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Series: Settle in US or India? Life in USA vs. India? Move back?
If you were to ask any Indian or international living in US, this is probably the most thought or discussed question: “Settle in US or go back home?” There are similar thoughts for people in India or any other country too. I lived in India and US for quite some time, so I can share my thoughts on both of them. Some of the common questions everyone encounter are :
- Life in USA vs. Life in India ?
- When should I leave US and go back home ?
- Is it good to settle in US or return home country India ?
I can keep on writing the questions. In fact, one of our readers requested to share my thoughts on this topic..their logic is, if you are an IT person, you can choose to settle wherever you want to either US or India…you just have to make a decision….I think it makes logical sense…
Anyways, I plan to write a series of articles corresponding to this question. My goal behind the series is to give my perspective and let you make an educated and logical decision… All the below list of topics will be written comparing America vs. India.
Topics Comparing USA vs. India
- Work Culture, Ethics, Time – India vs. America
- Work related Politics – Manager, Salary Hike, Promotions?
- Life as H1B holder vs. GC or Citizen
- Educated H4 visa holder Life After working in India
- American Way of Thought vs. Indian Way of thought
- Personal Life, Comfort, Enjoyment
- Indian wife, American Wife, Indian Origin but US raised Wife ?
- Social Life – Meeting New people from different countries, cultures ?
- Weekends Fun America vs. India
- Owning a Home – Flexibility, Features, Cost
- Saving potential, Taxes in the U.S. and India
- Living as Family with Kids – Healthcare, Expenses
- Cost of Living – Power of Dollar vs. Rupee Value
- Family, Friends, Parents, Social Status , Respect
- Kids Education, Discipline USA vs. India
- Coaching Kids – Soccer, Football, Volleyball, Music
- Kids & Teens Athletics – Track vs. Just Cricket
- Studying Bachelors Education, Student Life
- Graduate School Education MS or MBA
- Public Facilities – Library, Community Centers, Parks
- Corruption Visibility, Impact to Common Man
- Public City stuff – Water, Electricity, Heat, Services Support.
- Transportation – Buses, Trains, Flights,
- Cars, Motor Bike, Boat – Owning and Lifestyle
- Night Life, Dancing
- Medical Care, Emergency, Surgery
- Nursing Homes – Life as an Old Person
- Helping People, Scope – Charity
- Starting a Creative Business, Success
- Things to do – Exploring, Hiking, Skydiving, Canoeing, Rafting
- State Parks, National parks, Tourism , Vacations spots, Beaches
- Time for Personal Hobbies
- Adaptability in India for Expats who lived in US
- Productive years of Employment, Retirement, Benefits
- Marriage - Looking for People, Matrimony Sites, Dating ?
As of now, these are the topics that I can think of…I will keep adding topics as I get to my mind….I plan to write from one of these topics every alternate day (not necessarily in sequence) in addition to regular articles that I write ….
If you are looking for a specific topic that’s not in the above list and you want that to be part of the series, you can leave a comment and I will add it to the list.
Stay tuned folks!
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You articles are good. I have read most of these articles.
But I have to disagree on your thoughts being neutral and wanted the people to decide on whether to stay in US or India. To me, these articles are more inclined towards (recommended) living in US. They aren’t neutral, it’s just my opinion.
It lacks options/suggestions on those things that can be explored in India (+ve).
I am in US for more than 5 years now. I am on H1 and looking to go back to India. As you can expect, I am an IT guy with the same dilemma as other people, US or India. My thoughts toggle between these two options many times…
As you said, there are lot of things to be considered before making this decision.
Inflation, money power, prices are all true about India… but you could have included some positive values from India, like our culture, our tourism, entertainment, people bonding etc. How many Indian States have we covered on tourism when compared to the tourism we did in India?
I think I am missing something when i stay in this country.
Agreed that US has their own culture, if we can adapt and accept, we can appreciate it.
What I have decided? still unknown
I am 31 yrs. of age, my graduation is B’Com, LL.B.
If I want to come to USA for a job, is MS compulsary.
‘N how & where can I apply.
As you have done LLB, I assume you are in law profession. I am not sure if long term employment opportunities are available for that profession on work visas like H-1. You will have to research on that first.
Thank you so much for all the information. You did something that is going to be a treasure mine for all students / job seekers coming to US. Have been here for some time now. Wish I had access to this site before I came here, but it’s still a much appreciated website for me. Thanks and regards,
Anirban
Child with physical therapy needs, stay at home mom who wants to live in US for the child and husband who’s the only child to his parents and wants to go back to India ! Just don’t know how to convince my husband. If I ask him to settle in US, he’ll be sad. If I go to India I’ll be sad. But since he’s the only one working what should I do?
What about of u want to bring a brother or sister over from India…?
Similar process as calling parents on visitor visa. However, they need to show that they have ties with India and will return back to India at the end of the visit. This can be shown by
- letter from their employer showing their employment and grant of leave (if they are salaried)
- business details etc (if they are self-employed)
What about an Indian husband, American husband, Indian Origin but US raised husband?
Chitra, I will try to write my opinion on this…Good Point
A great thought provoking article! looking forward to more suggestions
Hi Kumar,
That was a great thought,i am sure there are lots of people will be waiting to read this article..
I more topic should be Life on H4 Visa for a well educated prevously working person..
Regards,
Seena.
Seena, It is tough life for H4 visa holders, something very important to consider…I have added it !
@kumar
greetings, a super topic, for which no one can choose the answer, it all depends upon ones perspective of life, i am waiting to read your opinion,
good of you
yours joyfully
easwaran
Yes, All we can do is just take an educated decision !
Most of the questions are very relevant before one decides to re-locate to India. A few more topics that I, a senior citizen living long in SE Asia, can think of : Saving potential (net of tax) in the U.S. and India – also related to cost of living and how far we can stretch our dollar or the rupee, one’s re-adaptability in India (critical for long-serving expats) in case one opts to return, the age factor and how many more years left for productive employment and pension benefits, marriageability (?) for young unmarried persons. The last item is important these days when it is becoming too difficult to get suitable alliance for marriage.
Very good decision making topics , I have added all the topics !
American wife, Indian wife, US born Indian origin wife?
Sibi, Added to list