"Place(s) in India proposed to be visited" + Profession

Atypicas · Dec 9th, 2007, 01:33

The Visa application asks which places are proposed to be visited; what if I don't really know? I don't see why it would matter if I put in some ideas that might remain unfulfilled, but I just want to make sure everything is set in order as I have to get my Visa at the last minute

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I'll cheat and add another question: they also speak of "profession", but I am leaving my job two weeks before departure (thus, before my Visa application) and going to study a month after I come back, with an unknown part-time job. Should I just add unemployed or what will be at the time of my application, my old employer? Again, I don,t see how it would matter (I doubt they verify this), but it's either something that is technically a lie, or "unemployed", which may not look too good.

Thanks! The FAQ helped spare another question ("References in India?

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the opoponax · Dec 9th, 2007, 01:47

I would either put what you used to do (unless you mean to never do anything at all like that ever again), or something like "student". Which I always found worked well when I was in the late teens / early 20's working odd jobs, studying, "what do I want to be when I grow up?" phase. Whether I was actually registered full time or what.

Since I've just been ultra-vague with "designer", I can't imagine they're going to want a 2 page essay on your current career situation. If you were coming to the US, I'd advise not to put "unemployed" at any cost (the US being particularly worried about illegal employment on non-working visas), but I don't know how serious that is for India.

Nick-H · Dec 9th, 2007, 01:48

We ought to have these covered as well.

You might encounter a clerk-from-hell who wants your detailed itinerary, but it is very unlikely. Put your intended place of arrival and a few other places you intend to visit.

'Proffession' doesn't necessarily mean 'currently working' --- so if your holiday job was brain surgeon, put brain surgeon!

Just do not put anything that makes them think you are connected with journalism: that rings bells with them that you don't want to ring. A friend of mine had hassle because he is a pro photographer and said so.

Shivani Skydancer · Oct 18th, 2009, 06:55

On the Australian visa form they are asking for " work address".
I'm in a similar situation as the OP. I left my job 4 weeks ago. Actuallly, was fired, and at any rate, had only been there five weeks.

What should I put in the "work address" field? I can't put "not applicable", can I? Should I just put the place I no longer work at and hope they don't check??

Please any advice?? I have to prepare the application form today..and meanwhile am trawling the old threads trying to find an answer.

goangoangone · Oct 18th, 2009, 08:17

They don't look at any of this. Put your old work address. Put any ordinary profession if in doubt. Make up an itinerary. I always put a trail of places around India. Maybe they're only interested in restricted areas.

nycank · Oct 18th, 2009, 08:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shivani Skydancer

On the Australian visa form they are asking for " work address".
I'm in a similar situation as the OP. I left my job 4 weeks ago. Actuallly, was fired, and at any rate, had only been there five weeks.

What should I put in the "work address" field? I can't put "not applicable", can I? Should I just put the place I no longer work at and hope they don't check??

Please any advice?? I have to prepare the application form today..and meanwhile am trawling the old threads trying to find an answer.

How about self-employed and home address.

Shivani Skydancer · Oct 18th, 2009, 09:12

Thanks GoanGoan , I was also thinking it's very unlikely they would bother to check.

Thanks Nycank. Good idea! But I'd be weary of putting self employed, cause they might think she want's to set up a business in India too.

On further reflection, it's probably best to stick as much to the truth as possible and just hope they are reasonable :-)

nycank · Oct 18th, 2009, 12:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shivani Skydancer

Thanks Nycank. Good idea! But I'd be weary of putting self employed, cause they might think she want's to set up a business in India too.

It depends on what visa you are applying for.

Dec 9th, 2007, 01:33	#1
Atypicas Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: United States Posts: 15	"Place(s) in India proposed to be visited" + Profession The Visa application asks which places are proposed to be visited; what if I don't really know? I don't see why it would matter if I put in some ideas that might remain unfulfilled, but I just want to make sure everything is set in order as I have to get my Visa at the last minute . I'll cheat and add another question: they also speak of "profession", but I am leaving my job two weeks before departure (thus, before my Visa application) and going to study a month after I come back, with an unknown part-time job. Should I just add unemployed or what will be at the time of my application, my old employer? Again, I don,t see how it would matter (I doubt they verify this), but it's either something that is technically a lie, or "unemployed", which may not look too good. Thanks! The FAQ helped spare another question ("References in India? ").

Oct 18th, 2009, 08:17	#5
goangoangone What happened? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Goa Posts: 1,955	They don't look at any of this. Put your old work address. Put any ordinary profession if in doubt. Make up an itinerary. I always put a trail of places around India. Maybe they're only interested in restricted areas. __________________ GoanGoan......here

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Dec 9th, 2007, 01:47	#2
the opoponax Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brooklyn, via New Orleans Posts: 1,052	I would either put what you used to do (unless you mean to never do anything at all like that ever again), or something like "student". Which I always found worked well when I was in the late teens / early 20's working odd jobs, studying, "what do I want to be when I grow up?" phase. Whether I was actually registered full time or what. Since I've just been ultra-vague with "designer", I can't imagine they're going to want a 2 page essay on your current career situation. If you were coming to the US, I'd advise not to put "unemployed" at any cost (the US being particularly worried about illegal employment on non-working visas), but I don't know how serious that is for India.

Dec 9th, 2007, 01:48	#3
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,231	We ought to have these covered as well. You might encounter a clerk-from-hell who wants your detailed itinerary, but it is very unlikely. Put your intended place of arrival and a few other places you intend to visit. 'Proffession' doesn't necessarily mean 'currently working' --- so if your holiday job was brain surgeon, put brain surgeon! Just do not put anything that makes them think you are connected with journalism: that rings bells with them that you don't want to ring. A friend of mine had hassle because he is a pro photographer and said so.

Oct 18th, 2009, 06:55	#4
Shivani Skydancer ॐ Ψ ॐ Ψ ॐ Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 240	On the Australian visa form they are asking for " work address". I'm in a similar situation as the OP. I left my job 4 weeks ago. Actuallly, was fired, and at any rate, had only been there five weeks. What should I put in the "work address" field? I can't put "not applicable", can I? Should I just put the place I no longer work at and hope they don't check?? Please any advice?? I have to prepare the application form today..and meanwhile am trawling the old threads trying to find an answer.

Oct 18th, 2009, 09:12	#7
Shivani Skydancer ॐ Ψ ॐ Ψ ॐ Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 240	Thanks GoanGoan , I was also thinking it's very unlikely they would bother to check. Thanks Nycank. Good idea! But I'd be weary of putting self employed, cause they might think she want's to set up a business in India too. On further reflection, it's probably best to stick as much to the truth as possible and just hope they are reasonable :-)