That is to ease the transition untill one gets British passport for travel. The intention is not suppsoed to be using the Indian passport as a claim to Indian citizenship in this three months grace period. Legally the moment you take oath and get certificate you are British citizen and your Indian n...

I'm getting desperate here. I need to be in India by early 10th April. Submitted 1 Feb 2013 (Postal London) Date of acknowledgement : 28 Feb 2013 Registration Status at Misson: Underprocess I cannot see any "Photo/Signature scanned" section on the OCI Status enquiry page as others have indicated . ...

I've similar issue of Affidavit notarised which is costing £70 but its for OCI application for my kid instead of Indian passport. I got mixed opinion and i'm confused now whether its required or not. Awaiting from expert who already applied http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=129023 . ...

Dear all, 1.what should I do with that cancelled passport ? Can I destroy it as this is no use now? Thanks in advance. Your question is specific to minor's passport. Well even though it has been cancelled, it has some value in regards to identity as being Indian origin. When last time in India advo...

Whether or NOT minor had Indian citizenship or passport, you still are required to submit a affidavit for a minor for non- acquisition of Indian nationality. And a joint affidavit if both parents are responsible for minor. If you search this section of the forum you will find template for joint affi...

Patience almost about to wear out!

Just beggars belief why it would take more than 2 months for CGI Edinburgh to acknowledge the OCI applications? Whereas in London it happens within 1 month!

Babus treating Scottish residents as second citizens to their English counterparts!

Questions: 1) Does the wife & kids have to go with me for the appointment or is it something I can just go myself? The nearest NCS to me is some 150 miles away so need to be sure who is required to attend, work out the cost before deciding whether to proceed or to just use Royal Mail recorder next ...

I don't think there is such a thing as partially qualified. You either qualified or not. He doesn't need to work as an accountant but he needs to be qualified as one. Do you think an application for citizenship with a partially qualified accountant as referee (and no other 'professional' referee) w...

Is the address proof required for OCI application? Don't think you require any address proof if you are applying in person. However, it's best to carry one. Jurisdiction High Commission of India, London: Applicants not residing in the Counties of England listed below, which are covered by the Consu...

Just wondering why does they need joint affidavit for their child to prove child never had Indian passport? Wondering Is it really necessary? By common sense and going through dates, No in my case. but law is A*&. However govt has every right to ascertain the legal process to prevent frauds, in my ...

HariMathy wrote:Is the address proof required for OCI application?

Embassy and consulates in the UK have jurisdictions for applications, hence it is required to submit self attested photocopy of the recent address proof, if by post only. and same copy along with original to present when in person.

regards.

1. Can I apply for OCI in person (at Indian embassy London) by printing form A and B with all required docs? Or does Form A has to be done online? 2. I read some comparision somewhere and it suggests that my daughter cannot get OCI as she has to apply whilst we (parents) were Indian citizens with v...

If you surrendered your Indian passport you will have no option but to apply for visa for India. Thinking of OCI will be simply haphazard in your circumstances. And for visa you must apply through VFS either in person or postal; and not the HCI. You dont need any originals for the OCI application, w...

Ok beat this price. I prepared the draft (based on the templates I took from various locations on web) and notary public charged only £20 to seal, stamp and sign. :) I have pasted excerpts from my Affidavit for everyone's use. This is addressed to CGI Edinburgh and by a married couple for their mino...

Hello, I am now required to file a notarised affidavit for my child for non-acquisition of Indian passport/citizenship. I tried on google and found some templates, however I would liek to cross check with if anybody have the proforma used for UK consulates/embassy? If someone can point me towards ap...

Self attested photocopy of the latest residence proof such as utility bill will be required, this is the basis for concerned embassy/consulates jurisdiction.

Regards.

OCI for 2 adults and 2 children as a family group ---------------------------------- Documents Sent by Post : 17 Dec 2012 (CGI Edinburgh) Documents Received at Edinburgh : 18 Dec 2012 Joint Affidavit Request by CGI: 27 Dec 2012 (See update 1 below) Joint Affidavit Sent by Post: 28 Dec 2012 Joint Aff...

Hello, Concurrent application for the surrender of Indian Passport and Long term entry visa for India are not accepted. I have tried this last month for my application. The reason I was given that the surrender applications are handled by the VFS at HCI London office and they do not have control ove...

I believe in the group ceremony all participants take oath/pledge one by one and after all have taken their turns, finally the national anthem will be played. So in your case if you both taking oath/pledge then at the time of standing and attending the anthem, who will look after kids? Even if you b...

I took my P60 and the person at the NCS did take copies of it. I agree that basic minimum evidence as per the requirements is stated in UKBA and NCS guidelines. However in adhering to the basic minimum requirements it is not to be forgotten that there is provision of suitable alternative evidence. I...

[/quote] On my case the first day after the 5 years qualifying period is on the 30th September 2012 and my only absence during this was from the 5th to 7th October 2007. So would I be cleared to submit my application any date before the 5th October 2012 or after the 7th right?[/quote] Good mornign C...

Hi experts, I was reading the Residence requirements Annex B and there is something I still do not get regarding point 3. Presence in the UK at the beginning of the 5 years qualifying period. Is there anything I need to be aware of re the above guidance/notes? Cosmos, I am no expert, but the day wh...

Thank you all for the inputs. 1. Please suggest what I am doing above by applying dependent visa on basis of ILR at this stage is correct/valid or do I need to take British passport and apply for dependent visa ? 2. Can I put on hold to take the Ceremony until I come back (definitely withing 3 mont...

I think you can apply on 26th. However get in touch with your NCS, as they will ask you to fill a booking application form and through which they will assess whether daysin and out criteria is ok or not. Same time you ask them the earliest date you can take appointment. I took P60 for as many years ...

Hi, I am wondering is it worth paying extra going through NCS? is there any advantage with NCS? Yes, its worth every single penny in fees and travel to NCS. In my case I had to travel from Aberdeen to Edinburgh with family. Been there done that, got T-shirt while using Home Office sevrice for COA! ...