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How long does it take for OCI passport matchup at DC?
Per CKGS tracker, my passport was forwarded to embassy on Nov 12 for match up and the current status show it as "under process" at embassy. Anyone got passport match up done at DC embassy recently? How long does it take?
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OCI Experience - SFO Consulate/CKGS
They took their own sweet time 2.5 months but received OCI yesterday without any issue. Below are timelines for my case.
Submitted application on 3rd Sep but CKGS didn't send notification until 7th Sep. Same with when I sent passport for Matchup, its delievered on 9th Nov but they didn't send ack until 13th Nov. But they are quick once they send the ack, may be they process it in background and send ack only when they have already processed it.
Your AWB Number is xxxxxxxxx
To track the Progress of Your Shipment, log onto the FedEx site using your AWB Number on www.fedex.com 11/13/2015
Your Documents have now reached CKGS application centre from the Embassy / Consulate.
Your document(s) is being sorted and will be ready for shipment shortly. Please continue tracking your application status online. 11/13/2015
Your Passport is 'In Transit' to the Embassy / Consulate for Match-Up. Please continue tracking your application status online. 11/13/2015
Your Passport has been received at CKGS for Match-Up and is currently being packaged for onward submission to the Embassy / Consulate. Please continue tracking your application status online. 11/13/2015
Your printed OCI Card is ready for match-up with your US Passport / Foreign Passport. Please complete the OCI match-up process and refer to the email sent to you from CKGS with further details. To make sure you receive our alerts / updates, add [email protected] to your white list. Please continue tracking your application status online. 11/06/2015
Application is under process at the Embassy / Consulate for further scrutinization and may take upto 6 to 8 weeks for next update. Please continue tracking your application status online. 10/01/2015
Your Application is under process at the Embassy / Consulate. Please continue tracking your application status online. 09/10/2015
Your application has been processed at the CKGS Application Centre and is in transit to the Indian Embassy/Consulate for decision making.
Please continue tracking your application status online. 09/09/2015
We have received your payment and we are verifying the same. If the payment made is complete, you will receive a payment receipt shortly. If there is any further discrepancy, you will receive an update. Please continue tracking your application status online. 09/07/2015
Your application has been received and is under process in CKGS. Please continue tracking your application status online. Your tracking id is xxxxxxxx 09/07/2015
Submitted application on 3rd Sep but CKGS didn't send notification until 7th Sep. Same with when I sent passport for Matchup, its delievered on 9th Nov but they didn't send ack until 13th Nov. But they are quick once they send the ack, may be they process it in background and send ack only when they have already processed it.
Your AWB Number is xxxxxxxxx
To track the Progress of Your Shipment, log onto the FedEx site using your AWB Number on www.fedex.com 11/13/2015
Your Documents have now reached CKGS application centre from the Embassy / Consulate.
Your document(s) is being sorted and will be ready for shipment shortly. Please continue tracking your application status online. 11/13/2015
Your Passport is 'In Transit' to the Embassy / Consulate for Match-Up. Please continue tracking your application status online. 11/13/2015
Your Passport has been received at CKGS for Match-Up and is currently being packaged for onward submission to the Embassy / Consulate. Please continue tracking your application status online. 11/13/2015
Your printed OCI Card is ready for match-up with your US Passport / Foreign Passport. Please complete the OCI match-up process and refer to the email sent to you from CKGS with further details. To make sure you receive our alerts / updates, add [email protected] to your white list. Please continue tracking your application status online. 11/06/2015
Application is under process at the Embassy / Consulate for further scrutinization and may take upto 6 to 8 weeks for next update. Please continue tracking your application status online. 10/01/2015
Your Application is under process at the Embassy / Consulate. Please continue tracking your application status online. 09/10/2015
Your application has been processed at the CKGS Application Centre and is in transit to the Indian Embassy/Consulate for decision making.
Please continue tracking your application status online. 09/09/2015
We have received your payment and we are verifying the same. If the payment made is complete, you will receive a payment receipt shortly. If there is any further discrepancy, you will receive an update. Please continue tracking your application status online. 09/07/2015
Your application has been received and is under process in CKGS. Please continue tracking your application status online. Your tracking id is xxxxxxxx 09/07/2015
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OCI timeline NY CGI (2.5 months)
I wanted to post my experience with OCI card at NY CGI (via CKGS).
- I submitted my OCI application on 2-Sept-2015 at NY ckgs
- Exactly after 2 months the OCI card was printed in Delhi on 2 Nov 2015 (checked on govt india website)
- On 7 Nov 2015 OCI card reached NY CGI (CKGS website was not updated). I walked in to CKGS NY on 9th Nov 2015 and dropped by Passport for match-up (there was no update on CKGS website about matchup nor update that passport was dropped for matchup until following day - 10Nov)
- CKGS updated status on website on 10 nov 2015.
- Matchup completed and received email from CKGS to collect passport and OCI card on 12 Nov 2015.
- Collected passport and OCI card from CKGS NYC on 13 Nov 2015.
- Entire process took 2.5 months. There is no U sticker on passport now. It has been discontinued. Instead the last page (address page) of OCI card has additional remark "LIFE TIME VISA" printed just above father's name.
- Had a satisfactory experience with the entire process except the wait of 2.5 months.
- I submitted my OCI application on 2-Sept-2015 at NY ckgs
- Exactly after 2 months the OCI card was printed in Delhi on 2 Nov 2015 (checked on govt india website)
- On 7 Nov 2015 OCI card reached NY CGI (CKGS website was not updated). I walked in to CKGS NY on 9th Nov 2015 and dropped by Passport for match-up (there was no update on CKGS website about matchup nor update that passport was dropped for matchup until following day - 10Nov)
- CKGS updated status on website on 10 nov 2015.
- Matchup completed and received email from CKGS to collect passport and OCI card on 12 Nov 2015.
- Collected passport and OCI card from CKGS NYC on 13 Nov 2015.
- Entire process took 2.5 months. There is no U sticker on passport now. It has been discontinued. Instead the last page (address page) of OCI card has additional remark "LIFE TIME VISA" printed just above father's name.
- Had a satisfactory experience with the entire process except the wait of 2.5 months.
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OCI Card Minor (PIO to OCI and New OCI)
Hi All,
I had applied for PIO to OCI for my elder son and a new OCI for the younger one.
Below timeline applies to both - Houston Center.
Tracking at https://passport.gov.in/oci/statusEnqury
Applicant Name ZZZ YYYY
File Acknowledgment Number YYYY XX
Date Of Acknowledgment 12-AUG-2015
Registration Status at Mission HOUSTON
OCI- Number YYYY XX
Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 06-OCT-2015
Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On 07-OCT-2015
Document received At HOUSTON On 13-OCT-2015
Below is tracking on http://www.in.ckgs.us/VPOOnline/WebPages/TrackYourApplication.aspx
(Note: CKGS site wont get updated after the submission to Houston embassy after that only track on the Indian gov site)
Your AWB Number is xxxxxxxxx
To track the Progress of Your Shipment, log onto the FedEx site using your AWB Number on www.fedex.com 10/29/2015
The Embassy / Consulate has reviewed your application and is currently is 'In Transit' to the CKGS Application Centre. Please continue tracking your application status online. 10/29/2015
Your Documents have now reached CKGS application centre from the Embassy / Consulate.
Your document(s) is being sorted and will be ready for shipment shortly. Please continue tracking your application status online. 10/29/2015
Your application is being re-submitted and is in transit to the Embassy / Consulate for decision making. Please continue tracking your application online. 10/26/2015
Your Passport has been received at CKGS for Match-Up and is currently being packaged for onward submission to the Embassy / Consulate. Please continue tracking your application status online. 10/26/2015
Your Application is 'Under Process' at the Embassy / Consulate. Please continue tracking your application status online. 08/11/2015
Your application has been processed at the CKGS Application Centre and is in transit to the Indian Embassy/Consulate for decision making.
Please continue tracking your application status online. 08/10/2015
We have received your payment and we are verifying the same. If the payment made is complete, you will receive a payment receipt shortly. If there is any further discrepancy, you will receive an update. Please continue tracking your application status online. 08/08/2015
Your application has been received and is under process in CKGS. Please continue tracking your application status online. Your tracking id is USAH05632X15 08/08/2015
Regards,
Nazir Sait
I had applied for PIO to OCI for my elder son and a new OCI for the younger one.
Below timeline applies to both - Houston Center.
Tracking at https://passport.gov.in/oci/statusEnqury
Applicant Name ZZZ YYYY
File Acknowledgment Number YYYY XX
Date Of Acknowledgment 12-AUG-2015
Registration Status at Mission HOUSTON
OCI- Number YYYY XX
Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 06-OCT-2015
Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On 07-OCT-2015
Document received At HOUSTON On 13-OCT-2015
Below is tracking on http://www.in.ckgs.us/VPOOnline/WebPages/TrackYourApplication.aspx
(Note: CKGS site wont get updated after the submission to Houston embassy after that only track on the Indian gov site)
Your AWB Number is xxxxxxxxx
To track the Progress of Your Shipment, log onto the FedEx site using your AWB Number on www.fedex.com 10/29/2015
The Embassy / Consulate has reviewed your application and is currently is 'In Transit' to the CKGS Application Centre. Please continue tracking your application status online. 10/29/2015
Your Documents have now reached CKGS application centre from the Embassy / Consulate.
Your document(s) is being sorted and will be ready for shipment shortly. Please continue tracking your application status online. 10/29/2015
Your application is being re-submitted and is in transit to the Embassy / Consulate for decision making. Please continue tracking your application online. 10/26/2015
Your Passport has been received at CKGS for Match-Up and is currently being packaged for onward submission to the Embassy / Consulate. Please continue tracking your application status online. 10/26/2015
Your Application is 'Under Process' at the Embassy / Consulate. Please continue tracking your application status online. 08/11/2015
Your application has been processed at the CKGS Application Centre and is in transit to the Indian Embassy/Consulate for decision making.
Please continue tracking your application status online. 08/10/2015
We have received your payment and we are verifying the same. If the payment made is complete, you will receive a payment receipt shortly. If there is any further discrepancy, you will receive an update. Please continue tracking your application status online. 08/08/2015
Your application has been received and is under process in CKGS. Please continue tracking your application status online. Your tracking id is USAH05632X15 08/08/2015
Regards,
Nazir Sait
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No update on OCI
Hi all,
I have submitted my son's OCI application to CKGS , DC on Sept 4th 2015. It's been sent to embassy on Sept 8th. It's been more than 2 months and status on the Govt of India website is still Under Process. I tried contact us option on OCI website([email protected]) and they informed me that application is still pending with the Embassy in Washington for processing and approval. They asked me to contact Embassy to expedite the process. I tired calling the numbers listed on embassy website numerous times but nobody picking the phone. I also mailed them ([email protected]) but no response till now.
Any body come across the similar situation? How can I contact the embassy in such situation. I tried contacting CKGS but they are asking me to wait as OCI status is shown as Under Process only. I am planning to travel to India on Dec 2nd week so I am worried to get the OCI on time before my travel.
I have submitted my son's OCI application to CKGS , DC on Sept 4th 2015. It's been sent to embassy on Sept 8th. It's been more than 2 months and status on the Govt of India website is still Under Process. I tried contact us option on OCI website([email protected]) and they informed me that application is still pending with the Embassy in Washington for processing and approval. They asked me to contact Embassy to expedite the process. I tired calling the numbers listed on embassy website numerous times but nobody picking the phone. I also mailed them ([email protected]) but no response till now.
Any body come across the similar situation? How can I contact the embassy in such situation. I tried contacting CKGS but they are asking me to wait as OCI status is shown as Under Process only. I am planning to travel to India on Dec 2nd week so I am worried to get the OCI on time before my travel.
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OCI Processing time @ New York (56 - Days)
Application Status Remarks Date of Status
Got my OCI on Hand 11/06/2015
Your AWB Number is YYYY YYYY
To track the Progress of Your Shipment, log onto the FedEx site using
our AWB Number on www.fedex.com 11/05/2015
Your Documents have now reached CKGS application centre from
the Embassy / Consulate. Your document(s) is
being sorted and will be ready for shipment shortly.Please
continue tracking your application status online. 11/04/2015
The Embassy / Consulate has reviewed your application and is currently is
'In Transit' to the CKGS Application Centre. Please continue tracking
your application status online. 11/04/2015
Your printed OCI Card is ready for match-up with your US Passport / Foreign Passport.
Pleasecomplete the OCI match-up process and refer
to the email sent to you from CKGS with further details. To make sure
you receive our alerts / updates, add [email protected] to your white list.
Please continue tracking your application status online. 10/29/2015
Your OCI card has been dispatched from India to the Embassy / Consulate.
It will take 1 to 2 weeks before it arrives. Please continue tracking your
application status online. 10/23/2015
Application is under process at the Embassy / Consulate for
further scrutinization and may take upto 6 to 8 weeks for next update.
Please continue tracking your application status online. 09/17/2015
Your Application is under process at the Embassy / Consulate. Please
continue tracking your application status online. 09/16/2015
Your application has been processed at the CKGS Application Centre and
is in transit to the Indian Embassy/Consulate for decision making.
Please continue tracking your application status online. 09/15/2015
We have received your payment and we are verifying the same.
If the payment made is complete, you will receive a payment receipt shortly.
If there is any further discrepancy, you will receive an update.
Please continue tracking your application status online. 09/15/2015
Your application has been received and is under process in CKGS.
Please continue tracking your application status online.
Your tracking id is YYYY YYYY 09/15/2015
Submitted my application @ Fedex Location 09/12/2015
Got my OCI on Hand 11/06/2015
Your AWB Number is YYYY YYYY
To track the Progress of Your Shipment, log onto the FedEx site using
our AWB Number on www.fedex.com 11/05/2015
Your Documents have now reached CKGS application centre from
the Embassy / Consulate. Your document(s) is
being sorted and will be ready for shipment shortly.Please
continue tracking your application status online. 11/04/2015
The Embassy / Consulate has reviewed your application and is currently is
'In Transit' to the CKGS Application Centre. Please continue tracking
your application status online. 11/04/2015
Your printed OCI Card is ready for match-up with your US Passport / Foreign Passport.
Pleasecomplete the OCI match-up process and refer
to the email sent to you from CKGS with further details. To make sure
you receive our alerts / updates, add [email protected] to your white list.
Please continue tracking your application status online. 10/29/2015
Your OCI card has been dispatched from India to the Embassy / Consulate.
It will take 1 to 2 weeks before it arrives. Please continue tracking your
application status online. 10/23/2015
Application is under process at the Embassy / Consulate for
further scrutinization and may take upto 6 to 8 weeks for next update.
Please continue tracking your application status online. 09/17/2015
Your Application is under process at the Embassy / Consulate. Please
continue tracking your application status online. 09/16/2015
Your application has been processed at the CKGS Application Centre and
is in transit to the Indian Embassy/Consulate for decision making.
Please continue tracking your application status online. 09/15/2015
We have received your payment and we are verifying the same.
If the payment made is complete, you will receive a payment receipt shortly.
If there is any further discrepancy, you will receive an update.
Please continue tracking your application status online. 09/15/2015
Your application has been received and is under process in CKGS.
Please continue tracking your application status online.
Your tracking id is YYYY YYYY 09/15/2015
Submitted my application @ Fedex Location 09/12/2015
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oci card for minor in little more than 60 days at SF
I mailed my child's passport with the print out of the status page. Below is the timeline.
Your AWB Number is xxxxxxxxx
To track the Progress of Your Shipment, log onto the FedEx site using your AWB Number on www.fedex.com 11/04/2015
Your Documents have now reached CKGS application centre from the Embassy / Consulate.
Your document(s) is being sorted and will be ready for shipment shortly. Please continue tracking your application status online. 11/04/2015
Your Passport is 'In Transit' to the Embassy / Consulate for Match-Up. Please continue tracking your application status online. 11/02/2015
Your Passport has been received at CKGS for Match-Up and is currently being packaged for onward submission to the Embassy / Consulate. Please continue tracking your application status online. 11/01/2015
Your printed OCI Card is ready for match-up with your US Passport / Foreign Passport. Please complete the OCI match-up process and refer to the email sent to you from CKGS with further details.
To make sure you receive our alerts / updates, add [email protected] to your white list. Please continue tracking your application status online. 10/29/2015
Application is under process at the Embassy / Consulate for further scrutinization and may take upto 6 to 8 weeks for next update. Please continue tracking your application status online. 10/01/2015
Your Application is under process at the Embassy / Consulate. Please continue tracking your application status online. 09/01/2015
Your application has been processed at the CKGS Application Centre and is in transit to the Indian Embassy/Consulate for decision making.
Please continue tracking your application status online. 08/31/2015
We have received your payment and we are verifying the same. If the payment made is complete, you will receive a payment receipt shortly. If there is any further discrepancy, you will receive an update. Please continue tracking your application status online. 08/27/2015
Your application has been received and is under process in CKGS. Please continue tracking your application status online. Your tracking id is xxxxxxxxxx 08/27/2015
Your AWB Number is xxxxxxxxx
To track the Progress of Your Shipment, log onto the FedEx site using your AWB Number on www.fedex.com 11/04/2015
Your Documents have now reached CKGS application centre from the Embassy / Consulate.
Your document(s) is being sorted and will be ready for shipment shortly. Please continue tracking your application status online. 11/04/2015
Your Passport is 'In Transit' to the Embassy / Consulate for Match-Up. Please continue tracking your application status online. 11/02/2015
Your Passport has been received at CKGS for Match-Up and is currently being packaged for onward submission to the Embassy / Consulate. Please continue tracking your application status online. 11/01/2015
Your printed OCI Card is ready for match-up with your US Passport / Foreign Passport. Please complete the OCI match-up process and refer to the email sent to you from CKGS with further details.
To make sure you receive our alerts / updates, add [email protected] to your white list. Please continue tracking your application status online. 10/29/2015
Application is under process at the Embassy / Consulate for further scrutinization and may take upto 6 to 8 weeks for next update. Please continue tracking your application status online. 10/01/2015
Your Application is under process at the Embassy / Consulate. Please continue tracking your application status online. 09/01/2015
Your application has been processed at the CKGS Application Centre and is in transit to the Indian Embassy/Consulate for decision making.
Please continue tracking your application status online. 08/31/2015
We have received your payment and we are verifying the same. If the payment made is complete, you will receive a payment receipt shortly. If there is any further discrepancy, you will receive an update. Please continue tracking your application status online. 08/27/2015
Your application has been received and is under process in CKGS. Please continue tracking your application status online. Your tracking id is xxxxxxxxxx 08/27/2015
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OCI status NEW YORK CGI
Date Of Acknowledgment 29-SEP-2015
Registration Status at Mission NEW YORK CGI
OCI- Number A **** **** *
Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 04-NOV-2015
Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On 05-NOV-2015
Document received At NEW YORK CGI On
Registration Status at Mission NEW YORK CGI
OCI- Number A **** **** *
Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 04-NOV-2015
Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On 05-NOV-2015
Document received At NEW YORK CGI On
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Sent to Delhi, India
We have the following status update :
Your OCI application has now been ‘Sent to Delhi, India’ from the Indian Embassy/ Consulate in the USA for further securitization and processing.
Question: How long it generally take from there?
Your OCI application has now been ‘Sent to Delhi, India’ from the Indian Embassy/ Consulate in the USA for further securitization and processing.
Question: How long it generally take from there?
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OCI experience- Chicago location
Here is our experience with CKGS- Chicago location. Applied for OCI cards for the entire family in late June 2015. They processed everything quite promptly and asked for our passports for matchup in late August. Unfortunately, we were traveling abroad in late September and I read online about some people's passports being held up for 1-2 months during the match-up process. We finally submitted the original passports in early October, and received our passports and OCI cards on the 24th of October. So a total of 4 months- 1 month of which was my own delay.
The website could improve- there seem to be more than 1 way of documentation, but there is only 1 right way- and I must have called the CKGS call center at least 10 times during this 4 month period- having wait times anywhere from a couple of min to 20+ minutes. I think I might have a bit of PTSD from automated telephone music tune that just keeps going on and on. The website also doesn't make clear regarding the courier payments- and I ended up paying the return courier fees again. Hopefully, my request for reimbursement of that money will be honored. I did wait to receive these cards before booking my tickets to India, and even though we started the process so early for Dec/Jan trip- we still could only book the flight in late Oct. So planning the OCI well in advance is critical.
Overall, things could have gone a lot worse, and I am grateful it all went smoothly. Until the next renewal.
Good luck to all those who are waiting!
The website could improve- there seem to be more than 1 way of documentation, but there is only 1 right way- and I must have called the CKGS call center at least 10 times during this 4 month period- having wait times anywhere from a couple of min to 20+ minutes. I think I might have a bit of PTSD from automated telephone music tune that just keeps going on and on. The website also doesn't make clear regarding the courier payments- and I ended up paying the return courier fees again. Hopefully, my request for reimbursement of that money will be honored. I did wait to receive these cards before booking my tickets to India, and even though we started the process so early for Dec/Jan trip- we still could only book the flight in late Oct. So planning the OCI well in advance is critical.
Overall, things could have gone a lot worse, and I am grateful it all went smoothly. Until the next renewal.
Good luck to all those who are waiting!
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