Finding employment in Bangalore

ravino · Jun 26th, 2008, 21:50

its too late for me to apply for the PIO card here in London, as i fly out this weekend.

But - if like you say, i can apply for it in India, i will for sure. just found out i can infact register for it once in India, if according to this site by the High Commission of India is correct.

http://www.hcilondon.net/visa/pio-card.html

For arguements sake - say i get a employment position in India, can i get a employment VISA by going to a neighbouring country, visiting the Indian embassy their, and getting a employment VISA from their? Saves me going back to the UK and is cheaper?

machadinha · Jun 26th, 2008, 22:54

Again, I'm really not the one to advise you here, it's not my field, but like some others have hinted, I think you really want to concentrate on cashing in on (as in formalizing) your being of Indian origin and the rights that come with it, the rest should be of no concern to you.

I believe employment visas need to be obtained from country of residence yes, but I'm really not sure. In any case and again, it shouldn't even apply to you. I think.

Nick-H · Jun 26th, 2008, 23:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravino

what if:

a. i was paid in cash?
b. i used a Indian bank account to pay my salary? Like my family members - thus i wouldnt need a employment visa as technically, im not employed
c. with the 5 year visa thing - i know after 180 days, i have to leave and come back (1 day) but really im allowed to stay longer if within the 14 days i arrive i register at the FRRO office and tell them im staying longer then six months!

getting a employment VISA is going to be tough - unless i leave the country, come home, and go back!

To be blunt, that's just getting silly, if you want to do any sort of proper, mainstream, on-the-record (on the CV?) work.

Tough that its going to be tough. That's the law

Quote:

but really im allowed to stay longer if within the 14 days i arrive i register at the FRRO office and tell them im staying longer then six months!

But really, you're not. Simple.

There's a lot here that you just have to live with, and if you didn't think of it until too late... suggest you change your plans.

You can apply for a PIO card in India, yes. You need to be there on a 1-yr-plus visa; not a tourist visa. But you can always ask.

crvlvr · Jun 27th, 2008, 00:51

If you are eligible for the PIO, forget about the employment visa. Apply for the PIO in UK. You don;t have to be in UK while it is being processed. If it comes through, then you are legal to work in India.

As to your previous question, anything is possible in India and the chances of getting "caught" by govt agencies are slim. But, you will probably be taken advantage of by an unscrupulous Indian due to your predicament.

ravino · Jun 28th, 2008, 05:31

crvlvr - as much as as anything may be possible in India, the last thing i would want to do is mess around with another countries Law!

But saying that, i think i will definitely apply for the PIO card either whilst i am in India, or get my family to do it whilst im their. Only thing is i'll have my passport! lol

Thanks for everyones help!

Nick-H · Jun 28th, 2008, 11:51

That's OK then!

If you apply for PIO, I doubt that they would keep your passport. It can be quick, but it can also take months, and they can hardly prevent a person travelling for that time.

Only problem is, if they call you for an interview, or collecting the card, as I don't know that they would give it to anyone other than the applicant.

abhay · Jul 5th, 2008, 13:43

Since you are of Indian Origin you could consider

http://indicorps.org/

and

http://www.ivolunteer.org.in/home.htm

Let us know how it goes...

Jun 26th, 2008, 22:54	#17
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,145	Again, I'm really not the one to advise you here, it's not my field, but like some others have hinted, I think you really want to concentrate on cashing in on (as in formalizing) your being of Indian origin and the rights that come with it, the rest should be of no concern to you. I believe employment visas need to be obtained from country of residence yes, but I'm really not sure. In any case and again, it shouldn't even apply to you. I think. __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

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abhay Tat Tvam Asi Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 40	Since you are of Indian Origin you could consider http://indicorps.org/ and http://www.ivolunteer.org.in/home.htm Let us know how it goes... __________________ "The hands that work are better than the hands that pray ” - Zarathustra

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Jun 26th, 2008, 21:50	#16
ravino ravino Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Posts: 12	its too late for me to apply for the PIO card here in London, as i fly out this weekend. But - if like you say, i can apply for it in India, i will for sure. just found out i can infact register for it once in India, if according to this site by the High Commission of India is correct. http://www.hcilondon.net/visa/pio-card.html For arguements sake - say i get a employment position in India, can i get a employment VISA by going to a neighbouring country, visiting the Indian embassy their, and getting a employment VISA from their? Saves me going back to the UK and is cheaper?

Jun 27th, 2008, 00:51	#19
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,413	If you are eligible for the PIO, forget about the employment visa. Apply for the PIO in UK. You don;t have to be in UK while it is being processed. If it comes through, then you are legal to work in India. As to your previous question, anything is possible in India and the chances of getting "caught" by govt agencies are slim. But, you will probably be taken advantage of by an unscrupulous Indian due to your predicament.

Jun 28th, 2008, 05:31	#20
ravino ravino Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Posts: 12	crvlvr - as much as as anything may be possible in India, the last thing i would want to do is mess around with another countries Law! But saying that, i think i will definitely apply for the PIO card either whilst i am in India, or get my family to do it whilst im their. Only thing is i'll have my passport! lol Thanks for everyones help!

Jun 28th, 2008, 11:51	#21
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,811	That's OK then! If you apply for PIO, I doubt that they would keep your passport. It can be quick, but it can also take months, and they can hardly prevent a person travelling for that time. Only problem is, if they call you for an interview, or collecting the card, as I don't know that they would give it to anyone other than the applicant.

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