Originally Posted by
PhlyingRPh
Yes, we had been advised about OCI, but I was told recently, any applications flagged as suspect (by individuals suspected of ties to Pakistan) would require both passport and application be forwarded to New Delhi for consideration and approval. If that is indeed the case, I can well do without the humiliation and profiling (not like I don't get enough of that as it is
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Governments don't realise, maybe they do, that they are making things worse by preventing people from visiting their country. Most people, even with Pakistani connections who want to come to India, want to come for tourism, or visit friends and relatives. Both countries should allow visitors freely so that the two peoples can see the reality first hand instead of being fed by politicians and the media. When applying for a visa to India or Pakistan, political connections do help.
I was invited to a friend's wedding in Lahore, but I decided not to go because of what would await me upon my return to the U.S.