Wednesday 14 December 2016

How to Apply for Unmarried Certificate in India Online?

Life abroad has many pros as well as cons. One out of many cons is to showcase proof of married or unmarried proof. Many European and Asian countries seek it for solemnizing marriage with the spouse of the foreign country.

Monday 29 August 2016

Steps to Access PAN Card Details Online

NRIs can keep the worries of transferring funds abroad at bay. Out of all NRI services, the PAN card details can be accessed online. It’s an authorized facility of Income Tax department of India. The department supplies a 10-digit alphanumeric unique number to the user. It enables the users to pay income tax seamlessly; use it as an identity proof for opening a bank account; transfer funds abroad; check this card’s validity. The user can visit https://incometaxindiafiling.gov.in/portal/knowpan.do as registered user or a guest user. The popped window will ask to fill the authentic first name, middle name and surname. Middle name can be skipped. But the field of date of birth must be provided in the requisite format. Thereby, the user can check the validity of the card and resolve any issue connected to it.

Friday 5 August 2016

How to Apply for Non-Availability of Birth Certificate


The unregistered birth can put hurdles in future. The individual can’t take admission in the school and college. The bank rejects opening an account without evidence of the birth. The UIDAI authority straightly denies issuing Aadhar card.  He/she can’t emigrate as the competent authority does not issue passport or visa.

Monday 4 July 2016

How to Apply CENOMAR Online from Indian Embassy in the US


Ruby Williams and Ayaan Shroff finalized their decision of tying the knot last month (7th June 2016). They both wanted to make their commitment official and for lifetime.

Monday 20 June 2016

How to Apply for OCI Card Online for Family?


The facility of Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) card is availed to the foreigners. It facilitates them right to acquire Indian citizenship. But first, they must give up their foreign country’s citizenship.

Saturday 28 May 2016

Steps to Apply Online for Police Clearance Certificate



PCC or police clearance certificate is a legal document issued by the police. One can apply for it online and directly. Visit regional police website to register. Then, sign in for filling application form of PCC. Provide email, passport no., its expiry date, mobile no. and then, pay online as its service charge.

Wednesday 25 May 2016

Why Emigration Requires Apostille or Attestation Services?


What is Certificate Attestation?
The government of any country possesses right to validate certificates of its natives. But, why validation is needed?  Every country has a set of norms for its citizens. They play pivotal role in verifying authenticity of the natives’ certificates. Such validation is mandatory for citizens but not the foreigners. The process of authenticating documents is known as certificate attestation.

Sunday 15 May 2016

How PIO Card is Different from OCI Card



Person of Indian Origin (PIO) is meant for NRIs to enjoy dual citizenship. Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) allots Indian citizenship to the foreigners. The former card can be applied online while the latter requires online registration and one-o-one at embassy subsequently. The fee of the former is $365 +$3 for adult while latter charges $275+$3 for the same age group. 

Thursday 28 April 2016

Tax Saving Tricks for NRI Property Management



An NRI can have ownership of multiple properties. But exception is there. Only movable property in any number can be his own. But the claim for self-occupied is applicable over one. 30% of the total rental amount can be deducted as maintenance charge. The tax can be deducted against the payment of 2nd property’s interest on loan.

Tuesday 12 April 2016

Tips to Get NRIs Single Status Certificate for Wedding Abroad



Single status certificate helps in providing essential information about the single status of any person. It is mandatory when an Indian citizen wants to marry with a foreign native and when an Indian citizen wants to settle abroad after wedding. Anyone who is eligible for single status certificate can apply by both way online and offline.

Friday 25 March 2016

CENOMAR Certificate of No Marriage



CENOMAR identifies an individual’s single status and citizenship. It determines the legal rights of the NRI who intends to settle abroad after marriage or to wed with the foreign nationalist. The applicant has to face off officials at consular office in the resident country to get this bachelorhood certificate.

Friday 18 March 2016

How to Procure CENOMAR in India


Solemnizing marriage was no less than a bumpy road for Sakshi Manral, the Indian native. She decided to get married with Rafel, the Filipino. But she had to migrate to Philippines afterwards. She was caught up in dilemma because the country where she was going to shift demands bachelorhood certificate. How did she procure it in India, let’s comprehend underneath in her own narration:

The complications which I faced in migration were a nightmare. So, I am providing all the necessary information, documents and procedure which procured me this certificate in India. I have made few different attempts under different headings to simplify the pan procedure.

What I did not know about marriage and visa?
Tying a knot with the spouse of foreign is grouped under ‘The Special Marriage Act, 1954’.

The Special Marriage Act, 1954 States: The bride and the groom must spend 30 days in India. However, most of Indians also are unaware of it. What you have to do afterwards is below:
  • Arrive in India
  • Visit the registrar office of visa within 2 days.
  • Apply for visa. The registrar will sanction only 2 months visa. For extending it further, you have to re-visit the office before the expiry of it. 

Note: Deploying an advocate will save you from hassles and standing in long queues while waiting for your turn.  The importance of CENOMAR makes it a need. So, you can hire him for on pay.
As my husband was a Filipino, he was asked to submit these documents for Certificate of No Marriage:
  • NSO birth certificate
  • NBI clearance certificate from NSO attested by Department of Foreign Affair
  • CENOMAR from NSO attested by Department of Foreign Affair
  • Affidavit from Notary and attested by Department of Foreign Affair
  • Passport
  • School Certificate 
The documents that I as an Indian girl had submitted are:
  • Passport
  • Aadhar Card/Ration Card/Voter Id/PAN card
  • Driving Licence (optional)
  • Senior Secondary Examination certificate
  • Single status certificate 

The procedure after filling the form:
  • After submission, my spouse and I were asked to present 3 witnesses. We had collected all the information about it. Our 3 Indian friends got ready to be witnesses. You will also need them. So, be ready for it.
  • The certificate will not be promptly issued. Following the guidelines in the Act, it waits for 30 days. This it does for eliminating any chance of objection in the marriage.
  • After 30 days, you have to re-visit the office. Witnesses should also accompany you. The registrar will complete the legal formality of signing documents. 

The procedure will not end here. You have to report your marriage at the embassy of Philippines. What documents it will ask for registration, here is the rundown of those:
  • 5 forms (attested by both spouses)
  • Marriage certificate
  • Photocopy of passport (of both spouses)
  • Singlehood certificate and husband’s affidavit for proving bachelorhood
  • 5 passport size photos (coloured)
  • Witnesses ID proof
  • Fee 

Thursday 17 March 2016

7 Legal Services of NRIs in India





S2NRI is a legal NRI services provider in India. It helps them to find solution for financial, taxation, legal and insurance. Wealth management, loan syndication, filing IT returns, attending IT notice and tax authority visits, arranging lawyers, legal opinions, legalization, notarization and attestation of immigrants documents.

Monday 7 March 2016

Guide for NRIs Document Procurement



NRIs tussle with a lot of questions over how and where to go for document procurement. Birth certificate, mark-sheet/transcript, marriage certificate, death certificate, bachelorhood certificate and PAN card can be gotten online and MCD or magistrate office. Their need can be arisen for passport and visa especially.

Tuesday 16 February 2016

How US NRIs Obtain Single Status Certificate in Short Time

Marriage is linked with sentiments. But solemnizing matrimony overseas or offshore may become bane of one’s life.  Laws and guidelines crafted for the marriage can prove that doing it is not the bed of roses. The constitution of most of the countries, especially westerns and Asian, asks the bride and groom to show ‘single status certificate’ before marriage. This is all to justify the eligibility of the person as single and hence, can tie a knot.

Affidavit Required for US Native’s Wedding

Many of the US natives or NRIs show interest in solemnizing marriage with India girl or boy. For them, two options are at their hand from which they can choose either. These two alternates are to wed in religious ceremony and civil ceremony. If obligations from the government become ball and chain, you should follow the steps to get single status certificate. ‘Letter of No Objection’ is an alternate name of the bachelorhood certificate. It can also win the battle for legal enquiries to you.

Steps to get online ‘Affidavit’ and ‘Letter of No Objection’ by US NRIs:
  • Go to the US Consulate or Embassy website.
  • Download ‘Affidavit’ for certifying bachelorhood as below link http://photos.state.gov/libraries/india/482942/malikg/Marriage_001.pdf
  • Fill the asked details in the form including name, date of birth, place of birth and the US correspondence and signature. It will be notarized by the notary officer.
  • The ‘No Objection Letter’ will be issued only after screening. Check out the below sample of it.

  • Submit it to US embassy online or in person.
  • Thereafter, the appointment can be fixed online which is mandatory. You can cancel it as well.  Have a look at the image below to know ‘how’.



  • For confirmation, this form will appear online. Completing this form and pressing on Submit tab at the bottom will fix your appointment.  Carefully choose the motive of your appointment and don’t forget to check the statement that ensures you have learned and understood the instructions carefully. 


The foregone form will signify the applicant’s appointment with the Embassy. There, his/her screening will eat up one hour at least.  
  • Finally, you have to pay the requisite amount for the same.

    Remember, the foregone steps are stated for making tough going easier through obtaining single status certificate in short time online to US NRIs. The steps above are to be followed through the formal website of ‘Embassy of the United States in New Delhi, India’.

NRI Investment Opportunities in India

NRI investment opportunities in India are too many. Real-estate and financial assets are the prominent options which render investment opportunities to them. NRE, NRO and FCNR accounts are the channels which bridge their investment. Fixed deposit, ultra short term funds, debt and equity funds are few of financial options to expend in.

Thursday 4 February 2016

Superb Plans of NRI Investment





NRIs are entertained with many lucrative investment services and schemes. NRE, NRO and FSNR accounts make their investment channelization easy. National Pension Scheme, fixed deposit, bonds, certificate of deposits and Mutual fund investments provide them the most fruitful opportunity to ensure savings and earning.

Wednesday 20 January 2016

Useful Property Investment Tips For NRIs To Get Patta





Patta is an important legal document that declares lawful possession of the property. It proves claim of the disputed land in whose name it is. NRIs must consider it while making property investment. Tehsildar holds authority of issuing it. All documents of owner’s identity, tax and address are to be submitted to the revenue department.

Tuesday 5 January 2016

NRIs’ Hassles and Their Removals in Property Investment



Complications don’t let the NRIs go without any harm in property purchase and investment. Whether to buy movable or immovable property, which banking channels to choose, how to take home loan and pay its EMI and can it be purchased through joint venture. Either relatives or friend can be that joint partner. The payment should be made in Indian currency.