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by legin
Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:58 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1527938

Also, does anyone know if OCI holders for travelling need to carry,

1) Cancelled Indian passport..
2) The passport type 'Certificate of Registration, OCI'
by legin
Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:53 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1527938

My OCI application timeline..

Thought this will be useful for some.... Applied through post for OCI on 14th Nov 2006 to HCI London. (Also had enclosed my indian passport for cancellation) Sticker and certificate was available for collection on 5th Dec. Sent my British passport and cancelled indian passport with online status rep...
by legin
Wed Nov 29, 2006 2:59 pm
Forum: US immigration
Topic: US visa rejection
Replies: 22
Views: 11251

Similar sitation but was a B1 rejection..

I am british citizen now.. but was refused visa(B1 i think) in 2001 & 2002 for a business visit through my UK based company.. The reason was that i was a 'potential migrant' Not sure what section that was.. As kalaymani says we can travel to the US, but its upto the officials there to deceide if we ...
by legin
Wed Jul 05, 2006 7:51 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1527938

Having looked at the below hcilondon website, I understand there are 2 visa types, 1) Entry Visa 2) Long term/Settlement visa I think with Long-term/Settlement Visa one will be allowed to work.. But doesn't say anywhere... I'm not able to find the guidance(if there is one) notes or seperate applicat...
by legin
Tue Jul 04, 2006 1:14 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1527938

Did take some researching to find that a Visa like this even existed.. Its issued only to persons of Indian Origin and is also called, Entry Visa / Long Term Visa / Settlement Visa (Quite confusing) But the sticky point would be if it doesn't allow the person to work?? Sundeep are you sure that one ...
by legin
Mon Jul 03, 2006 4:56 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1527938

Settlement VISA - 5 YR MULTI-ENTRY

Guys if you think you might be in a similar situation this would help.. If you need, A) To travel India at short notice, B) Would prefer not so expensive Visa alternative Solution : 5 yr. settlement multi-entry visa seems to be the right option.. (Cost 90£ and issued same day..) This 5yr period shou...
by legin
Mon Jun 19, 2006 10:36 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1527938

Sundeep, You jumped into conclusion that 'People are paiting wrong pic about India..' (I don't remember seeing this anywhere..) My point was 'Indian bueracratic system is confusing and should be avoided'.. I love my ex-country India, and that doesn't mean i can't critisize the state of the beuracrat...
by legin
Fri Jun 16, 2006 6:51 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1527938

Sundeep, go through previous posts by British and you'll understand the grey area surrounding it.. My understainding is UK treats OCI as dual citizenship hence no consular protection - unless you have evidence to support your argument Now the question of whether one would use them are not is differe...
by legin
Tue Jun 13, 2006 1:53 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1527938

I am going for PIO card.. (OCI confusing..)

I was going to apply for OCI, but having gone through the posts of what British and Jaihind had to say, i've deceided i'll go for PIO card based on the sole reason that, i'll lose counsellor protection when in India.. Thanks guys for exposing the grey area which is a trademark of India Bueracracy.. ...
by legin
Fri Apr 28, 2006 12:49 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: TIMELINE AFTER NATURALISATION APPLICATION SUBMISSION
Replies: 7793
Views: 2210169

Here is my time lines. Application=NCS (Essex) Date of submission or posting 10/04/2006 CRITERIA - 5 yr stay (4 + 1 yr ILR) Date of debit of card = 11/04/2006 (Very quick!!) Date of receipt of acknowledgement = 15/04/2006 Date of approval = 24/04/2006 (Received post on 28/04/06) Ceremony Date = 09/0...
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