Surrender Certificate - Indian consulate NYC

[aojha]

Hello,

I am writing this because I think it's not fare!
- I got my US Citz. in March 2010
- I applied for OCI card for my family in mid April 2010
- Some time in May I got email from consulate I should get Indian Passport Surrender Certificate with in 90 days or there may be fines
- So asap I did and paid $390 ($175 fee + $20 postage) for me and my wife
- I got Surrender Certificate which is again same forms with sign of consulate officer. That's ok
- NOW with in a month consulate changed rule/fee from $175 to $20
Any one got US Citz. before 1st june 2010 will pay only $20
- I got my US Citz. in March 2010 and paid $175 because just for one month they had this rule to pay $175.
- When I contacted consulate (NYC) they said I will not get refund. Which I think I should get back at min. $310.

What you guys think?

- Ashok

[seeker2020]

scam

You deserve a refund. It's nothing but a scam.

For those who become US citizens on or after June 1, 2010-- they want $175. This is totally a scam too.

$175 cost to verify or process exactly what? This is a highly profitable one for the Indian govt.

On top of this visa fees or OCI fees.