Hello,
Have few clarifications regarding the application
1. Do we need to send copies in colour or will black/white work, eg. for passport
B/W will work.
2. For proof of funds section, regarding bank details it mentions institution no and transit no, what is this and does this needs to be mentioned for balance of funds statement by the bank on their letterhead?
It is sufficient if your bank letter mentions the account number, name, date of account opening and the amount of funds. Along with that, get 6 months statements.
3. Further I have a joint bank a/c (even though its my own savings a/c), so do I need to get a notarized letter stating that it is free of any obligation and free to use by me. What letter format would be best to use for this?
Get a simple letter from your spouse (who is the joint account holder) and that letter will say that she has no problems whatsoever if you withdraw those funds.
4.For funds, I have a substantial cash amount transferred in my a/c, hope that is not an issue with OINP and reconfirming that a notarized copy showing as a gift deed be sufficient. Please suggest best way.
If the funds transfer is recent, then, I suggest you to submit a gift deed along with your application package).
5. Do we need to show 6 or 3 months of salary slips as support documents.
3 months will do fine but doesn't hurt to add 3 more sheets of paper.
6. Finally the photos, should they be without/ with glasses...
Doesn't matter, IMO. I got it done without glasses (though I wear them all the time).
Thank you once again!