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Get a tourist visa instead if you are not sure you will get the OCI in two months. PIO to OCI conversion is probably more expensive than going from a tourist visa to OCI.

The file number should be printed on the inside back cover of the PIO booklet where they generally have details of your parents, etc.

I sent my Indian passport along with my application and received the cancelled booklet along with my U visa and registration card. What they don't want you to send with the application is the original foreign passport.

I don't think the passport is officially considered cancelled until they actually stamp it so. In the UK, the Indian High Commission apparently cuts the corner (no pun intended) from the passport so that it is unusable. It is still the duty of the passport owner to have the Indian passport...

Canadian citizens do not need visas to enter the US. You can present your I-797 H-1B NOA document to the CBP officer along with your Canadian passport and you will be given an I-94 and allowed into the US.

Probably not. There seems to be a wide range of time periods for people to see their applications being acknowledged. Some have waited longer than you have. There is also some anecdotal evidence that people who waited long to receive acknowledgment went from "Under Process" to "Granted" much...

Mine took 9 days to get to Washington.

You can send your Indian passports and your son's PIO card for cancellation when you send your US passports to have the U visa affixed. That is acceptable.

Actually, stamping in Canada can be more risky than in India. Also, if you get denied in Canada and asked to apply in India, you cannot return to the US. You will have to arrange to fly to India directly from Canada.

Like pvkby said, look into the K-3. That looks like your best option right now. F-1 is an iffy proposition.

Since he would qualify as the son of an Indian citizen, you will probably need to include a copy of his birth certificate and your Indian passport in addition to anything else that is required.

Send your US passport to them and they will send it back with the OCI card and your cancelled Indian passport (if applicable). I sent the following letter. Embassy of India, Washington DC Consular Wing 2536 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008 <Date> Re: Application for...

You really cannot draw this conclusion based on a small sample size of good experiences. Seems like the majority of applicants are waiting at least 2 to 3 months to get their OCIs with minimum or no support service from the embassy or consulates. While the USCIS by no means can be considered to...

OCI Received!! OCI Received Mailed OCI applications and documents --- May 11, 2006 Delivered at Embassy of India, Washington DC --- May 15, 2006 Registration Status --- Granted --- On June 23, 2006 Photo/Signature --- Scanned --- On June 23, 2006 Documents Printing Status --- Printed...

There's a huge risk in even trying for a F-1 visa anywhere now since an I-130 has already been filed. That's about as strong of an intent to immigrate as one can demonstrate.

Beer is not a controlled substance.

1. Go here (http://www.sss.gov/instructions.html) to find out how to get a Status Information Letter. 2. You will have to reveal your ticket. You do not need to provide supporting documentation with the N-400 if there was no arrest and the only penalty was a fine of not more than $500 and/or...

I believe the instructions specifically ask you not to staple photos. Although they don't say why, it probably has something to do with the staples showing up on your scanned photo on the visa and the OCI certificate.

**Status Update** Mailed OCI applications and documents --- May 11, 2006 Delivered at Embassy of India, Washington DC --- May 15, 2006 Registration Status --- Granted --- On June 23, 2006 Photo/Signature --- Scanned --- On June 23, 2006 Documents Printing Status --- Printed Documents...

It depends on the urgency of your need. It seems to be taking about 1.5 - 2 months from mailing in the application to receipt of the U visa and the OCI certificate for all applicants. I have no experience with the PIO card but, from all the accounts I have read on the net, it doesn't seem to...