Tag: NRI Paperwork Assistance

What is a NORI certificate? Why is it needed?


US immigration standards compel all J-1 visa holders to spend two years in their native country (India). When seeking for an H1B visa, which waives a two-year stay in India, J-1 visa holders must provide a NORI Certificate to US officials. A NORI certificate from an Indian Mission or Post in the United States is required for applicants seeking a J1 waiver. Those returning to India should apply for this certificate at the CPV Division of the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi. Applicants who live in a third country must apply through their native country's Indian Mission or Post.

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I need an affidavit sworn in India for my documents to be apostilled. However, the affidavit document is in English. Will this be an issue, or can it still be used for the apostille process


English Widely Accepted: English is a widely accepted language in India, especially for official documents. The authorities processing your apostille application should be able to understand and accept an affidavit in English.

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I believe I was born in Chennai around 1950, but there's no record of my birth. Can I still obtain a birth certificate or a similar document in this situation?


The Chennai Corporation can still help. They can issue you a Non-Availability of Birth Certificate (NABC). This document confirms they couldn't find your birth record in their system, but it can still be useful.

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