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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 9:50 am
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
It's going to be turning more.



For those of South Asian backgrounds, it's probably going to still work out for those in the kind of arrangement you mention because of a presumption of social visit purpose if so declaring that for those with a tourist visa and/or tourist & business visas; for those of other ethnic backgrounds and staying at higher end hotels for long durations, it might become a bit more difficult if the Home Ministry decides to go full force with updated training and implementation at the international ports of entry.

PIO and OCI applications should see a spike due to this too since that's a more predictable -- if not also easier -- process than these contractor/employment-related visa requirements.
Just to add, it is my understanding that if one's South Asian background is Indian, and if one has any Pakistani links, it is still very difficult to obtain any kind of entry visa for India.
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