Help needed wtih Prepaid shipping label for OCI...

**chaitanya2011** · 6th July 2011, 03:55 AM

Hi Friends!

I am applying for my OCI and am in a bit of confusion here since both UPS and fedex want me to open an account to print out a prepaid shipping label to send to travisa, and yet after doing so, the instructions are not clear and needless to say, I am perplexed and frustrated.

Could someone with experience on this label lafda, PLS walk me thorugh as to what is the best and the simplest way to get one of these printed? Go the route of UPS, FEDEX or USPS?

Dhanyawaad in advance!

Chaitanya

**idk** · 6th July 2011, 05:04 AM

Originally Posted by chaitanya2011

Hi Friends!

I am applying for my OCI and am in a bit of confusion here since both UPS and fedex want me to open an account to print out a prepaid shipping label to send to travisa, and yet after doing so, the instructions are not clear and needless to say, I am perplexed and frustrated.

Could someone with experience on this label lafda, PLS walk me thorugh as to what is the best and the simplest way to get one of these printed? Go the route of UPS, FEDEX or USPS?

Dhanyawaad in advance!

Chaitanya

Instructions for FedEx label.

1. Create a FedEx account at FedEx.com. All this does is that it creates a account # which is mapped to your credit card # and billing info.

2. Pick up a AirBill from a FedEx location like Kinkos, now called FedEx office or your office mail supply room. Fill the AirBill with information, in the bill to section use your FedEx account #, generated in step 1.
This is a hand written pre paid FedEx label.

**chaitanya2011** · 6th July 2011, 06:49 AM

idk, thanks for your quick reply, but I thought AirBill is a no-no based on what the instructions say to NOT do: "Do not provide an airbill using your cc info. travisa will not generate shipping labels or airbills for you and passports cannot be shpped using your cc info". Sorry to sound dense but I feel completely confuzzled!

**idk** · 6th July 2011, 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by chaitanya2011

idk, thanks for your quick reply, but I thought AirBill is a no-no based on what the instructions say to NOT do: "Do not provide an airbill using your cc info. travisa will not generate shipping labels or airbills for you and passports cannot be shpped using your cc info". Sorry to sound dense but I feel completely confuzzled!

AirBill is the same thing as a prepaid bill, the only difference is that you are filling in the details by hand instead of printing the prepaid label from your FedEx account.

If one does not wish to create a FedEx account, you could choose to ship using your 16 digit credit card # filled in the AirBill's bill to section. That is what Travisa objects to.

So to comply with the Travisa requirement, you will have to use the FedEx account # in the bill to section. This is exactly what I had did.

http://fedex.com/ca_english/shipping...irwaybill.html Look for instruction under 8a at this URL location.

Lastly, I just specified the easiest way to get a FedEx prepaid shipping label. I am certain that other posters will weigh in saying USPS prepaid is the easiest way to go.

**SHJ** · 6th July 2011, 05:55 PM

Steps if you choose Vendor (UPS) for Prepaid Shipping label..

1. Create a UPS Account (if you dont have one).
2. Under 'My UPS Profile' you can setup payement to one of your Credit cards.
3. Choose options - Shipping > Create Return > .. fill up all information .
(Section 4. Label Delivery Method - Select ' PRINT AND MAIL RETURN LABEL'from the various options.)
NOTE : the Company Name for your return Package is Travisa and the Return Address is your Residence to get the pkg back.)
4. At the completion of the record, you have the option to PRINT the Shipping Return label, and Mailed with your Documents to Travisa.

As the payment is directly to your UPS account, an no credit card information is on the Shipping label - this method is safe/acceptable.

TIP : Good idea to document your Travisa Application Order ID# in the 'Merchandise Information' description column, which is also printed on the Shipping Label.
This would prompt the Travisa staff to ensure they line up the pkg contents correctly.

Hope this is helpful.

**chaitanya2011** · 6th July 2011, 09:17 PM

thanks to idk and SHJ for the help! SHJ, I am taking the UPS route since atleast imo, it seems more user-freiendly than fedex. I am almost done with inputting the info for the return laebl, but am wondering which option I should select under "Packaging Types". There are 3 types of UPS Express Boxes, UPS PAK, UPS tube, UPS letter and then, "other packaging", so should I select other packaging since I don't know what kind of return packaging material travisa might use?

Secondly is it better to choose the return speed of 2nd Day, 3rd day or the regular ground? Thanks so much!!

**idk** · 7th July 2011, 12:45 AM

Originally Posted by chaitanya2011

thanks to idk and SHJ for the help! SHJ, I am taking the UPS route since atleast imo, it seems more user-freiendly than fedex. I am almost done with inputting the info for the return laebl, but am wondering which option I should select under "Packaging Types". There are 3 types of UPS Express Boxes, UPS PAK, UPS tube, UPS letter and then, "other packaging", so should I select other packaging since I don't know what kind of return packaging material travisa might use?

Secondly is it better to choose the return speed of 2nd Day, 3rd day or the regular ground? Thanks so much!!

Travisa will use the standard envelope(approx 8 1/2 * 11 )mailer. For FedEx this is called FedEx envelope. For UPS it is probably the UPS letter.

Would suggest going for the 2nd day, the money you save by electing the ground option is not worth the hassle.

I would also recommend checking the signature required option, which would ensure that the UPS mailer is only released/delivered when signed for.

**SHJ** · 7th July 2011, 09:53 AM

UPS Letter , and I've used UPS 2nd day Air (should be delivered by End of Business). If you want it earlier you may choose - UPS 2nd Day Air AM (10:30am delivery).

**JPBoston** · 7th July 2011, 11:45 AM

Do you guys also submit the actual FedEx/UPS envelopes along with the prepaid label? Or do you just only send the prepaid label with the OCI application and Travisa selects the appropriate return envelope for the return of docs?

**SHJ** · 7th July 2011, 03:09 PM

Just the prepaid label.

Infact, when Travisa send my Indian Passport/Renunciation back they used a ordinary brown envelope ( and not a UPS letter) and pasted the UPS prepaid label i had send earlier. It made it back just fine.

**JPBoston** · 7th July 2011, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by SHJ

Just the prepaid label.

Infact, when Travisa send my Indian Passport/Renunciation back they used a ordinary brown envelope ( and not a UPS letter) and pasted the UPS prepaid label i had send earlier. It made it back just fine.

Good to know, thanks!

**chaitanya2011** · 7th July 2011, 11:07 PM

Thanks again guys! Appreciate all the help you have provided me during this stressful time!

**sanket_82** · 8th July 2011, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by chaitanya2011

Thanks again guys! Appreciate all the help you have provided me during this stressful time!

I didnt wanted to take a chance so I've actually included a Fedex envelope also

**KAT02** · 4th October 2011, 03:46 PM

Guys, thanks for all the tips regarding the prepaid label. Few questions:

(1) Does travisa require one label per applicant or one per family? I am applying for myself and spouse for OCI + SC.

(2) Are cancelled PPs, new PPs with U-Visa sticker and OCI cards all returned in one envelope? Again, are these returned separately for each applicant?

Thanks.

**quizzer25** · 24th December 2011, 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by JPBoston

Do you guys also submit the actual FedEx/UPS envelopes along with the prepaid label? Or do you just only send the prepaid label with the OCI application and Travisa selects the appropriate return envelope for the return of docs?

I read in travisa site that prepaid envelop ($21 or so for a single pp) can be sent instead of shipping label. Has anyone tried this?

Thanks

**rpinto779** · 2nd January 2012, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by chaitanya2011

Thanks again guys! Appreciate all the help you have provided me during this stressful time!

Chaitanya2011

I am hoping you can help me. I would like to know what worked for you regarding the prepaid labels
a) Did you send an envelope and a return label or just the return label?
b) Did you use UPS?
c) If you used UPS how did you pay? Did they bill you or did you use your credit card? I see there is an option to pay by credit card but I am not sure if the credit card will show on the airbill which Travisa says is should not

Please let me know

Thanks
Raymond

**milli** · 4th January 2012, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by rpinto779

Chaitanya2011

I am hoping you can help me. I would like to know what worked for you regarding the prepaid labels
a) Did you send an envelope and a return label or just the return label?
b) Did you use UPS?
c) If you used UPS how did you pay? Did they bill you or did you use your credit card? I see there is an option to pay by credit card but I am not sure if the credit card will show on the airbill which Travisa says is should not

Please let me know

Thanks
Raymond

I have used fedex but not sure about ups. Create an fedex account using your credit card and you can then generate shipping labels. Just include the printed shipping label with your documents. Also keep a copy of it like your other documents. Travisa would use their own envelope and stick the shipping label on it.

**usinsuser99** · 9th January 2012, 06:14 PM

Dear members.,

I totally confused about mail mechanism of OCI process.

Please help me out as following questions,

1) Simply go to the USPS give the Travisa address,
then they will send right way right?
For return postage , add prepaid envelope with (some value) to OCI application

Is it work? , Travisa should not allow handwriting on envelops ?
what about Fedex not allow cridite card # ?

2) Can you explain air bill ?

3) can I print 2 shipping labels one for sending and 2nd one for receiving, with what postage value.
4) suppose we are going for Fedex what are the steps can i follow.
5) suppose Iam going for UPS , what are the steps can i follow.
6) how to calculate the value of labels,

7) total fee for myself + wife + 17 years kid + 12 years kid of OCI application + renunciation
take single money order , payable to "Travisa Outsource"

8) If we are going for UPS, can you clear me as following questions

1 Where is this return shipment coming from?

Travisa India Outsourcing
Attention: OCI Mail Department - (9 Digit Application Id)
11 East 47th Street 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10017

2 Where is this return shipment going to?

My home address

3 What are you returning? Which one I will choose ?

3.1) Package type

UPS Express Box - Small
UPS Express Box - Medium
UPS Express Box - Large
UPS PAK
UPS Tube
Other Packing
UPS Letter

3.2) Package Declared value : -- ??

Merchandise Description: -----

4 How would you like to return?

Service : which one I will choose ?

UPS Next Day Air
UPS 2nd Day Air
UPS 3rd Day
UPS ground

Label Delivery Method:

1 UPS Pickup Attempt
Print And Mail Return Label
Electronic Return Label
3 UPS Pickup Attempts
Print Return Label

5 Would you like to add reference numbers to this return shipment? (optional)

6) How would you like to pay?

Bill Shipping Charges to :

Use Another UPS Shipper Account
Bill Another Third Party

Associate a Shipper's UPS Account

Use Another UPS Shipper Account

Account Name

Thanks in advance.,
Good luck for all members.

usinsuser99

**milli** · 11th January 2012, 02:06 PM

usinsuser99,

You can print shipping labels for outgoing and also for return envelopes. Just reverse the addresses for the return shipping label. Even if incorrect weight is specified Fedex will adjust the charges to your account since they have your credit card on file. If you need insurance you can specify declared value(> $100). I believe fedex packages are insured up to $100 at no extra cost. You may want to choose "My Packaging" to keep the cost down(You can use Fedex ground only if you use your own packaging).

**usinsuser99** · 11th January 2012, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by milli

usinsuser99,

You can print shipping labels for outgoing and also for return envelopes. Just reverse the addresses for the return shipping label. Even if incorrect weight is specified Fedex will adjust the charges to your account since they have your credit card on file. If you need insurance you can specify declared value(> $100). I believe fedex packages are insured up to $100 at no extra cost. You may want to choose "My Packaging" to keep the cost down(You can use Fedex ground only if you use your own packaging).

Thank you milli.,

I partially cleared, if chance can you explain little further,
I would greatly appreciate your help.

Please guide me, FedEx setup for getting the print the labels.

1) http://www.fedex.com/us/
2) click on Register Now ?
3) once click on Register Now got following info

Choose the account option that meets your needs

a) Open a FedEx account
b) Use my account online
c) Get user ID only

Here which one is iam going to choose from a, or b or c

4) I heard Trivasa people given following instruction
If using a FedEx label, do not use a credit card number when filling out the billing information on the label.
You must provide a pre-paid air bill or provide a valid FedEx account number.

Can you explain little further for question 4

5) total cost for OCI + renouncing (myself + wife + 17 years kid + 12 years kid)

Thank you once again.

-usinsuser99

**milli** · 11th January 2012, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by usinsuser99

Thank you milli.,

I partially cleared, if chance can you explain little further,
I would greatly appreciate your help.

Please guide me, FedEx setup for getting the print the labels.

1) http://www.fedex.com/us/
2) click on Register Now ?
3) once click on Register Now got following info

Choose the account option that meets your needs

a) Open a FedEx account
b) Use my account online
c) Get user ID only

Here which one is iam going to choose from a, or b or c

4) I heard Trivasa people given following instruction
If using a FedEx label, do not use a credit card number when filling out the billing information on the label.
You must provide a pre-paid air bill or provide a valid FedEx account number.

Can you explain little further for question 4

5) total cost for OCI + renouncing (myself + wife + 17 years kid + 12 years kid)

Thank you once again.

-usinsuser99

Choose a) open a fedex account.

What travisa says is not to use the fedex printed label(which you find in fedex office) where you can specify your credit card for payment. But when you print online using your fedex account, it would not have your credit card information in it.

When you fill out the travisa order form, it will automatically calculate the total cost.

**usinsuser99** · 11th January 2012, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by milli

Choose a) open a fedex account.

What travisa says is not to use the fedex printed label(which you find in fedex office) where you can specify your credit card for payment. But when you print online using your fedex account, it would not have your credit card information in it.

When you fill out the travisa order form, it will automatically calculate the total cost.

Thank you milli once again.,

While creating FedEx account

Asking Account type : there is check box --> This is Business Account
In this case , I won't check the check box , right ?

I created account, without checking the Accout type:

Then can you advise , me next step , FedEx.com

to get the both sending and receiving lables

Thanks
usinsuser99

**milli** · 11th January 2012, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by usinsuser99

Thank you milli once again.,

While creating FedEx account

Asking Account type : there is check box --> This is Business Account
In this case , I won't check the check box , right ?

I created account, without checking the Accout type:

Then can you advise , me next step , FedEx.com

to get the both sending and receiving lables

Thanks
usinsuser99

Yes

**usinsuser99** · 21st January 2012, 10:03 PM

Hi milli.,

I got question about kids "visible mark" column in OCI form.

Please advise , what iam going to do to fill that column.

Iam sure they did not have any records , if did know they visible marks or not

If they have, can i fill the visible mark column with mark location in OCI form without official record ?

thanks once again.,

usinsuser99

Originally Posted by milli

Yes

**milli** · 21st January 2012, 10:53 PM

Originally Posted by usinsuser99

Hi milli.,

I got question about kids "visible mark" column in OCI form.

Please advise , what iam going to do to fill that column.

Iam sure they did not have any records , if did know they visible marks or not

If they have, can i fill the visible mark column with mark location in OCI form without official record ?

thanks once again.,

usinsuser99

No official records are required. It is just what you can see(like mole scar) which stays foreever. Just specify none if your kids don't have any.

**usinsuser99** · 22nd January 2012, 07:37 AM

Originally Posted by milli

No official records are required. It is just what you can see(like mole scar) which stays foreever. Just specify none if your kids don't have any.

Thanks a lot milli , you helped me in correct time.

-usinsuser99

**ugvenkat** · 20th February 2012, 04:32 PM

https colon indiavisa.travisaoutsourcing.com/oci/guidelines
Current Nationality : US
Have you ever been a citizen of Bangladesh or Pakistan?* NO
Have you ever been a citizen of India?* Yes
If yes, enter Naturalization Date:
State of Residence:*
Service Type : New OCI Card
Click View Requirements.

On this you will find
https colon passport.gov.in/oci/OnlineOCIRegistrationG.jsp
Complete the online OCI Online Application Form on the Indian Government's website.
When you complete the online portion, you will need to print out Part A and Part B.
After printing, complete and sign Part B.
You will need to submit both parts (A and B) along with your application.
You do not have to submit the instructions that will print after Part B.

Fill Out Travisa Order Form.
https colon indiavisa.travisaoutsourcing.com/service-order-form and print the form all filled.

Go thru the Travisa order form and make sure you have all copies and papers you need.

SHIPPING LABEL

To create a FedEx Account :
Go http colon fedex.com/us/ clk Register Now/ Clk Open a FedEX account
On the new Window enter all the details ( click Contiue) and follow throught to create the Account.

Now Go to
http colon fedex.com/us/ Enter userid/password then select "Go to My FedEx".
On your FedEx Account, clk on "My Profile"
You will see "Account Number Shown" note that in a piece of paper. **

Now click - "Ship" and then click "Create shipment" and create a airbill.

-------- AirBill Sample: Applicant to Travisa (Sending Document to Travisa)--------
1) From Yourown Address.
Senders FedEx Account Number ** Enter the number you noted in the piece of paper **

2) To:
Company : Travisa India Outsourcing
4100 Westheimer RD, STE #210
Houston TX 77027

3) Package and shipment Details.
Service Type : FedEx Express Saver
Package Type : FedEx Envelope
No of Packages : 1
Weight : 0.6 lb
Declared Values : 100$
Ship Date : The last date on the Calender, usually current date + 10

4) Billling Details
Your Account number : The Account number you wrote in the paper.
Your reference : You 9digit Application ID.

6) Signature Type - Direct Signature
Does this Shipment contain dangerous goods : NO

-------- AirBill Sample: Travisa Sending Document Back-----------------
Just follow the above steps and interchange From address and TO address on the above Step.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Things I sent to Travisa.
1) Travisa Outsourcing Order form.
2) Money Order (Get this from walmart it costs only 60cents) I lost 4.40 cents to bank

3) OCI Application
4) US Passport Copy
5) US Naturalization Copy.
6) Indian Passport Copy. (to prove you held indian citizenship)
7) 2 copies of Renunciation form
8) Indian Passport Copy (Used for Renunciation)
8) Driving Licence - Address Proof
9) AirBill: Printed from computer : CAUTION : HAND WRITTEN AIRBILL WILL BE REJECTED.
10) Original India Passport (YES it is orginal, I called up travisa and they wanted this
at the time of submitting the application )

Finally note down the tracking number of the 2 airbill so you can track it online.

**usinsuser99** · 9th March 2012, 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by ugvenkat

https colon indiavisa.travisaoutsourcing.com/oci/guidelines
Current Nationality : US
Have you ever been a citizen of Bangladesh or Pakistan?* NO
Have you ever been a citizen of India?* Yes
If yes, enter Naturalization Date:
State of Residence:*
Service Type : New OCI Card
Click View Requirements.

On this you will find
https colon passport.gov.in/oci/OnlineOCIRegistrationG.jsp
Complete the online OCI Online Application Form on the Indian Government's website.
When you complete the online portion, you will need to print out Part A and Part B.
After printing, complete and sign Part B.
You will need to submit both parts (A and B) along with your application.
You do not have to submit the instructions that will print after Part B.

Fill Out Travisa Order Form.
https colon indiavisa.travisaoutsourcing.com/service-order-form and print the form all filled.

Go thru the Travisa order form and make sure you have all copies and papers you need.

SHIPPING LABEL

To create a FedEx Account :
Go http colon fedex.com/us/ clk Register Now/ Clk Open a FedEX account
On the new Window enter all the details ( click Contiue) and follow throught to create the Account.

Now Go to
http colon fedex.com/us/ Enter userid/password then select "Go to My FedEx".
On your FedEx Account, clk on "My Profile"
You will see "Account Number Shown" note that in a piece of paper. **

Now click - "Ship" and then click "Create shipment" and create a airbill.

-------- AirBill Sample: Applicant to Travisa (Sending Document to Travisa)--------
1) From Yourown Address.
Senders FedEx Account Number ** Enter the number you noted in the piece of paper **

2) To:
Company : Travisa India Outsourcing
4100 Westheimer RD, STE #210
Houston TX 77027

3) Package and shipment Details.
Service Type : FedEx Express Saver
Package Type : FedEx Envelope
No of Packages : 1
Weight : 0.6 lb
Declared Values : 100$
Ship Date : The last date on the Calender, usually current date + 10

4) Billling Details
Your Account number : The Account number you wrote in the paper.
Your reference : You 9digit Application ID.

6) Signature Type - Direct Signature
Does this Shipment contain dangerous goods : NO

-------- AirBill Sample: Travisa Sending Document Back-----------------
Just follow the above steps and interchange From address and TO address on the above Step.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Things I sent to Travisa.
1) Travisa Outsourcing Order form.
2) Money Order (Get this from walmart it costs only 60cents) I lost 4.40 cents to bank

3) OCI Application
4) US Passport Copy
5) US Naturalization Copy.
6) Indian Passport Copy. (to prove you held indian citizenship)
7) 2 copies of Renunciation form
8) Indian Passport Copy (Used for Renunciation)
8) Driving Licence - Address Proof
9) AirBill: Printed from computer : CAUTION : HAND WRITTEN AIRBILL WILL BE REJECTED.
10) Original India Passport (YES it is orginal, I called up travisa and they wanted this
at the time of submitting the application )

Finally note down the tracking number of the 2 airbill so you can track it online.

Thank you very much Venkat. Your information so useful and helpful to forum members.

Here I got couple of questions, please send your advise @ your earliest convenienc.

May be tomorrow, Iam going to send the OCI papers to travisaoutsourcing office.
While filling the part A and part B, I have to produce the document for kids citizen ship proof with notary signature.

1) Iam not sure how to prepare that document (kids citizenship proof, but they have us passport), any body has that experience please guide with sample document.
2) Should i produce 4 Renunciation Forms (one myself + one my wife + one 17 kid + one 12 kid) ?

Please help me out

Thanks in advance.,

-usinsuser99

**usinsuser99** · 10th March 2012, 08:31 AM

Originally Posted by usinsuser99

Thanks a lot milli , you helped me in correct time.

-usinsuser99

Hi milli.,

I wish to get your help as following questions.

May be tomorrow, Iam going to send the OCI papers to travisaoutsourcing office.
While filling the part A and part B,

I have to produce the document for kids citizen ship proof with notary signature.

1) Iam not sure how to prepare that document (kids citizenship proof, but they have us passport), any body has that experience please guide with sample document.
2) Should i produce 4 Renunciation Forms (one myself + one my wife + one 17 kid + one 12 kid) ?
3) 17 years girl can use right thump for Thump impression ?

Please help me out

Thanks in advance.,

-usinsuser99

**ugvenkat** · 13th March 2012, 01:00 AM

Iam not sure how to prepare that document (kids citizenship proof, but they have us passport), any body has that experience please guide with sample document.
2) Should i produce 4 Renunciation Forms (one myself + one my wife + one 17 kid + one 12 kid) ?
3) 17 years girl can use right thump for Thump impression ?

If the kids never had Indian Citizenship. Then you should be sending the copy of US passport and copy of birth certificate and there is no need of Renunication for the kids.
If the kids had Indian Citizenship before, then you have fill the reunciation forms for the kids and send the original Indian passport for OCI.

Please call travisa, They take the call and help you with providing all the details, so the best way is to call travisa.