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Look at the OCI FAQ page for Indian consulate at SFO http://www.cgisf.org

i believe if you visit http://www.cgisf.org, it details all the required documents. If you go in person, you don't need to get the PP copy for both you and your spouse notarized.

not your fault since probably when you applied, they never stated in the FAQ that children of Indian citizen can't apply for OCI. They seem to have added it recently in the FAQ..A friend of mine's child application was also rejected on the same basis and I believe he had the earlier version of...

if you are still Indian citizens, then it's probably the OCI application rejection..

If you don't see anything in the next 2 weeks as well, the OCI cell at SF should reply to your query. It's 12 weeks after they receive the OCI application that they respond to the applicant's query in case the applicant have not heard anything back.

Looking at the SF consulate website, there doesn't seem to be any indication relating to this in the near future. On that basis,you are all set to apply for PIO. But I believe that for adults, you will be spending more money for PIO and then PIO --> OCI conversion rather than applying for OCI...

i believe you will get your $250 back (refundable part of the processing fee) as per the FAQ

Yup..only apply for the minor if one of the parents is eligible to apply for OCI. Just got information from a friend, whose minor's OCI application was rejected as a result. (since both my friend and her spouse are still Indian citizens)

No don't cancel the OCI application now..(since I believe they will not refund your fees anyway once you send in the same).

typically every Friday afternoon, they update the SFO consular website and so if you don't see your name this week, it's bound to be there next week since it takes 5-7 days for documents to reach SFO from Delhi based on historical case data for SFO OCI applicants.

And moreover for minors, it saves $$$ as well since you only spend $155 + $25 (OCI application fee for existing PIO holders) as opposed to $310

Both the Kids stated above in my earlier post had PIO. rgdless, I send everything. I don't think just because you are PIO card holder, you don't need to send copies of your parent's Indian passports and other related documents. Just follow the standard protocol in terms of required documents...

absolutely agree. Just take a 6 month visa or longer depending on how long you are going to stay there and thereafter when you come back you can apply for OCI.

Indian government doesn't recognize "DUAL CITIZENSHIP" in true sense. Using Indian passport to enter India while still holding any other non-Indian passport may be considered as a punishable offense AFAIK. If you enter India using Indian passport that information is saved in the customs...

I am sure you meant "cancel" your Indian passport. Except for one post on the NY forum here wherein the individual's passport was not returned, I believe if you send in the passport for cancellation to the nearby Indian consulate, they will cancel it and send it back to you. (assuming you also...