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cj2000
Mar 16, 2011, 06:28 PM
I'm a Sri Lankan Citizen and an Australian Resident. I'm married to a citizen of India (who is a permanent resident of Australia now). I would like to obtain residency status in India (thru marrriage). What's the procedure and how long do I have to wait before applying. I got married in India in 2007.

lawanwadee
Mar 16, 2011, 08:57 PM
You can start the process as soon as you're legally married but since you are not living in India, I assume, it would not be a good idea because India does not recognize dual citizenship. So you will have to renounce Sri Lankan Citizen first.

If you both live in Australia, pursuing Australian PR status would benefit you more.

shivi3016
Nov 4, 2011, 11:36 AM
I am Indian citizen,my wife is Philippine citizen ,I would like to know .she have a travel visa only for 21 days ,we can easily extend her visa as per the rules,because she is not yet residency in India.