Recent content by aparnas

6-7 weeks more? that really sucks. i dont think that going there was key, i think the timing might have been better, thats all. if someone went to the embassy and gave their SC request did they say it would take less time? highly doubt it.

oh cool, good luck!

yes, thats the address. yes, i went till dupont circle and then just walked till 2536 mass ave, takes about 10 min. there are also buses (n4, n6 and n8 i think) that ply up and down mass ave if you prefer. do pls check the timings on their website - i would hate to give you wrong info. i...

they take applications from 9.30 am to 12 or 12.30. so i went first thing in the morning with the SC form and supporting docs, went into the basement area where they accept applications (for ppt/renewal etc). there was a long line of people and a person in line told me thats how it always is...

yes, i was asked to come a few days later as they categorically told me they would not do it same day.

absolutely agree about the lack of tracking... would be good if they had a status update "recd ppts" and "sent ppts" but thats not going to happen i guess. :) i read in absolute horror about your ppts being left at the door DESPITE sig reqd. did ups think they were doing you a favor? i know...

im from the DC region, i couldnt get through on the phone or email so i just went personally. it was a HUGE pain to do this, but still it was better than hitting the redial button for the umpteenth time. i hear that they are extremely understaffed and this is why the phones/emails go unanswered.

i have updated my signature with all my info. vm1214, hope that you get an ack from them soon. it definitely is a nerve-wracking process. could anyone share how long it takes after you mail the US ppts to them?

they have notices everywhere in the walk-in area (basement) which say something like 'questions about OCI applications will NOT be entertained' and they list the numbers to call. i tried to ask an OCI related question anyway at the counter and i was told the same thing. the best way would be...

is the status-check website ever up? seems to be down all the time.

if you live near the consulate, perhaps you can go in person?

are they processing a family's application separately for each fam member? i thought the whole point of applying as a family was that you are grouped together.

vm1214 and GC2USC, thank you both for your replies... guess i have to wait till (at least) end of next week. vm1214, hope your case is making progress now... very unfortunate how it was returned so many times instead of a simple phone call/ email. why do they take all of that contact info if...

how long does it typically take for the embassy to ack the application? my app was delivered yesterday afternoon and the onlien status reads: This case is not yet acknowledged by Mission thanks!

thanks for clarifying :)