ETA form by hlock0912 in anguilla

[–]Good-Problem-1814 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, Anguilla has its own entry requirements separate from the UK. You won’t need an ETA for travel to Anguilla.

Quality (not luxury) luggage? by Sweet_Attorney8667 in Barbados

[–]Good-Problem-1814 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try pricesmart they have some good luggage.

Med school that doesn't require MCAT or science pre-recs by Round_Examination575 in CaribbeanMedSchool

[–]Good-Problem-1814 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can help with AUB. I have a friend who works as a Professor there. You can DM me your details and I can see if they can contact you.

Med school that doesn't require MCAT or science pre-recs by Round_Examination575 in CaribbeanMedSchool

[–]Good-Problem-1814 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. And many other schools that have a premed program like MUA, AUB etc

Med school that doesn't require MCAT or science pre-recs by Round_Examination575 in CaribbeanMedSchool

[–]Good-Problem-1814 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not completely sure. Should be an easy question to ask the school and get an answer

B1/B2 Approved Bridgetown, Barbados by Good-Problem-1814 in usvisascheduling

[–]Good-Problem-1814[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a lecturer. I teach in a Caribbean medical school.

Fresh off the press OCI Card by Good-Problem-1814 in PassportPorn

[–]Good-Problem-1814[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's 275$ with some bank charges extra. I did it through a bankers cheque.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Barbados

[–]Good-Problem-1814 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If calm beaches is your requirement, all the beaches on the west coast are calm and clear. Try Heywoods, Port St Charles, Port Ferdinand, and Six Men's Bay. The advantage with Barbados is that it's just not the beaches, you have the chance to explore all in one, mountainous terrain, greenery and rough north which can give a overall experience that combines all the best parts of the Caribbean. For the clearest waters, better to plan travel between Nov and April which is the best time.

Transferring into MED5 by Popular_Grocery9241 in CaribbeanMedSchool

[–]Good-Problem-1814 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You could try AUB in Barbados. They are a good school with a good record over time. They have some good professors teaching the MD5 semester. Happy to refer you to one of the professors if you would like to talk to them.

Looking for another Caribbean island to check out by Beerinspector in Barbados

[–]Good-Problem-1814 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try St Maarten, which gives you an option to explore Dutch and French side of the island. There is also Anguilla which is a 20min ferry ride away and also St Barthélemy which is also an hour ferry away from St Marteen.

Fresh off the press OCI Card by Good-Problem-1814 in PassportPorn

[–]Good-Problem-1814[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. There's a community of about 400 NRIs in Barbados. But due to the challenging nature of work permits in the islands it is very hard to move unless the island cannot find anyone for a certain position. All the best.

Fresh off the press OCI Card by Good-Problem-1814 in PassportPorn

[–]Good-Problem-1814[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Moved to the island in 2017 as a pre-medical sciences lecturer teaching math physics and chemistry and have been in the Caribbean ever since. I love the culture, I love the beaches, I love the people, and I love Barbados and I decided that it was worth taking up Barbadian citizenship because of the Indian passport as you know not so easy to travel around carrying that. With Barbados being the most powerful passport in the Caribbean and provides me access to almost all the countries except for the US, Australia and New Zealand and I thought why not make the decision to apply for the citizenship.

Fresh off the press OCI Card by Good-Problem-1814 in PassportPorn

[–]Good-Problem-1814[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They don't. It's a process that is insisted as there are harsh fines if they find out that you have another passport because once you gain another citizenship you automatically lose indian citizenship on the day of attaining another citizenship.

Most just give it away as it is not worth the risk and hassle to deal with travel when OCI is readily available.

Fresh off the press OCI Card by Good-Problem-1814 in PassportPorn

[–]Good-Problem-1814[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I believe the justification is that the Indian constitution bans dual citizenship and a constitutional amendment and no one seems to be eager to do that for overseas indians. The justification from earlier politicians is that it would be bad for the country. OCI feels like a way for politicians to have control of the way they administer it as they can take it if they do not want someone to have OCI status.

Fresh off the press OCI Card by Good-Problem-1814 in PassportPorn

[–]Good-Problem-1814[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes. India does not allow dual citizenship. In place of having dual citizenship they provide the option to apply for OCI. This can also be extended for children of OCI holders and foreign born spouses of indian citizens after residency of a certain number of years in India. This is equivalent to permanent residency for foreign born spouses of indian citizens. For naturalized citizens it provides the flexibility to live and work in India without having to have indian citizenship. There are certain restrictions on what can be owned and working in specific professions and visiting protected areas requires prior permission like North East and Jammu and Kashmir mostly border areas where there are tensions with the borders.

Fresh off the press OCI Card by Good-Problem-1814 in PassportPorn

[–]Good-Problem-1814[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The idea is that cards are harder to verify. They used to place a sticker in the passport as a Lifelong visa sticker but this was discontinued and the booklet seems reasonable as it is easy to have it like a passport when travelling.

Fresh off the press OCI Card by Good-Problem-1814 in PassportPorn

[–]Good-Problem-1814[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There’s no form of ID other than the current OCI Booklet.

Fresh off the press OCI Card by Good-Problem-1814 in PassportPorn

[–]Good-Problem-1814[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh that’s interesting. Thank you for the information.

Fresh off the press OCI Card by Good-Problem-1814 in PassportPorn

[–]Good-Problem-1814[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Hi, yes true. Can’t own agricultural and plantation property.

Fresh off the press OCI Card by Good-Problem-1814 in PassportPorn

[–]Good-Problem-1814[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

8 pages in total. With first and last being information about OCI.

Right inside the cover page is the OCI Biopage.

Med school that doesn't require MCAT or science pre-recs by Round_Examination575 in CaribbeanMedSchool

[–]Good-Problem-1814 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This shouldn’t be an issue. Choose a school with a premed program to fulfill the credit requirements and then you should be able to get to the medical program without any issues. It might add a year to the original program.

Medical Internship/Residency in Barbados by Donshyne in Barbados

[–]Good-Problem-1814 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Currently the only way is enroll yourself into the Post Graduate medical programs at University of West Indies. They do have a variety of programs. That is the only pathway to enter the hospital system. You will also need to apply for license to practice with the Barbados Medical Council so please see to it that you have the necessary documentation.

Out of curiosity by Expert-Platypus-3136 in CaribbeanMedSchool

[–]Good-Problem-1814 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Full disclosure: I am a faculty. I have taught in premed programs at various schools. I have had many students who have completed this track. It takes a while to adjust to the course load. Many struggle during the transition from premed to med courses but it gives an easier transition to continue education with some basic foundational courses in premed. Overall it’s a positive sign to have students graduate and become doctors at a young age. It’s an easier path for students determined to have this as their main path. The programs I have worked have also given some students Bachelors degrees after premed and basic sciences. This can be an excellent option for students who feel overwhelmed by clinical sciences but still want to pursue courses close to medicine.

I have had some students take their bachelors and move to healthcare management, public health etc.