To the

To theFro Mumbai

Subject: Change of Visa Status from X to Employment Visa.

Dear Sir,

I, Valentina De Gaspari, Italian National, holder of passport n. AA0072767, valid until 28 May 2017, and currently resident of Goa, G/4 Landscape Royale III, Porbavaddo Calangute, 403516 Bardez, make the following statement and request:1. I have been married to an Indian National on 26.03.2001.2. That subsequently to my marriage I was granted an X Visa for my stay in the country.3. That on 07.03.2003 a male child named Lakshman Giri was born to me at Gandhigram in Tamil Nadu.

4. That on expiring of the Visa on 21.01.2007 I have applied to the Fro Panjim for en extension of my visa, which is still under consideration with the Government of India.

5. I have also applied for PIO Card for my son Lakshman Giri and myself on date 16.10.2006 vide application: Valentina De Gaspari: CID/FOR/PIO/ 7486/06 DT: 28/11/06 Lakshman Giri: CID/FOR/PIO/7485/06 DT: 28/11/06

The application for PIO Card is still under consideration.5. In the meantime I have received an appointment letter for Employment as an Administrative Assistant with the Consulate General of Italy in Mumbai.6. A copy of the appointment letter is attached.

7. Under the guidelines of the Foreigners Act and the Foreigners Order, I would require an Employment Permission from the Government of India.8. Kindly provide me with the Employment Permission and the respective permission for my child.Best regards

Valentina de gaspari

I am enclosing the following documents for your information and record:

Copy of passport for me and my son

Copy of residential permit

Copy of birth certificateCopy of Marriage certificate

Copy of Appointment letter