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The main purpose of a visa interview is to check whether a person is eligible for a visa or not. A consular officer asks some questions about your qualifications, eligibility, motive, etc. The officer then decides to either approve or deny the application.

The common challenges are the language barrier, strong proof of ties to India, long waiting times, final documents, security clearance, etc.

Yes, prior visa rejection will affect the new us visa application. Visa refusals will always be on the visa record. However, prior refusal will not decide your fate. The visa officers will look at every case but will look at the refusal when making a decision.

The cost of an OCI card for Mauritius for a single person is 12,930 MUR (including taxes).

To apply for an OCI Mauritius Card, you can use the visament website for a smooth and simple process or apply through the government website.

To get an OCI Mauritius Card, you will need to wait about 7-11 weeks. It also depends on the information and documents attached to the OCI application.

To re-apply for a damaged or lost OCI card in Mauritius, then you need to visit the OCI Miscellaneous Services and fill a new form for lost and damaged OCI card and pay the fees for the OCI application.

It is an ID that can be used to track the OCI application. It generally helps to start an Incomplete application.

Yes, an OCI card is better than a visa for a Spouse because an OCI application for spouse offers several benefits like visa free entry, and you can stay for an indefinite period in India.

You cannot directly download the OCI application form PDF, but after filling out the OCI form you can download it and make a PDF with all the support documents.

You can find your OCI registration temporary application ID on the application receipt or in the mail ID given at the time of registration.

Yes, as an NRI you can get an Aadhaar card, but it’s conditional. The Aadhaar card for NRI OCI can only be allocated if the person has stayed in India for at least 182 days in the last 12 months.

To start with, the process for OCI card renewal for a minor in India will require certain documents. Starting with you will need an old OCI card, a fresh passport copy, and a recent passport photo. To do so, you can use Visament's OCI Miscellaneous Services portal.

To upload the signature in the OCI application form, you need to upload it in the JPEG format. The size of the JPEG file should be less than 200 kB, and the pixels of the file must be under 200 KB.

You can track your OCI card status by going to the portal and entering your passport details and your file number to check the real-time status.

OCI miscellaneous services generally take up to 45 working days. However, the processing time also depends on the accuracy of your application form and the documents.

The fee for OCI applications in NZ generally varies between NZD 420 and 480 for new applications. Keep in mind to check the fees on the government portals, as they are subject to change at times.

If your birth certificate is granted by a foreign official, it is mandatory for you to apostille it before applying for the OCI application in India. It serves as proof of an authenticated document.

To apostille your U.S. birth certificate, first notarize your certificate by a notary public. In addition, ensure all signatures and seals are original. If the birth certificate is in a foreign language, translate it into English by a notarized and certified translator. Then apply for the process through a certified apostille service provider like Visament.

Yes, a US birth certificate needs to be apostilled if you are using it for your OCI application. It serves as proof of your Indian origin or your relationship with your parents or grandparents, or great-grandparents who are Indian.