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OCI + Renunciation - CKGS NY - 37 Days
May 25, 2017 - Thursday - OCI Card has been 'Collected' from CKGS Centre on 2017-05-25
May 24, 2017 - Wednesday - OCI Card ‘Received’ at the CKGS application centre and is at the ‘Sorting Facility’ where it is being processed for delivery.
May 24, 2017 - Wednesday - Application 'Reviewed' by Consulate and ‘In Transit’ to CKGS Application Centre.
May 01, 2017 - Monday - Application is 'Under Process' at Consulate for decision making.
Apr 28, 2017 - Friday - Application is 'In Transit' to the Consulate.
Apr 28, 2017 - Friday - Application is ‘Under Process’ at CKGS.
Apr 28, 2017 - Friday - Application is ‘Verified and Reprocessed’ at CKGS.
Apr 24, 2017 - Monday - Your Application is 'On Hold' due to the 'Incomplete Documents'.
Apr 24, 2017 - Monday - Application Verification is ‘Complete’. Processing of your application will continue.
Apr 18, 2017 - Tuesday - Application ‘Received’ by CKGS and 'Not Verified'.
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OCI matchup timeline at San Francisco consulate
As part of renewing the OCI card for my minor son (due to getting a new passport), I submitted the match up documents to CKGS (old OCI card and old passport) per their email last week. I believe that this is the final stage before I get back new OCI card. The new OCI card is already with the consulate.

My documents for match up are now with the Consulate at SFO for decision making as of May 22. Does anyone know how long the consulate takes to process this and hand the new OCI card to CKGS for delivery back to me.

Thanks.
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OCI Card for Foreign Spouse of PIO/NRI
I just want to share my story to encourage any foreign spouses applying for an OCI on the basis of their marriage to a person of Indian origin. My husband and I were unsure if I was really eligible for the OCI, since I had no prior affiliation with India before marrying him. I was born in the USA, and my ancestors were from Germany and Ireland. Basically, I am a white American. Perhaps it seems obvious that I could apply for an OCI, but we could find few examples of spouses like myself applying for an OCI.

My husband is an NRI. We submitted copies of our marriage certificate (had just completed two years), birth certificates, passports, notarized affidavit of marriage, etc. I signed all photocopies with my name and the date and the statement, "I attest that this is a true copy of the original." We sent the documents to Washington, D.C. on January 16, 2017, and I just received my OCI on May 17, 2017!

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OCI received in 30 days at Houston mission


OCI received for my new born baby in 30 days. I visited the consular camp at dallas with all the documents to be sent. Consular officer verified every document with their originals and wrote "Please accept - Verified" on the document and made me and my wife to self attest on all the documents. He also told not to send original US passport as it is verified. I sent the documents to CKGS(without original US passport) and it was sent to consulate next day after document receipt.

I strongly suggest to visit consular camp to get documents verified before sending. This would expedite the process. Check www.cgihouston.org for upcoming consular camps. Each mission has their own website which will list the consular camp dates.

Tracking:
May 18, 2017 - Thursday02:35 pm OCI Card ‘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.

May 18, 2017 - Thursday02:35 pm Application 'Reviewed' by Consulate and ‘In Transit’ to CKGS Application Centre.
 
Please continue tracking your application status online.

Apr 19, 2017 - Wednesday05:21 pm Application is 'Under Process' at Consulate for decision making.

Please continue tracking your application status online.

Apr 19, 2017 - Wednesday04:54 pm Application is 'In Transit' to the Consulate.

Please continue tracking your application status online.

Apr 19, 2017 - Wednesday11:37 am Application is ‘Under Process’ at CKGS.

Please continue tracking your application status online.

Apr 18, 2017 - Tuesday05:09 pm Application is ‘Verified and Reprocessed’ at CKGS.

Please continue tracking your application status online.

Apr 18, 2017 - Tuesday05:08 pm Your Application is 'On Hold' due to the 'Incomplete Documents'.

Document Name Remarks Status
Other Remarks Consulate has seen the original passport and returned it to the applicant. CKGS accepted the OCI application without the passport and OCI application is under process. Pending

Once CKGS receives the documents and post verification, your application process will resume.

We have also sent you an email notification.

Apr 18, 2017 - Tuesday05:08 pm Application Verification is ‘Complete’. Processing of your application will continue.

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.

Apr 18, 2017 - Tuesday04:57 pm Application ‘Received’ by CKGS and 'Not Verified'.

You will receive an E-mail advising you of the outcome of the verification process.
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SFO - OCI in-lieu of PIO - 5 months
Track History:
May 19, 2017 - OCI Card received at home
May 18, 2017 - OCI Card shipped by CKGS
May 18, 2017 - OCI Card ‘Received’ at the CKGS application centre and is at the ‘Sorting Facility’ where it is being processed for delivery.
May 18, 2017 - OCI Card 'Reviewed' by Consulate and ‘In Transit’ to CKGS Application Centre.
May 15, 2017 - Document is 'Under Process' at the Consulate for decision making.
May 12, 2017 - Document is 'In Transit' to the Consulate.
May 12, 2017 - Document is ‘Under Process’ at CKGS.
May 12, 2017 - Verification is ‘Complete’. Processing of your application will continue.
May 12, 2017 - Shipment ‘Received’ by CKGS and is yet to be 'Verified'.
May 09, 2017 - Please send your Current PIO Card to complete your application process. Also, complete the Submission of Originals Documents form available http://www.in.ckgs.us/ocisubmissionoforiginals/ and send it with your current PIO Card.

May 09, 2017 - OCI card received at CGISFO
April 26, 2017 - OCI card sent to CGISFO
April 25, 2017 - OCI Card printed in New Delhi
Tracking website: https://passport.gov.in/oci/statusEnqury

April 24, 2017 - Sent a tweet to @CGISFO reuqesting for status update and action. Sent email with application details to the email address provided in the reply tweet by @CGISFO

Called CKGS couple of times in April, they are unable to provide any status update

Dec 21, 2016 - Application is 'Under Process' at Consulate for decision making.
Dec 20, 2016 - Application is 'In Transit' to the Consulate.
Dec 20, 2016 - Application is ‘Under Process’ at CKGS.
Dec 20, 2016 - Tuesday 02:22 pm - Application Verification is ‘Complete’. Processing of your application will continue.
Dec 15, 2016 - Thursday 03:24 pm - Application ‘Received’ by CKGS and 'Not Verified'.

Here is my take-away:
1) Read and follow the instructions exactly. Attach all requireed documents. Use check list.
2) The process and the website has been streamlines much better than it was (Good job by CKGS)
3) Updloding the documents to the GOI website could be challenging, mostly because of file size limitation. I had to use lot of image compression to bring the file size down. If you are not a techie, you may need to get some help.
4) CKGS does not have much visibility once the paper work leaves their office. They can only quote official processing time. If you insisit they may be able to follow-up with consulate or Delhi office. But I don't know if that is effective.
5) New OCI applications seem to get processed faster than "OCI in-lieu of PIO". Most of the delay or inaction seems to be in New Delhi.
6) @CCISFO works fast and responsive in twitter. My passport renewal in Jan2017, just took 10 days. (2-3 business days in consulate)

Good luck.
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OCI application submitted at govt site in 2016
Hi Everyone,

I am applying for PIO to OCI and submitted application at the Govt. site in December 2016. I have now sent application to Chicago CKGS for processing. I received email today saying my application is on-hold and I need to submit a new application at the Govt. site as my 2016 application is not valid in 2017. Has anyone had similar experience? Can someone please confirm if I need to submit a new application at the Govt.site.?

Thanks!
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OCI Received from SFO in 45 days
May 16, 2017 OCI Received.

May 15, 2017 12:40 pm OCI Card picked up by .

Your AWB Number is YYYY YYYY YYYY YYYY

To track the ‘Progress of Your Shipment’, log onto the site of and enter your AWB Number.
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May 12, 2017 - Friday03:05 pmOCI Card ‘Received’ at the CKGS application centre and is at the ‘Sorting Facility’ where it is being processed for delivery.

May 12, 2017 - Friday03:02 pmApplication 'Reviewed' by Consulate and ‘In Transit’ to CKGS Application Centre.
 
Mar 28, 2017 - Tuesday12:34 pmApplication is 'Under Process' at Consulate for decision making.

Mar 27, 2017 - Monday09:05 pmApplication is 'In Transit' to the Consulate.

Mar 24, 2017 - Friday10:40 amApplication is ‘Under Process’ at CKGS.

Mar 23, 2017 - Thursday05:41 pmWe have 'Received' the 'Incomplete Documents' mentioned below but the contents have 'Not Been Verified'. An update on the progress of your application will be sent to you post verification.

Mar 23, 2017 - Thursday05:41 pmApplication is ‘Verified and Reprocessed’ at CKGS.

Mar 21, 2017 - Tuesday01:59 pmYour Application is 'On Hold' due to the 'Incomplete Documents'.
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Mar 21, 2017 - Tuesday01:58 pmYour Application is 'On Hold' due to the 'Incomplete Documents'.

Mar 21, 2017 - Tuesday01:57 pmApplication Verification is ‘Complete’. Processing of your application will continue.

Mar 20, 2017 - Monday03:11 pmApplication ‘Received’ by CKGS and 'Not Verified'.
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OCI Card Received in 45 Days (SFO)
GOVT Website
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Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 27-APR-2017
Dispatched From MEA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On 28-APR-2017
Document received At SAN FRANCISCO On 09-MAY-2017
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May 09, 2017 - Tuesday08:14 pmOCI Card ‘Received’ at the CKGS application centre and is at the ‘Sorting Facility’ where it is being processed for delivery.

May 09, 2017 - Tuesday08:12 pmApplication 'Reviewed' by Consulate and ‘In Transit’ to CKGS Application Centre.
 
Mar 29, 2017 - Wednesday12:42 pmApplication is 'Under Process' at Consulate for decision making.

Mar 28, 2017 - Tuesday09:32 pmApplication is 'In Transit' to the Consulate.

Mar 27, 2017 - Monday03:20 pmApplication is ‘Under Process’ at CKGS.

Mar 24, 2017 - Friday01:47 pmApplication Verification is ‘Complete’. Processing of your application will continue.

Mar 24, 2017 - Friday12:56 pmApplication ‘Received’ by CKGS and 'Not Verified'.
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OCI Card/E- Visa
Hi Guys - I have a situation.

Both myself and my wife are Indian citizens currently in US on a work visa.

Our daughter is born in US.We have applied for a OCI Card for our 4 month old daughter.
The OCI card has been processed and is in transit and should reach us in another 2 weeks

We have a family emergency so my wife and daughter have to travel to India in a couple of days.I have applied for a E-Visa for my daughter which is valid for 2months.
But my wife and kids may need to stay in India for more than 2 months.

I would be travelling to India next month (with my daughter's physical OCI card).

I checked with the FRRO office and they mentioned that if we enter with Evisa,we would leave with E-Visa with no exceptions even if you have OCI card with you while leaving

Did anyone face similar issue while travelling to India?

Thanks
Praveen
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OCI dispatched today
Below are timelines for fresh OCI application at Atlanta

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GOVT. SITE TIMELINES
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Applicant Name YYYY YYYY
File Acknowledgment Number YYYY YYYY
Date Of Acknowledgment 29-MAR-2017
Registration Status at Mission ATLANTA
OCI- Number YYYY ZZZ
Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 25-APR-2017
Dispatched From MEA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On 26-APR-2017
Document received At ATLANTA On 02-MAY-2017

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CGKS TIMELINES
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May 09, 2017 03:20 pm
OCI Card picked up by FedEx.
Your AWB Number is YYYY YYYY X
To track the ‘Progress of Your Shipment’, log onto the site of FedEx and enter your AWB Number.

May 08, 2017 - Monday05:28 pm
OCI Card ‘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.

May 08, 2017 - Monday05:12 pm
Application 'Reviewed' by Consulate and ‘In Transit’ to CKGS Application Centre.
Please continue tracking your application status online.

Apr 05, 2017 - Wednesday11:58 am
Passport picked up by FedEx.
Your AWB Number is YYYY YYYY X
To track the ‘Progress of Your Shipment’, log onto the site of FedEx and enter your AWB Number.
Your OCI Application will continue and take the pre-defined processing time. Please continue tracking your application status online.

Apr 05, 2017 - Wednesday11:47 am
Original Passport ‘Received’ at the CKGS application centre and is at the ‘Sorting Facility’ where it is being processed for delivery.
Your OCI Application will continue and take the pre-defined processing time. Please continue tracking your application status online.
Please continue tracking your application status online.

Apr 05, 2017 - Wednesday11:34 am
Passport 'Reviewed' by Consulate and is ‘In Transit’ to CKGS Application Centre.
Please continue tracking your application status online.

Mar 28, 2017 - Tuesday03:12 pm
Application is 'Under Process' at Consulate for decision making.
Please continue tracking your application status online.

Mar 28, 2017 - Tuesday02:35 pm
Application is 'In Transit' to the Consulate.
Please continue tracking your application status online.

Mar 28, 2017 - Tuesday01:10 pm
Application is ‘Under Process’ at CKGS.
Please continue tracking your application status online.

Mar 24, 2017 - Friday01:16 pm
Application Verification is ‘Complete’. Processing of your application will continue.
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.

Mar 24, 2017 - Friday01:14 pm
Application ‘Received’ by CKGS and 'Not Verified'.
You will receive an E-mail advising you of the outcome of the verification process.
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