Originally Posted by ROCKY1994

Asking this question late in the application process. When they introduced the option to apply through the embassy, I was under the impression that we do not have to be physically present at the Indian address that was mentioned in the application and that it might be enough if parents/spouse live at the address as they would be able to verify your documents/stay. I just got an email from embassy that PCC has been initiated. Are we still required to be physically present in India for police verification even if we submit the application and verification via embassy? I'm not sure how this police verification will proceed. If they still want us to be physically present despite the application through the Indian embassy, then there is no point applying and wasting 46.95$ for this mind boggling process.