HELP! Unable to leave India!!

2canucks · May 20th, 2009, 23:09

Please help!

I came to India on an employment visa in January. I did not realise but I was to register this visa in India within 14 days of my arrival and did not.

Now, I am being told I am unable to leave the country without my registration papers??

What do I do?

I need to get back to Canada!

Please help!!!

Sheri

GoanCanuck · May 20th, 2009, 23:56

Where in India are you staying? If you are in Goa I can get it all sorted out within a day.

2canucks · May 21st, 2009, 00:02

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Originally Posted by GoanCanuck

Where in India are you staying? If you are in Goa I can get it all sorted out within a day.

Well, I fly into Delhi tomorrow...but will gladly come to Goa after my 2 week tour of northern india if you can get me out of here!!!

GoanCanuck · May 21st, 2009, 00:09

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Originally Posted by 2canucks

Well, I fly into Delhi tomorrow...but will gladly come to Goa after my 2 week tour of northern india if you can get me out of here!!!

It all depends on in which city you were employed because the FRO of that city has jurisdiction. I can only help you if you were employed in Goa.

2canucks · May 21st, 2009, 00:13

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Originally Posted by GoanCanuck

It all depends on in which city you were employed because the FRO of that city has jurisdiction. I can only help you if you were employed in Goa.

i was employed in Baroda. in Gujarat.

annab1984 · May 21st, 2009, 00:28

Hello,

If you are going to Delhi you could maybe go into the Canadian Embassy and ask for assistance.

Good luck

xxx

Haylo · May 21st, 2009, 00:45

You need to go back to your FRO and ask them what steps you need to take to regularise your position.

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Originally Posted by annab1984

If you are going to Delhi you could maybe go into the Canadian Embassy and ask for assistance.

I have it on very good authority that the Delhi Canadian Embassy's response to someone who violated a well publicised law and obligation on foreign residence would be - and I quote - "Suck it up Princess".

While this does sum up the essence of the extent of their ability to deal with people's infractions of Indian law, I do suspect that some wine may have been imbibed prior to this response being given.

Saulteaux_woman · May 21st, 2009, 01:08

Here is the address to the FFRO in Delhi,

East Block-8, Level-II,
Sector-1, R.K. Puram,
New Delhi-110066

The telephone number is 26711443, they are open 9-12 pm to take requests, I believe. I know going late in the afternoon is no use, because you need to have the forms in before 12 for them to return your papers. Sometimes it takes a few days and then you have to pick them up later.

L

Haylo · May 21st, 2009, 01:56

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Originally Posted by Saulteaux_woman

Here is the address to the FFRO in Delhi

I am pretty sure that GoanCanuck is right, and that you need to deal with your local office, at least in the first instance.

annab1984 · May 21st, 2009, 05:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haylo

You need to go back to your FRO and ask them what steps you need to take to regularise your position.

I have it on very good authority that the Delhi Canadian Embassy's response to someone who violated a well publicised law and obligation on foreign residence would be - and I quote - "Suck it up Princess".

While this does sum up the essence of the extent of their ability to deal with people's infractions of Indian law, I do suspect that some wine may have been imbibed prior to this response being given.

Yeah you may have a point!

GoanCanuck · May 21st, 2009, 07:10

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Originally Posted by Saulteaux_woman

Here is the address to the FFRO in Delhi,

Not of any use to the OP. He/she has to deal with the FRO assigned to her area.

shashank.aggarwal · May 21st, 2009, 12:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haylo

I have it on very good authority that the Delhi Canadian Embassy's response to someone who violated a well publicised law and obligation on foreign residence would be - and I quote - "Suck it up Princess".

I can surely vouch for that claim.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haylo

While this does sum up the essence of the extent of their ability to deal with people's infractions of Indian law, I do suspect that some wine may have been imbibed prior to this response being given.

And this one too..

Saulteaux_woman · May 21st, 2009, 13:53

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Originally Posted by GoanCanuck

Not of any use to the OP. He/she has to deal with the FRO assigned to her area.

Thanks for the reminder, no point in Trying to help. I wont bother next time.

a_f_d · May 21st, 2009, 17:42

If you're going to Delhi you might, just might, get some help from the Ministry for Home Affairs at Jaisalmer House (but expect a rough time, you've broken the law, and I'll bet the Registration requirement is stamped right there on your visa!) - or they may refer you to the FRO/FRRO (ditto).

AndyD 8-)#

2canucks · May 22nd, 2009, 14:08

I went to the FRRO in Delhi...they said it is no problem to register the visa late but I do have to return to the city in which I came. Which is not going to be easy but I guess I have no choice.

My friend that was stuck here took a chance booked another flight went back to the airport and got through without being asked anything.

Im still stuck here

May 20th, 2009, 23:09	#1
2canucks Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto, CANADA Posts: 13	HELP! Unable to leave India!! Please help! I came to India on an employment visa in January. I did not realise but I was to register this visa in India within 14 days of my arrival and did not. Now, I am being told I am unable to leave the country without my registration papers?? What do I do? I need to get back to Canada! Please help!!! Sheri

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Saulteaux_woman Canadian Living in Delhi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 155	Here is the address to the FFRO in Delhi, East Block-8, Level-II, Sector-1, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110066 The telephone number is 26711443, they are open 9-12 pm to take requests, I believe. I know going late in the afternoon is no use, because you need to have the forms in before 12 for them to return your papers. Sometimes it takes a few days and then you have to pick them up later. L

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a_f_d geek Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK etc. Posts: 240	If you're going to Delhi you might, just *might*, get some help from the Ministry for Home Affairs at Jaisalmer House (but expect a rough time, you've broken the law, and I'll bet the Registration requirement is stamped right there on your visa!) - or they may refer you to the FRO/FRRO (ditto). AndyD 8-)#

May 22nd, 2009, 14:08	#15
2canucks Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto, CANADA Posts: 13	I went to the FRRO in Delhi...they said it is no problem to register the visa late but I do have to return to the city in which I came. Which is not going to be easy but I guess I have no choice. My friend that was stuck here took a chance booked another flight went back to the airport and got through without being asked anything. Im still stuck here