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OCI Minor - New Application - Washington DC
Sharing my baby's oci timeline for reference:
10 Nov 2021 Application shipped to VFS
12 Nov 2021 Application received by VFS
15 Nov 2021 Application under review at VFS
17 Nov 2021 Application in transit to Embassy
17 Nov 2021 Application acknowledged by Embassy
17 Nov 2021 to 13 Jan 2022 Application under process at Embassy
13 Jan 2022 Document Printing Processed
18 Jan 2022 Received email message from VFS about FedEx shipment of oci card. However no further status change observed on govt or VFS site
19 Jan 2022 Received physical OCI card.
10 Nov 2021 Application shipped to VFS
12 Nov 2021 Application received by VFS
15 Nov 2021 Application under review at VFS
17 Nov 2021 Application in transit to Embassy
17 Nov 2021 Application acknowledged by Embassy
17 Nov 2021 to 13 Jan 2022 Application under process at Embassy
13 Jan 2022 Document Printing Processed
18 Jan 2022 Received email message from VFS about FedEx shipment of oci card. However no further status change observed on govt or VFS site
19 Jan 2022 Received physical OCI card.
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OCI Denied - anyone with similar experience?
My OCI was denied a few days back by Washington DC Embassy. I work for a State Police Agency (civilian job, IT department) and I was told by Embassy that I am not eligible for OCI because I work for Police Department. The FAQs I see on VFS website only talk of below that are
1) Whether foreign military personnel are eligible for grant of OCI?
No, foreign military personnel either in service or retired are not entitled for grant of OCI.
2) Whether civil Govt. servant working in Ministry of Defense as IT engineers/civil contractors entitled for OCI?
No.
I was born and raised in India, I have no ties with US Department of Defense, nor with any of the US Federal Agencies. I have tried contacting the Embassy, but the phone calls are never answered (despite voicemails). The only response I have received has been to my email and a one liner - "This could be because of your job profile. People working for police are not eligible of the OCI card."
Is there anyone on here with a similar experience? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
1) Whether foreign military personnel are eligible for grant of OCI?
No, foreign military personnel either in service or retired are not entitled for grant of OCI.
2) Whether civil Govt. servant working in Ministry of Defense as IT engineers/civil contractors entitled for OCI?
No.
I was born and raised in India, I have no ties with US Department of Defense, nor with any of the US Federal Agencies. I have tried contacting the Embassy, but the phone calls are never answered (despite voicemails). The only response I have received has been to my email and a one liner - "This could be because of your job profile. People working for police are not eligible of the OCI card."
Is there anyone on here with a similar experience? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
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OCI applied from New.York
Greetings all,
It is my privilege to share my experience with you all. I do want to thank everyone who posted their individual experiences as it immensely helped me in navigating thru some of the issues.
Dec 6. ( Monday) Mailed OCI application via FedEx to VFS
Dec 7.( Tuesday) FED Ex delivered.
Dec 8. ( Wednesday) VFS acknowledge receipt of my app.
Dec 10. ( Friday) VFS processed the application and forwarded to NYC Indian mission. Asked me to check the tracking on Indian Govt OCI website from now on.
Dec 14. Indian Govt. Acknowledgement. And it was marked as being under processing.
Jan 12. Application Processed.
Jan 13. Recieved email from VFS that FedEx will deliver it tomorrow by 8pm.
So in total from DEC 6 to JAN 14. 39 days
I hope this helps you out there. May God bless all.
It is my privilege to share my experience with you all. I do want to thank everyone who posted their individual experiences as it immensely helped me in navigating thru some of the issues.
Dec 6. ( Monday) Mailed OCI application via FedEx to VFS
Dec 7.( Tuesday) FED Ex delivered.
Dec 8. ( Wednesday) VFS acknowledge receipt of my app.
Dec 10. ( Friday) VFS processed the application and forwarded to NYC Indian mission. Asked me to check the tracking on Indian Govt OCI website from now on.
Dec 14. Indian Govt. Acknowledgement. And it was marked as being under processing.
Jan 12. Application Processed.
Jan 13. Recieved email from VFS that FedEx will deliver it tomorrow by 8pm.
So in total from DEC 6 to JAN 14. 39 days
I hope this helps you out there. May God bless all.
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OCI Processing Time Atlanta
Submitted for OCI : 11/29/2021
Your Application has been ‘Processed’ at the VFS India Consular application Centre: 12/3/2021
Your document (s) is dispatched using the return label purchased : 12/28/2021
Expected to received by : 12/29/2021
Door to Door Exactly 30 days.
Your Application has been ‘Processed’ at the VFS India Consular application Centre: 12/3/2021
Your document (s) is dispatched using the return label purchased : 12/28/2021
Expected to received by : 12/29/2021
Door to Door Exactly 30 days.
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OCI At Washington DC
Anyone here waiting for OCI Card applied at Washington DC Embassy. My date of acknowledgment is 3rd December 2021.
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OCI Minor - Newyork CGI
Nov1 - Application sent to VFS
Nov2 - Your application is received .You will receive an update once it is processed at VFS.Avg processing time at Mission is 4-6 weeks except Tatkal cases.
Nov6 - Your application has been 'Processed' at the consular application centre and currently is 'In-Transit' to the Embassy of India/Consulate General of India for decision making.
Nov9 - Date of acknowledgement in OCI services gov.in.
Dec5 - Document Printing status 'Processed'
Dec5 - Dispatched from MEA(OCI) New Delhi
Dec5 - Document received at Newyork CGI
Dec10 - Your Application has been reviewed by the Embassy of India/ Consulate General of India & will be dispatched using the courier service you had opted.
Dec10 - Fedex Shipment Notification
Dec10 - Your document (s) is dispatched using the return label purchased or sent by you.If using VFS courier, please check for email from "[email protected]" for details.
Dec11 - FedEx Shipment Delivered
Total 41 Days. Hope it helps someone
Nov2 - Your application is received .You will receive an update once it is processed at VFS.Avg processing time at Mission is 4-6 weeks except Tatkal cases.
Nov6 - Your application has been 'Processed' at the consular application centre and currently is 'In-Transit' to the Embassy of India/Consulate General of India for decision making.
Nov9 - Date of acknowledgement in OCI services gov.in.
Dec5 - Document Printing status 'Processed'
Dec5 - Dispatched from MEA(OCI) New Delhi
Dec5 - Document received at Newyork CGI
Dec10 - Your Application has been reviewed by the Embassy of India/ Consulate General of India & will be dispatched using the courier service you had opted.
Dec10 - Fedex Shipment Notification
Dec10 - Your document (s) is dispatched using the return label purchased or sent by you.If using VFS courier, please check for email from "[email protected]" for details.
Dec11 - FedEx Shipment Delivered
Total 41 Days. Hope it helps someone
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OCI under process. applied : 10 nov still under process
Hi All, I had applied OCI at vfs sydney through courier. Date of acknowledgement : 10 nov. i have booked flight ticket on 27 dec. The status as of 18 dec still shows as under process. I have end of lease of apartment to leave on 27 dec. i had applied & got 30 days evisa to india which will not fulfil my purpose of visit and it is not convertible and not extendible. I am really confused what to to now.
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OCI AND US PASSPORT LAST NAME MISMATCH
Hello,
I am a US Citizen by birth and hold an OCI card for the past 6 years. I recently got married and changed my surname on my US Passport. I now want to change my surname on my OCI card using the OCI Misc Services application. However, the BLS website says that it takes 60 days to process the OCI application. I need to go to India in the beginning of January, and I am afraid if I send them my OCI card, passport, and all documents, they might not return in time for my India trip.
Currently, the surname on my passport (married name) is different from the surname on my OCI card (maiden name). Is there any way I can travel to India on my current OCI card and show my marriage license & old expired passport to prove that I am the same person? Or will they not allow me to enter India if the surname on my passport is different from the surname on my OCI card?
Does anyone have experience with this problem?
Please help!!
I am a US Citizen by birth and hold an OCI card for the past 6 years. I recently got married and changed my surname on my US Passport. I now want to change my surname on my OCI card using the OCI Misc Services application. However, the BLS website says that it takes 60 days to process the OCI application. I need to go to India in the beginning of January, and I am afraid if I send them my OCI card, passport, and all documents, they might not return in time for my India trip.
Currently, the surname on my passport (married name) is different from the surname on my OCI card (maiden name). Is there any way I can travel to India on my current OCI card and show my marriage license & old expired passport to prove that I am the same person? Or will they not allow me to enter India if the surname on my passport is different from the surname on my OCI card?
Does anyone have experience with this problem?
Please help!!
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New OCI - Minor - US Born - Houston CGI
New OCI - Minor - US Born - Houston CGI
27 Oct 2021 - OCI application dropped off at Fedex
01 Nov 2021 - VFS received
08 Nov 2021 - Houston CGI Acknowledgement
Still under process on 12 Dec :(
We have India travel coming up on 27th Dec. Any suggestions on what to do?
27 Oct 2021 - OCI application dropped off at Fedex
01 Nov 2021 - VFS received
08 Nov 2021 - Houston CGI Acknowledgement
Still under process on 12 Dec :(
We have India travel coming up on 27th Dec. Any suggestions on what to do?
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new oci card chicago : 39 days
New OCI Chicago Experience
Check Status : 1) https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/track-application
2) https://ociservices.gov.in/statusEnqury
NOV-1-2021 OCI application was submitted by FedEx services
Nov-3 Your application is received .You will receive an update once it is processed at VFS. Avg processing time at Mission is 4-6 weeks except Tatkal cases.
Nov 12 2021 We have ‘Received’ your Application and your application is now ‘Under Process’ at Chicago and will be submitted to the Mission for decision making.
13-NOV-2021 Date of acknowledgment
Nov 13 2021 Application has been processed and currently in transit to the Embassy of India/Consulate General of India for decision making.
Nov 17 2021 Application has reached at the Embassy/Consulate and is currently under review process.
Dec 6 2021 Documents printing status: Processed
Dec 7 2021 Dispatched from MEA (OCI) New Delhi
Dec 7 2021 Document received at Chicago
Dec 8 2021 I received an email from VFS Global with Fed Ex tracking number with Ship date: Dec 8 2021 and estimated delivery date: Dec 9 2021 by 4:30 pm
Dec 9 2021 OCI card was DELIVERED by FedEx !!
39 days from submitting my application to OCI card being delivered….
Good luck to everyone !
Check Status : 1) https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/track-application
2) https://ociservices.gov.in/statusEnqury
NOV-1-2021 OCI application was submitted by FedEx services
Nov-3 Your application is received .You will receive an update once it is processed at VFS. Avg processing time at Mission is 4-6 weeks except Tatkal cases.
Nov 12 2021 We have ‘Received’ your Application and your application is now ‘Under Process’ at Chicago and will be submitted to the Mission for decision making.
13-NOV-2021 Date of acknowledgment
Nov 13 2021 Application has been processed and currently in transit to the Embassy of India/Consulate General of India for decision making.
Nov 17 2021 Application has reached at the Embassy/Consulate and is currently under review process.
Dec 6 2021 Documents printing status: Processed
Dec 7 2021 Dispatched from MEA (OCI) New Delhi
Dec 7 2021 Document received at Chicago
Dec 8 2021 I received an email from VFS Global with Fed Ex tracking number with Ship date: Dec 8 2021 and estimated delivery date: Dec 9 2021 by 4:30 pm
Dec 9 2021 OCI card was DELIVERED by FedEx !!
39 days from submitting my application to OCI card being delivered….
Good luck to everyone !
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