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There has been few queries about filling part B for OCI application when one has DUI conviction. It’s mainly about the question - Have you ever been convicted by Court of Law of any country? My advice is be Truthful.. it’s better be DUI misdemeanor and not. Felony. For this questions answer...

The VFS site has a PDF (link below) that says an Employment Letter is one of the documents to be submitted as part of the OCI application. Has anyone (who is employed) got their OCI in 2023 without submitting Employment Letter? Is it really needed (if employed) or can it be skipped?

Hi All, I have a DUI from 1.5 years ago and was wondering if getting an OCI will be an issue. If I am rejected on the OCI for my record, can i still get a Tourist Visa? And has anyone successfully gotten an OCI/Tourist Visa by disclosing the criminal record.

I just wanted to understand the rules for OCI card holders residing in India. My wife who is OCI card holder and have been residing permanently in India since 2013 and files IT returns every year. I am aware of the rule that OCI card holders, while they are non-resident, cannot buy...

For OCI card holders if you are planning to return to India and children wants to study in India. 1. For getting into IIT, need to clear JEE mains + advanced (like Indian citizens). For foreigners some seats are reserved, but OCI card holders are not eligible for these reserved seats...

Hello, We plan to travel to India on June 10th, 2018. But my minor child's US passport expires slightly less than 6 months after that (Dec 1, 2018). My questions: 1. Does India require US passport to be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry? Online info on this is unclear, so wanted to...

Hi all, My parents (who are US Citizens) just got their OCI card. They were given a separate OCI booklet, but their American passport was NOT stamped with any OCI stamp Mu questions is: Does the OCI card come with a stamp on the US passport or is only a separate (lifetime) booklet issued...

Please review and sign the Change.org petition online (link) 1. Indian bureaucracy – the ministry of External Affairs and Indian Police – still want residents, NRIs and OCIs to continue the burden of redundant photocopies of documents to be submitted over and over. o Request: Please do away...

Since it takes long time to get OCI. If you have to travel to India, can I take entry/visitor visa and travel while OCI is in progress. What happens if match-up comes up during travel?

Hi, I became US citizen 3 years ago and have OCI card too. I am planning to buy a flat in India and have questions about it that I hope someone can answer as precisely as possible. 1. Is there a checklist of documents and forms that I need to complete in India AND in the US? 2. I found online...