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by gainvidya
Fri Jan 07, 2011 2:27 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Urgent advice-Renouncing Britisg Citizenship for Indian
Replies: 21
Views: 17463

Its like 1 way traffic, its difficult to get British Citizenship but more difficult to get Indian Citizenship (due to loads of rubbish bureaucracy and corruption)
by gainvidya
Sun Nov 28, 2010 9:39 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Surrendring Indian passport
Replies: 1127
Views: 375064

Re: Surrender certificate not needed for OCI?

Man you are F****. You are dealing with Indian legal authority the most corrupt and selfish lots in the world. All the best. I don't mean to be rude but using an F word in response is uncalled for. We all know well about the bureaucracy in these offices. I'm asking for a 'useful' idea in dealing wi...
by gainvidya
Sat Nov 27, 2010 9:46 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Surrendring Indian passport
Replies: 1127
Views: 375064

Re: Surrender certificate not needed for OCI?

We became British citizens 5yrs ago. When we applied for our first visit visa at that time, HCI cancelled our indian passports and returned them to us. Now we want to apply for OCI, So I approached VFS if they can Issue us a surrender certificate. They advise I need to contact HCI as SC is issued o...
by gainvidya
Thu Oct 28, 2010 2:11 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: UK Project manager jobs status
Replies: 4
Views: 1345

I guess you are generalising PM as a role. If it manageing project without any specialised business expertise which is planning, scheduling, communicating, presentation and updating gantt chart then I would expect that. But PM role has changed from last few year to more speciliased role in which he ...
by gainvidya
Fri Oct 15, 2010 2:22 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Got new role ( one perm and one contract )
Replies: 17
Views: 3257

Permanent with 50K is very good. At this point of tiem Permanent is the best option. You need to relocate to swindon itself you cannot think of even commuting from Hounslow.
by gainvidya
Tue Oct 05, 2010 2:16 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Moving out of the UK after becoming a Citizen
Replies: 5
Views: 2435

See also comparative chart on NRI/PIO/PIO card holders/OCI regards Looking at the document am confused about this point >What activities can be undertaken in India? All activities except mountaineering, missionary and research work and existing PAP/RAP which require specific permit. What mountainee...
by gainvidya
Wed Aug 18, 2010 10:30 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Which place to make base for IT job hunting in UK?
Replies: 27
Views: 4822

wunder wrote: And unlike US, in UK you have culture, cuisine, decent public transport, better climate, Europe, and cheap flights to a shitload of beaches :D
UK... better climate! :lol: :lol:
by gainvidya
Sun Aug 15, 2010 5:14 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Selling stuff on ebay
Replies: 15
Views: 7961

I dont understand why are you people scared of such petty things. How the hell is incompetent Home Office going to trace this at first place! The question here is not whether they will get caught, but whether it is permitted. And I am not sure whether selling things on the internet, as a business, ...
by gainvidya
Fri Aug 13, 2010 11:22 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Selling stuff on ebay
Replies: 15
Views: 7961

As I understand it the work has to be in accordance with the type of work the visa was issued for. Plus if u do it, tell the taxman and pay the tax, or he will have your balls. Thanks for your reply. I only sold two used items (VAT is already paid on it). Both items are less than £200. Do you thin...
by gainvidya
Mon Aug 09, 2010 5:00 pm
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Uk Citizenship want to work in scandinavia
Replies: 5
Views: 1901

Very well explained guys thanks acme4242.
Unfortunately I dont remember those flag belongs to which country (except UK :) ) but I can work it out :)
Wanderer I take your point I didnt know that. Thanks.
by gainvidya
Sun Aug 08, 2010 7:04 pm
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Uk Citizenship want to work in scandinavia
Replies: 5
Views: 1901

Uk Citizenship want to work in scandinavia

Are Uk Citizen allowed to work in scandinavian countried including Norway and Sweden?
by gainvidya
Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:16 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Short term contracting while employed Permanent
Replies: 8
Views: 1943

Thanks kenfrapin(u were to the point) and Wanderer. If I decide to go ahead (because this contract is out of UK) what are the paper I need to submit to the contracting co. Basically just trying to understand what is the chances my current 'Permanent' company would find out that I was contracting for...
by gainvidya
Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:32 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Short term contracting while employed Permanent
Replies: 8
Views: 1943

Dont think you can ask anyone for an alternate or illegal means of getting past this :wink: And since your current contract says you cannot work for any other company while fully employed, which any sane company does, then you cannot do so while you are employed with them If you take a sabbatical, ...
by gainvidya
Wed Jul 28, 2010 6:19 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Short term contracting while employed Permanent
Replies: 8
Views: 1943

Short term contracting while employed Permanent

I am really confused about my situation. I am employed with my current employer as permanent employee. I have a short term (3 months) contract role with another company. I could take a unpaid leave from my current company work for 3 month in this contract work and get back to my current employer aft...
by gainvidya
Tue Jul 27, 2010 6:45 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Surrendring Indian passport
Replies: 1127
Views: 375064

Indian system SUCKS. Best is to do it in person. I did that and that's the most safest option.
by gainvidya
Thu Jul 22, 2010 10:19 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI Photograph size confusion
Replies: 2
Views: 1821

OCI Photograph size confusion

I have read about this issue but still not able to conclude.

HCI london have officially asked for 51mm x 51mm size Photograph for OCI application. UK standard size is 35mm x 45mm which is what I have. Should I go ahead with UK standard size or anyone experienced UK standard size being rejected?
by gainvidya
Thu Jun 24, 2010 10:26 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1527648

Hi, Just a quick question. I applied for my entire family but did not surrender my wifes passport, she was an Indian citizen till 2004 and is now British. Her Indian passport has been cancelled at the time she acquired British citizenship. My kids and I have acknowledgements registered on the OCI, ...
by gainvidya
Mon Jun 14, 2010 9:23 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: UK Job Market is getting better!!
Replies: 44
Views: 11972

The job market looks good for some sector. My personal opinion is EU is heading for another recession however positive government may want to sound.
by gainvidya
Thu May 13, 2010 1:35 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Surrender Indian passport fees GONE UP.
Replies: 1
Views: 1474

Surrender Indian passport fees GONE UP.

Just spoke to someone in indian embassy and they said it £102 each passport up from £90...

WHAT A RIP OFF...
by gainvidya
Thu May 13, 2010 1:22 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Surrender Indian passport
Replies: 3
Views: 2694

Surrender Indian passport

Hi guys,

Got couple of question on this.

>I need to surrender 3 passport including myself, my daughter(minor) and my wife's. Can my wife go on her own to surrender all the 3 passport or I need to go as well.

>Can I pay by card or I have to pay by cash?

Thanks.
by gainvidya
Wed Apr 28, 2010 3:28 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: And So The Story Goes.. (Surrender Certificates)
Replies: 22
Views: 10584

I think we are bowing down to High Commission India's demand of BIG fees which all seems illegal.
by gainvidya
Sun Apr 25, 2010 9:22 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: I lost my job and I desperately want to go back home, HELP!!
Replies: 8
Views: 2307

What would be appropriate for a British Citizen in a similar situation who is earning just about £450 a month. If the emppoyer do register still there is hardly any NI and probably no tax?
by gainvidya
Fri Apr 23, 2010 1:27 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport Photograph background color
Replies: 9
Views: 5946

R- wrote:I have to agree with Ben.. Lol.. Are u really serious about asking this question??? it states clearly either GREY or CREAM background. TBH it's a bit of a silly question...
The topic clearly said what's the question about but you choose to waste your time.
by gainvidya
Sun Apr 18, 2010 7:43 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Pros and cons of British citizenship for Indians
Replies: 13
Views: 18812

Also, if you have children and they also hold british citizenship - in most case they will not be eligible to write competitive examinations (engineering, medical entrance exams), NTSE etc. and will have to follow the admission rules for NRIs. Whats the point of having OCI if we are being treated a...
by gainvidya
Wed Apr 14, 2010 10:21 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Driving with no Insurance and apply for Naturalization
Replies: 86
Views: 40261

I think you need a wake up call. People who commit benefit fraud do commit an offence but it is usually victimless. A failed asylum seeker who was driving uninsured killed a family man thus depriving a wife of her husband , children being deprived of a father http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
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