International Travel U.S. Immigration law assumes that a person admitted to the United States as an immigrant will live in the United States permanently. Remaining outside the United States for more than 12 months may result in a loss of lawful permanent resident status.

Can Indian become US citizen?

More than 50% of Indian immigrants to the US obtain lawful-permanent residence in this way. If an immigrant comes to the US under a non-immigrant work visa and wishes to become a permanent resident, they may change their classification and apply for an immigrant work visa while in the states.

How long does it take for an Indian to get a green card?

In most cases, it takes about two years for a green card to become available, and the entire process takes around three years. It can take slightly longer for citizens of Mexico, China, India, and the Philippines.

Can an Indian become a US citizen?

Only green card — legal permanent residence status in the US — holders can opt for naturalisation (the process which confers US citizenship upon foreign nationals); they can do so after being a permanent resident for five years.

How to apply for permanent residency in India?

Applicants must have: Lived in India for 11 of the last 14 years prior to application. Lived continuously in India for a period of 12 months immediately prior to date of application. There are two options for permanent residency. The OCI affords many of the rights of an Indian citizen.

Can you be a resident of India and US at the same time?

According to Article 4 of the DTAA between India and the US, if a person qualifies as a resident of both countries at the same time, then he shall be treated as a resident of the country where he either has a permanent home or has closer economic ties. As this can be confusing, do seek a professional advisor to help you out.

When does an association become a resident in India?

association of persons is said to be resident in India in every case except where the control and management of its affairs is situated wholly outside India, during the financial year. Thus, where the control and management of its affairs is situated even partly in India, a firm, etc., becomes a resident in India.

How long do you have to live in India to get a visa?

Applicants must have: Lived in India for 11 of the last 14 years prior to application. Lived continuously in India for a period of 12 months immediately prior to date of application. For details from the Ministry of Home Affairs of the application procedure: Click here (PDF in English)