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Welcome Home (Almost!): Your Guide to Getting Your Documents Sorted Out After Studying or Working Abroad

 

Well, you're finally home at last! Following all those years abroad learning or working, you must be dreaming of family get-togethers, mother's cooking, and catching up with old friends. But do not relax quite yet, as there is one part of an agony (but absolutely necessary) job that you need to finalize before that: document attestation.

 

It's like the boss level of levels before even starting your new life in India. It's all about legitimately getting your achieved degrees, diplomas, and other necessary papers stamped and authenticated in your native country. I know, it's like a bureaucracy dream, but trust me, get it out of the way as soon as you can.

 

Why? Because there are good chances you'll require these attested documents to secure a job, pursue studies or even marry! So, let's make it easy:

 

Why All the Fuss? Why Attestation Matters

 

In simple words, document attestation is a fancy term for "stating your documents are genuine." It's like giving your foreign qualifications and documents a seal of genuineness so they're acceptable in India.

 

Why is it so? Well, you might need attested documents for:

 

•  Getting that Dream Job: Most Indian employers require them so that they can verify your foreign degrees to ensure that they are genuine and in line with Indian standards.

•  Promotion: Higher Studies: If you wish to go for a master's degree or any other higher study in India, your foreign degrees will need attestation too.

•  Settling Down: Immigration and Visa Stuff: If you're seeking Indian citizenship or permanent residence, your birth certificate, marriage certificate, and other personal documents might need to be attested.

•  Legal Matters: If at any point you're required to produce your documents in court, once attested, they carry much more weight.

• Money Matters: Some banks and money institutions will ask you for attested documents if you're opening an account or investing.

 

The Attestation Hierarchy: Leveling Up Via the Bureaucracy

 

The attestation process is like a video game with many levels. You have to defeat each level before you can get to the ultimate objective:

 

• Level 1: Notary Public (Over There): You will need to have your documents notarized in the foreign country where you had them certified in the first place. A notary public is basically an individual who signs to verify that the copies that you have are exact duplicates of the originals.

• Level 2: Designated Authority (Still Over There): Maybe it will be the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Indian Embassy/Consulate, or maybe some other government agency in your host country or place of work. They will verify that the seal and notary signature are authentic.

•  Final Boss: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Attestation (India): The final stamp of approval! The MEA in India confirms that all those lovely foreign stamps and signatures are genuine.

 

What Documents Are We Talking About? (The Checklist!)

 

So, what documents exactly must be attested? Here's a rough outline:

 

•  Your Brainpower: Educational Certificates: Degrees, diplomas, transcripts, mark sheets – all your academic achievements.

•  Your Birth Certificate: Pretty much needed for all kinds of legal and bureaucratic functions.

•  Your Wedding Certificate: Marriage Certificates: Used for immigration, visas, and even sales of property.

•  Power-Ups: Power of Attorney: When you need someone to make decisions for you.

•  Evidence That You're Awestruck: Experience Certificates: Indicating work experience.

•  Your Travel Documents: Passports and Visas: Especially if you're applying for residency or citizenship.

•  And…Anything Else They Ask For: Be prepared that they might ask you for something else, depending on your case.

 

Attestation: The Step-by-Step Game Plan

 

Alright, do you want to play? Here's the general attestation process:

 

1. Gather Your Originals: Make sure that you have all originals that you will be required to attest.

2. Copy (Lots of Them): Obtain clear, legible copies of all.

3. Notarized (Abroad): Track down a notary public where your documents originated.

4. Designated Authority Attestation (Abroad): Take the notarized documents to the relevant authority there. Typically entails paying a fee and filling out some paperwork.

5. MEA Attestation (India): Once your documents are attested abroad, it's now time for the final sanction by the MEA in India. You can do it yourself or through the services of an authorized agency.

6. Support Your Claim: Supporting Documents: Gather your passport, visa, and other identification papers.

7. Pay to Play: Fees: Prepare to pay fees at each step of the process.

8. Send and Wait: Send your documents and charges to the right people.

9. Get Your Award: When all set, receive your stamped documents!

 

Pro Tips for a Hassle-Free Experience:

 

•  Early Start: Attestation takes a month or even weeks, so don't delay!

•  Twice Verification: Be very clear as to what the body or firm needs in the way of stamped documents.

•  Acquire Representative: Acquiring someone to act on your behalf may save you some time and energy.

•  Make Copies of Everything: Take copies of everything and document your progress.

•  Be Patient (Seriously): Bureaucracy is frustrating, so take a breath and be patient.

 

Having your documents and certificates legalized is one of the basic steps towards going back to India. Keeping this in mind and following these steps, you'll be an attestation labyrinth pro in no time and be prepared to start your next adventure! Welcome home (officially)!

 

SIMPLE ADMISSION PROCESS

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THE PROCESS

Eligibility: 

• 50% in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC) in Class 12.
• Minimum 17 years by December 31 of the admission year.
•   NEET Qualification: Mandatory for Indian students.

 

Invitation letter: 

After RUS OVERSEAS submits your documents in the university. The university issues you an invitation letter. 

 

Visa process: 

Once the invitation letter arrives. The company will start your visa processing and in a few days you will be on the plane to Russia. 

HOW RUS OVERSEAS HELPS YOU IN YOUR JOURNEY

RUS OVERSEAS has the experience of more than a decade. Our team is supportive and cares for the students wholeheartedly. We are available 24/7. Your one stop solution for MBBS abroad is us. We at RUS OVERSEAS will never disappoint any student or parent in their fulfilling journey with us.

 

CONTACT US

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