Documents enclosed:
ADULT Checklist - Tatkal Re-Issue of Passport - signed. (downloaded from VFS website)
https://services.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/india/united-states-of-america/passport-services/pdf/tatkal_adult_reissue_of_passport.pdf
Passport Application from passport seva with photos pasted.
Application confirmation Letter from VFS
Passport bio first and last page - color copy
Driver's License - color copy
Latest I797 approval - color copy
Affidavit for Change of Appearance with photo, signature - notarized original
Annexure E - self attested.
Indian address proof - Aadhar of my parent.
3rd Feb 2025 - Dropped off package at FedEx.
4th Feb 2025 - FedEx package delivered before noon at VFS.
4th Feb 2025 - Got email from VFS around 4.45 PM informing that they have received my application and email had invoice attached for the online payments made by me.
5th Feb 2025 - Around 7 am, got emails from VFS informing that application has been sent to Embassy for decision making.
6th Feb 2025 - Printing has been Initiated (Passport Govt website status - no email)
7th Feb 2025 - Passport Printed (Passport Govt website status - no email).
7th Feb 2025 - Passport Printed and will be delivered shortly (Passport Govt website status - no email)
7th Feb 2025 - Passport has been handed over by the Embassy/Consulate to the OSP executive for further dispatch to the applicant. (Passport Govt website status - no email)
8th Feb 2025 - Email from Passport seva stating police verification sent.
10th Feb 2025 - VFS Status Update - "Your document (s) is dispatched using the return label purchased or sent by you."
10th Feb2025 - Received emails from FedEx on delivery scheduled. This email had the FedEx tracking no#.
11the Feb 2025 - Received the old and new passport, with all the proofs and passport application we had sent. Also received tracking update emails the from FedEx as it was coming towards us.
-----In 7 Working Days including the VFS processing-----
14th Feb 2025 - Police called my parent to visit the station. They submitted my proofs, their photo, answered few questions and signed.
Contact Information:
VFS Chicago email:
[email protected]
Indian Embassy Passport help email:
[email protected]
Useful Information:
Confusion for many who apply with US Address and who does not have an Indian address/address-proof.
Here is the answer - it is mandatory to provide an Indian Address in the passport application in other address field, it could even be a relative's or friend's address who can identify you.
Also enclose Aadhar of the relative's or friend's, when you send in the application.
Police verification is sent to this jurisdiction, on post issuance basis for tatkal.
Make sure you send your passport bio (first, last) and Aadhar to your relative or friend who is in India, to have it used for the police verification.