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Currently Indian Passport ranks at the 79th position in the world's Passport Index. India ranks according to the Henley Passport Index.

Indian passport holders can visit a total of 57 visa-free countries with an Indian passport. for example, Iran, Nepal, Qatar, and Thailand.

Yes, if your country has a low-ranked Indian Passport, then you might not be able to get a top favourite place and have to pay a higher visa application fee.

Indian passport position changes every once in year according to the Henley passport Index. The current position of the Indian Passport is 79.

Yes, to improve the Indian passport ranking government has established a good connection with the neighboring countries, doing more trades, and participating in international activities.

Henley Passport Index is a passport ranking platform which includes 199 countries and rank all the passports according to the number of destinations people arrive.

The Orange colored passports are issued to individuals who have to go through the Emigration checks.

The individuals who are travelling to foreign countries for work or vacation, and who have not completed their class 10 or matriculation.

The Indian government requires emigration clearance if you are travelling to these 18 countries, which are also known as ECR countries: Afghanistan, Bahrain, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Thailand, UAE, and Yemen.

Check the last page of your passport. If there is an ECR (Emigration Check Required) stamp, then it is an ECR passport, and if there is no such stamp, then it's an ECNR passport.

It includes the individuals who have obtained the diplomas and degrees from the recognised institutions. Government employees and their family members are also eligible for the ECNR passport, whether they have a degree or not.

Generally, an ECNR passport is considered better than an ECR passport because they provide fast check-ins, freedom, and are convenient, as you do not have to go through the emigration checks.

Yes, you have permission to leave the US while waiting for a green card but before going outside the country you need to get permission to travel called “advance parole.” In case you fail to do so, your green card application will be abandoned.

If a green card holder lives in the U.S. long enough they may get benefits of social security. However, for this, they need to meet certain requirements. It includes work credits, immigration status, and totalization agreement.

You can know about your green card approval by checking the application status online. For this, you can use the USCIS “Case Status Online” page along with your receipt number. In addition, you can also call the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. Generally, you get a notification from USCIS after your green card application gets approved.

After a green card approval within a few days to several weeks you get a green card in the mail. Also after receiving the green card, you need to fulfill certain responsibilities like obeying the US laws, filing income tax, carrying it all the time, and registering for selective services. In addition, you can apply for US citizenship as well after five years, or three years if you get married to a US citizen.

No, green cards and US citizenship are not the same. A green card allows a foreign individual to live and work indefinitely in the US. However, citizenship is generally gained through birth, naturalization, or descent. With this, a green card holder can apply for US citizenship typically after 3-5 years. Also, it is the highest legal status in the United States.

Your green card is delivered to the provided address on your application by USCIS. If your USCIS tracking information is showing that it has been delivered, but you haven’t received it yet, then you can contact your local post office as soon as possible.

Well, the answer to this question is not straightforward. Getting a permanent residency can be hassle-free if you prepare well and all your documents are in order. In addition, if you have a working or studying history for a few years then also the process becomes a lot simpler for you.

The permanent resident card is commonly known as the Green Card, and it is an official document that serves as proof of a foreigner’s legal status to stay and work in the country indefinitely. It is also considered an identity proof.