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by gidoc
Tue Aug 28, 2012 5:29 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Surrendering Indian Passport + VISA
Replies: 5
Views: 2682

(>>2) Is it possible to apply for Indian VISA at the same time as surrendering the Indian Passport? >>

No, it has to be done one at at time.
by gidoc
Sat Aug 25, 2012 11:00 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Indian visa application while waiting for OCI card
Replies: 4
Views: 1682

Thanks. Applying in person for the visa at VFS, how much time did it take to have the passport delivererd back to you, thanks
by gidoc
Sat Aug 25, 2012 3:06 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Absent days & return of documents
Replies: 22
Views: 2675

>So my current situation is, i have applied for British citizenship and received my confirmation letter from HO on the 26th of July, 2012.> Have you been granted Citizenship? If so, apply for PP after oath ceremony and then travel Perhaps you mean your application has been submitted. You can travel ...
by gidoc
Sat Aug 25, 2012 2:57 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: NCS or No NCS
Replies: 11
Views: 1462

>Also people who work at NCS are very incompetent. Its not even worth the service. The only thing I see with this is that you get to keep the documents!> That was bad luck, nonetheless also a sign of 'carelessness'. However, having all your documents with you all the time, is a big advantage; you ne...
by gidoc
Sat Aug 25, 2012 2:50 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1528236

That means its not done yet, it appears after registratrion granted.
Whats your time line?
by gidoc
Sat Aug 25, 2012 12:41 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Indian visa application while waiting for OCI card
Replies: 4
Views: 1682

Can you please give an update on your status?
by gidoc
Fri Aug 24, 2012 7:08 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Indian passport or British Passport
Replies: 4
Views: 1934

dharma26 Now your second post I want to go with Indian passport. Because as a Indian, he is having birth rights in India. If I cancel the Indian passport and acquire different nationality and return to India after some years and he will get Indian passport in 5 years with birth rights. But if I went...
by gidoc
Fri Aug 24, 2012 7:00 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Indian passport or British Passport
Replies: 4
Views: 1934

dharma26 Your second post is even more confusing, so I will reply to the first one- Myself an my wife got ILR in May 2012. My son was born after ILR on July 2012. 1) If I go for Indian passport, Is my child have to get ILR or British passport? You continue to be Indian citizen as you have ILR, your ...
by gidoc
Fri Aug 24, 2012 6:45 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI Doubt
Replies: 9
Views: 3769

That is correct. Child can apply for PIO.
by gidoc
Fri Aug 24, 2012 6:38 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Delay in OCI tracking
Replies: 2
Views: 1154

The applications for my children were recd on 6/8/12. Tracking still says wrong PP number or not acknowledged. Its the standard response if mission has not allocated a file number. it used to be 7-8 days last year but doesnt seems so now, any one have similar issues with postal application?
by gidoc
Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:13 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Delay in OCI tracking
Replies: 2
Views: 1154

Delay in OCI tracking

Hi all,
OCI tracking doesnt seem to be acknowledging applications even up to 3 wks from being received at the mission. Any one who has not had this issue from HCI London recenly, thanks
by gidoc
Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:32 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: INDIAN PASSPORT RENEWAL under TATKAL
Replies: 1
Views: 1142

You need ID and address proof in UK ( license and utility bill will do) or India , photos and a duly filled form, along with the required fees.Your current PP with valid visa is of course required as well.
You do not not need any other documents.
by gidoc
Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:23 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Child status in India if we acquire British citizenship
Replies: 7
Views: 1584

Your son is eligible for British Citizenship now, you will have to apply next year but you havent got it yet. There isnt much you can do now. If you are going to settle in India, why do you want to be British citizens? You want to take the British Citizenship but want your son to retain Indian citiz...
by gidoc
Sat Aug 18, 2012 7:54 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI tracking and status messages
Replies: 1
Views: 1817

You need put both the UK Passport number and the Application number. It takes more than 2 wks for this to show up, if you sent it by post.
by gidoc
Mon Jul 30, 2012 10:16 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI postal application- are 2 copies still reqd?
Replies: 0
Views: 528

OCI postal application- are 2 copies still reqd?

Hi,
Can someone please confirm if you still require 2 copies of application form and documents? Some posts indictae that only one is required, many thanks
by gidoc
Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:34 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI - Criminal Proceedings query
Replies: 1
Views: 1172

Mention any convictions only.
by gidoc
Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:33 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Passport re-issue
Replies: 3
Views: 3022

Another question is that I my permanent address from my about-to-expire passport has changed and I donot have any permanent address in India? But in my ICICI Bank account, I have given the address for my parent's home address. Will that work as my permanent address and will the passport office acce...
by gidoc
Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:30 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: British - OCI
Replies: 1
Views: 868

First, its illegal to hold valid Indian and British passport, from Indian govt point of view. I am presuming the Indian passport has expired. Your mother needs to surrender her Indian passport first, obtain a surrender certificate and then both of you can apply for OCI. The fee can be paid in person...
by gidoc
Sun Nov 20, 2011 4:54 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: application processing durations variability
Replies: 5
Views: 1197

The fee went up in April this year.Thus there were unprecendented number of applications until end of March. The backlog seems to have cleared only a couple of months ago.
by gidoc
Sun Nov 20, 2011 4:50 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14792
Views: 4379763

Application Timeline-for my daughter
Eligibility criteria: (5yr as dependant + 1yr ILR.)
Date of application: NCS (Newcastle)-10/10/11
Date of receipt by UKBA: n/a
Date of receipt of approval: 17/11/11
Date of ceremony: 1/12/11
Only 5 wks
by gidoc
Sat Nov 12, 2011 11:48 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Letter to Counter Signatory
Replies: 5
Views: 1861

Just do as it says, write or type the reply, it doesnt matter. Mention the reference of the original letter, also its asking you to use the label on the same enevelope, if you do not want to use a new one.
by gidoc
Sat Nov 05, 2011 12:02 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: 2 copies required for OCI application?
Replies: 5
Views: 2131

Extract from
http://mha.nic.in/pdfs/oci-brochure.pdf
The application form, completed in all respects, along with enclosures should be submitted in duplicate to the Indian Mission/Post of the country of applicant’s citizenship
by gidoc
Tue Nov 01, 2011 6:33 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: 2 copies required for OCI application?
Replies: 5
Views: 2131

Its your call to take the advice given, rather than' ask for references'. Its quite clear that you havent read the details of the application process.
by gidoc
Tue Nov 01, 2011 6:26 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Passport Documents after Naturalisation
Replies: 14
Views: 3236

There are 30 boxes, try and squeeze everything in there( use 2 letters in one box if necessary). Anything outside the boxes is not a good idea as the forms are scanned. Put in ' unknown' in the date of marriage, its not important. Yes, send it via secure delivery, if everything looks ok. I have post...
by gidoc
Mon Oct 31, 2011 7:13 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: How to get documents back from HO?
Replies: 4
Views: 1027

You can request your passport for urgent travel, they will let you know if they need it again.
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