Congratulations to you, thanks for sharing your green card experience. You did a fantastic job documenting and explaining the process! All the best to you.
Damn this guy was really well prepared, and I love his honesty and simplicity. U have won a loyal subscriber. Watching from Kampala, Uganda, East Africa
Sir, what a detailed and well organized video explaining the process. Thank you for this. I have my interview in a few weeks. I'm very nervous that i will mess up my interview even though i have already reviewed the civics portion multiple times.
My eyes was filled with tears when I saw this video. The day when a person gets US citizenship it will be his / her best day. By the way Professor I really liked your thumbnail picture of these video with Judge.
Smart move. US is better to live than india and you can travel to many countries visa free. I moved to US at age 5 as a kid. I'm 18 now and ready to apply for citizenship!
First off, thanks much for your insight about the US Citizenship interview. I have a question. Could you please answer? When the officer asks as to when was last trip to outside US, you said in your video, that you have the data ready in a handout prepared to answer. Is this allowed? Besides when the social security number & the previous address where one lived are asked, can the applicant see his pre-prepared paper and read out, as it’s difficult to remember the dates and the numbers?
Sir🙏, you are doing an amazing job by making such videos it will surely help many students and people who were planning to come into US.. keep it up👍👍👍sir
Very well done and Congrats! Could you comment on (1) delays you may have heard during the pandemic and (2) I understand that the processing times vary based on where you are located - would you suggest moving to expedite the N400? Thanks.
sir, I got green card in 2014 but I still not applied for citizenship. But when I seen this video I think I need to do it. please tell me what is the first step I need to do.
Hello sir. I'm doing my masters in iit kanpur this year 2020.but due to online mode of study the learning outcomes is almost nil. Before joining I thought I would like to pursue PhD, may be in usa but right now didn't developed any passion for a particular topic. It think PhD is a passion driven degree. Can you make a video on this topic as to how to decide a topic. Thanks
please correct me if I am wrong a few corrections. I think the OCI card is only good as long as your passport is in good standing because the OCI card is linked to the passport. once your PP expires, you will have to apply for a new OCI card. please confirm
Tbh you made a very rational decision regarding your career and life, therefore Respect for you, still man I'm not sure about anyone else, but I would definitely cry if I had to give up Indian Citizenship and my Indian dream.
Thanks for this helpful information, I was so confused before but after when I done watched this video , I think it not just help me but lots other peoples as well , those who wants to apply for US Citizenship and OCI CARD as well
Hi Professor. So we have completed 5 years as permanent residents in MD, USA. How difficult is to go through naturalization process. Would you be willing to become my mentor?
Hi, thanks for taking out time for making such informative videos. If possible, can you please make a video on your journey from being a Ph.D. graduate to obtaining a faculty position? Also, did you apply GC through EB2-NIW? Thanks.
First of all - Congratulations to you, Thanks for sharing your green card experience. You did a fantastic job documenting and explaining the process. Great Job. Helpful to many of the people. All the best to you.
Hi, great story thanks for sharing! What specifically was involved in the biometrics? Was there any blood tests, drug tests, vaccinations, medical history etc? Thanks 👌
I figured lol. Do you happen to know anything about have conditions removed on residency? If you are married for less than 2 years when applying for a green card through marriage, you are given a "conditional resident card or CR1 residency" and you have to apply to remove the conditions are 2 years by proving your marriage is bona fide. That is the process I am in right now.
I have spoken about green card and issues in a video only to later told by many that there were quite a few inaccuracies. So I would not want to comment on issues that are not my forte. That said, from what I know, you get 2 year conditional green card and then 2 years later you need to send all the documents proving that the marriage is still going good. I am not sure if they call for an interview again. I think sometimes they do and sometimes they don't. But consult someone more knowledgeable in such issues
Want to point out that there's another reason they ask you the dates and how many days you were out of the country is because "You are only eligible for citizenship after 365.25 X 5 days, after you've received your green card. The number of days you stayed out of USA need to be subtracted from 365.25 X 5 days". So , Total number of days you've resided in the US, from the date you received your green card, to the date of the interview - Total number of days you've stayed outside of US >=1827
congrats prof it's worth mentioning that you should never jump to go to the US or any country if naturalization is your only goal, I've seen a lot of people fall flat when their green card process make them wait a long time, so its best if you keep naturalization in the bottom of your list of life goals.
Hello professor, i am in houston in oil and gas industry for last 30 yrs and enjoy watching your channel. Congrats on all of your accomplishments. Now that you have CHOSEN to put your life on public media, i am curious to know your viewpoints on long term relationships. Looks like you are still not married. Would you post some videos on the current state of dating, arranged marraige vs dating, your personal struggles or successes in dating or getting married, issues immigrants like you face with cultural influences when findinf that right person, etc etc etc. Netflix had a documentary on indian matchmaker and i am looking for your views and stories on long term relationships. I noticed that you shyed away from the subject and may be time to put some videos out there. Of course your choice but it may help many navigate this trecherous path. Thanks prof. MM.
I do make videos here there on people's suggestions and go off topic, but my main focus is education. I do not want to make this channel about me. This channel is for students.
Hi Professor Having completed 5 years since I got my green card, I wish to apply for US citizenship. One of my trips i.e. to India in 2019-2020 lasted for 10 months as I was stuck under lockdown due to Covid even though I had a confirmed return ticket scheduled within 6 months. I can submit the air ticket as an evidence along with N-400 application explaining the situation. I am a parent of 70 years age and am not doing any job here to show the ties inUS. Please advise me how to proceed.
Hello sir ! I would just like to know what was the exact date when you where eligible for a green card in USA. Secondly, after getting a US passport what is scope of calling and staying with our old parents ? Please answer 🙏 Thanks in advance 👍
How long can you stay without a green card? If you've graduated from a college or university and get a government job will it take short time period to make a green card?
My sister applied for removing her conditional P R to a non conditional PR, its been 10 months over, couldn't get her green card in hand, and its been 3 years in U S, what to do for the naturalization?? Kindly help me
I thought that getting a US citizenship is very hard, but after watching this, things look a little easy. Though we have to be very patient, but still, it isn't that hard as I thought.
He went into academia, where getting GC is relatively easy. Apart from that, he went to the US back in 2006. Currently, it's really difficult for Indians to get GC, forget about citizenship. One shouldn't blindly follow someone.
I did not know that OCI Card gives so any benifits.I thought you would be treated as foreigner with this card.Thats the reason we did not leave our indian citizenship living years in Kuala Lumpur
Thanks for your information. I am a 68 yrs old and a green card holder for more than 20 yrs.I have applied for citizenship in October 2020.Is it that I also have to go thru all this process.Is there any consideration for the seniors.
Indians have to get a student visa or a work visa to stay in usa. This guy is a professor and hence studied in usa and then went on to teach. So student visa was later converted to work visa. Then he got a green card and later a citizenship. Indians have to travel by plane and hence they are checked dor status the moment they land. That is why all indian immigrants are masters or phd people
sir I'm a software engineer and i have 4 years of experience in software field but now I'm confused whether i should go for MS in US or not and will i get job directly from US ? Sir please suggest 🙏
My 75 year old Indian grandma got US citizenship,she passed the interview after studying for the exam,which was very difficult for her as she does not know good english.
Congratulations Prof!!!! I just wanted to ask one question.... Can you now call your parents from India and get them green card as immediate relatives to an American citizen(you) or you can not??? And is similar the case with siblings??
Parents yes, siblings take a very long time. My parents at the moment are happy in India and prefer to visit on a tourist visa. My brother does not want me to sponsor his GC. Because once I file his GC application, he cannot enter USA until he gets his GC, which will take 20-40 years. Because he works for an American company in India, he keeps traveling to USA on a business visa. If I apply for his GC, it can hurt his career. That is the reason I have not filed for my family's green card.
Congratulations to you, thanks for sharing your green card experience. You did a fantastic job documenting and explaining the process! All the best to you.
It sounds cool and easy when you narrate it like that but I'm sure it must be difficult.
Yeah
Yep most probably
Ofcourse
Exactly 😹😹
Damn this guy was really well prepared, and I love his honesty and simplicity. U have won a loyal subscriber.
Watching from Kampala, Uganda, East Africa
This by far has to be the best journey to USA citizenship and Indian OCI Card. So well presented 🙏
Wow the picture looks perfect in oath ceremony !! Can c the happiness in ur eyes n smile
Sir, what a detailed and well organized video explaining the process. Thank you for this. I have my interview in a few weeks. I'm very nervous that i will mess up my interview even though i have already reviewed the civics portion multiple times.
Best of luck!
I subscribed your channel when you had 28 subscribers. You've come so far. Congrats sir.
oh wow, Thank you Sir
@@DesiAmericanProfessor how many yrs it took for u Sir... to get US citizenship??
Prof Sambhara, these videos are really helpful. I know you are busy but still you take time out to make these videos. Thank you so much.
My eyes was filled with tears when I saw this video. The day when a person gets US citizenship it will be his / her best day. By the way Professor I really liked your thumbnail picture of these video with Judge.
By the time everyone get, they would be nearing retirement age
I'm referring to students who came here after 2010
there is nothing so called the best day , getting us citizenship is just a process that needs to be followed
Love from India 🇮🇳. Professor saheb jai hind and God bless America 🇺🇸 🙏 ❤
Smart move. US is better to live than india and you can travel to many countries visa free. I moved to US at age 5 as a kid. I'm 18 now and ready to apply for citizenship!
I have heard that US gives citizenship to exceptional people on the basis of their background , by hosting special citizenship ceremonies.
Only because of trump
Before him there was no special ceremony for citizenship
@@yash-uy5ym it has always been
my mother is from USA and my father is from indian. 😊
@@ankitbhardwaj333 because your father was greedy for US citizenship
@@AryanDwivedy you are a salty loser mate.
Gotta admit this, getting a US citizenship is the dream of most Indians. I myself, want one. You are lucky to get that.
Congratulations for completing all the paper works successfully.
Ahhh !! Congratulations to you sir. Living the dream. Yours kids truly are blessed.
First off, thanks much for your insight about the US Citizenship interview.
I have a question. Could you please answer?
When the officer asks as to when was last trip to outside US, you said in your video, that you have the data ready in a handout prepared to answer. Is this allowed?
Besides when the social security number & the previous address where one lived are asked, can the applicant see his pre-prepared paper and read out, as it’s difficult to remember the dates and the numbers?
Great Information about the OCI Card....! Mujhe to oata hi nahin tha iske bare mein. Thanks Professor !!
very intersting journey for US citizen ship and your sincerely hard working to achieve the GOAL.
Thank you professor. I will save this for future reference.
Sir🙏, you are doing an amazing job by making such videos it will surely help many students and people who were planning to come into US.. keep it up👍👍👍sir
Congratulations on your wonderful journey!!
It sounds awesome. keep it up. Thanks for sharing your successful journey.
Hello sir i have an interview in this month and i listened your video
Very nice advice from you in this video
Thank you, Sir. Proud of you!!
Jai Hind! And God bless the United States of America!
NICE!💯
Thanks so much to share all informations 👍👌🙏
Very knowledgeable information for getting citizenship of USA. Thanks a lot for providing information.
Hello from Dublin, Ireland.
Incredibly informative video. Thanks Professor.
Thank you for sharing, Prof. & congratulations!
Congrats and thanks for the video...am currently about to go for my biometrics in july....New York
Very well done and Congrats! Could you comment on (1) delays you may have heard during the pandemic and (2) I understand that the processing times vary based on where you are located - would you suggest moving to expedite the N400? Thanks.
sir, I got green card in 2014 but I still not applied for citizenship. But when I seen this video I think I need to do it. please tell me what is the first step I need to do.
great video and helpful . you got it within 7-8 months after applying. in some states it takes 12-14 months or longer ..
Yes bcoz I just applied for my citizenship and it took 7 months for biometrics appointment...
You explained each and every single thing in best way possible. ❤️
Thank you vrymuch I. admire your eloquence and gift Gab very precise explenation.
Hello sir.
I'm doing my masters in iit kanpur this year 2020.but due to online mode of study the learning outcomes is almost nil. Before joining I thought I would like to pursue PhD, may be in usa but right now didn't developed any passion for a particular topic. It think PhD is a passion driven degree. Can you make a video on this topic as to how to decide a topic.
Thanks
please correct me if I am wrong a few corrections. I think the OCI card is only good as long as your passport is in good standing because the OCI card is linked to the passport. once your PP expires, you will have to apply for a new OCI card. please confirm
OCI is not connected to the passport
Very informative. Thanks, God bless Dr. Chaitanya
Great video! Very informative.
Thank you!
Tbh you made a very rational decision regarding your career and life, therefore Respect for you, still man I'm not sure about anyone else, but I would definitely cry if I had to give up Indian Citizenship and my Indian dream.
Thanks for this helpful information, I was so confused before but after when I done watched this video , I think it not just help me but lots other peoples as well , those who wants to apply for US Citizenship and OCI CARD as well
Hi Professor. So we have completed 5 years as permanent residents in MD, USA. How difficult is to go through naturalization process. Would you be willing to become my mentor?
Hi, thanks for taking out time for making such informative videos. If possible, can you please make a video on your journey from being a Ph.D. graduate to obtaining a faculty position? Also, did you apply GC through EB2-NIW? Thanks.
First of all - Congratulations to you, Thanks for sharing your green card experience. You did a fantastic job documenting and explaining the process. Great Job. Helpful to many of the people. All the best to you.
Thank you Professor for giving us wonderful information. When I will come US I will meet definitely to you.
You are living the dream man! Major congratulations! Would you mind telling when did you first land in the Freedomland to start your education?
The grass always looks greener on the other side lol
Hi, great story thanks for sharing! What specifically was involved in the biometrics? Was there any blood tests, drug tests, vaccinations, medical history etc? Thanks 👌
lol, finger prints only haha
I figured lol. Do you happen to know anything about have conditions removed on residency? If you are married for less than 2 years when applying for a green card through marriage, you are given a "conditional resident card or CR1 residency" and you have to apply to remove the conditions are 2 years by proving your marriage is bona fide. That is the process I am in right now.
I have spoken about green card and issues in a video only to later told by many that there were quite a few inaccuracies. So I would not want to comment on issues that are not my forte. That said, from what I know, you get 2 year conditional green card and then 2 years later you need to send all the documents proving that the marriage is still going good. I am not sure if they call for an interview again. I think sometimes they do and sometimes they don't. But consult someone more knowledgeable in such issues
Want to point out that there's another reason they ask you the dates and how many days you were out of the country is because "You are only eligible for citizenship after 365.25 X 5 days, after you've received your green card. The number of days you stayed out of USA need to be subtracted from 365.25 X 5 days". So , Total number of days you've resided in the US, from the date you received your green card, to the date of the interview - Total number of days you've stayed outside of US >=1827
Thanks for explaining I would like to go to the US too it's my dream to live there
congrats prof
it's worth mentioning that you should never jump to go to the US or any country if naturalization is your only goal, I've seen a lot of people fall flat when their green card process make them wait a long time, so its best if you keep naturalization in the bottom of your list of life goals.
Yes, you are right
@@DesiAmericanProfessor hi sir... Iam going to do phd🙂🙂..
I think it's a wonderful story... Throughly enjoyed it.
But you should have started from how you got your green card
How disciplined you are !! Wow
Professor, one question that comes to my mind is do you have to clear all your credit card debts when you apply for citizenship?
Congrats was your Green Card via EB1 route?
Hello professor, i am in houston in oil and gas industry for last 30 yrs and enjoy watching your channel. Congrats on all of your accomplishments. Now that you have CHOSEN to put your life on public media, i am curious to know your viewpoints on long term relationships. Looks like you are still not married. Would you post some videos on the current state of dating, arranged marraige vs dating, your personal struggles or successes in dating or getting married, issues immigrants like you face with cultural influences when findinf that right person, etc etc etc. Netflix had a documentary on indian matchmaker and i am looking for your views and stories on long term relationships. I noticed that you shyed away from the subject and may be time to put some videos out there. Of course your choice but it may help many navigate this trecherous path. Thanks prof. MM.
I do make videos here there on people's suggestions and go off topic, but my main focus is education. I do not want to make this channel about me. This channel is for students.
Hi Professor
Having completed 5 years since I got my green card, I wish to apply for US citizenship. One of my trips i.e. to India in 2019-2020 lasted for 10 months as I was stuck under lockdown due to Covid even though I had a confirmed return ticket scheduled within 6 months. I can submit the air ticket as an evidence along with N-400 application explaining the situation.
I am a parent of 70 years age and am not doing any job here to show the ties inUS.
Please advise me how to proceed.
hire a immigration lawyer easiest solution
Well done with this video, so helpful thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great achievement from Hyderabadi - Pickle + Rice.
It is a very demeaning comment.
Abbe Dhokla,
One doubt . You would need to renew your OCI card once your US passport expires right ?
Hello sir ! I would just like to know what was the exact date when you where eligible for a green card in USA. Secondly, after getting a US passport what is scope of calling and staying with our old parents ? Please answer 🙏 Thanks in advance 👍
Kindly make vedio on career in intellectual property rights in usa
I was waiting for this classy video chaitanya thank you very much may god bless America 🙂
My pleasure 😊
How much time did it take for you to get green card?
These questions are just like (1 line) the ones I had in my 1st standard general knowledge subject!
Did you apply for renunciation separately? Or just applying for OCI constitutes renunciation ?
I applied at the same time. In my package both documents were included
How long can you stay without a green card? If you've graduated from a college or university and get a government job will it take short time period to make a green card?
My sister applied for removing her conditional P R to a non conditional PR, its been 10 months over, couldn't get her green card in hand, and its been 3 years in U S, what to do for the naturalization?? Kindly help me
Thank you so much
Very important tips
Sir, I am Indian Doctor and want to immigrate to USA on H1B how long will it take to get citizenship and US passport?
Well done with this video, so helpful Thank you again
1st view 😁. Lots of love from INDIA sir please reply ❤️❤️
Op
🖐
Kuch bhi?
Congratulations!
I thought that getting a US citizenship is very hard, but after watching this, things look a little easy. Though we have to be very patient, but still, it isn't that hard as I thought.
Try it
He went into academia, where getting GC is relatively easy. Apart from that, he went to the US back in 2006. Currently, it's really difficult for Indians to get GC, forget about citizenship. One shouldn't blindly follow someone.
It took him 16yrs to get one.
Informative ty
Congratulations Brother 💐
Congratulations professor and do good for your own country.
And enjoy living in the best society of human civilization.
So the OCI allows you to live in both countries as long as you want.
yes
Can a OCI holder invest in Government schemes like post office or PM vay vandna etc. Scheme?
I don't know
Pls explain the points industrial and farmerming lands
So if you travel to another country besides India, do you have to carry your OCI card or just the US Passport?
Just us passport
Hello Prof, which university are you going to in Ireland for your presentation ?
It was hosted at the Dublin convention center. Not at a university
Tell us about taxes we have to pay to usa government on our property in india and income generated in India
Very informative video!
Very informative video sir! thank you ✌️
I did not know that OCI Card gives so any benifits.I thought you would be treated as foreigner with this card.Thats the reason we did not leave our indian citizenship living years in Kuala Lumpur
Is there a post for this week?
Congratulations....!!
Thanks for your information. I am a 68 yrs old and a green card holder for more than 20 yrs.I have applied for citizenship in October 2020.Is it that I also have to go thru all this process.Is there any consideration for the seniors.
Here to support. Will definitely come back for the next video. When is it coming out? Thumbs up 👍
Hearty congratulations
Very well explained👍👍
Question: how did u get to the US in the first place?? How did u come from india and became legal in US ?
Indians have to get a student visa or a work visa to stay in usa. This guy is a professor and hence studied in usa and then went on to teach. So student visa was later converted to work visa. Then he got a green card and later a citizenship. Indians have to travel by plane and hence they are checked dor status the moment they land. That is why all indian immigrants are masters or phd people
sir I'm a software engineer and i have 4 years of experience in software field but now I'm confused whether i should go for MS in US or not and will i get job directly from US ? Sir please suggest 🙏
Hey u thought what to do?
Congrats - what are the benefits of citizen ship ??
Can u upload a video on documents required for naturilazation
Right now it's taking 199 years to secure the U.S. GC
currently in US on H1b, applied for greencard. Due to long wait, Can I move to india and come back once my PD becomes current
My 75 year old Indian grandma got US citizenship,she passed the interview after studying for the exam,which was very difficult for her as she does not know good english.
Congratulations Prof!!!!
I just wanted to ask one question....
Can you now call your parents from India and get them green card as immediate relatives to an American citizen(you) or you can not???
And is similar the case with siblings??
Parents yes, siblings take a very long time. My parents at the moment are happy in India and prefer to visit on a tourist visa. My brother does not want me to sponsor his GC. Because once I file his GC application, he cannot enter USA until he gets his GC, which will take 20-40 years. Because he works for an American company in India, he keeps traveling to USA on a business visa. If I apply for his GC, it can hurt his career. That is the reason I have not filed for my family's green card.
@@DesiAmericanProfessor Thanks for your reply sir!!!!