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The document requirement may vary so make sure to verify before applying. To apply for a minor's passport in India you have to submit the following documents: Evidence of date of birth Proof of current address Evidence of parent's current address Copy of parent's passport/parents applying Passport-sized photographs of both or either of the minor and parents

The diplomatic passport holds a validity of five years or less. The validity depends on the person's designation.

Yes, US citizens with an OCI can stay in India.

Yes, an Overseas Citizen of India can inherit property in India.

Yes, Overseas Citizens of India can open Non-Resident Indian accounts in India.

The OCI cardholder can stay in India for a lifetime with multiple entries.

Yes, you can work in India if you have an Overseas Citizenship of India card.

Yes, a US citizen can permanently live in India by obtaining permanent residency.

Yes, OCI cardholders have to pay income tax in India on the income generated in the country.

The new NRI rule in India has reduced the tenure from 182 days to 120 days for all NRIs whose annual income is more than Rs 15 Lakhs.

To get the I-130 approval faster you can do two things. The first one is to avoid unnecessary mistakes. For this, before submitting the application review your form and attached documents. In addition, secondly, take the help of an expert who knows about this immigration process. Having them by your side can assist you in getting successful application approval.

The time USCIS takes to approve an I-130 application depends on several factors. It includes the status of the applicant, priority category of relative, completeness of the application, and USCIS office. With this, generally, the process takes 10-15 months.

The Nebraska Service Center is generally the quickest USCIS service center in the US but the wait time can be changed. With this, there is no direct connection between how quickly a case can be handled and how busy an immigration service is. The processing time depends on the specialization and location.

The key reason behind the large processing time backlog is the COVID-19 pandemic. It forced the closures of offices and slowed their functioning, leading to application accumulation that is now taking more time to process than usual.

The processing time of USCIS varies as per the category and form time. Generally, the I-130 form takes 35 months, I-129F takes 4 to 7 months, H-1B takes 2 to 8 months and I-485 takes 9.8 months for family-based adjustment of status, and 6.4 months for employment-based adjustment of status.

To improve the processing times USCIS is increasing its capacity, expanding its staff, and improving technology to achieve its new set goals by the end of the 2025 financial year.

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