Planning your return to India? Personalize your free plan here 👉 https://access.desireturn.com/planner-ytConsidering moving back to India? Join our whatsapp community, schedule a personalized 1:1 consultation, group sessions or access our digital course here 👉 https://pensight.com/x/desireturnAfter 17+ years in the US, Selva and his family made one of the hardest decisions of their lives — moving back to India with two young kids.But they didn’t jump blindly. His wife and children moved first.He stayed back in the US. They kept a backup plan in case return to india journey doesn't work out.This was their way of testing India before fully committing. In this candid conversation, Selva shared now or never moment, how they created 6 month safety buffer, parental guilt, initial struggles, what worked and what didn't in IndiaThis is NOT a rosy “India is perfect” story.It’s a real family navigating uncertainty, identity, kids’ education, finances, and emotions — just like many of you.If you’re an NRI thinking about returning to India (especially with school-going kids), this story will help you see both sides before making your own decision.#backtoindia backtoindia #nri #returntoindia #homecoming #FIRE #retireearly #reversemigration #backtoroots #nrishaala #nrilife #desireturnChapters0:00 Introduction4:21 When the move to India triggered?10:53 Decision making process15:10 Pragmatic approach of returning20:44 Kids initial adjustment challenges24:21 Work culture and transition26:16 Financial planning28:05 Life in India32:04 Anything you miss from the US?35:10 Advice

Planning your return to India? Personalize your free plan here 👉 https://access.desireturn.com/planner-ytConsidering moving back to India? Join our whatsapp community, schedule a personalized 1:1 consultation, group sessions or access our digital course here 👉 https://pensight.com/x/desireturnIf you’re planning to move back to India (or have already moved), understanding the legal and compliance basics can save you a lot of confusion later.In this Expert Talk (conversation with Anvit @ Documitra) episode of Desi Return, we cover the most common questions NRIs and OCI holders ask after returning to India:👉 Who is eligible for an Aadhaar card — and when👉 How PAN works (and why you can apply even from abroad)👉 Whether Aadhaar and PAN must be linked👉 Working or starting a business in India on OCI👉 When Power of Attorney is needed — especially for property or loans👉 Common POA mistakes that lead to rejections👉 What documents employers usually accept before Aadhaar is issuedIf you’re an NRI in the US wondering about moving back to India , this episode will help you understand the legal compliance requirements. #backtoindia #nri #returntoindia #homecoming #FIRE #retireearly #reversemigration #backtoroots #nrishaala #nrilife #desireturnChapters0:00 Introduction1:00 OCI card holders - merits and limitations3:17 Aadhar card process8:36 PAN card process16:00 Compliance requirements18:01 Power of AttorneyYou can check out how documitra can help you with consulate and immigration application services at www.documitra.com

Planning your return to India? Personalize your free plan here 👉 https://access.desireturn.com/planner-ytConsidering moving back to India? Join our whatsapp community, schedule a personalized 1:1 consultation, group sessions or access our digital course here 👉 https://pensight.com/x/desireturnWhat really happens when families move back to India — and then do it again?In this episode, we talked with Nidhi of moving between the US and India twice, the insights made along the way, and the lessons learned about timing, kids’ education, healthcare, careers, and emotional readiness. From testing the move with a child before committing, to navigating school transitions and rebuilding careers through networks, this conversation offers honest, practical insights for NRI families thinking about moving back to India.If you’re an NRI in the US wondering when (or if) moving back to India makes sense, this story will help you think through the decision more clearly. #backtoindia #nri #returntoindia #homecoming #FIRE #retireearly #reversemigration #backtoroots #nrishaala #nrilife #desireturnChapters0:00 Introduction1:40 Background and Life in US3:35 Why moved to India6:50 Place to relocate and career transition8:50 Life in India and why move back to US12:20 Place in US when moved back and career18:20 Why move back to India again?23:37 kids schooling28:29 Work culture US vs India32:15 Tips for finding jobs in India34:57 Living in India in 2008 vs 202541:17 Advice to aspirants

Planning your return to India? Personalize your free plan here 👉 https://access.desireturn.com/planner-ytConsidering moving back to India? Join our whatsapp community, schedule a personalized 1:1 consultation, group sessions or access our digital course here 👉 https://pensight.com/x/desireturnMoving countries is not just a logistical change — it’s a deep emotional and psychological transition for children.In this episode, we have an honest, practical conversation about how kids experience international relocation and what parents can do to make the transition easier when moving abroad or back to India.Our guest, Gayatri, is a parent coach and educator who has personally relocated from the US to India and back again, navigating this transition with her own children at different ages — from early childhood to high school and college. She brings both real-life experience and professional insight into what truly helps children adapt.#backtoindia #nri #returntoindia #homecoming #kids #transition #reversemigration #backtoroots #nrishaala Chapters0:00 Introduction1:10 Relocation impact on kids3:13 How parents lead this change6:00 When to bring this discussions10:11 How to navigate with older kids16:50 What is right age for kids to move to india18:44 Schools selection process24:45 Parents to do activities after the move26:45 Advice for successful transition

Planning your return to India? Personalize your free plan here 👉 https://access.desireturn.com/planner-ytConsidering moving back to India? Join our whatsapp community, schedule a personalized 1:1 consultation, group sessions or access our digital course here 👉 https://pensight.com/x/desireturnWhat happens when your H1B visa decides where you can — and can’t — be when family needs you most? In this video, Gaurav shares his journey from India to the US on H1B, working at Tesla, built a life, dealing with visa uncertainty, family loss, and the moment that became a wake-up call. After years of chasing stability abroad, he made the difficult decision to move back to India — and reflects on life living in India one year after moving back to India.This is a real, honest conversation about H1B stress, green card uncertainty, identity, family, finances, and what truly matters.#backtoindia #nri #returntoindia #homecoming #FIRE #retireearly #reversemigration #backtoroots #nrishaala Guarav can be reached on insta at "yourinvestormate"Chapters0:00 Introduction1:34 Background3:50 Life in US and why move to India13:57 Planning19:02 Life in India24:31 Anything you miss from US29:47 Advice to future aspirants

Planning your return? Personalize your plan here 👉 https://access.desireturn.com/planner-ytMoving back to India after living abroad can feel overwhelming — not because you lack information, but because everything feels scattered and out of sequence.The most common question NRIs ask isn’t “Should I move back to India?”It’s “Where do I even start — and what am I missing?”In this video, I walk you through why moving back to India feels so stressful for NRIs and how missing just one critical step — like RNOR tax planning, banking conversions, or documentation — can cost you ₹20–30 lakhs in avoidable mistakes.After speaking with hundreds of families who moved back to India from the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and other countries, one pattern was clear:👉 NRIs don’t lack information. They lack structure.That’s why we built the Desi Return Planner — a free, personalized, step-by-step “Move Back to India” action plan designed specifically for NRIs.

After spending 10 years in the United States on an H1B visa, Ravi made the difficult decision to move back to India with his family. In this candid conversation, he shares the real reasons behind his return — from H1B uncertainty and career stagnation to loneliness, family priorities, and long-term financial considerations like Social Security eligibility.

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Join our active private whatsapp community at https://lp.desireturn.com/inner-circleWhat is life really like one year after moving back to India?In this video, Abhishek shares an honest update after returning to India after 16 years in Canada. We discuss what surprised him the most during the first year of living in India — from adjusting to India’s changing lifestyle and weather, to financial planning mistakes NRIs often make, rising medical costs, and the realities of finding a job in India after years abroad.This conversation is especially relevant for NRIs, OCI holders, and Indians living abroad who are considering moving back to India. Abhishek talks about living off savings, why health insurance is critical in India, how medical inflation impacts long-term planning, and why networking matters more than resumes for senior roles in India.If you’re wondering whether moving back to India is the right decision, this video gives you a realistic view — not romanticized, not negative — just honest lived experience.Chapters:0:00 Introduction0:40 Update since last 1 year5:23 Have you ever felt you missed Canada?7:03 What would have planned differently?17:10 Career after a break21:55 Advice

Join our community, schedule a personalized 1:1 consultation here 👉 https://pensight.com/x/desireturnIn this episode, Mr. Yogesh shares his honest, lived experience of moving to the US in the late 1990s, returning to India with a clear plan, spending nearly 10 years building a life in India, and eventually making the difficult decision to move back to the US again.This is not a US vs India debate.It’s a real conversation about timing, career, family, kids’ education, work-life balance, identity, and the emotional complexity of long-term migration decisions.

Chapters:0:00 Introduction2:35 Life in US 7:00 Planning and challenges during the move16:32 Life in India22:20 Why moved to US again?25:37Career opportunities and work life balance27:37 What's next29:220Anything you missed while living in india?34:09 Advice for future aspirants

Many NRIs wonder whether they can still receive US Social Security retirement benefits after moving back to India.

In this episode, we sit down with Mr. ShivaSwamy, who successfully applied for and started receiving his Social Security benefits while living in Bangalore—and he walks us through every step of the process.

This is one of the most requested topics from the Desi Return community, and this video aims to give you clarity, confidence, and a real-world example of how the system works for Indian citizens living outside the US.