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OCI PROCESSED on 06/20 but no status after that
Anyone on the same boat. OCI processed on June-20-2024 and no updates after that - WASHINGTON DC.
Is it high time should i reach out to VFS consulate or wait for another week and see.
Is it high time should i reach out to VFS consulate or wait for another week and see.
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New OCI Card for Minor born in India, Naturalized through Parent
APRIL 27 2024 - DOCUMENT SENT TO VFS THROUGH FEDEX
APRIL 29 2024 - DOCUMENT DELIVERED AT VFS CHICAGO
APRIL 29 2024 - DOCUMENT DELIVERED AT VFS CHICAGO
APRIL 29 2024 - VFS PUTS APPLICATION ON "HOLD" REQUESTING PARENTS MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
APRIL 29 2024 - UPLOADED MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE ON VFS ONLINE PORTAL
MAY 01 2024 - VFS ACCEPTED APPLICATION
MAY 01 2024 - VFS PROCESSED APPLICATION AND SHIPPED TO CHICAGO CONSULATE
MAY 01 2024 - DATE OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ON GOVT WEBSITE
JUNE 01 2024 - DOCUMENT PRINTING STATUS 'PROCESSED'
JUNE 06 2024 - VFS UPDATE THAT APPLICATION PROCESSED AND WILL BE DISPATCHED
JUNE 06 2024 - RECEIVED FEDEX TRACKING NUMBERS
JUNE 07 2024 - RECEIVED OCI CARD IN HAND
We had India tickets booked for June 10th. When we saw the Govt Website showing 'processed' on June 1st we were hopeful we will get our OCI in hand. But after waiting for the next 5 days the status never changed. On Jun 6th morning we decided to apply for EVISA as we were very close to the travel date and did not have clarity on OCI dispatch. Right after applying we received VFS notifications that OCI will be dispatched. We received OCI the next day in had. The EVISA processed the same day night. The Govt website still shows as processed only. No updates on the Dispatch after that. Anyways we now have both OCI and EVISA in hand. We will be using the OCI for entry. Money wasted on the 1 yr EVISA for 2 kids ($80). But no other option as it wasn't worth taking the risk.
APRIL 29 2024 - DOCUMENT DELIVERED AT VFS CHICAGO
APRIL 29 2024 - DOCUMENT DELIVERED AT VFS CHICAGO
APRIL 29 2024 - VFS PUTS APPLICATION ON "HOLD" REQUESTING PARENTS MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
APRIL 29 2024 - UPLOADED MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE ON VFS ONLINE PORTAL
MAY 01 2024 - VFS ACCEPTED APPLICATION
MAY 01 2024 - VFS PROCESSED APPLICATION AND SHIPPED TO CHICAGO CONSULATE
MAY 01 2024 - DATE OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ON GOVT WEBSITE
JUNE 01 2024 - DOCUMENT PRINTING STATUS 'PROCESSED'
JUNE 06 2024 - VFS UPDATE THAT APPLICATION PROCESSED AND WILL BE DISPATCHED
JUNE 06 2024 - RECEIVED FEDEX TRACKING NUMBERS
JUNE 07 2024 - RECEIVED OCI CARD IN HAND
We had India tickets booked for June 10th. When we saw the Govt Website showing 'processed' on June 1st we were hopeful we will get our OCI in hand. But after waiting for the next 5 days the status never changed. On Jun 6th morning we decided to apply for EVISA as we were very close to the travel date and did not have clarity on OCI dispatch. Right after applying we received VFS notifications that OCI will be dispatched. We received OCI the next day in had. The EVISA processed the same day night. The Govt website still shows as processed only. No updates on the Dispatch after that. Anyways we now have both OCI and EVISA in hand. We will be using the OCI for entry. Money wasted on the 1 yr EVISA for 2 kids ($80). But no other option as it wasn't worth taking the risk.
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New OCI card for Minor - Timeline
Apr 29: Sent package to VFS San Francisco.
Apr 30: package reached as per FexEx tracking.
May 07: confirmation that VFS received application and is under process.
May 09: Application processed at VFS and forwarded to consulate.
Jun 06: Doucument dispatched.
Jun 07: Document received.
No issues during whole process. It is very smooth as long as you follow all the guidline and submit all the documents.
Apr 30: package reached as per FexEx tracking.
May 07: confirmation that VFS received application and is under process.
May 09: Application processed at VFS and forwarded to consulate.
Jun 06: Doucument dispatched.
Jun 07: Document received.
No issues during whole process. It is very smooth as long as you follow all the guidline and submit all the documents.
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OCI Card Application - Applied at VFS / CGI Atlanta
Applied for OCI for my wife at VFS / CGI Atlanta by mail
1. OCI application received by VFS /CGI Atlanta for processing on 10th April 2024
2. OCI booklet issued and received on 13th May 2024.
If the government OCI form and VFS form are filled correctly and all applicable supporting documents sent with the forms, it is a very smooth process
1. OCI application received by VFS /CGI Atlanta for processing on 10th April 2024
2. OCI booklet issued and received on 13th May 2024.
If the government OCI form and VFS form are filled correctly and all applicable supporting documents sent with the forms, it is a very smooth process
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Question - photo
We have "Received" your Application however we are unable to proceed with the application due to the following reasons:
Received the following update in email. I’m confused if I need to send a physical photo or if I should upload it for the application to processed
Photograph : SEE REMARKS
Remarks:
Please Provide the photo on dark attire. Photo must be recent 2x2 in plain white background on dark attire, Front Facing (No shadow or disturbance in the background). Upload on the gov’t website. Available Digital photo service.
Received the following update in email. I’m confused if I need to send a physical photo or if I should upload it for the application to processed
Photograph : SEE REMARKS
Remarks:
Please Provide the photo on dark attire. Photo must be recent 2x2 in plain white background on dark attire, Front Facing (No shadow or disturbance in the background). Upload on the gov’t website. Available Digital photo service.
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Property Related question - No OCI
Hello All,
I am writing to you all to figure out my unique situation (situation is unique in my mind). I was born in India, came to the US and became a US citizen by naturalization. I have a property in India that i received through inheritance (joint property) that I would like to sell. I was told by someone that I wont be able to sell my share of property if I don't have an OCI or adhaar card. Is it absolutely necessary for me to take an OCI card to sell this property? Right now, I have an Indian tourist visa that I use to visit India. If there is anyone in this forum that have sold their property (legally) without having an OCI card or adhaar card, could you please let me know the process?
Thanking all of you in advance,
Aishwarya
I am writing to you all to figure out my unique situation (situation is unique in my mind). I was born in India, came to the US and became a US citizen by naturalization. I have a property in India that i received through inheritance (joint property) that I would like to sell. I was told by someone that I wont be able to sell my share of property if I don't have an OCI or adhaar card. Is it absolutely necessary for me to take an OCI card to sell this property? Right now, I have an Indian tourist visa that I use to visit India. If there is anyone in this forum that have sold their property (legally) without having an OCI card or adhaar card, could you please let me know the process?
Thanking all of you in advance,
Aishwarya
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OCI Card Application
Former Indian Passport Holder.
Applied for OCI via VFS / CGI Houston in mid-Feb 2024; booklet issued and received in mid-March 2024.
I did not submit an employment letter.
Applied for OCI via VFS / CGI Houston in mid-Feb 2024; booklet issued and received in mid-March 2024.
I did not submit an employment letter.
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OCI for family at Houston VFS
Feb 16 - went to Houston VFS office and submitted application for all four
Feb 20 -VFS status- Application reviewed and sent to Indian Embassy
Feb 21 - OCI website - acknowledged and under process
Mar 13 - OCI website - approved and printed
Mar 14 - VFS status - card received and will be mailed out soon
Mar 15 - Received all OCI cards
Total time - 28 days
I started preparing and doing the paperwork and process in first week of Feb.
Lots of paper work, and, it is time consuming( for four ppl especially). Also, it is an expensive process.
But once you line up the ducks, it becomes easy to go through the process.
Review and re-review the government form. Any minor mistakes and the form is rejected by VFS. Go through the checklist of documents in VFS site. Some aspects are abstract or confusing. Mail and ask them for clarification based on your situation.
I received all SMS and email alerts on time!
Feb 20 -VFS status- Application reviewed and sent to Indian Embassy
Feb 21 - OCI website - acknowledged and under process
Mar 13 - OCI website - approved and printed
Mar 14 - VFS status - card received and will be mailed out soon
Mar 15 - Received all OCI cards
Total time - 28 days
I started preparing and doing the paperwork and process in first week of Feb.
Lots of paper work, and, it is time consuming( for four ppl especially). Also, it is an expensive process.
But once you line up the ducks, it becomes easy to go through the process.
Review and re-review the government form. Any minor mistakes and the form is rejected by VFS. Go through the checklist of documents in VFS site. Some aspects are abstract or confusing. Mail and ask them for clarification based on your situation.
I received all SMS and email alerts on time!
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OCI -Living in India- NEET 2024 Eligibility
HI
Any body knows what's the eligibility for NEET 2024 exam for US born (OCI candidates) but living in India for last 10 years and completing studies in India (Bangalore)?
Are they treated as NRI quota as that's way too costly fees and given we left US long time back, the resident children should be allowed Govt and/or Private quota seats and not just NRI quota.
There seems to be many forums and views but i was not able to gather what's the actual state is now.
Anybody who is in the same situation please respond in this forum
Thanks
Any body knows what's the eligibility for NEET 2024 exam for US born (OCI candidates) but living in India for last 10 years and completing studies in India (Bangalore)?
Are they treated as NRI quota as that's way too costly fees and given we left US long time back, the resident children should be allowed Govt and/or Private quota seats and not just NRI quota.
There seems to be many forums and views but i was not able to gather what's the actual state is now.
Anybody who is in the same situation please respond in this forum
Thanks
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OCI for foreign spouse of Indian citizen
Applied for OCI in the category of foreign spouse of Indian Citizen.
This was a very long and arduous process.
Married in 2019 in NY.
Started application process in late summer 2022 in Texas.
Required multiple back and forth to get the marriage certificate apostilled in 2022. It is a 3 step process documented on various City and State websites. Essentially, one needs to get a certified copy, send it back to have it verified by a city official, and then send it back to have it apostilled by a state official. This process took about 4-5 months due to COVID-19 related delays.
Started application with CGI Houston / VFS in Spring 2023. Assembling the documents was tedious and took a lot of effort. The documentation process is geared towards Indian nationals and so obtaining equivalent docs for US nationals was not easy. Formally submitted docs in July 2023. Had video interview in Oct-2023 and received OCI 1 week later.
Overall, it took close to 1 year!
This was a very long and arduous process.
Married in 2019 in NY.
Started application process in late summer 2022 in Texas.
Required multiple back and forth to get the marriage certificate apostilled in 2022. It is a 3 step process documented on various City and State websites. Essentially, one needs to get a certified copy, send it back to have it verified by a city official, and then send it back to have it apostilled by a state official. This process took about 4-5 months due to COVID-19 related delays.
Started application with CGI Houston / VFS in Spring 2023. Assembling the documents was tedious and took a lot of effort. The documentation process is geared towards Indian nationals and so obtaining equivalent docs for US nationals was not easy. Formally submitted docs in July 2023. Had video interview in Oct-2023 and received OCI 1 week later.
Overall, it took close to 1 year!
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