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by rivercam
Wed Nov 27, 2013 5:57 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Please help - Register my son while he's in India
Replies: 9
Views: 725

you only need to fill section 2 and leave blank for section 3. i only filled 2.2 and left 2.1 blank as he was born in uk. left 2.3 blank and filled 2.4. i dont think they bother about this. if child is born in uk and if one of the parent holds ILR its entitlement and HO cant use any discertion. don'...
by rivercam
Wed Nov 27, 2013 5:11 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Please help - Register my son while he's in India
Replies: 9
Views: 725

yes you can choose anyone from that list, if you wish to do get referees from uk then. 1.professional referee can be any nationality (any manager with vat registered company would do). 2. the other one need not be professional but needs to be British. if child is not in UK you can have both from Ind...
by rivercam
Wed Nov 27, 2013 4:04 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Please help - Register my son while he's in India
Replies: 9
Views: 725

FYI
read through this thread who were in your situation:
http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... ht=#891616
by rivercam
Wed Nov 27, 2013 3:57 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Please help - Register my son while he's in India
Replies: 9
Views: 725

Yes-- It's possible to register him as British whilst he is in India. I've done in the past it got approved in a month. You can do it without NCS. I did it through NCS to keep originals of my passport and BRP. You can insist NCS to check with nationality helpline while you are submitting the applica...
by rivercam
Wed Nov 27, 2013 10:54 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Apply British passport from India for UK born child.
Replies: 73
Views: 9591

specy_99

Any updates? please let me know where to send the form?
thanks
by rivercam
Wed Nov 27, 2013 10:51 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5645
Views: 1609933

newavenues you are risking your journey unless you have refundable ticket. These dates on the forum are indicative only and there is no guarantee. you might get it before you fly but nothing certain. If I were you, i still apply for visa by visiting VFS office today and if you explain your situation...
by rivercam
Tue Nov 26, 2013 4:53 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Appendix 2 Help Please & Visa4uk!
Replies: 5
Views: 870

seems that there are problems with their on-line system.

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... 151761[url][/url]
by rivercam
Tue Nov 26, 2013 2:21 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Appendix 2 Help Please & Visa4uk!
Replies: 5
Views: 870

appendix 2 can be hand written. Just print off and fill in as appropriate. you should be able to print the application that you filled in online after you submitted the form in full. as far as I remember if you have your file number and email address, you can log in any time and can print OR SAVE AS...
by rivercam
Mon Nov 25, 2013 10:52 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Apply British passport from India for UK born child.
Replies: 73
Views: 9591

Jambo

where did you get this information? Any link etc?
Please note that as part of global move of overseas passport application handling from FCO to HMPO, there are changes from today to applications made in India. You are now required to send the application directly to the UK
by rivercam
Mon Nov 25, 2013 8:55 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5645
Views: 1609933

i guess other way around now a days. for PIO if you apply in person, you can get it exactly after 30 days. they are giving collection date on the receipt on the day of applying.
by rivercam
Mon Nov 25, 2013 8:50 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Apply British passport from India for UK born child.
Replies: 73
Views: 9591

ok spoken to them again at 7 pm got told they were still under the processing of update but the guy does not want to confirm or take any responsibility. All of the advisers got told by senior management that process is changing and website will get updated today but not was done and they have not gi...
by rivercam
Mon Nov 25, 2013 4:46 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Apply British passport from India for UK born child.
Replies: 73
Views: 9591

Specy, Spoken to HYPO Advice line and got two different answers. One guy told me in the afternoon application need to be send to UK but looking at website in the evening I called them again and told it needs to sent to Delhi. I am very confused why did they returned your application? Website got upd...
by rivercam
Mon Nov 25, 2013 11:26 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Apply British passport from India for UK born child.
Replies: 73
Views: 9591

specy I am in similar boat, I sent application on 11th November and they returned after 2 weeks today and waiting for my wife to scan the letter that came with returned application. But wife is saying returned because of some missing pregnency care records. god knows what they go do with it,son was ...
by rivercam
Fri Nov 22, 2013 5:11 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5645
Views: 1609933

bizzythekid

confused, what is printing stage? my status say processed on 21st november with oci numbe rAXXXXXX and all i can see dispatch from delhi and arrival at london fields empty .
i applied in person london on 22nd october.
by rivercam
Fri Nov 22, 2013 3:08 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5645
Views: 1609933

oci delhi contact

shettybn@nic.in
by rivercam
Fri Nov 22, 2013 1:15 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5645
Views: 1609933

winchesterguy

this is what I received from OCI Team Delhi, again i can't advise to take risk. I will wait until Tuesday and then apply for tourist visa.

Sir

Documents may be dispatched from Delhi and received at London by end of this month.

Regards

OCI Team Delh
by rivercam
Thu Nov 21, 2013 4:05 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5645
Views: 1609933

bizzythekid
After it got processed on 16th november for yours, any update on dispatch etc?
mine is processed today, i need to travel on 5th december, what do you sugest? shall i go ahead and apply for visa?
thanks
by rivercam
Thu Nov 21, 2013 1:08 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: British Passport from India- Credit Card Payment issue
Replies: 3
Views: 549

hi

thanks for the information. it's been more than 11 days, no payment has taken and my application was not returned. i will wait until end of this week and contact them.
by rivercam
Tue Nov 19, 2013 9:39 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Applying for Visa while waiting for OCI
Replies: 9
Views: 1959

thanks cool mate

i am applying this Friday, your replies are highly valuable, it looks like you saved me at least 30 quid. I Don't live in London and my travel is on 5th December. do you think i can get the visa if i apply in person and ask them to post my passport through next day delivery?
by rivercam
Tue Nov 19, 2013 11:36 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Applying for Visa while waiting for OCI
Replies: 9
Views: 1959

cool mate thanks for information. currently i am waiting for my oci and i have no hope i get it before my travel. so decided to apply for visitor visa. couple of questions. 1. which visa cateogary i need to select while filling online application? 2.what documents i need to submit? 3. is original su...
by rivercam
Mon Nov 18, 2013 3:59 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Settlement Visa from India : Timeline
Replies: 879
Views: 64444

My friend's spouse Timelines:

Vfs centre-hyderabad.
Visa type- spouse settlement visa
Visa forwarded to- BHC Chennai
Applied on 16/08/2013
approved on- 04/11/2013
by rivercam
Mon Nov 18, 2013 11:55 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: passport surrender grace period and travel
Replies: 5
Views: 2004

Hi yes, you get 3 months grace period and you can use your Indian passport for travelling India without any problems, remember the grace period start date starts from they day you acquired British citizenship (the day on your citizenship certificate) not the start date of your UK passport. You also ...
by rivercam
Mon Nov 18, 2013 12:24 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: British Passport from India- Credit Card Payment issue
Replies: 3
Views: 549

hi i sent my child's application a week ago and noticed they haven't taken any payment from my card as well. I also checked several times, but the form does not have option of 3 digit security code. when did you sent your application? How long it took them to send you back the application?we sent li...
by rivercam
Thu Nov 14, 2013 10:39 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Settlement visa for dependent Wife and Child
Replies: 66
Views: 4887

by rivercam
Wed Nov 13, 2013 11:17 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Confused State - Settlement or Leave to Remain-Pls help
Replies: 7
Views: 803

Hi Sorry to hear about your rejection. I don't know much about point 1, some experienced members might help you but here is my advice for 2 and 3. 2. Tenancy Agreement: You need to include a Letter from Landlord/Letting agent confirming how many bedrooms and reception rooms in the property, if possi...