search on top of the forum page :)

Good luck and may your R2I be a success.

FB2020 · Post by **FB2020** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 2:28 am

sid_earth;304135Whew!! tough questions. I've been in this forum for almost 3 years, but haven't gotten the answer to how much would be enough? I learned from the financial gurus about AAPs and financial planning, but then the financial crisis hit and I only see doom & gloom in US now, but growth and opportunities in India. I don't have kids, so don't need to deal with USC/OCI/PIO issues, but sure I'm concerned about my future kid's education. I have lots of dillemmas, but people on this forum just confuse me more and more. One thing I'm not confused about is whether to take USC or not. But these darn Bangalore real-estate issues and Indian Tax planning just make my life hell. So to escape from all this, I engage in lots of meaningless chats or go hijack threads of other confused souls like yourselves. Being on H4 is very tough, but make sure that when you R2I, there is not interference from parents.

I hope I was helpful!! If not, you can complain to Desi ji or RRK ji to boot me out of here. But please make sure to provide reference to the coc and make them believe that you did make an attempt to use the nice Google search on top of the forum page :)

Good luck and may your R2I be a success.

Wow - good one sid_earth. We should save this for future similar posts...

cyberabadi · Post by **cyberabadi** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 2:48 am

planningr2i2010;304103I done my CA ...

I am done with CPA and MBA....

I am really confused about my R2I decision ...

Please help me and give me your opinions..

All I can tell is that you are among the better qualified people that has a chance to land a job even in this economy. Have you considered moving from Portland, OR (as per your profile) to say, New Jersey or California for better career prospects.

planningr2i2010 · Post by **planningr2i2010** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 3:29 am

cyberabadi;304146All I can tell is that you are among the better qualified people that has a chance to land a job even in this economy. Have you considered moving from Portland, OR (as per your profile) to say, New Jersey or California for better career prospects.

Actually I am waiting for EAd card which I will get for OPT,,,then I will apply for jobs in california....coz here recruiters ask me for proof of eligibility to work in USA....I hope my EAD will come before my 90days expires

farfromhome · Post by **farfromhome** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 3:31 am

planningr2i2010

Hope you clicked on the links provided in sid_earth's post. It has all the answers to your original post.

laks0 · Post by **laks0** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 3:40 am

planningr2i2010;304103Hi all,
I am new to this forum and very inspired by reading all threads. Now I am planning to R2I but need your opinion and advice.
Let me tell you more about myself. I done my CA and got married and moved to USA with husband on H4,,,therefore no job ..applied for H1 in 2008 with IT consultant (desi) but no luck. then got F1 so that can work on CPT but recession hit USA and again no luck,,,decided to do CPA and continue with MBA ...meanwhile got pregnant and blessed with angel....now my daughter is 6 months old and I am done with CPA and MBA. Got OPT and 90 days to look for a job(30 days already passed with no luck). The main problem is that I am fresher and have no real experience except Internship one and recruiters are asking for green card /citizenship.

Now I dont want to waste more time here in USA without doing anything thats why planning to R2I. Luckily My husband has no problem. He is IT Professional and thats why v are considering bangalore and hyderabad as options.

First I want to know from all of you that my decision to R2I is right or not? If yes then what are all things we should consider for R2I. My daughter is UScitizen and v are planning to send her back to USA when she will be 18yrs...(want to know abt her citizenship problems and all)Can v retain her USC till she is 18yrs in case v are not coming back to usa....although we are planning to come back to USA after 3-4 yrs after having experience in resume.

I am really confused about my R2I decision coz v dont have that much of savings also (only 40k in bank)...Thts y I want to know from you guys Is that much will be enough to start a new life in india ( we will move once my husband will have job in hand and I will look for job once v will settle in india)

Please help me and give me your opinions..

How long has your husband been in US? Do you have to go back if you can t find job in next 60 days? can you not convert back to H4?

laks0 · Post by **laks0** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 3:41 am

planningr2i2010;304162Actually I am waiting for EAd card which I will get for OPT,,,then I will apply for jobs in california....coz here recruiters ask me for proof of eligibility to work in USA....I hope my EAD will come before my 90days expires

Doesnt your 90 days start from the time you get EAD card?

planningr2i2010 · Post by **planningr2i2010** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 3:53 am

He is been here for 4 years. My status will become illegal if I dont get job in 60 days, but I can convert it in H4....But no use of H4 ..since I cant work on it.

planningr2i2010 · Post by **planningr2i2010** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 3:54 am

laks0;304169Doesnt your 90 days start from the time you get EAD card?

No, 90 days period is already stared from 10th june( Date I wriitten in form)