US Citizenship vs. Indian Citizenship for Child

[SFDesai]

Hello,

 

I am a naturalized US citizen/OCI card holder and my wife is an Indian Citizen. We live in India and had a baby born recently. Given that my child can get either US or Indian citizenship depending on choice...

 

I am trying to decide which route would be better:

 

1. Get US citizenship directly and then apply for OCI card through me.

2. Get Indian citizenship and then apply for US citizenship through me.

 

I understand the basic pros/cons such as not being able to become a US president ever etc. but am looking to see if there is anything else beyond that someone has gone through in similar fashion to reach such a decision.

 

I understand that if we choose to remain in India until kid is ready for college he will be paying NRI/Foreign tuition charges.

 

Thoughts?

 

Thanks.

 

[JoeF]

My understanding is that India doesn't allow dual citizenship.

[pontevecchio]

The OCI card is immaterial to the situation. It may be better to run the scenario by say the firm of Murthy as it may save you big bucks in the fullness of time.

[GcLLC]

As JoeF said, acquisition of US citizenship will automatically invalidate Indian citizenship. Your best option would be to option 1.: to get US citizenship and then get OCI.