Recent experience of Kids OCI re-issue due to new passport

[pb74]

Thanks, Jake. I looked at the instructions.

Where does it say that old passport has to be sent with original application? I did not find specific instructions on the above page.

Folks, are you all sending your old passport with original application?

[jac2005]

Try this ->

[pb74]

Hey Jake,

Can you please point me to the CKGS website? Apparently I did not find where all these requirements of sending old passport, signature, etc.

Thanks in advance.

[jac2005]

pb74 - I will be sending my application (for my 5 year son) the coming weekend to CKGS SF. So lets stay in touch on this forum to get through this.... Disclaimer: Most of my responses are based on what I have researched thus far, so please take it for what its worth.

2) Once that's approved, you send the old & new passports for restamping

The CKGS site says that old passport is to be sent with the original application. So I am thinking of following that to be safe.

But I still have some questions:

1. What all information needs to be filled on the application form?

Not sure what specific areas you are asking about.

2. For a minor kid, who should sign the form? Is fingerprint required for minor kid?

Based on the CKGS site, if the minor is 5 years, he/she should sign the OCI Registration form from online India site. Less than 5 you can use fingerprint. Above, 5 you can still use fingerprint if the minor has a medical problem and cannot write. For minor, parents still need to sign and notarize.

3. Has anyone done the OCI transfer process recently at SFO? How was the experience?
4. Can we do the second part (restamping on new passport) in-person instead of sending the passports by mail.

Cant comment on either one. I am in UT and so will be using courier for all aspects.

Thanks,
Jake.

[pb74]

Looks like there are instructions available on the web to carry out the procedure.

The process looks different than what is posted as first post of this thread.
Now the process is two-fold.
1) First you send the application with fees
2) Once that's approved, you send the old & new passports for restamping

But I still have some questions:
1. What all information needs to be filled on the application form?
2. For a minor kid, who should sign the form? Is fingerprint required for minor kid?
3. Has anyone done the OCI transfer process recently at SFO? How was the experience?
4. Can we do the second part (restamping on new passport) in-person instead of sending the passports by mail.

Thanks in advance.

[jac2005]

Found the answer

When filling out the online application for OCI reissue for minor, there is a place where it asks "Latest Passport Number to which OCI U-Visa transfered". Is this supposed to be the old passport number that currently has the OCI sticker OR is this the new passport number to which the OCI sticker needs to be transfered? I entered the old passport number and now its already generated a case number and such for me. What did others fill into this field? If it should be the new passport number, should I redo the application???

I found the answer posted on the CGI Edinburgh Website (http://www.cgiedinburgh.org/pages.php?id=21#8)

It states - New Passport Number is to be entered for transfer of OCI Card to new Passport or in case of loss/damage, Applicants should fill up new Passport number and not the old Passport number to avoid problems. OCI card will be printed & pasted on the Passport whose details are filled in the application form.

So refilled the application online and got a fresh pdf.

Jake.

[jac2005]

OCI Reissue - Passport # to enter in online application????

When filling out the online application for OCI reissue for minor, there is a place where it asks "Latest Passport Number to which OCI U-Visa transfered". Is this supposed to be the old passport number that currently has the OCI sticker OR is this the new passport number to which the OCI sticker needs to be transfered? I entered the old passport number and now its already generated a case number and such for me. What did others fill into this field? If it should be the new passport number, should I redo the application???

[jac2005]

If paying 15$ for FEDEX, is envelope still required?

If in the Order Form you add the 15$ for Fedex, do you still need to include the prepaid envelope??

[sunny007007]

Documents for OCI and Renunciation Attested ?

I sent 1 return envelope and got my OCI & Renunication back together in the same envelope. I have heard you can send 2 return envelopes for each OCI & Renunciation that way once your renunciation is done you will get that right away instead of waiting till OCI completes as well. I think that is an overkill and waste of money but that is my opinion.

Back with BLS I know we could have used FedEx or UPS but not sure about CKGS. Check their website if they mention it needs to be only FedEx (not sure why they would care anyway)

Thanks for the reply.

Do I need to self attest the documents ( copies) required for OCI and Renunciation ? Meaning just signature on all documents ? or plus forms too ?

Plus I know I need to send 2 copies of all the documents but do I need to send 2 copies of all the forms too ?
Please reply Thanks in advance

Sunny

[bibble]

Do I need to send one return envelop or two ?
Please reply I would appreciate it

Also if I can use UPS instead of Fedex ?

Thanks

Sunny

I sent 1 return envelope and got my OCI & Renunication back together in the same envelope. I have heard you can send 2 return envelopes for each OCI & Renunciation that way once your renunciation is done you will get that right away instead of waiting till OCI completes as well. I think that is an overkill and waste of money but that is my opinion.

Back with BLS I know we could have used FedEx or UPS but not sure about CKGS. Check their website if they mention it needs to be only FedEx (not sure why they would care anyway)

[sunny007007]

OCI and Renunciaton together ?

Do I need to send one return envelop or two ?
Please reply I would appreciate it

Also if I can use UPS instead of Fedex ?

Thanks

Sunny

[dm6207]

I have the same question. Can someone please let me know if i can travel with U sticker on expired US passport with OCI booklet. I just received new US passport but i'm traveling to india within month so i can't start this process. OCI website states that age 50+ should get reissue OCI on new passport. Please somebody provide any information or experience on this matter. Thank You...

I was over 50 when I traveled last two times to India: January 2013 and February 2014. I carried my new passport and also carried my old passport with the 'U' visa sticker and the OCI card. At entry, they accepted these without asking any questions.

[SURYA12345]

OCI Re- issue for Minors

I had applied for OCI re-issue for my two kids at the end of Feb. I received one of them back a couple of days ago (almost exactly 2 months). The other one has been back to BLS NY from the Consulate after match up in the first week of April and they just have to just dispatch it but haven't done so yet (after more than 3 weeks!). I have been raising escalation ticket every week but haven't got a response back from them.

Here is what I had posted in another thread about the documents I had sent:

For the most part, I followed their check-list. I just noticed that they have updated the requirements from when I applied in Feb.

Here are few general points to keep in mind:
- Original OCI booklet and original expired passport are required
- They need two sets of copies of everything.
- When in doubt whether a document (copy) is needed or not, just include it.
- For minors, both parents should sign and get it notarized on application (as explained in the check-list)
- Don't forget to include the proof of residence (copy of drivers license for both parents)
- All copies can be self-attested
- Include the copies of 'Naturalization Certificate' and 'Renunciation Certificate' of both parents

If you have any specific questions, I can try to answer them.

I have couple of questions:

- While they say two sets of all document, does the second copy should include the Actual Misc Service form again with a new photo, original signatures and notarization and Additional particular forms OR Just xerox copies of them or it's just duplicate copies of just the supporting documents?
- I will be applying for two kids. Can they be send in same envelop and one return envelop or both applications have to be sent seperately in seperate envelops?

I will sure appreciate your response.

Thanks

[SURYA12345]

I reached out to Bureau of Immigration officer at Mumbai airport to get this information for Minor OCI Holders. I even called air line through which I'm travelling and they agreed to this as well. Now, I can sleep at night.

He can visit India only he should carry his old passport with U visa sticker , OCI card and his new passport.

OCI/PIO Cell,
FRRO, Mumbai

Thanks. That's a relief. Pl. keep us posted on your experience at the port of entry in India. I will be using Delhi/Kolkata in Oct. How did you contact them? Though I have some three month time, given the mess at CKGS, I am worried to send in the application with original expired passport and the OCI booklet.

[jay121]

thank you

I reached out to Bureau of Immigration officer at Mumbai airport to get this information for Minor OCI Holders. I even called air line through which I'm travelling and they agreed to this as well. Now, I can sleep at night.

He can visit India only he should carry his old passport with U visa sticker , OCI card and his new passport.

OCI/PIO Cell,
FRRO, Mumbai

Hi Vadhadia,
Thank you for the informtion provided on the forum.
Also to people who're unsure on this, I've travelled India (Mumbai Airport) with my son (6yrs old) last June 2013 and just recently in Jan 2014, both times with his old passport with U sticker, new passport and OCI book, with no problems at all. Also this was same for myself too. (I had new passport issued two years ago). Hence people do not worry at all about this.
Hope this helps.
Jay