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Hi, Hopefully this will be easy to answer for someone who has recently filed for OCI card. Checklist has list of documents and all, except printed application form & photo, are color copies. If all are color copies (and notarized) then i wonder what these two are for and what information is to...

just curious, what happens to the PAN card after one renounces Indian citizenship? Also, is it to be renewed after OCI is approved?

Not true. For one, you have to fill up the form to get SS record updated. I applied for Passport before i filled up SS form. i got PP within 3 weeks. Again, i did not even apply with expedited option.

Do they by any chance issue SC over the counter too?

Admin, please move this post to - "Life After Citizenship" Thanks

Nothing. it was intended for different section.

Do consulates entertain visa seekers from other jurisdictions? Assuming one falls under New York and was to travel for some emergency, will it be possible to go to Chicago because the drive is only 4 to 5 hours? Do they care what area are you coming from in case of emergency visa?

you have to mail original NC. make a copy and keep it with you. i am sure it says do not make "unauthorized" copy. You were issued the certificate so its yours.

Did you apply with expedited service option?

aren't we supposed to apply separately? i can't recall but one of the consulate's site said apply separately. i could be wrong though or this process has changed since then

Strangely, we were not told about this and no one talked abot that too. Well, after the oath I was checking my certificate and saw that line for signature. I walked up to immigration officer, who was present for the oath ceremony, and asked him. He said, "I guess so", you already have signature...

Done, took oath yesterday. Now got to apply for Passport

During Oath ceremony were you asked to sign your Naturalization certificate?

online status still says - Testing and Interview

I have not been checking my online status. i was told by IO that OL is issued based on available slots / seats remaining in Oath ceremony. Strange thing is my Wife's OL still hasn't arrived. since Oath is on 26 so i doubt she will get that date. i guess she will get another date and we will have...