Indian Passport

Got my passport renewed after the embassy reopened on June 1st. Sharing the timeline. Hopefully it helps others.

Submitted the standard set of documents. I had no address change.
I also had submitted 2 extra passport photos which CKGS returned along with the old & new passport.

June 25, 2020
Fedex Delivers the old & new passport

Jun 24, 2020 - Wednesday
05:50 pm
Passport ‘Received’ at the CKGS application centre and is at the ‘Sorting Facility’ where it is being processed for delivery.

Jun 24, 2020 - Wednesday
05:49 pm
Application 'Reviewed' by Consulate and ‘In Transit’ to CKGS Application Centre.
 
Jun 15, 2020 - Monday
12:08 pm
Application is 'Under Process' at Consulate for decision making.

Jun 12, 2020 - Friday
08:40 pm
Application is 'In Transit' to the Consulate.

Jun 12, 2020 - Friday
05:40 pm
Application is ‘Under Process’ at CKGS.

Jun 12, 2020 - Friday
02:00 pm
Application Verification is ‘Complete’. Processing of your application will continue.

Jun 09, 2020 - Tuesday
04:07 pm
Application ‘Received’ by CKGS and 'Not Verified'.

You will receive an E-mail advising you of the outcome of the verification process.

June 4th, 2020 - Friday
Old passport reaches CKGS on Friday morning

June 4th, 2020 - Thursday
Sent my passport through Fedex overnight shipping

Hi All,

I have submitted online applicaiton for my child passport renewal in Feb and sent the documents via Fedex in March, however it was returned from WA embassy at that time due to covid situation. Return courier didn't have money order (~100$). Recently i could see WA embassy reopened, however CKGS phone number doesn't work / don't get response for feedbacks submitted in their portal (they used to respond within a day or so before covid situation), however now i didn't receive a response even after couple of weeks. I had some doubt, would really appreciate if someone could help
1) My child's passport got expired couple of days ago though we submitted application months ago, it's just they couldn't accept due to covid situation. Does anyone know if i have to produce any additional docs in this situation / i can just send the same set of documents i mailed before?
2) As i mentioned i sent a money order of 100$ in my original application, which wasn't returned along with return shipment. Couple of days ago i received a cheque from CKGS for 50$. Did anyone have a similar situation / know how to handle this?

Regards,
Sunil

Did anyone included 'change of address' (India address) as you renewed your passport? How long did it take to get the passport reissued? PLEASE post.

My minor son application got delivered to CKGS via fedEx on 24-June at 9:30AM but still CKGS is not showing received. Does anyone else has similar delays?

Hi,

I am applying for the passport renewal. I got my documents notarized from UPS.

UPS gave me a separate document with the notarized signature on it. But that document only has my first and last name.

My question is, does the UPS notarized certificate need to have my middle name spelt on it too for passport renewal? Or just my first and last name will be ok?

Thank you.

Hi, is anyone waiting for passport renewal with SFO where your status changed to 'with embassy' on the 19th? I had also requested for change of address (aadhar copy given). Mine has been showing this status of 'with embassy' since 19th. I know it is not even a week, but just checking if anyone see further updates if your status changed to 'with embassy' on the 19th. Please report.

Sent my passport application for reissue to CKGS CHICAGO on June 10, 2020 and received it within 2 weeks today.

Below is my timeline. Hope this helps :)

Jun 25, 2020- Picked up from the FedEx store.

Jun 24, 2020 - Wednesday02:34 pmPassport picked up by FedEx.

Your AWB Number is 394185537050

To track the ‘Progress of Your Shipment’, log onto the site of FedEx and enter your AWB Number.
Jun 24, 2020 - Wednesday01:18 pmPassport ‘Received’ at the CKGS application centre and is at the ‘Sorting Facility’ where it is being processed for delivery.

Please continue tracking your application status online.
Jun 24, 2020 - Wednesday01:18 pmApplication 'Reviewed' by Consulate and ‘In Transit’ to CKGS Application Centre.
 
Please continue tracking your application status online.
Jun 15, 2020 - Monday10:50 amApplication is 'Under Process' at Consulate for decision making.

Please continue tracking your application status online.
Jun 15, 2020 - Monday10:23 amApplication is 'In Transit' to the Consulate.

Please continue tracking your application status online.
Jun 12, 2020 - Friday06:26 pmApplication is ‘Under Process’ at CKGS.

Please continue tracking your application status online.
Jun 12, 2020 - Friday11:03 amApplication Verification is ‘Complete’. Processing of your application will continue.

Full payment received and payment receipt sent to your registered email ID.

The Consulate may request for further documents over and above those already submitted as per the Document Checklist.

Please continue tracking your application status online.
Jun 11, 2020 - Thursday06:07 pmApplication ‘Received’ by CKGS and 'Not Verified'.

You will receive an E-mail advising you of the outcome of the verification process.

I sent my passport application for Passport reissue with additional of spouse name to CKGS SFO on June 2nd and my courier reached CKGS on June 8th

Documents Sent

1) Old Passport
2) Money Order issue at Westron Union
3) Government Online Form Signed on First and last page with Photo
4) Affidavit for Change of Apperance and Signature with Photo - Notarized at UPS
5) Signed Anexure E form
6) Document Checklist
7) US DL(both front and back) and I797 - Notarized at UPS
8) Passport first 7 pages and last 2 pages - self attested
9) Two additional photos (Not sure if it is really required as photo attached to application already)

I opted FEDEX service provided by CKGS.
Pasted the Barcode on FEDEX envelope before sending to CKGS

Below is the timeline in reverse chronological order.

    Jun 24, 2020 - Wednesday 06:42 pm Passport picked up by FedEx.
    
Jun 24, 2020 - Wednesday 06:28 pm Passport ‘Received’ at the CKGS application centre and is at the ‘Sorting Facility’ where it is being processed for delivery.
    
Jun 24, 2020 - Wednesday 06:23 pm Application 'Reviewed' by Consulate and ‘In Transit’ to CKGS Application Centre.
    
Jun 18, 2020 - Thursday 12:13 pm Application is 'Under Process' at Consulate for decision making.
    
Jun 17, 2020 - Wednesday 08:30 pm Application is 'In Transit' to the Consulate.
    
Jun 17, 2020 - Wednesday 02:50 pm Application is ‘Under Process’ at CKGS.
    
Jun 16, 2020 - Tuesday 05:55 pm Application Verification is ‘Complete’. Processing of your application will continue.
    
Jun 11, 2020 - Thursday 07:45 pm Application ‘Received’ by CKGS and 'Not Verified'.
  
Jun 08, 2020 - Sent Passport through FedEx

I sent my application package to CKGS NY on June 19th. I did not realize I had to paste the barcode on the FedEx envelope until later. I couldn't login to the myaccount section until I had entered the Cashier's check number. I am anxious about the processing of my application - does anyone know how important the barcode is? I emailed ckgs but haven't heard back yet.

I sent my passport application for Passport reissue with additional of spouse name to CKGS SFO on June 2nd and my courier reached CKGS on June 3rd and received old and new passport today.

Documents Sent

1) Old Passport
2) Money Order issue at Walmart (MoneyGram)
3) Government Online Form Signed on First and last page with Photo
4) Affidavit for Change of Apperance and Signature with Photo - Notarized at UPS
5) Signed Anexure E form
6) Document Checklist
7) US DL(both front and back) and I797 - Notarized at UPS
8) Passport first 7 pages and last 2 pages - self attested
9) Marriage Certificate - self attested
10) Spouse Passport first 2 and last 2 pages - self attested

I opted FEDEX service provided by CKGS.
Pasted the Barcode on FEDEX envelope before sending to CKGS

Jun 18, 2020 - Thursday03:54 pm Passport picked up by FedEx.

Your AWB Number is YYYY YYYY ZZZ

To track the ‘Progress of Your Shipment’, log onto the site of FedEx and enter your AWB Number.

Jun 18, 2020 - Thursday03:32 pmPassport ‘Received’ at the CKGS application centre and is at the ‘Sorting Facility’ where it is being processed for delivery.

Please continue tracking your application status online.

Jun 18, 2020 - Thursday03:15 pm Application 'Reviewed' by Consulate and ‘In Transit’ to CKGS Application Centre.
 
Please continue tracking your application status online.

Jun 10, 2020 - Wednesday12:17 pm Application is 'Under Process' at Consulate for decision making.

Please continue tracking your application status online.

Jun 09, 2020 - Tuesday08:24 pm Application is 'In Transit' to the Consulate.

Please continue tracking your application status online.

Jun 09, 2020 - Tuesday02:16 pm Application is ‘Under Process’ at CKGS.

Please continue tracking your application status online.

Jun 09, 2020 - Tuesday12:30 pm Application Verification is ‘Complete’. Processing of your application will continue.

Full payment received and payment receipt sent to your registered email ID.

The Consulate may request for further documents over and above those already submitted as per the Document Checklist.

Please continue tracking your application status online.

Jun 05, 2020 - Friday04:20 pm Application ‘Received’ by CKGS and 'Not Verified'.

You will receive an E-mail advising you of the outcome of the verification process.

I hope this post is helpful.