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Got reply. Passport Center failed to locate. They asked me to re-apply (for certificate), and then send receipt (to Passport Center) for possible refund (of fees).

I have used "Trustforte". They are reasonable and fast. http://www.trustfortecorp.com/

Called them and they asked me to write a letter to the following address: Charleston Passport Center 1269 Holland Street Charleston, SC 29405 Sent letter today.

Applied for Passport (& card) in first week of May. Received Passport (& card) in third week of May. It's been over 30 days since I got Passport in mail, and I am still waiting for "Naturalization certificate". Anyone in the same boat? Any contact (email/phone) to resolve the issue...

Check following: http://www.498a.org/

Here is the link: http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/scrap-fees-for-surrendering-passports.html http://www.petitiononline.com/ip100521/petition.html

Same in NYCGI - Fees for Obtaining Surrender / Renunciation Certificate Waived http://www.indiacgny.org/php/showHighLightDet.php?h_id=144&key=

This part is not clear. But, I would get the "Surrender Certificate" You never know they may come up with some crazy process/fine in future.

A lot of anger out there on this decision from Indian Govt. http://www.gopetition.com/online/36254.html In one of the immigration forum, someone complained that it's not just $175. Actual fees is near to $200/passport (i.e. $175 + $20 + money order cost + notary cost + postage etc.).

Or they can make rule that one must carry "Indian Passport Surrender Certificate", along with OCI/PIO etc. Then, one has no choice.

I also signed. Let's hope we get thousand ++ signature(s), and then this can be forwarded to consulate in NYC (& MEA in India). I am not sure if that is going to make any difference though.

There is a online petition started to scrap the fees http://www.gopetition.com/online/36254.html

I wrote a letter to Federal Plaza in first week of Jan requesting to postpone till Mar. When I came back from my trip (in end of Feb), I had another letter for Oath (in second of Feb, and that I missed too). I wrote a letter again in March, requesting Oath reschedule. Finally I got dates for...

Also, individuals who recently applied for OCI should check their email. They should be getting mail regarding this as well. Something like following...

Process is outlined here: http://www.indiacgny.org/php/showHighLightDet.php?h_id=136&key=