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You may be right, these idiots did this in such a rush, I don't think they have any process to validate and track the refunds. But, they can still do it if they really want to issue the refunds. All they need is a copy of SC and copy of the original receipt for $175 which they sent along with...

What does this mean? Are they telling us that they are not getting permission from Indian Government. They give replies in such a confusing language. I think all of them are just playing passing game, from one department to other department, nobody wants to take any responsibility. I got the...

Other than GOPIO, what are the other associations we can approach? JK

Overkil, You are right, It may not be the money, they don't want to create additionl work for giving refunds and they don't care about NRIs. At least, we can request them to come up with a plan for refunds after the summer rush is done for OCIs, PIOs and Visas. Maybe, we can tell them to charge...

I paid $350 for me and my wife to get the SC as I was in a hurry to get the OCI cards. Looks like only NY consulate website is saying the fee cannot be refunded. I checked the SFO and Chicago consulate websites, they are saying that the issue is in discussion with Indian government and they will...

Same thing happened to my son's OCI card, his thumb impression was not scanned. When I asked the person at the OCI counter, he said its not mandatory for kids below 17 years. My son already landed in India yesterday and no issues. It seems they didn't even ask for the OCI cards at the Hyderabad...

I have no clue what these NY consulate guys are upto? Looks like they are making their own decisions. The SFO and Chicago websites are still saying that they are in discussion with Indian Government about the refund and they will update the details once they get some information. But, everyone...

I think you better send an email to Pushpa Kumar at the NY consulate with your OCI file numbers, wait couple of days and see whether there is any change in the status. If no change, I advise you to go there personally to sort out the issue. I used to always send emails to her as I was in a...

You don't need any authorization from your wife or kids. You can pickup the OCI cards for the whole family. Make sure you print the online status page for each and everyone in your family and take it with you. I went to the NY consulate yesterday to collect OCI cards for the whole family. It...

Its better to send copies of SC and cancelled Indian passports. You never know these consulate guys. By the way, if there is anyone with OCI documents dispatch date of June 15th, can you tell me whether your documents were received at NY consulate or not? I was not able to access the online...

I saw this today. Surprisingly, the SFO website and Chicago website are still saying that it is in discussion with Indian Government and will post the details on website once the decision is made. I don't know why NY consulate is making their own decisions? Anyway, I sent emails to all those...

I think it takes around 1-2 weeks to get your OCI stamped. You need to send copy of cancelled Indian passport, copy of surrender certificate(not sure about this???) and a cover letter with all your OCI reference numbers. You can check the details on NY website under OCI section - Arrival details...

Hi Dharma, I sent my passport for cancellation on May 20th and received it back on June 2nd along with surrender certificate. One of my friend who sent 3 days after me got an email from consulate about the revised fees, they told him that his fees need to be swapped. Did you send your passport...

Looks like they are moving fast now. My OCI app was Granted on June 9th and Printed on June 10th. I hope they will dispatch them tomorrow. Keeping my fingers crossed. JK

Hi cadavi, Thanks for your response. My OCI application got 'Granted' status today (9th June). How soon I can see the printed status? Did your application get into 'Printed' status? Let me know. Hi Ginnu, Thanks for your suggestions. I have absolutely no idea how the NY consulate...

Hi Ginnu, Who does the 'Granted' status on OCI applications? Is it done by NY consulate or Delhi? My acknowledgement date is 7th May and photos were scanned on May 17th. But, the status is still 'Under Process'. I even got my surrender certificated and cancelled Indian passport. If I send the...

OCI current status Hi, I applied for OCI cards on March 25th and got acknowldgement on May 7th. The photos were scanned on May 17th. It is exactly one month since I got the acknowledgement and the status is still 'Under Process'. I even applied for SC and received the SC for me and my wife...