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OCI Card received at San Francisco Consulate but not yet shipped out.
My OCI was received at San Francisco Consulate on Nov 5, 2020 but hasn't been shipped out to me. Consulate doesn't seem to care about responding to email. Anyone has any experience or suggestions about this process? I would appreciate.
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Oci delivery
My status for Oci application is showing processed on nov 11 and sent to San Francisco on nov 13. I am in urgent need to travel to India ASAP. Any suggestion on when I should receive my Oci or should I apply for emergency visa.
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Received OCI card but not Passport. Strange!
Hello,
Today I received my sons' OCI card but not his passport, which apparently is very unusual. Now, I am a little worried if the passport is misplaced by any chance.
Did this happen to anyone before?
CKGS is not responding at all. Probably because their contract expired. Not sure what to do now.
Thanks in advance.
Today I received my sons' OCI card but not his passport, which apparently is very unusual. Now, I am a little worried if the passport is misplaced by any chance.
Did this happen to anyone before?
CKGS is not responding at all. Probably because their contract expired. Not sure what to do now.
Thanks in advance.
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VFS update for OCI application
Hi,
Did anyone get any notifications or updates from VFS about processing your apply further or it is still stuck with VFS?
Did anyone get any notifications or updates from VFS about processing your apply further or it is still stuck with VFS?
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Daughter OCI renewed, Do they return old (cancelled) OCI card
I applied for my daughter OCI renewal and I got the new OCI card today from CKGS. my question is Do they return old cancelled OCI booklet also or Embassy will keep it?
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OCI Application for Minor with VFS:
As there were a lot of questions and confusion regarding the New OCI process with VFS Global, I am sharing my experience of applying OCI for my minor daughter who is <5 years.
Not sure if it’s 100% correct, but I followed the below steps :)
1. Fill the online form. (https://ociservices.gov.in/ )
· The online application comprises of multiple parts. Once you submit Part A and move to Part B, you will not be able to go back and edit it. If there are any mistakes, you need to start a fresh application. So make sure you review each section before submitting.
· Upload Minor’s photo, signature copy (Right thumbprint for girls. Left for boys. We tried thumb print with Kajal as we didn’t have stamp pad. It was clear)
- Self-attested copies of all the supporting docs like address proof, visa, our passport etc.
List of docs self-attested and uploaded:
o Address proof- US Driver's license
o Proof of Indian origin- Child’s birth cert and parents’ passport copy (first 3 and last 2 pages)
o Legal status of parents – parents visa and passport copy
o Parents’ Marriage certificate copy
o Relationship cert- Child’s birth certificate
o Parent authorization form
· Parent authorization form needs to be notarized and uploaded.
· Once all the docs are uploaded, submit and generate the application. Review and print it!
2. Register with VFS (https://row1.vfsglobal.com/IHCUSPostalAppointment )
· Create a new application and enter the reference number you received while you generated the application form. (It will also be mentioned in the form)
· Fill the details and make payment online.
· Print the FedEx labels. 2 Labels are generated (To and Return).
3. Send out package with label generated after online payment. The package contained:
· Checklist
· Child's Passport
· Online Application Copy – Page3 Part B Declaration to be signed by parents, Thumbprint of child and also Notarized
· Photo 2x2 – 2 count
· All the Self attested documents copies- address proof, passport copy, visa copy, Marriage certificate
· Child’s original and copy of birth certificate
· Fedex Return Label
Not sure if it’s 100% correct, but I followed the below steps :)
1. Fill the online form. (https://ociservices.gov.in/ )
· The online application comprises of multiple parts. Once you submit Part A and move to Part B, you will not be able to go back and edit it. If there are any mistakes, you need to start a fresh application. So make sure you review each section before submitting.
· Upload Minor’s photo, signature copy (Right thumbprint for girls. Left for boys. We tried thumb print with Kajal as we didn’t have stamp pad. It was clear)
- Self-attested copies of all the supporting docs like address proof, visa, our passport etc.
List of docs self-attested and uploaded:
o Address proof- US Driver's license
o Proof of Indian origin- Child’s birth cert and parents’ passport copy (first 3 and last 2 pages)
o Legal status of parents – parents visa and passport copy
o Parents’ Marriage certificate copy
o Relationship cert- Child’s birth certificate
o Parent authorization form
· Parent authorization form needs to be notarized and uploaded.
· Once all the docs are uploaded, submit and generate the application. Review and print it!
2. Register with VFS (https://row1.vfsglobal.com/IHCUSPostalAppointment )
· Create a new application and enter the reference number you received while you generated the application form. (It will also be mentioned in the form)
· Fill the details and make payment online.
· Print the FedEx labels. 2 Labels are generated (To and Return).
3. Send out package with label generated after online payment. The package contained:
· Checklist
· Child's Passport
· Online Application Copy – Page3 Part B Declaration to be signed by parents, Thumbprint of child and also Notarized
· Photo 2x2 – 2 count
· All the Self attested documents copies- address proof, passport copy, visa copy, Marriage certificate
· Child’s original and copy of birth certificate
· Fedex Return Label
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OCI - Foreign Spouse
Hello
Anyone here applying for New OCI on basis of Foreign spouse?
How has the experience been?
The Checklist on VFS for this category does not mention requirement to send original passport - and despite several queries to clarify this, VFS sent stock responses - use the checklist.
When I submitted the application without original passport - ! they have put it on hold for lack of original passport!!!
Anyone here applying for New OCI on basis of Foreign spouse?
How has the experience been?
The Checklist on VFS for this category does not mention requirement to send original passport - and despite several queries to clarify this, VFS sent stock responses - use the checklist.
When I submitted the application without original passport - ! they have put it on hold for lack of original passport!!!
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OCI Processing tie period - Washington DC (CKGS)
HI,Below are the time lines ,read from bottom to up.Took 30 days total
NOV 11,2020 - Recieved OCI
Nov 09, 2020 - Monday
12:33 pm
OCI Card picked up by from CKGS in the Pre Paid Envelope provided by you.
To track the ‘Progress of Your Shipment’, log onto the site of your Service Provider and enter your AWB Number.
Oct 19, 2020 - Monday
05:44 pm
Original Passport handed over to by CKGS in the Pre Paid Envelope provided by you.
Your AWB Number is 1Z1R19 YYYY ZZZ
To track the ‘Progress of Your Shipment’, log onto the site of your Service Provider and enter your AWB Number.
Your OCI Application will continue and take the pre-defined processing time. Please continue tracking your application status online.
Oct 13, 2020 - Tuesday
04:17 pm
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.
Oct 12, 2020 - Monday
04:18 pm
Passport 'Reviewed' by Embassy and is ‘In Transit’ to CKGS Application Centre.
Please continue tracking your application status online.
Oct 12, 2020 - Monday
12:19 pm
Application is 'Under Process' at Embassy for decision making.
Please continue tracking your application status online.
Oct 12, 2020 - Monday
09:42 am
Application is 'In Transit' to the Embassy.
Please continue tracking your application status online.
Oct 09, 2020 - Friday
05:01 pm
Application is ‘Under Process’ at CKGS.
Please continue tracking your application status online.
Oct 09, 2020 - Friday
03:11 pm
Application Verification is ‘Complete’. Processing of your application will continue.
Full payment received and payment receipt sent to your registered email ID.
The Embassy may request for further documents over and above those already submitted as per the Document Checklist.
Please continue tracking your application status online.
Oct 09, 2020 - Friday
10:45 am
Application ‘Received’ by CKGS and 'Not Verified'.
You will receive an E-mail advising you of the outcome of the verification process.
NOV 11,2020 - Recieved OCI
Nov 09, 2020 - Monday
12:33 pm
OCI Card picked up by from CKGS in the Pre Paid Envelope provided by you.
To track the ‘Progress of Your Shipment’, log onto the site of your Service Provider and enter your AWB Number.
Oct 19, 2020 - Monday
05:44 pm
Original Passport handed over to by CKGS in the Pre Paid Envelope provided by you.
Your AWB Number is 1Z1R19 YYYY ZZZ
To track the ‘Progress of Your Shipment’, log onto the site of your Service Provider and enter your AWB Number.
Your OCI Application will continue and take the pre-defined processing time. Please continue tracking your application status online.
Oct 13, 2020 - Tuesday
04:17 pm
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.
Oct 12, 2020 - Monday
04:18 pm
Passport 'Reviewed' by Embassy and is ‘In Transit’ to CKGS Application Centre.
Please continue tracking your application status online.
Oct 12, 2020 - Monday
12:19 pm
Application is 'Under Process' at Embassy for decision making.
Please continue tracking your application status online.
Oct 12, 2020 - Monday
09:42 am
Application is 'In Transit' to the Embassy.
Please continue tracking your application status online.
Oct 09, 2020 - Friday
05:01 pm
Application is ‘Under Process’ at CKGS.
Please continue tracking your application status online.
Oct 09, 2020 - Friday
03:11 pm
Application Verification is ‘Complete’. Processing of your application will continue.
Full payment received and payment receipt sent to your registered email ID.
The Embassy may request for further documents over and above those already submitted as per the Document Checklist.
Please continue tracking your application status online.
Oct 09, 2020 - Friday
10:45 am
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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Ques reg OCI
I have been able to print the application form for OCI
What is the process after that
1. So i print same photo and send?
2. Do i have to send any envelope?
3. US passport has to be sent?
4.Is fees $275?
May be i m missing link to look at all instructions
Greatly appreciate ur input
Thank
AG
What is the process after that
1. So i print same photo and send?
2. Do i have to send any envelope?
3. US passport has to be sent?
4.Is fees $275?
May be i m missing link to look at all instructions
Greatly appreciate ur input
Thank
AG
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VFS Application Centers in USA
Request to everyone.
As and when you apply for Passport, OCI or Renunciation, can you please provide the VFS Application Center addresses here? They are not listed on VFS website and we need to update https://www.immihelp.com/ckgs-application-center-locations-in-usa/
As and when you apply for Passport, OCI or Renunciation, can you please provide the VFS Application Center addresses here? They are not listed on VFS website and we need to update https://www.immihelp.com/ckgs-application-center-locations-in-usa/
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