Hi,

I have received my OCI. On close inspection I have realised that they have forgotten to stamp (seal) beside the signature of the issuing authority. Is it going to be a problem while travelling? Do I need to travel back to london (3 .5 hours drive to get it stamped? Please advice.

Regards,

Jambo wrote:It is very simple. One year from the date ILR was granted i.e. if the date on the sticker is 01/03/2011, then you can apply on 01/03/2012.

You can't count the time the application was examined (and it doesn't look to be the HO fault here).

Thanks Jambo, that is now clear.

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Jambo wrote:I'm not aware of a document that list what is not a requirement... The law is very simple - Section 1(3) is entitlement for registration as BC. There is no discretion at all by the HO.

Thanks Jambo..

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Thank you Jambo...any documents that you know to back up. Kind regards,,,

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