Indian Passport

Got below updates on the granular status on passport seva website.

StatusId: [{EVENT_DESC: "Grant On Hold Send to EO", EMP_ACTION: "Grant On Hold Send to EO",…},…]
0: {EVENT_DESC: "Grant On Hold Send to EO", EMP_ACTION: "Grant On Hold Send to EO",…}
EMP_ACTION: "Grant On Hold Send to EO"
EVENT_DESC: "Grant On Hold Send to EO"
FILE_NO: "*****"
LAST_MODIFIED_DATE: "*****"
STATUS_DESC: "Grant On Hold Send to CSE"
STATUS_ID_FK: ****
STATUS_TRACKING_PK: *********

It says "Grant on hold Send to EO/CSE". Does anyone know what's going on here? What it means?

Hello Guys, please guide me

I applied for Tatkal passport before 22 days of expiry even my work permit expy the same day i am in Canada. my status is Your passport is printed and will be delivered shortly. But back my family got police verification but my passport and visa both is expired and i have submitted my applied status submission letter but i am not sure about it police is convinced or not. I have been trying to Call BLS international Canada but nothing i can see. I was expecting in 5 days i ll have my passport due to tatkal type but it got delayed already its been 22 days today but I don't know could anyone tell me what should i do ? Help me out

Getting impatient guys, its been more than 4 weeks.

03/24 - dropped docs at vfs
03/27- application reached embassy
04/04 - print initiated
no update after that.

Any suggestions? Vfs helpline is useless. I read in previous messages that someone visited dc embassy to get latest status.

Recently renewed my Wife's passport at Houston -Normal processing . Sent the documents via Fedex to VFS. Received the passport in around 4 weeks. VFS online status check wasn't very helpful but the government website status was useful- if we use the developer tools in the browser to get detailed status tracking.

Hello guys,

I am trying to renew my wife's passport at the Indian embassy in New York. There is a change in given name and surname due to marriage and also change in Indian address in her passport application. I wanted to check if any of you guys have recently renewed your passport at New York consulate, if so how long does it take?
 
Below is my timeline:
Apr 4 - Application sent to VFS
Apr 5 - VFS status says "Application received and in process to be sent to the embassy at NY"
Apr 6 - Indian passport gov site shows status as "Passport application along with fee details have been received. The same is under processing at the Embassy/Consulate."

Since then there has been no change in status.

I also tried to follow the granular details by checking on develepor tools but the statusMap array is empty and has no change since the application was received by the embassy.

Any of you guys have any recent similar experience and got your renewed passports, please kindly share your experience. How long do I need to wait in order to get the renewed passport?

Its been more than 3 weeks since my documents has reached embassy for my passport renewal. However, I still haven't received any update on my passport renewal. I have tried reaching out via email, twitter and phone. However, haven't heard back from the team. On the website, the status is "Print has been initiated for passport." from more than 3 weeks.

Is there anything that I can to do expedite the process?

This has been my experience

Background

1. Renewing passport (normal) before 6 months of expiry date
2. Address changed (US Address printed, Other address is India Address)
3. Added Spouse name

Status by date

20Feb23: Application Form submitted online at Govt of India site and VFS
24Feb23: Application package mailed to VFS using Fedex (VFS courier option)
27Feb23: Fedex delivered package to VFS
28Feb23: VFS confirmed receipt of application package and package "under process"
01Mar23: Package is processed at VFS. Forwarded to CGI SF
-- VFS trackng page shows that package is forwarded to CGI
07Mar23: Application Form status changed to "Submitted"
-- GoI tracking page status changed to "Under Review"
07Mar23: Granting Initiated
17Mar23: Application Granted on post-police verification
17Mar23: Print and PV Initiated
17Mar23: Print Initiated
-- GoI tracking page status changed to "Passport printed"
18Mar23: Email received informing initiation of police verification
21Mar23: Escalated to CPPF (Not done by me. It was done by CGI SF by themselves)
-- GoI website tracking status changed to "Under Review"
22Mar23: Passport printed
22Mar23: Passport QC done and dispatch initiated
-- GoI tracking page status changed to "Passport printed"
24Mar23: Passport dispatched from Delhi to SF using DHL. Expected to be delivered on 28Mar23
25Mar23: Police called and finished verification
27Mar23: Police approved and submitted verification clearance
-- GoI tracking page status changed to "Under Review" again and stayed same till passport delivery
28Mar23: DHL missed delivery schedule
29Mar23: DHL delivered package at CGI SF
31Mar23: VFS notification that processing is finished and package is sent via Fedex
-- VFS trackng page finally changed status
31Mar23: Fedex picked up package. Expected to be delivered on 03Apr23
03Apr23: Fedex delivered both the passports

Status shown on VFS package was absolutely useless. GoI tracking page's status was not very helpful to understand what was happening. But, I used API responses from https://portal3.passportindia.gov.in/Online/secure/trackStatusForFilledApplication to find granular status (Enabled developer tools, and used Network Monitor in browser). This helped me understand that it wasnt stuck. So, I never reached out to VFS.

Overall, it took 5 weeks (27Feb23 to 03Apr23) for the process

Guys, Anyone in similar situation?
- Jan 12 - I sent my Package on VFS global.
- Jan 19 - No change in status with VFS so I had to talk to customer service and they finally sent the package on Jan 19th to the SF consulate so much for thinking that the processing will be faster in Jan.

Tracking Granular Status:
- Jan 24 - SF Consulate initiated the process and sent a request verification
- Jan 28 - Verified and granting initiated
- Feb 10 - EVENT_DESC: "Granting Status Set as 'Clear'', STATUS_DESC "Application Granted on pre police verification basis"
- Feb 10 - Police verification initiated
- Feb 21 - Police verification clear. Approved and Submitted as Clear by Police
- Feb 21 - Print initiated

No change since. No one in the SF consulate is responding to any of the emails and most people who applied after me are getting their passports. Also somehow @CGISF is picking and choosing on who to respond to on Twitter. So random. Anyone going through the same situation? Ofcourse VFSglobal is of no help.

I submitted my passport renewal application form with my Indian address to be printed on passport(which is not changed from the current passport). I forgot to add Aadhar or other form of ID with the documents. Would it cause any delay or problem. Was anybody in this situation and what happened in their case? Please reply on this if you are aware about this situation before.

To apply for any service related to an Indian consulate, you need to register at https://portal3.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.html and complete your application. It is important to enter the correct information and provide the necessary proof if you need any updates on the passport. Make sure to check your filled application word by word and avoid making any mistakes. Otherwise, your application may be sent back, resulting in a longer wait time and additional costs.

For error-free form filling you can pay VFS at https://vfs.mioot.com/forms/In/USA/FFS/ they will help you.

If you're in rush make an appointment with VFS at https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/eoi/login register and provide all information you go in person and the process will be much faster I believe, make sure you bring all necessary documents ( https://services.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/india/united-states-of-america/passport-services/#new-booklet )

After you filled your application you have to make payment here https://row4.vfsglobal.com/IHCUSPostalAppointment/Account/RegisteredLogin?ReturnUrl=%2fIHCUSPostalAppointment%2fHome%2fSearchAppointment

Once you complete the payment you have to print out the courier label and check the document list provided on the above link and make sure all documents are signed and attested as required. I had to attest my ID which is my US driving license, my I-20 which is proof of my legal status, and the Application itself.

01/18/2023 Sent Completed Application
01/19/2023 Recieved at VFS India
01/30/2023 VFS forwarded the application to the Consulate of India for decision making
02/01/2023 Updated on https://portal3.passportindia.gov.in and assigned a file number

On the VFS website, it is stated that the standard processing time is 3 weeks. I expected to receive my passport by February 21st, but even after 3 weeks, no police verification had been completed. I had already booked my flight for March 1st, which was two weeks after the expected passport delivery date. When I contacted VFS over the phone, they were unable to provide any updates because the process is controlled by the consulate, and they could only wait until they heard from the Consulate of India. As my departure date approached, my anxiety increased, and I prayed for a faster processing time to receive my passport by February 28th, so that I could still take my flight. Even after 4 weeks with no updates, I held onto hope that I could still make my flight if I received my passport on the same day as the scheduled flight. On March 1st, I received no updates. Throughout this entire time, I sent many emails to the Consulate of India and VFS India, but I received no response except for a contact us form (https://vfs.mioot.com/forms/In/USA/PS/ or https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/contact-us); which provided some response.

03/02/2023 the police came for verification, finally, I thought the process will be faster from there, no it's not.
03/03/2023 Updated on https://portal3.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.html Print initiated for the passport.

I suggest tracking your courier is the best way to track your passport. Keep all documents copied before you submit, handwritten applications are not accepted.

Even though I have provided details of the hardships I am facing and my travel plans, there has been no change in the status update of my application. They have not considered my request for a faster processing time