Recent content by ramanan1986

That’s a great point and something to look into. But my understanding is that exit permit is different from a visa and you could apply for either/or. Based on Pratik’s msg earlier in the thread, the response from the FRRO was based on the Canadian context.

Mostly friends and acquaintances. Today I called up Ottawa high commission, they suggested against it, asked me to reach out Toronto consulate. Called them up, she said the same thing. Upon further questioning, she said to email the officer. I have emailed the officer now. Seems like it is...

Got it, my understanding was the same

Hope it does. Good luck with that. But I am also hearing a lot of them asking not to take that approach and instead defer the oath ceremony. Traveling with family and 2 kids for my brother's wedding, so I don't think I am willing to take the risk. We are trying to push the oath out until we come...

Hi Pratik - this information is super helpful. My understanding is that after getting the Canadian Passport, we can travel to India on Indian Passport under the 3 month-grace period. During the stay in India, surrender your passport at your local RPO, get the surrender certificate, apply for...

Correct. But depends on what you want to do. Were the refusals for your PR or academic application? Since your refusal states your PTE scores could not be validated, I'd suggest you use the IELTS scores (general in case of PR and Academic in case of Study) I am not sure if it would be wise to...

No, I meant IELTS (general) only. Academic in case she is going to take the academic route (as being suggested by her lawyers)

I am not sure what is PTE? You are supposed to use the file number from the IELTS (general) score card..

Hi All, My spouse is the primary applicant and I am the co-applicant for the EE. We have received our ITA. When in US, I was on L1 and my spouse was the dependent. We went to the US on my L1 Visa in Apr 2014. I filed for an extension in Jul 2016 which was approved till Dec 2018. But in Sep...

Below is my question: I understand that I need to show only those jobs under the employment History that I wish to claim points for. Below is how my current employment history looks like: JOB1: Dec 2010 to Oct 2013 (~2 Years, 10 Months) - No NOC Match found JOB2: Feb 2015 to Aug 2015 (6...

Hi All, Need help determining the right NOC. Here is my experience: Company 1 (Senior Business Analyst) - from Dec 2010 to Oct 2013 (Location: Bangalore, India) There was a break in between as I had a kid and moved to the US on a dependent visa and it took time for me to receive my EAD Company...

For everyone's benefit, I spoke to the FBI Customer care (who by the way were extremely polite and helpful unlike the IRS) and have the answers to the above questions: 1. If you live outside of the US, they recommend the applicants to provide a US mailing address (friends/family). In I-783, add...

Hi All, I have a couple of questions: - I live in India, but hold a US bank account with majority of my liquid funds. Can I provide this as proof of funds? - Can I provide my spouse's funds (bank accounts and investments) details against the proof of funds? Is there a supporting document that I...

Hi All, We live in India and are applying for the FBI certificate. So far, we have got my wife and my finger printing done from a forensic lab on the FD258 fingerprinting card. I have a few questions. In section "Mail Results to Address" of I-783 application form: a) what address should I...

Hi All, I am living in India and applying for the FBI certificate (such a pain it is). So far, I have got my finger printing done from a forensic lab on the FD258 fingerprinting card - I had to shell a bomb for that. I have a few questions. In section "Mail Results to Address" of I-783...