NOTE: The Embassy does not attest any certificate issued in India. Such attestations are done within India only through the process of apostille. The procedure of apostilling/legalising a document in India is explained at URL .
Yes, US citizens can grant Power of Attorney for use in India. However, the document must be notarized in the US, attested by the Indian consulate, and comply with Indian laws to be legally valid.
Documents required for issue of permit to carry ashes: Copy of Passport, Visa , ID, Address proof of the applicant. Death Certificate in original, along with a copy thereof. Cremation Certificate in original, along with a copy thereof. Passport in original in r/o the deceased as well as photocopy thereof.
Update: The Ministry of External Affairs is working on limited schedule & working days due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak & the nationwide lockdown imposed. Hence our processing time for Attestation/Apostille from the Ministry of External Affairs shall be 5-7 working days.
For attestation of Indian passport, Driving License, Pan Card, Adhar Card, Voter ID, Educational documents etc., applicant may submit Notarized copy of the same. Documents which are not apostilled from India will not be authenticated by Consulate. Such documents will only be attested as 'True Copy Attestation Only”.
Procedure for Attestation/Apostille Authentication of Documents. Applicant Regional Authentication Centres (RACs) (Details of RACs is available at following link) Deposition of Documents with authorized Outsource Service Provider. Receipt of apostilled/Attested documents from Outsource agencies.
Any queries / clarifications regarding 'Attestation Services' may please be sent at email address : cons.chicago@mea.in with the subject “Miscellaneous Services – Attestation Services”.
What information should be included in a leave approval letter or NOC for a visa application? Company Letterhead. Your name, position, and contact information. Your employer's name, position, and contact information. The dates you'll be away. The reason for your leave (keep it brief)
The do's and don't of writing a visa sponsorship letter DO state whether you are a US citizen or legal resident. DO state your relationship to the applicant. DO write the reason for the applicant's visit, including the duration of their stay. DO have someone proofread your letter to make sure there are no errors.
The No Objection Certificate from Employer is one of the most important documents when applying for a B-1 visa. Even though this is not a required document it is helpful when applying for a B-1 visa as it supports to strengthen your case.