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by cfdman
Thu Aug 04, 2022 7:55 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Visitor Visa Applications - TIMELINES ONLY
Replies: 600
Views: 233172

Re: Visitor Visa Applications - TIMELINES ONLY

Visa Category: 6 months Standard Visitor (Family/General) : Family Visit Visa (visited multiple times before) Country/Town of Application : Chennai, India Application submitted: 24 May 2022 Biometrics enrolled: 15 June 2022 Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): No Email (Your UK visa applicatio...
by cfdman
Mon Oct 07, 2019 1:09 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI application for minor, wife's UK visa about to expire
Replies: 6
Views: 1178

Re: OCI application for minor, wife's UK visa about to expire

The birth certificate issued by the council (the full birth ertificate, which has both parents name and details) is good enough for OCI. No need for apostled documents.
by cfdman
Mon Oct 07, 2019 10:53 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI application for minor, wife's UK visa about to expire
Replies: 6
Views: 1178

Re: OCI application for minor, wife's UK visa about to expire

1. I have ILR while my wife is about to renew her tier-2 dependent visa (she does not qualify for ILR yet). So when I make the OCI application for my son, my wife's UK visa shows as expiring on 28-Oct. Will that cause a problem? (I am unable to wait until my wife's visa is renewed since we need the...
by cfdman
Wed Oct 02, 2019 7:46 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: can I apply for Indian evisa without surrendering an Indian passport
Replies: 1
Views: 950

Re: can I apply for Indian evisa without surrendering an Indian passport

You got a grace period of 90 days from the date of obtaining foriegn citizenship (note: not the date you got passport) before you must stop using the Indian passport. If you exceed this grace period and still use it you may have to pay penalty. So, if you are within this limit, you may use Indian pa...
by cfdman
Thu Sep 26, 2019 12:57 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5612
Views: 1543833

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

OCI re-issue for minor child: (Following passport renewal) Date Of Application: 16-SEP-2019 (Goswell Road Walk in Service) Date Of Acknowledgment 17-SEP-2019 Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 18-SEP-2019 Dispatched From MEA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On 18-SEP-2019 Document received At LONDON On 18-SEP-2...
by cfdman
Wed Sep 25, 2019 1:20 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Indian Citizenship Renunciation Application
Replies: 1
Views: 673

Re: Indian Citizenship Renunciation Application

Not needed. You can do it on his behalf.
by cfdman
Fri Sep 20, 2019 1:54 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI Card Online Status Query
Replies: 3
Views: 1091

Re: OCI Card Online Status Query

I wrote an Email to HCI London (inf.london@mea.gov.in).

They replied me (within hour! impressed!) saying that the OCI is ready and asked me to provide the EMail as a conformation and follow VFS collection procedure.
Fingers crossed, whether VFS will give me a tough time with an Email printout.
by cfdman
Fri Sep 20, 2019 1:10 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI Card Online Status Query
Replies: 3
Views: 1091

Re: OCI Card Online Status Query

I applied for OCI re-issue on 16th-Sep-2019 (just this week). The status on 18th-Sep-2019 was "Processed" (OCI Miscellaneous application are processed in a week as per the timeline posted by other members). But, when I checked again on 19th-Sep-2019, the status turned "Under Process" :?: To my surpr...
by cfdman
Wed Aug 30, 2017 4:28 pm
Forum: US immigration
Topic: ESTA Question Help Please
Replies: 10
Views: 6334

Re: ESTA Question Help Please

OCI does not confer citizenship. So the answer to your question is No. You are not currently a citizen of India.
by cfdman
Mon Dec 05, 2016 10:57 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5612
Views: 1543833

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

VFS Center: London Paddington Application Date: 23/SEP/2016 Date of Acknowledgement: 27/SEP/2016 Original docs Received: 01/OCT/2016 Documents Printing Status: PROCESSED on 17 Nov 2016 Dispatched from MOIA (OCI) NEW DELHI: 28 Nov 2016 (Long gap) Document received At London: 28 Nov 2016 (arrived same...
by cfdman
Wed Sep 21, 2016 3:18 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI card application -Self address envelopes from Royal Mail
Replies: 16
Views: 11309

Re: OCI card application -Self address envelopes from Royal

I am new to OCI world, Could you please clarify why we need to keep two royal mail prepaid special delivery envelops ? One is for sending your original supporting doc (Surrender certificate etc) back to you. The other one is for sending back your OCI booklet (with your passport, which you will subm...
by cfdman
Wed Aug 03, 2016 4:39 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: document Upload- Indian Origin proof
Replies: 1
Views: 657

Re: document Upload- Indian Origin proof

Dear all On the portal, what is the Indian Origin Proof document that I need to upload: The cancelled Indian passport (front and last page scan) or the Surrender certificate scan? Surrender certificate Apart from the doubt, I would like someone to help me with the list of documents that I need to s...
by cfdman
Wed Aug 03, 2016 3:55 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5612
Views: 1543833

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Application Date : 14/06/2016 VFS Center: London Goswell Road Date of acknowledgement : 15/06/2016 Original docs Received : 21/06/2016 Documents Printing Status : PROCESSED On 18-JUL-2016 Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI : 22-JUL-2016 Document received At London: 26-JUL-2016 PASSPORT SUBMITTED ...
by cfdman
Mon Jul 25, 2016 12:27 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI application documents confirmation
Replies: 4
Views: 609

Re: OCI application documents confirmation

Please could you let me know if you have submitted any of the below for (Other necessary documents of Indian origin). Domicile Cert / Birth Certificate / School leaving / agricultural documents. None of these are needed, if you producing original surrender certificate of Indian passport (not even y...
by cfdman
Fri Jul 22, 2016 2:01 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: VFS SMS service rip-off
Replies: 0
Views: 795

VFS SMS service rip-off

Please be aware of the sneaky practice of VFS adding £1.44 :evil: for SMS service, without even asking people that whether they need it or not (They call it OPTIONAL :lol: service). There is no point in having a SMS update for passport surrender as there is no in-person collection for the processed ...
by cfdman
Fri Jul 22, 2016 9:34 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5612
Views: 1543833

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

I collected on 21/07/2016 from VFS, total rip off from VFS... VFS is indeed a rip-off company. One more thing people need to be aware is the sneaky practice of adding £1.44 :evil: for SMS service, without even asking people that whether they need it or not (They call it OPTIONAL :lol: service). The...
by cfdman
Tue Jul 19, 2016 9:46 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5612
Views: 1543833

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Application Date : 14/06/2016 VFS Center: London Goswell Road Date of acknowledgement : 15/06/2016 Original docs Received : 21/06/2016 Documents Printing Status : PROCESSED On 18-JUL-2016 Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI : Document received At London: PASSPORT SUBMITTED IN PERSON : PASSPORT AND...
by cfdman
Wed Jul 06, 2016 10:22 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI Tracking
Replies: 2
Views: 2208

Re: OCI Tracking

After you submit the documents to VFS, it will usually take 1 - 2 days, before you can start tracing your OCI application.
Until then, you will see "No such record found" message.
Don't panic.
by cfdman
Thu Jun 02, 2016 1:09 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: February 2016 Naturalization Application TIMELINE ONLY
Replies: 213
Views: 16977

Re: February 2016 Naturalization Application TIMELINE ONLY

FINAL UPDATE Eligibility criteria: 5 Years Tier2 General + 1 Year ILR Language criteria met: PBS printout + Degree + Already met during ILR Method of application: NCS Wandsworth (Nationality + Passport joint application) Date of application: 15/02/2016 Payment method: Debit Card Date of receipt by ...
by cfdman
Wed May 18, 2016 6:58 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: March 2016 Naturalization Application TIMELINE ONLY
Replies: 433
Views: 46761

Re: March 2016 Naturalization Application TIMELINE ONLY

Partner's timeline --------------------- Eligibility criteria: 4 year PBS Dep. visa + 1 year ILR Language criteria met: Life in UK + PBS printout + already met during ILR Method of application: NCS Wandsworth Date of application: 10/03/2016 Payment method: CREDIT CARD Date of receipt by UKBA: 14/03/...
by cfdman
Thu Apr 21, 2016 9:44 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: February 2016 Naturalization Application TIMELINE ONLY
Replies: 213
Views: 16977

Re: February 2016 Naturalization Application TIMELINE ONLY

APPROVAL UPDATE Eligibility criteria: 5 Years Tier2 General + 1 Year ILR Language criteria met: PBS printout + Degree + Already met during ILR Method of application: NCS Wandsworth (Nationality + Passport joint application) Date of application: 15/02/2016 Payment method: Debit Card Date of receipt ...
by cfdman
Wed Apr 20, 2016 10:39 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Travelling to India on Indian Passport
Replies: 24
Views: 4107

Re: Travelling to India on Indian Passport

Thats probably the cleanest way to deal, though not the least expensive. The least-expensive would have been postponing your ceremony until you complete the trip, thus retain the Indian passport + BRP whilst travelling. Would have saved you few £'s in applying for Indian e-Visa. Neverthless, what yo...
by cfdman
Wed Apr 13, 2016 9:53 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: eTourist Visa for India Q- Have you visited india before
Replies: 5
Views: 6022

Re: eTourist Visa for India Q- Have you visited india before

IMHO you cannot carry Indian passport alongside a foreign passport. You have to surrender it straightaway as soon as you receive your British passport. There is a so called "Grace period" for using Indian passport for 3 months even after aquiring foreign citizenship, but I don't think you can avail ...
by cfdman
Tue Mar 22, 2016 11:55 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Date of receipt by UKBA
Replies: 9
Views: 890

Re: Date of receipt by UKBA

People seem to be stating Date of receipt by UKBA dates, how can I know what is the date for this? The NCS advisor might have given you a RoyalMail tracking number (or might have written it on your receipt, check that). You can track the RoyalMail delivery status from RoyalMail website to know when...
by cfdman
Fri Mar 18, 2016 11:45 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: can a software engineer countersign a passport
Replies: 7
Views: 6575

Re: can a software engineer countersign a passport

The list of acceptable countersignatories can be found here
https://www.gov.uk/countersigning-passp ... ignatories

IMHO the "software engineer" does fall in the category of "engineer - with professional qualifications".
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