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Re: Visa help.
Originally Posted by Remy-Ireland
(Post 9015325)
but its not just this particular family that has been having problems, as J5, Babu, Myself and others have pointed out, many many people are having serious problems and i must reiterate that this appears to be a VFS problem as other HCIs including Dublin have not implemented any of these 'new rules' or changes so if its coming from the HCI then its just the British HCI.
This family with a 1 month visa are different, I would think their circumstances strange. |
Re: Visa help.
Originally Posted by Bipat
(Post 9015240)
Could it possibly be due to the circumstances of this particular family? It must be unusual for a child (even a teenager) to travel from UK to India with great-grandparents in their 80's
As stated by J5, VFS don't appear to be any sort of equal opportunities employer from the staff I've witnessed at the one office I visited. On both occasions I have submitted applications in person VFS told me the 1st time that HCI would require additional documentation from me - they didn't! On the 2nd occasion VFS told me I would not get the visa that I was applying for - I did! So yes VFS staff despite saying they have no involvement in the visa decision seem quite quick to put obstructions in the way of applications. Regards H. |
Re: Visa help.
Originally Posted by Bipat
(Post 9015351)
I know that Remy, in fact I was one of the first to report a problem with rule changes in August when I was refused a 5 year entry although husband got his without problem in January. The staff were pleasant and said that they were surprised at the rule changes and pointed out if they put through my original application I would lose my money. Hope we now have the requisite docs. for next time.
This family with a 1 month visa are different, I would think their circumstances strange. When we used to apply directly to London HCI via post we never had a problem and never had to produce solicitors letters, court orders etc to obtain visas which raises my suspicions about the VFS out sourcing agency also as i have previously stated the HCI Dublin is as straight forward as its always been (the way London HCI used to be) . Why then are these 'new rules' and enforcements not universal? Very very suspicious me thinks!!! |
Re: Visa help.
Originally Posted by Bipat
(Post 9015351)
I know that Remy, in fact I was one of the first to report a problem with rule changes in August when I was refused a 5 year entry although husband got his without problem in January. The staff were pleasant and said that they were surprised at the rule changes and pointed out if they put through my original application I would lose my money. Hope we now have the requisite docs. for next time.
This family with a 1 month visa are different, I would think their circumstances strange. Oh Dear! Like Hemmingway, I got exactly the same routine from these *rseholes and yes, just like him I persisted and got the visas I wanted. They are simply a processing operation and have no remit to carry on the way they are, in fact they are behaving just like "public servants" :rofl::rofl: do in Goa, but without the bribe scenario...... . |
Re: Visa help.
Originally Posted by johnny five
(Post 9015392)
So are you saying you gave up on your 5year X visa on the say so of the obnoxious jobs-worths at VFS because they gave you the "lose your money" spiel?
Oh Dear! Like Hemmingway, I got exactly the same routine from these *rseholes and yes, just like him I persisted and got the visas I wanted. They are simply a processing operation and have no remit to carry on the way they are, in fact they are behaving just like "public servants" :rofl::rofl: do in Goa, but without the bribe scenario...... . So I will try again next August ( unless there are yet more new rules.) |
Re: Visa help.
Originally Posted by johnny five
(Post 9015392)
So are you saying you gave up on your 5year X visa on the say so of the obnoxious jobs-worths at VFS because they gave you the "lose your money" spiel?
Oh Dear! Like Hemmingway, I got exactly the same routine from these *rseholes and yes, just like him I persisted and got the visas I wanted. They are simply a processing operation and have no remit to carry on the way they are, in fact they are behaving just like "public servants" :rofl::rofl: do in Goa, but without the bribe scenario...... . Separately, when I was at the VFS office, I was surprised to see what a cozy relationship that the VFS staff appeared to enjoy with several guys who were so obviously visa agents - it really did make me wonder if it was a case of not what you knew but who you knew. . . . . . . . . . . Regards H. |
Re: Visa help.
Originally Posted by Bipat
(Post 9015240)
Could it possibly be due to the circumstances of this particular family? It must be unusual for a child (even a teenager) to travel from UK to India with great-grandparents in their 80's
This whole situation is getting too bizarre for words, and I feel so sorry for anyone caught up in this fiasco. "Incredible India"!! - whoever thought up that slogan has certainly given the pen-pushers food for thought.:thumbdown::thumbdown::thumbdown: |
Re: Visa help.
Picked this up from a Google Alert - same problems happening in Houston USA - so, we are not alone. Is there a conspiracy to thwart visitors to Incredible India?
Well Laid Plans, Challenges & Travel to India — My Cultivated Life By Angela I did that! Use a visa broker, maybe? They still seem kind of shady to me. Expect the unexpected, definitely. So, now I wait and create a contingency plan for both the business project and the timing for travel to India… ... My Cultivated Life - http://www.mycultivatedlife.com/ |
Re: Visa help.
Originally Posted by iain492001
(Post 9016171)
And I always thought that Indians were so family-oriented!!! Seems to be the exact opposite once they've lived in UK's chilly climate for a while.
This whole situation is getting too bizarre for words, and I feel so sorry for anyone caught up in this fiasco. "Incredible India"!! - whoever thought up that slogan has certainly given the pen-pushers food for thought.:thumbdown::thumbdown::thumbdown: |
Re: Visa help.
Originally Posted by Bipat
(Post 9016452)
iain I don't understand your reply to my post?? I don't know who you think is Indian, I got the impression that the family were British, I am British white, (always have to add this!). I would have thought that leaving 80 year olds to fend for themelves in this situation was not very family-orientated. If this is what you meant I agree with you.
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Re: Visa help.
Originally Posted by hemingway
(Post 9007424)
Afaik "the standard" the world over for passport photos is 45mm x 35mm as photos to be submitted with india visa applications previously were. Now 50mm x 50mm or 2 inch square photographs - what's all that about really????
I can't see there being a 'dark reason' behind it, just some detached from reality bureaucrat in an MHA office in Delhi changing a photo size specification because the only other thing they can change is a form & they've done that, so now they can claim to have 'overhauled' the visa application process when all they've really done is inconvenience people & piss them off even further - mission accomplished then! Regards H. . Being Non Techno Noni I Just called into Subhash (PoonamDigital) he said he would certainly do the new visa photo's for us. What tickled me was the address on his card - Shop 11 unique arcade camotim waddo, candolim, goa near football ground :rofl: in Noni language next door the Snow White Laundry. In March we will get ours done, and I suppose ordinary passport size for passports etc. - much cheaper than at home. |
Re: Visa help.
OK, fourth un-annouced change in about a week, but surprised we were not told, as IndiaMike was?
Tucked away on the VFS site is a new Declaration Form which you have to download and sign and submit with your application, don't know whether they are returning postal apps that don't have it. AndyD 8-)# http://in.vfsglobal.co.uk/pdf/General_Notice1.pdf . |
Re: Visa help.
Originally Posted by johnny five
(Post 9019772)
OK, fourth un-annouced change in about a week, but surprised we were not told, as IndiaMike was?
On IndiaMike, Andy was told it was not tucked away, heres the link, judge for yourself.... http://in.vfsglobal.co.uk/pdf/General_Notice1.pdf . It gives instructions how to complete the form. Instruction re. a declaration is the last point. I noticed it on Wednesday when checking, during the discussion on that day about website problems, photos etc. If you were actually filling in a form you would find it. (The exclusion of all liabilities, doesn't really comply with our laws - but I think we knew that already!!) |
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Re: Visa help.
Originally Posted by johnny five
(Post 9019772)
OK, fourth un-annouced change in about a week, but surprised we were not told, as IndiaMike was?
On IndiaMike, Andy was told it was not tucked away, heres the link, judge for yourself.... http://in.vfsglobal.co.uk/pdf/General_Notice1.pdf . |
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