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Asked by Anonymous - Aug 22, 2024Hindi
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My son has got admission in University of Stuttgart, Germany for his masters degree in Computers. We have applied for submission of documents for Visa processing on 31st July, 2024, but still it is showing wait-listed. How long it takes for the date to come up. I have heard that Schengen Visa for Germany there is not much load like US or UK. My son is very tense, as he needs to join the University before 1st Oct, 2024. I have paid the 1st semester fees & also opened the required the blocked account for his overseas expenses. Hence as an expert, can you please guide what is the waiting time to get Visa & is it possible to contact German Consulate in Mumbai for help in the matter.

Ans: Hi...The waiting time for a German student visa can vary, but it typically takes between 4 to 12 weeks, depending on the consulate's workload and the completeness of the application. Although the processing time for a German Schengen visa is generally less compared to the US or UK, delays can still occur, especially during peak seasons. Given your son's need to join the University of Stuttgart by October 1st, it is advisable to contact the German Consulate in Mumbai directly to explain the urgency of the situation and inquire about the status of the application. They may provide an update or suggest ways to expedite the process. It is also helpful to regularly check the visa application portal for any updates.
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We are a Private Limited Company with an employee strength of 60, and we strictly follow all PF rules. As per the applicable salary criteria, we contribute to the Provident Fund wherever required. Recently, we discovered that an employee who joined our company two years ago has an existing UAN linked to their Aadhaar. However, at the time of joining, the employee declared in Form 11 that they did not have a PF account. Based on this declaration, we did not contribute to their PF account. Now, the employee states that they were unaware of their PF account, and the UAN linked to their Aadhaar is currently inactive. Furthermore, they do not wish to activate their PF account. Given this situation, should we present Form 11 as valid proof for non-contribution, or are there any corrective actions required to comply with PF regulations? Kindly guide us on the appropriate steps to take in this matter.
Ans: Hello;

If the organisation is such that EPFO laws are applicable and if employee 's salary is as per the threshold given by EPFO (15 K basic +DA) then you don't have an option to avoid EPF.

The EPFO commissioner may issue your organisation a show cause notice as to why the form-11 submitted by the employee was not scrutinized thoroughly when it was submitted.

You may furnish joint declaration in the prescribed format to correct the mistake in form 11 and deposit all employer employee contributions till date with penalty as decided by the EPF Commissioner.

Actually such willful suppression of facts by the employee, which bring the employer into legal issues, deserves termination.

Seek advice from a lawyer specializing in labour and EPF laws, if required.

Best wishes;

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