Archive · 19 Jan 2026
NRIs Find Returning to India Harder Than Moving to US
Many Indians living abroad want to return home, but they find it much harder than leaving.
Ravi, for example, moved to the US easily with a company transfer, but now he struggles to return.
He worries about his child's education, finding a job, and setting up a new life in India.
Studies show that many NRIs feel the same way.
They want to come back, but they are unsure about jobs, salaries, and losing their foreign residency.
Some even want India to allow dual citizenship so they can feel more secure.
Ravi found moving to the US easier than returning to India due to company transfers and fewer responsibilities.
Returning to India involves complex decisions about children's education, career, and settling in a new city.
Studies show that over 50% of NRIs are unsure about returning to India.
Job opportunities, salaries, and infrastructure are major concerns for NRIs planning to return.
Approximately 90% of NRIs would feel more secure returning if India allowed dual citizenship.
- Who
- Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) like Ravi
- What
- The challenges and complications of returning to India
- When
- Currently and in the near future
- Where
- India and the United States
- Why
- Due to concerns about children's education, career uncertainty, healthcare, and lifestyle adjustments
- Primary Concern
- Children's education
- Secondary Concern
- Career uncertainty
- Tertiary Concern
- Healthcare and lifestyle adjustments
- Major Study
- Nupur Dave's survey of 500+ NRIs and 90 returnees
- Percentage Unsure About Return
- More than 50%
- Percentage Definitely Interested in Return
- About 30%
- Salary Expectation
- Around one crore INR ($150,000)
- Percentage Wanting Dual Citizenship
- Approximately 90%