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NRIs Must Register Marriage within 48 Hrs. in India

NRIs Must Register Marriage within 48 Hrs. in India

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Have you registered your marriage in India?

Being an NRI, you won’t be able to escape from the legalities. Till early 2018, it was not a law. So, you could take advantage out of this fact. But now, it’s mandatory. A new rule has been put in place by the Women and Child Development (WCD) Ministry. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) gave it a full support.

Let’s check below what this new law speaks of.

New Directive of NRI Marriage:

The Women and Child Development minister Maneka Gandhi tabled and passed a new law in the context of the NRI marriage in India. The government made a nodal agency to look into this matter seriously. However, the foreign countries, especially the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and many other countries have a provision of presenting CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage) or Certificate of No Impediment or bachelorhood certificate by non-residents of India before marriage.

India has no such provision before June 2018. Thereby, the external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj and law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad with Ms. Gandhi amended the Marriage Law of 2002. It took seven days to see this legislation from all verticals and finally, pass it.

  • What does this marriage law state?

It mandates that the expats with an Indian passport must have to register their marriage within 48 hours. The details of their marriage would be kept safe with the state ministry in its database. Thereby, all such records would be maintained in a central database.

The details of the grooms include these:

  1. Passport details
  2. Social security number
  3. Visa
  4. Residential address, both- domestic and foreign residential address
  5. Office address of the foreign country
  • Who will issue the marriage certificate?

Once this information will be supplied, the competent authority will issue a valid marriage certificate. That authority can be

  1. A village panchayat secretary
  2. Municipal Corporation’s Commissioner
  3. Deputy Municipal Commissioner

Why this directive is necessary?

The cases of wife abandoning and matrimonial disputes are swelling up. The present law is insufficient to prevent an NRI annulling his matrimony legally in a court. There are 60 cases registered within the previous 2 years. All these cases reflect the plight of the trapped women in bad marriages with NRIs.

The government has no concrete legislation to cope with such cases. When this law shall be implemented, the NRI groom could be scanned. His arrival and departure could be kept under the watch. Thereby, they could be prevented from leaving India.

What consequences could they face, if violate this law?

The violators have to through severe consequences. A few of them are:

  1. The property of such NRIs would be on hold in escrow. It would happen if they abandon their spouse.

Here, escrow is legality. A third party will keep a financial instrument or asset on behalf of both parties. In this dispute, these both parties are the groom and the bride. The third party will keep the asset unless the transaction is completed.

  1. Their passport and visa will be canceled.
  2. The government would keep watch over their arrival and departure.

The implementation of this law would definitely change the scenario wherein a spouse is dumped by a non-resident hubby. It would impact the three verticals-the Code of Criminal Procedure, the Marriage Act and the Passport Act. In the nutshell, a mandate of marriage registration in India would alter the aforementioned three laws.

Overall, it would surely deter the number of cases of deserting a wife or tricked into fraudulent marriages by the husbands who hide under the shade of foreign residency.

Immigrate to Canada From India
How Can a Spouse Immigrate to Canada From India?

How Can a Spouse Immigrate to Canada From India?

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Do you feel nostalgic while living alone in Canada?

You’re a social animal. Living social life is your tendency. So, feeling homesick now and then is obvious. It’s a common problem for those who go on employment visa, study visa or business visa. Right from the day first, the Canadian government offers perks and facilities. It can be free education, free healthcare, legal protection, job opportunities and a lot more.

Don’t be a slave of loneliness! You have an option to immigrate your spouse or dependents to Canada from India. Yes! It’s possible provided that you’re ready to sponsor them. Let’s catch what eligibility criteria you need to match in the next section:

How can you sponsor a person to immigrate to Canada from India?

  • You should be 18 years of age
  • You should be a Canadian citizen or a Permanent citizen
  • You should be financially sound enough to sponsor a family member in his initial stay period. This period of support can be 3 to 10 years long.
  • You will be disqualified to sponsor the second time, if you have sponsored earlier to the one who was granted the permission of the government.

How can you determine that a spouse is eligible for immigration to Canada from India?

  • Your spouse should be of 18 years or more.
  • Your spouse should have a marriage certificate to prove he is legally married.
  • Your spouse should have a marriage certificate from state, territory or province of Canada, if he has solemnized marriage there.
  • Your spouse should have a proof that the marriage ceremony took place, if it’s solemnized outside Canada.
  • Your spouse should have an apostilled police clearance certificate. It should read that your spouse has not committed any offense (if he has not been convicted ever).

How can you determine that a child is eligible for migrating to Canada from India?

Possibly, a married couple might have a child. In the immigration books, it would be considered a dependent. Otherwise, your parents and relatives would also be called dependent. You can sponsor either of them, if:

  • He/she is less than 22 years and is unmarried.
  • His/her study is on-going and his/her age is +22.
  • He/she is financially dependent on parents although he/she is 22 or plus.
  • He/she is married although he/she is less than 22 years but his/her study is ongoing.
  • He/she is married although he/she is less than 22 years but he/she is dependent on parents.
  • He/she is 22 years or more, but he/she is financially dependent on parents due to physical or psychological disability.

What things you should keep in your mind for applying PR of Canada?

The acronym PR stands for the Permanent Resident. If you have an idea of shifting to Canada at any corner of your mind, you should acquire its PR. For getting it, you should know which documents you should have; which examination is a must to give for and also, the migration cost.

Let’s consider these three major points briefly.

  1. Documents: You need to know the Express Entry System because it mentions which documents you should enclose. The major role is of age proof and educational credentials. You should have their assessment report to validate your candidature for Canada’s PR. You can hire S2NRI to consult the list and specification of educational documents. It has been into the NRI service for more than a decade.
  2. Test/Examination: You should be a certified IELTS. It will assess whether or not you’ll be able to communicate there. All in all, it’ll be an assessment of your linguistic proficiency. You can check its details on its official website. From costing to examination process, you’ll find every detail.

If you want to get into Canada via a business visa, you should have the certificate/documents pertaining to your profile.

  1. Migration Cost: Like educational credentials, you should have an asset valuation assessment report. It will let them believe that you’ll be able to bear the cost of living there. And if you’re thinking of getting sponsorship, go through the details above carefully.

If you want to know more, you can give S2NRI a call. We’re always ready to provide you with absolutely free consulting about visa and immigration.

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Tips to Avoid Visa Interview Via Indian Consulate Chicago

Tips to Avoid Visa Interview Via Indian Consulate Chicago

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Do you want to travel across Chicago?

You can enjoy its fast life. It’s very different from Indian culture. But, millions out of 85,000 Indians go there for employment. Many of them take this route to study in and make a career. Later on, they call their parents to live with them.

So! Do all parents manage to go to Chicago?

Do they go through the ordeal of visa interview easily?

If not, what’s an alternative to reunite with their son or daughter?

Well, it’s not easy to pass through the volley of questions in English language. It can prove a nightmare for a non-native English speaker. But, it doesn’t mean that they can’t join their children there.

I’ve an NRI solution to settle up this matter. Catch it on below:

USCIS Provision of Visa Interview Waiver:

  • Exemption for 80+ Years Old:

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has a provision for 80 years old or more. It’s true that an interview is a mandatory step to pass through for getting the US work visa. But, this provision becomes null and void if the visa applicant is an 80+ senior citizen.

Yes! It’s absolutely true. Such visa applicants can qualify for the visa interview waiver program. It implies that they don’t need to interact with the Chicago consulates. Absence of one-on-one session means that you do not have to face any hassle in getting visa from Indian Consulate in Chicago.

But, it’s not compulsory that you won’t have to have any interview in the future. It squarely depends on the circumstances.

  • Exemption for B1 & B2 visa holders:

There is another way to get off such interview. If any other one wants to skip it, that individual should have the history of Chicago visit on B1 & B2 visa. It determines that the person should have B1 & B2 visa. Whether or not B1 & B2 visa is valid or expired in the previous year, it won’t hamper the visa processing.    

What if your passport is going to expire while being stayed in Chicago?

It’s a common issue. Many NRIs face it off. Sometimes, it does expire during your visit and you realize it meanwhile. Mistakes do happen. But, a preplanning and a thorough check can turn you on the safer side. It’s always recommended to check the expiry of your passport as well as a visa. Otherwise, you might be deported on the spur of the moment. Alongside, you would have to burn a hole in your pocket. Simply saying, you may have to pay fat amount as a penalty for delaying the renew process of your passport or visa.    

You should bear an immigration policy in your mind. It goes with the possession of your passport. It should be valid for at least six months after the period of your intended stay in the US. However, this rule is not meant for Indians.

But it doesn’t mean that the similar privilege is associated with your passport validity. It must not be expired for the intended period of accommodating that country.

There is one more case associated with this six month rule. If you’re transiting through any other country to Chicago in the United States, this six month rule might be in effect. Therefore, it’s good if you take a cursory look over the passport as well as visa validity before intending to travel anywhere in the world.

The immigration policy gets renewed many-a-times. Therefore, you should catch its update. Just browse the official website of Indian Consulate Services in Chicago. You’ll get all updates regarding changes through its notification or news section.

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How to Get Form I-864 Online & Which Documents to Attach?

How to Get Form I-864 Online & Which Documents to Attach?

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Have you filed a petition for a visa of the US?

It’s absolutely necessary to premeditate the upcoming challenges. Your visa application might be approved. But, have you looked into your financial status?  What if you won’t have enough funds? Lack of funds can throw a volley of problems upon you. So, be prepared.

There is a silver lining. You can grab a support. It’s what most of the employers/sponsors do. They lend their helping hands to let you and bear most of the expenses.

Now, consider a flip situation. What if you have funds to live in the US? Obviously, you’ll be in a win-win situation. But, having deep pocket is not enough. You have to show it up. The USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services) requires you to provide an assessment report of your financial status. It’s what you can call the evaluation of your assets.

So! How can you do so?

Well, it’s way gets through the submission of Form I-864.

What is form I-864?

It’s a fund and asset assessment evaluation. It is also termed as an Affidavit of Support.  If you’re likely to go to the US as a dependent from the family, you’ve to enclose the duly filled Affidavit of Support, i. e. Form I-864.

If you’re going through an employment visa and are economically sound, it mandates you not to become a public charge there. You have adequate modes of the financial support. In case, you’ll not have that much money, the foreign employer will sponsor with the much needed financial support.  It’s a legal contract between the US government and the employer.

Who can apply for this form?

An explicitly defined immigration policy states that:

  • A US citizen, US national or lawful permanent residents who are 18 or 18 plus.
  • The individuals who have income 125% above the federal poverty line.
  • The prospective expats should have a country of domicile.

All these individuals can apply for this affidavit form.

How can you get it?

The prospective NRI can get it once his Form DS -260 (which is an immigration visa application form) has been successfully submitted.

You can download this affidavit form through these steps:

  1. Visit the official website of the USCIS (www.uscis.gov)
  2. Download the affidavit form.

Things to keep in your mind:

  • The browser should be updated.
  • Check if your system has a recent version of Adobe Reader.
  • If there is an older version, the prompt will show a ‘file corrupted’ message.

So, always keep your senses and mind awake along with all aforementioned instructions.

Which instruction would you follow?

  • Duly filled all pages of the affidavit form.
  • Make sure that you’ve put your signature on the form to avoid rejection.
  • Fill information in the capital letter.
  • Mention applicant’s name and the US security number.
  • Put header ‘Form I-864’ at the top right.
  • If you require additional sheet, mention the number, case number and the subject of each question.
  • Put in the sign of the sponsor or joint sponsors.
  • Take its two photocopies before its final submission.
  • There is no need to notarize it.

Which documents should you enclose with it?

  1. When a sponsor or joint sponsors fill form:
  • A Barcoded cover sheet from NVC (National Visa Center)
  • A cover letter stating that all requisite documents are enclosed.
  • Form I-864
  • Photocopies of the affidavit of support
  • Federal income tax documents
  • Evidence of income
  • Asset assessment report or asset evaluation report.
  • A joint sponsor or sponsor requires a legal status proof, like citizenship certificate.
  1. When you fill it on your own by using the income of your household:
  • A separate Form I-864A for each person whose income will be drawn.
  • Proof of joint residency & their relationship, like a copy of rental income stating the name of and address of the applicant & household members, like utility bill’s copy, personal correspondence and copies of the school records.
  • Proof of family relationship, like school records
  • Federal income tax documents
  • Evidence of income & the evidence of its frequent inflow in future
  • Evidence of assets
  • A list of all benefiting programs with receipt and date of previous 3 years.

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What is Immigration Form G-325A and Why is It Used?

What is Immigration Form G-325A and Why is It Used?

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Would you like to reunite with your spouse in the US?

It’s a common idea, especially for those who are married. Many expats long to bring their spouses along with them in a foreign country. But, immigration laws and policies are so strict that sometimes they have to give it up. And, the determined ones choose the immigration Form G-325A.

Let’s see what it is below.

What is immigration form G-325A?

Before passing through any foreign country’s borderline, its immigration officers want your biographic information. They want to know who you’re, what your residence is, who your spouse is. If you’re working, you have to mention it there in this form.

In the nutshell, it’s self-explanatory biographic information. The USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) mandates it to be filled. Later on, it takes a final decision over your petition for acquiring its green card.

Why is it used for?

As it has already been aforementioned, the form 325a is filed for collecting extensive information about the petitioner. If you’ve tied a knot, you can live with your spouse in the US. The submission of this form allows you to do so. You have to enclose this form with Form I-129F (a petition for Alien Fiance)/ Form I-130 (a petition for Alien Relative).

And, if you’re likely to adjust your status and become a green card holder, it will be a necessary formality. The USCIS looks into your previous residence(s) & employment status. It identifies what kind of relationship you and the American petitioner have.

The American immigration authority runs a deep background check. This kind of verification helps it to determine whether or not the information loaded in the Form 325A is accurate and consistent. If you fail this verification test, your application will be rejected. If you want to re-submit, you might have to struggle for a long time to resolve this issue.

How can you file for this form online?

Like any other form, it can also be downloaded from the official website of the US immigration office. Download the form. Take its print out. Fill the requisite details. Mail it to the similar address where you filed the primary application form before.

Don’t bother about its fee as you don’t need to pay it separately.

How should you fill this form?

Whatever you fill in this form, that info must be consistent, honest and accurate. It should be a ditto-copy of your primary application details. While filling, you should keep these points in your head:

  1. Must provide your signature in this form.
  2. Carefully download the form. Avoid mistake of downloading forms that is quite similar.
  3. Must provide complete and authentic information.

Besides, there are a few things that you should drill into your head while filling this form:

  1. Spouse’ name should be written completely. Mention all names that you have ever used.
  2. You should mention A-Number. It’s an eight/nine-digits long Alien Registration Number. The USCIS issues it. The Department of Homeland Security also holds right to issue it.
  3. You have to input your marital details. It’s vital. If you’re a divorce, it would come across the fact if you have terminated your previous marriage. It proves a milestone to take preventive measures against the marital fraud. If you find it tough to deal with the officers, you can contact an immigration attorney or immigration lawyer.
  4. Wherever you lived in the previous five years, feed it there. Mention former and current addresses. Begin with current address. Trail it in a chronological order.
  5. Putting in your employment details is absolutely necessary. Follow the chronological order as you do with the residential address. If you’re unemployed, put ‘Homemaker’ there. And if you run self-owned business, provide its name. The students can type ‘student’ under occupation. Don’t leave any cell vacant.
  6. If your form doesn’t have enough space, you can take out another blank form. But, do label it as a supplement at its header.

While keeping all these guidelines in your mind, you can get off its rejection. So, always take a cursory look over the entire detail. Then, go for its submission.

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How Can You Get Transcript from Indian Universities?

How Can You Get Transcript from Indian Universities?

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Hundreds of Indians who want to go abroad have asked to tell them how they can get a transcript from Indian universities. So, here is an informative blog. You can catch on answer of any query that puzzles you regarding transcripts.

India has more than 400 universities. Each university has its own way of transcript processing. Some of them follow squarely digital route while the rest of them tend to stay at offline process. If the student has obtained two degrees from separate universities, it would be a battle to get it from there.

This blog has everything and has also a route of outsourcing to get your transcript in a few days.

What is a transcript?

What Wikipedia says is that a transcript represents an inventory of the degree courses you have done. It includes grades, marks and report card. You can take it as a record of marksheet, marklist or a report card. Americans call it with the name-Cumulative Record File, permanent record or simple record. For Europeans, it’s a transcript of Records (ToR).

You have to make multiple trips to universities. It’s nothing new if you have to stand in a queue and wait for hours. Sometimes, begging will be the only route to get a favour from any officer for a transcript.

You can get off that pain and long wait by visiting S2NRI. Just visit our website or social media channel. Raise an inquiry and you’ll be done! The rest of the work will be its team. It would visit the universities in person.  It’s absolutely hassle free. You’ll save your energy, money and time.

Let’s have a cursory look over how it does serve:

What’s the process of getting transcript from any Indian university?

  • Collect the scanned/photocopied degree and marksheet of the candidates.
  • Select the universities from where you have obtained marksheet.
  • Apply to the Deputy Registrar (Academics) of the universities.
  • Mention the complete address to whom (university) you want to send it to.
  • Enclose the photocopies of the marksheet.
  • Take out an affidavit.
  • Go to the notary officer to duly authorize the notary.
  • Pay the requisite amount.
  • Deliver the transcript.

Instructions for the applicants:

  • The applicant should send the complete info about his university/school, year of passing out, branch, name etc..
  • The photocopies of the original documents should not be blurred, dark, shadowy and unreadable.
  • The information in them should not look missing or misprinted.
  • The edges of the photocopied documents should be sharp and complete. Any cut or fold may lead to missing information.
  • Capture or scan images of your marksheet and degrees through a professional scanner.
  • Degrees are often gigantic in size. So, you need to visit any FedEx/UPS store to get it resized in photocopy.
  • Mention the address of the recipient clearly and completely where it is to be shipped.
  • If you want multiple copies, you need to specify it.
  • It may take one week or two. But, the outsourcer does prompt you about its update.
  • Frauds and rackets do ground up when it comes to issuing a transcript. You need to check the authenticity of the outsourcer thoroughly.

It represents the educational qualification of every visa seeker who wants to work abroad. If you have any confusion about it, you can immediately ring to the helpdesk of the university or the service provider. The support team will assist you over which documents should be enclosed with the application.

Otherwise, you have to go in person in the university and place a request for transcript. It may be a path full of toil. So, make up your mind accordingly.

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