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No Homecoming For Criminals? India Tightens Overseas Citizen Card Rule
India has tightened its Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card rules, which allow Indian-origin foreign nationals to visit India without any visa.
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What Law Panel Said About "Worrisome Trend" In NRIs, OCIs Marrying Indians
Describing as a "worrisome trend" the "rising" cases of fraudulent marriages between NRIs and Indian citizens, the Law Commission has recommended a comprehensive law to deal with the situation and compulsory registration of such alliances.
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Wife Approaches Supreme Court After American Husband Denied Entry To India
The Supreme Court recently sought a response from the Centre on a plea of a woman, who is an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), seeking to allow her husband, who is from America, and her son to enter Indian territory.
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Issues Regarding OCI Cards In Reunion Island Resolved: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the issues regarding the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards in Reunion Island have been resolved.
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US Journalist Blacklisted After Misrepresenting Facts In Visa Application: Centre
The Centre told the Delhi High Court on Friday that American journalist Angad Singh has been blacklisted despite being an OCI card holder for misrepresenting facts in his application for obtaining a journalistic visa and violating certain norms.
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Reconsider OCI Card Plea In View Of Man's Qualifications: Court To Centre
The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to reconsider an Indian's application for a fresh Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card without being affected by the previous cancellation, keeping in mind his educational qualifications and credentials.
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Court Questions Centre Over Visa Denial To OCI Card Holder Due To Mother's Pak Visit
The Delhi High Court Monday asked the Centre as to how it can stop a person from coming to India merely because his mother used to visit Pakistan.
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Why Was A UK Citizen Having Valid OCI Card Deported: High Court To Centre
The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre why a UK citizen, who holds an Overseas Citizen of India or OCI card, was deported when he arrived in India in March to visit his family.
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Indian-Americans Welcome New Rules On Overseas Citizens of India Cards
Indian-Americans have welcomed the Indian government's decision to simplify the process of maintaining Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cards, saying more overseas citizens will now opt for this form of residency.
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Government Simplifies Renewal Of OCI Cards
Rules for issuing OCI (overseas citizen of India) cards have been simplified by the Home Ministry - an individual registered as an OCI cardholder after turning 20 now does not need a new card on issue of a fresh passport
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Foreigners Married To Indians Cannot Enjoy OCI Status After Divorce: Centre To High Court
Foreigners registered as Overseas Citizens of India or OCI cardholders because of their marriage to Indian nationals cannot continue to enjoy that status after their divorce, the Centre has told the Delhi High Court.
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"Relief": OCI Card Holders Won't Need Old Passports Now For India Travel
People of Indian-origin having the Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cards are now not required to carry their old, expired passports for travel to India, as required earlier, according to a government notification that has been welcomed by members of the community.
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OCI Need Permission For "Tabligh, Journalistic Activities": Home Ministry
OCI card-holders will need special permission if they want to take up any missionary, Tabligh or journalistic activities, the Home Ministry has said in rules for overseas Indians seeking visas.
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Delhi's Foreigners Office To Service Residents Of Noida, Ghaziabad Now
To make it easier for foreigners in India, the Home Ministry has brought the jurisdiction of Gautam Buddh Nagar or Noida and Ghaziabad districts of Uttar Pradesh under the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in Delhi.
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Visa Curbs Eased; OCI Card Holders Can Visit India, Not For Tourism
Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)and foreign nationals can visit India for any purpose, except on tourist visa, the government said today as it eased visa and travel restrictions imposed amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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No Homecoming For Criminals? India Tightens Overseas Citizen Card Rule
India has tightened its Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card rules, which allow Indian-origin foreign nationals to visit India without any visa.
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What Law Panel Said About "Worrisome Trend" In NRIs, OCIs Marrying Indians
Describing as a "worrisome trend" the "rising" cases of fraudulent marriages between NRIs and Indian citizens, the Law Commission has recommended a comprehensive law to deal with the situation and compulsory registration of such alliances.
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Wife Approaches Supreme Court After American Husband Denied Entry To India
The Supreme Court recently sought a response from the Centre on a plea of a woman, who is an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), seeking to allow her husband, who is from America, and her son to enter Indian territory.
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Issues Regarding OCI Cards In Reunion Island Resolved: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the issues regarding the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards in Reunion Island have been resolved.
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US Journalist Blacklisted After Misrepresenting Facts In Visa Application: Centre
The Centre told the Delhi High Court on Friday that American journalist Angad Singh has been blacklisted despite being an OCI card holder for misrepresenting facts in his application for obtaining a journalistic visa and violating certain norms.
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Reconsider OCI Card Plea In View Of Man's Qualifications: Court To Centre
The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to reconsider an Indian's application for a fresh Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card without being affected by the previous cancellation, keeping in mind his educational qualifications and credentials.
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Court Questions Centre Over Visa Denial To OCI Card Holder Due To Mother's Pak Visit
The Delhi High Court Monday asked the Centre as to how it can stop a person from coming to India merely because his mother used to visit Pakistan.
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Why Was A UK Citizen Having Valid OCI Card Deported: High Court To Centre
The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre why a UK citizen, who holds an Overseas Citizen of India or OCI card, was deported when he arrived in India in March to visit his family.
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Indian-Americans Welcome New Rules On Overseas Citizens of India Cards
Indian-Americans have welcomed the Indian government's decision to simplify the process of maintaining Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cards, saying more overseas citizens will now opt for this form of residency.
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Government Simplifies Renewal Of OCI Cards
Rules for issuing OCI (overseas citizen of India) cards have been simplified by the Home Ministry - an individual registered as an OCI cardholder after turning 20 now does not need a new card on issue of a fresh passport
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Foreigners Married To Indians Cannot Enjoy OCI Status After Divorce: Centre To High Court
Foreigners registered as Overseas Citizens of India or OCI cardholders because of their marriage to Indian nationals cannot continue to enjoy that status after their divorce, the Centre has told the Delhi High Court.
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"Relief": OCI Card Holders Won't Need Old Passports Now For India Travel
People of Indian-origin having the Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cards are now not required to carry their old, expired passports for travel to India, as required earlier, according to a government notification that has been welcomed by members of the community.
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OCI Need Permission For "Tabligh, Journalistic Activities": Home Ministry
OCI card-holders will need special permission if they want to take up any missionary, Tabligh or journalistic activities, the Home Ministry has said in rules for overseas Indians seeking visas.
-
Delhi's Foreigners Office To Service Residents Of Noida, Ghaziabad Now
To make it easier for foreigners in India, the Home Ministry has brought the jurisdiction of Gautam Buddh Nagar or Noida and Ghaziabad districts of Uttar Pradesh under the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in Delhi.
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Visa Curbs Eased; OCI Card Holders Can Visit India, Not For Tourism
Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)and foreign nationals can visit India for any purpose, except on tourist visa, the government said today as it eased visa and travel restrictions imposed amid the coronavirus pandemic.
