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Converting a Child’s Visitor Visa to X1 in India via FRRO

Parents can convert a child’s Tourist visa to X1 inside India via the e‑FRRO portal by submitting passport, proof of…

Entering India on a 1-Year Visa, Exiting on a 30-Day Visa

India ties legal status to the visa used at entry; you cannot switch visas inside the country. One-year tourist visas…

Bringing Wedding Gold Jewelry from India to the USA: A Complete Guide

Personal gold from India is not dutiable in the U.S., but must be declared. Under $10,000 needs verbal declaration; over…

Minor Typo in Your Passport File Number: Renewal, Visa, and OCI

A single incorrect digit in the previous passport file number can cause manual review, delays, and downstream visa or OCI…

India’s E-Arrival Card Explained: OCI Holders, Exemptions, and Ground Realities for Returning Foregn

From October 1, 2025 India requires foreign nationals, including OCI holders (clarified October 4), to submit an e-Arrival Card within…

Citizenship for OCI-Born Children: OCI Cards, Renunciation, Passports

Children of newly naturalized U.S. parents may gain citizenship via acquisition at birth or automatically under the Child Citizenship Act…

OCI Initial Processing Times by VFS NY: What It Takes and Tracking

VFS NY says OCI Initial Processing typically takes 5–6 weeks (Oct 8, 2025). Missing documents and seasonal volumes often cause…

Affordable Alternatives to Canada Post for Immigration Documents India

The Canada Post strike has pushed Indian applicants to private couriers for immigration documents. Use reputable carriers (UPS, Purolator) with…