Am likely to go to E. Africa (Ethiopia) for a 2 years contract around Sep month end; likely saving shall be 2000 USD (Tax Free) per month; FY 2012-13 : Taxable income in India – NIL; do I have to rush out of country on/before 27th Sep 2012, to avail NRI staus condition <182 days stay in India in the FY; am not in any hurry to repatriate money to India, given preference shall like to keep it in USD [say FCNR(B) A/C, where it continues to grow in USD & tomorrow I may use it for children Higher education abroad – hope I’m right?]; Forum – plz advise.