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Error in OCI card
  My wife got her OCI card recently but there is an error in the US address printed on the OCI card. The state should have been AZ (Arizona) but they have printed AR. I have checked the application form and it shows ARIZONA. This an error at their end.
  Has anybody experienced this?
  What should I do for corrections?

Regards
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OCI Renewal
Recently there has been process change notice from US Consulates Washington and Houston mentioning - OCI applications can be sent to any consulate irrespective of jurisdiction. I checked with CKGS and they mentioned this is allowed now. Has any one leveraged this process? For example, sending to NY consulate from Texas.
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No change in CKGS status
Please forgive me, not sure if this is the place to ask this quick question.

How long did it take from when your application was delivered to CKGS to the status on CKGS changing to “received”?

For example, if your package was delivered on the 19th with the application and the US passport, did the online status change to “received” on the same day, or did it a take a couple of business days?

My package has been delivered but still not status change online, so just concerned and hope you can shed some light on this. Couldn’t find answers anywhere. Thank you.
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OCI Card for Minor ( 1 month Old ) - San Francisco jurisdiction
GOVT WEBSITE STATUS

Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 09-DEC-2019
Dispatched From MEA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On 10-DEC-2019
Document received At SAN FRANCISCO On 17-DEC-2019

CKGS STATUS

Dec 18,2019 Wednesday : Received the OCI Card
Dec 17, 2019 – Tuesday 02:54 pm OCI Card ‘Received’ at the CKGS application centre and is at the ‘Sorting Facility’ where it is being processed for delivery.
Dec 17, 2019 - Tuesday 02:54 pm Application 'Reviewed' by Consulate and ‘In Transit’ to CKGS Application Centre.
 Nov 05, 2019 - Tuesday 01:30 pm Passport picked up by FedEx.
Nov 05, 2019 - Tuesday 01:29 pm Original Passport ‘Received’ at the CKGS application centre and is at the ‘Sorting Facility’ where it is being processed for delivery.
Nov 05, 2019 - Tuesday 01:29 pm Passport 'Reviewed' by Consulate and is ‘In Transit’ to CKGS Application Centre.
Nov 05, 2019 - Tuesday 01:29 pm Application is 'Under Process' at Consulate for decision making.
Nov 04, 2019 - Monday 04:56 pm Application is 'In Transit' to the Consulate.
Nov 04, 2019 - Monday 01:15 pm Application is ‘Under Process’ at CKGS.
Nov 01, 2019 - Friday 07:29 pm Application is ‘Verified and Reprocessed’ at CKGS.
Nov 01, 2019 - Friday 07:29 pm We 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.
Nov 01, 2019 - Friday 07:27 pm We 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.
Once CKGS receives the documents and post verification, your application process will resume.
Oct 30, 2019 - Wednesday 04:27 pm Your Application is 'On Hold' due to the 'Incomplete Documents'.
Oct 30, 2019 - Wednesday 02:52 pm Application ‘Received’ by CKGS and 'Not Verified'.
You will receive an E-mail advising you of the outcome of the verification process.

Incomplete documents
Document Name Remarks Status
Parental Authorization Form
Parental Authorization Form must be for OCI and not Visa.Please re-submit the Parental Authorization Form in Original with the correct information.Please Note: For child of 5 years and above, signature of the minor child and BOTH PARENTS are mandatory For child less than 5 years of age thumb impression of the minor child and signatures of BOTH PARENTS are mandatory. This must be NOTARIZED. If Single parent of Minor (deceased spouse):Please also submit: Copy of Death Certificate if one of the Parents is deceased. If Single parent of Minor (with legal custody):Please also submit: Copy of court document(s) proving you have legal and physical custody of the child must be submitted. You can get a copy of the document from https://www.in.ckgs.us/myaccount/ under Print
Photograph
Please submit a photograph with no disturbance in the background. The background should be clear white.You can get the complete photo specifications from https://www.in.ckgs.us/resources/pdf/photo-specifications.pdfPlease follow the steps detailed below1. Go to https://passport.gov.in/oci/verifyImage and re-upload your Photograph.2. Re-print your application. Check that the photo is clear.3. Sign/ thumb print on Part B of the form4. Send the OCI Government form and a Physical Photograph to the CKGS office.If the applicant is a minor: • For a minor 5 years and above, signature of the minor child and BOTH PARENTS are mandatory • For a minor less than 5 years of age thumb impression of the minor child and signatures of BOTH PARENTS are mandatory.
The photograph submitted has a yellowish tone. Please submit a photograph that has a NATURAL skin tone.You can get the complete photo specifications from https://www.in.ckgs.us/resources/pdf/photo-specifications.pdfPlease follow the steps detailed below1. Go to https://passport.gov.in/oci/verifyImage and re-upload your Photograph.2. Re-print your application. Check that the photo is clear.3. Sign/ thumb print on Part B of the form4. Send the OCI Government form and a Physical Photograph to the CKGS office.If the applicant is a minor: • For a minor 5 years and above, signature of the minor child and BOTH PARENTS are mandatory • For a minor less than 5 years of age thumb impression of the minor child and signatures of BOTH PARENTS are mandatory.
Please submit a photograph that is 2x2 and with a WHITE background.You can get the complete photo specifications from https://www.in.ckgs.us/resources/pdf/photo-specifications.pdfPlease follow the steps detailed below1. Go to https://passport.gov.in/oci/verifyImage and re-upload your Photograph.2. Re-print your application. Check that the photo is clear.3. Sign/ thumb print on Part B of the form4. Send the OCI Government form and a Physical Photograph to the CKGS office.If the applicant is a minor: • For a minor 5 years and above, signature of the minor child and BOTH PARENTS are mandatory • For a minor less than 5 years of age thumb impression of the minor child and signatures of BOTH PARENTS are mandatory.
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NY - OCI Re-issued for new passport(renewed passport) for minor
Dec 18. 2019: Expected on 8 PM (As per FedEx)

Dec 17, 2019 - Tuesday11:07 amOCI Card picked up by FedEx.
Your AWB Number is 7 YYYY YYYY YYYY X
To track the ‘Progress of Your Shipment’, log onto the site of FedEx and enter your AWB Number.

Dec 16, 2019 - Monday12:39 pm
OCI Card ‘Received’ at the CKGS application centre and is at the ‘Sorting Facility’ where it is being processed for delivery.

Dec 16, 2019 - Monday12:05 pm
Application 'Reviewed' by Consulate and ‘In Transit’ to CKGS Application Centre.
 

Dec 11, 2019 - Wednesday10:45 am
Application is 'Under Process' at Consulate for decision making.

Dec 10, 2019 - Tuesday05:32 pm
Application is 'In Transit' to the Consulate.

Dec 10, 2019 - Tuesday12:47 pm
Application is ‘Under Process’ at CKGS.

Dec 09, 2019 - Monday05:27 pm
Application Verification is ‘Complete’. Processing of your application will continue.
Full payment received and payment receipt sent to your registered email ID.
The Consulate may request for further documents over and above those already submitted as per the Document Checklist.

Dec 09, 2019 - Monday05:18 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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OCI CARD
Hello,
Please help with my question regarding OCI card. My son went to India with General visa valid for 1 year.
Can he apply OCI card in India in order to stay longer once he get OCI card ?

Current visa stay is 180 days. Once he get OCI card, whether he stay longer or must be returned.

IF he exist USA to India with OCI card, people can stay longer may be up to 5 years.

Please give your suggestion
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OCI - Reissue of new passport (Renewed Passport) - NY Center

Dec 09, 2019 - Application 'Received' by CKGS and 'Not Verified'
Dec 09, 2019 - 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.
Dec 10, 2019 - Application is 'Under Process' at CKGS.
Dec 10, 2019 - Application is 'In Transits' to the Consulate.
Dec 11, 2019 - Application is 'Under Process' at Consulate for Decision making - 4 to 5 Business days.

Dec 13, 2019 - The site (https://ociservices.gov.in/statusEnqury) through got the status with OCI number
Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 13-DEC-2019
Dispatched From MEA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On 13-DEC-2019
Document received At NEW YORK CGI On 13-DEC-2019

Dec 16, 2019 - Application 'Reviewed' by Consulate and 'In Transit' to CKGS Application Centre.
Dec 16, 2019 - OCI Card 'Received' at the CKGS application Centre and is at the 'Sorting Facility' where it is being processed for delivery.
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OCI Reissue for Minor at NYC - documents checklist
Hi,

I am trying to apply for OCI reissue because of new passport for minor at NYC via CKGS. The documents checklist that I got once I completed the form is generic one & does not have specific documents required for OCI reissue. If anyone has recently applied for OCI reissue because of new passport for minor at NYC, can you please share list of documents uploaded to Indian govt website & list of documents submitted with application at CKGS?
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OCI (Adult) - Houston
Dec 13, 2019 - 11:00 am Received the card.

Dec 12, 2019 - Thursday04:29 pmOCI Card picked up by FedEx.

Your AWB Number is xx

To track the ‘Progress of Your Shipment’, log onto the site of FedEx and enter your AWB Number.
Dec 12, 2019 - Thursday11:56 amOCI 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.
Dec 12, 2019 - Thursday11:56 amApplication 'Reviewed' by Consulate and ‘In Transit’ to CKGS Application Centre.
 
Please continue tracking your application status online.
Nov 21, 2019 - Thursday05:02 pmPassport picked up by FedEx.

Your AWB Number is xx

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.
Nov 21, 2019 - Thursday04:52 pmOriginal 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.
Nov 21, 2019 - Thursday02:53 pmPassport 'Reviewed' by Consulate and is ‘In Transit’ to CKGS Application Centre.

Please continue tracking your application status online.
Nov 19, 2019 - Tuesday04:55 pmApplication is 'Under Process' at Consulate for decision making.

Please continue tracking your application status online.
Nov 19, 2019 - Tuesday04:55 pmApplication is 'In Transit' to the Consulate.

Please continue tracking your application status online.
Nov 18, 2019 - Monday01:33 pmApplication is ‘Under Process’ at CKGS.

Please continue tracking your application status online.
Nov 18, 2019 - Monday09:56 amApplication Verification is ‘Complete’. Processing of your application will continue.

Full payment received and payment receipt sent to your registered email ID.

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.
Nov 18, 2019 - Monday09:48 amApplication ‘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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OCI for CHILD - HOUSTON
Please find the below status, may help you plan accordingly.

FYI: It took 29 calendar days for us door to door.

Its Impressive

CKGS STATUSES:
Dec 13, 2019 - Friday
10:19 am
OCI Card picked up by FedEx.

Your AWB Number is YYYY YYYY YYYY ZZZ

To track the ‘Progress of Your Shipment’, log onto the site of FedEx and enter your AWB Number.
Dec 13, 2019 - Friday
10:14 am
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.
Dec 13, 2019 - Friday
10:08 am
Application 'Reviewed' by Consulate and ‘In Transit’ to CKGS Application Centre.
 
Please continue tracking your application status online.
Nov 21, 2019 - Thursday
04:49 pm
Passport picked up by FedEx.

Your AWB Number is YYYY YYYY YYYY

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.
Nov 21, 2019 - Thursday
04:41 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.
Nov 21, 2019 - Thursday
02:56 pm
Passport 'Reviewed' by Consulate and is ‘In Transit’ to CKGS Application Centre.

Please continue tracking your application status online.
Nov 19, 2019 - Tuesday
05:03 pm
Application is 'Under Process' at Consulate for decision making.

Please continue tracking your application status online.
Nov 19, 2019 - Tuesday
05:01 pm
Application is 'In Transit' to the Consulate.

Please continue tracking your application status online.
Nov 18, 2019 - Monday
11:19 am
Application is ‘Under Process’ at CKGS.

Please continue tracking your application status online.
Nov 15, 2019 - Friday
10:58 am
Application Verification is ‘Complete’. Processing of your application will continue.

Full payment received and payment receipt sent to your registered email ID.

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.
Nov 15, 2019 - Friday
10:44 am
Application ‘Received’ by CKGS and 'Not Verified'.

You will receive an E-mail advising you of the outcome of the verification process.

GOVT SITE STATUSES:

Date Of Acknowledgment 21-NOV-2019
Registration Status at Mission HOUSTON
Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 11-DEC-2019
Dispatched From MEA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On 11-DEC-2019
Document received At HOUSTON On 11-DEC-2019
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