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by anakin
Wed Dec 04, 2013 2:57 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1527719

to collect the OCI's what time to arrive there? website says 8:30, but should i get there earlier? also i need to collect my sisters and wife's OCI. do i need an authorisation letter for both or just my sister? I collected mine on Monday. I reached HCI London at about 0845, there were some 20-25 pe...
by anakin
Fri Nov 29, 2013 12:38 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Request for help with OCI Applications
Replies: 7
Views: 807

Yes you are right imranb, the guidance is very confusing indeed! However, to be on the safe side I took copies of both PartA & PartB for my family and surprise surprise they accepted both! Just shows that it does not hurt to take that extra effort and go in there with every documentation prepared fo...
by anakin
Fri Nov 29, 2013 11:48 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1527719

OCI received

I have been a silent spectator on this forum for many years now, which has always proved to be a great source of information on all issues related to immigration. I have now succesfully completed the last leg of my UK citizenship journey by getting my OCI approved as well. I have posted timelines be...
by anakin
Sun Dec 11, 2011 8:48 am
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Transit visa (Spain) confusion
Replies: 12
Views: 9796

acme4242 , wanted to provide an update. The Spanish consulate has not confirmed the ATV requirements yet. In the meantime I have got hold of another document contained within the below link which seems to suggest that Indian passport holders need an ATV for Spain. The document is fairly recent, 26.0...
by anakin
Mon Dec 05, 2011 11:22 am
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Transit visa (Spain) confusion
Replies: 12
Views: 9796

This in the law since April 2010, so by all means raise this issue with the Spanish Embassy in London. Are the Spanish Embassy and Spanish Ministry using outdated information in violation of the current law. Seek clarification, and get back to us. Doing so, will make life easier for the next person...
by anakin
Mon Dec 05, 2011 10:07 am
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Transit visa (Spain) confusion
Replies: 12
Views: 9796

Many thanks acme4242, you are a star! I also found some latest amendments here http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=COM:2011:0516:FIN:EL:PDF 12. This Regulation constitutes a development of provisions of the Schengen acquis in which the United Kingdom does not take part, in accordan...
by anakin
Sun Dec 04, 2011 12:28 pm
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Transit visa (Spain) confusion
Replies: 12
Views: 9796

Thanks acme4242 but I dropped an email to the Spanish consulate with my transit visa query. They have sent the below link, now this has left me confused. http://www.maec.es/subwebs/Consulados/Londres/en/MenuPpal/Servicios/Visados/Paginas/visaenter_services.aspx For Indian passport holders the follow...
by anakin
Fri Dec 02, 2011 12:27 pm
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Transit visa (Spain) confusion
Replies: 12
Views: 9796

You have been resident for 4 years, so you have a resident permit ? but not a permanent resident permit, right. So when you say "valid UK visa until November 2012" did you mean a valid UK resident permit until November 2012 Many thanks acme4242, yes my UK visa states Residence Permit, which as you ...
by anakin
Thu Dec 01, 2011 6:28 pm
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Transit visa (Spain) confusion
Replies: 12
Views: 9796

Transit visa (Spain) confusion

I am residing in the UK for the last 4 years but hold an Indian passport. I do not hold UK Permanent Residency but have a valid UK visa until November 2012. I am planning on flying to Lima from London Heathrow in mid-December. The Iberian Airlines flight has a changeover in Madrid and the same appli...
by anakin
Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:57 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Bizarre predicament...Help!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 2757

Happy bunny!!!

Guys, just to let you I got my Tier 1 extension on 30 October for 3 sweet years ...woohooo!!! The caseworker just asked me about my date of offence and didn’t seem much bothered. So friends, please do not hesitate and hide any facts when it comes to disclosing any convictions or court summons (tra...
by anakin
Sat Oct 24, 2009 8:53 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Bizarre predicament...Help!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 2757

Guys, thanks for your replies but here is an update on my situation. I sent my guilty plea by post and I will not be aware of my conviction since it takes a couple of weeks before the decision made by the judges comes thru. I am wondering now what do I put in my application since I have no idea abou...
by anakin
Sun Oct 11, 2009 8:08 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: In-Person applicants experiences
Replies: 395
Views: 104808

traffic conviction

Can somebody who had traffic conviction and points on driving license post their in person visa extension experience please. Will the case worker create any problems during the extension. From my colleagues experience, the last check they run before issuing the visa is check for any convictions, so ...
by anakin
Fri Sep 25, 2009 6:40 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Bizarre predicament...Help!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 2757

Please clarify

I would advice that you write to the case worker advising on this issue and also complete the relevant page again sign at the bottom and send it, BEFORE A DECISION IS MADE!!! Hopefully this should resolve it all. When do I write to the case worker, is it at the time of my in person application alon...
by anakin
Thu Sep 24, 2009 7:39 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Bizarre predicament...Help!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 2757

Bizarre predicament...Help!!!

I don’t know if anyone has ever faced a strange case as me, I am really worried sick thinking about the consequences. To cut a long story short, I was caught by the cops last month driving an uninsured car on provisional license. Before you start to shoot me down, it is something which I still reg...
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