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A couple of our relatives, from India, are visiting us (in the US). They have been to quite a few places in the US & Canada. So, we are considering taking them on a trip outside of US/Canada. NOTE that they plan to return back the US (after their trip). 1) Will there be any issues at the...

A friend of mine, who is eligible to apply for N-400, might need to move to a different state in about 3 months. He's thinking that he will apply for N-400 right now. He might have to fly back for the interview and/or the oath ceremony. Anything that he should watch out for -- from the...

fyi -- it took CGISF 8 business days to acknowledge my OCI application.

8 business days for acknowledgement Just a fyi -- it took 8 business days for the consulate to acknowledge my application. Check out my posting abou the application process at http://smariner.blogspot.com/2009/12/applying-for-oci-at-sfo-consulate.html

I checked with the Indian Consulate in SFO. They said that the original Indian passport needs to be sent with the application form, else they will reject the application. so, I plan to mail the OCI application *without* the original US passports and Original PIO card. I plan to mail the rest of...

A couple of questions regarding organizing the application packet... I assume that for each applicant, I seperate out the two application sets (one copy of the application + one copy of the enclosures will be one set) Is it fine to use staples instead of paper clips? Currently, I have way...

Thanks to both you & akgarg clearing the confusion :). I had missed the "...once OCI status is accorded" part.

I was thinking of sending the pre-paid/self-addressed envelope when I send the original US & Indian passports. Is that fine?

Since, we may have to travel in the next 2 weeks or so, we plan to mail the OCI application *without* the original US passports, original Indian passports, Original PIO card & the self-addressed USPS envelope. We plan to send these after our OCI applications are approved. Can someone please...

Sorry, I probably wasn't clear in my original question. Since, I don't plan to send the originals US passports with the application (will send them after the application is approved) -- can I send the original PIO card of my kid later as well OR should I send the original PIO card with the...

For those of you applying for an OCI at the SFO consulate -- check out my post at http://smariner.blogspot.com/2009/12/applying-for-oci-at-sfo-consulate.html for some useful info.

Thanks for your response. The link doesn't answer my specific question :(

I am applying for OCI for my family (myself, spouse and one kid) at the SFO consulate. The kid is a PIO holder. I don't plan to send the originals of our US passports with the application (will send them after the application is approved). Can I do the same with the original PIO card of my...

Two copies of part-B per applicant OR 2 copies total for a family?? I'm preparing a family-group OCI application (SFO consulate). Should I be sending two copies of part-B per applicant or two-copies for the entire family? The SFO consulate's website site seems to indicate that it's 2 copies per...

Found a way to reprint the application. The link is https://passport.gov.in/oci/OCI_DupApplForm.jsp