Do i need to affix a physical photograph for OCI

[sholay]

The printed application came with the photo and signature. Do I still need to affix a physical photograph for the OCI application ?

It the answer is yes, it is very strange why do they need us to upload the digital photograph.

[ViRa2025]

I am in the process of updating my new passport with the OCI number and it is failing since my middle name is missing on the OCI. How can I proceed with this? I am applying online and I read somewhere to submit an affidavit . Where do I submit the name discrepancy affidavit ? Thank you!

[Jay2025]

Our baby is born in US (to Indian parents GC holders), we did her birth registration at Indian consulate as we initially thought we will get Indian passport for her as we are planning to move back to India. However recently found out that, in future if she wants to come to US, it might be an issue,...

[mat]

I have a question regarding traveling to India with a US passport and OCI.

I am traveling to India on June 27th with my 11 year old daughter who is a US citizen. My daughter also has a valid OCI. My daughter has a valid US passport, but it's expiring on November 20th.

Can she...

[joshmor789]

Hello all.
I have an OCI card with a US passport. My wife is American (US-born), with a US passport, and is not of Indian Origin. We live in Dallas TX.

We were married in 2020 in TX and have a Marriage License from Local County, State of Texas. It has the Seal of Approval, from the...

[abcd_efgh]

I'm applying for my kid's new OCI card who is US citizen by birth. Both parents are on H-1b visa are born in India. I had few doc related issues earlier with passport/visa applications with consulate/vfs so trying to be careful this time.

• For online doc uploads,
  1. Which pages of passports (Us passport

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[dcpc5242]

Hi,

My wife has slight change in the middle name between India and US Passports.

India Passport : <Surname> <Given Name> (Given Name has First Name and Middle Name). The Middle Name has 'Bhai' as suffix. For e.g. MiddleName as xxxxxBhai

US Passport:...

[kdossjojo]

Hello:

I renewed my US passport 5 years ago. I had my OCI Visa on my old Passport [Expired in 2018]. Do I have to get another VISA For OCI in the new passport that I have? Any information or links related to that would be very much appreciated.

Kennedy Doss

[evcp]

Hello,
I'm trying to get OCIs for both my daughters. I am not married and needless to say, don't have a marriage certificate. My partner is an American citizen (caucasian). Will this disqualify my kids from an OCI even though i'm an indian citizen? I have seen multiple versions of the document...

[ash_shastry]

I have lived in the US for over 21 years and currently have my GC. Its been 2.5 years since I got my GC and I have 2.5 years left to get my citizen ship. I am originally from India and I have my aged parents in India that I need to take care of. I want to be around my parents in India because they have...

[Pradeepc34]

Hello,
My mother will be traveling with my 1-year-old child from the USA to India on an OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) visa, please provide the list of documents and considerations to keep in mind to ensure a smooth and hassle-free journey.
Thank you.

[boball]

The VFS site has a PDF (link below) that says an Employment Letter is one of the documents to be submitted as part of the OCI application.

Is it really needed (if employed) or can it be skipped?

Has anyone who is employed received their OCI in 2023 without submitting the Employment...

[SpouseOCIDelayed]

My husband is an American citizen. He applied for OCI card early last year using my Indian passport details. He is finally asked to appear for the interview next month. But, during this 1 and half year time, I got my US citizenship. I haven't renounced my Indian citizenship yet as I was was waiting...

[Sam255]

Hi everyone,

I received my OCI a few years ago. My passport recently expired and I got a new passport. Will I need to renew my OCI? Or do I just need to submit my new passport information online? I am between the ages of 20 and 50.

I’ve read conflicting information so far...

[nnspabpjs]

Hi,

I recently got OCI Card. I am unemployed and single, which is i have filled in application as well. The occupation is Housewife written is OCI card. That is not correct.
Is there any issue? Please advise....