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I emailed the SFO consulate regarding the notarization of copies of PIO card for my son & according to their email response. "copy of the PIO card needs to be notarized."

photo clarification I have one question regarding the photo. The cgisf website says "...You must also submit TOTAL THREE (3) PASSPORT SIZE PHOTOGRAPHS IN COLOR FOR EACH APPLICANT with LIGHT BACKGROUND. THE PHOTOGRAPH MUST SHOW FULL FRONT VIEW OF THE PERSON’S HEAD AND SHOULDERS. Each...

I have one question regarding the photos. The cgisf website says "...You must also submit TOTAL THREE (3) PASSPORT SIZE PHOTOGRAPHS IN COLOR FOR EACH APPLICANT with LIGHT BACKGROUND. THE PHOTOGRAPH MUST SHOW FULL FRONT VIEW OF THE PERSON’S HEAD AND SHOULDERS. Each photograph should be of...

Thank you so much "tt tt" & "akgarg" for clarifying this. This helps a lot!

Hi, I'm ready to apply for OCI for myself, my wife & my son (PIO card holder). I read thru the instructions on the cgisf.org website regarding the OCI application and its still not clear to me. Can some help me understand 1) What documents(incl. photos, # of copies etc) are needed for OCI...

Thank You Thank you sho1997 & akgarg for your replies. Seems like visa is my only option. I was hoping they had some kind of expedited option for OCI.

Hi Folks, I just got my US passport today. I'm planning to go to India mid July. Can someone advice what is the best option to apply for now? Visa, OCI or PIO - which one will be faster? Thanks

Huracan, Thanks for your feedback and candid views about this. I agree this would be an additional burden on USCIS and the folks still waiting in the queue. We will be attending the oath ceremonies separately. Looking forward to it.

Folks, I finally got the Oath Letter today for me & my wife. unfortunately its not on the same day for both of us. Mine is on May 23rd(San Jose) and my wife's on May 22nd(Campbell). Is there anyway we can go together on same day? What is the process to get this changed. If its too much hassle, I...

Folks, I haven't got my OL yet. Not sure what's going on? Is anyone with PD 6/6/07 in the same boat? thanks My PD is June 6, 2007, FP done on Aug 28, 2007, Interview done on Mar 4, 2008

Me & my wife had our citizenship interview last week at the Monterey highway office in San Jose. Overall it went well, but few pieces of advice for anyone going there 1) I took the directions to this office from Google maps. Unfortunately the directions were not accurate. This caused real...

Me & my wife received my IL on 1/11/08 and its for 3/4/08. I heard somewhere that from now onwards the test is going to be tougher. Does anybody have any idea when this takes effect or already in effect? ------------------- Priority date: 6/6/07 FP done : 8/28/07 IL received: 1/11/08 Interview...

Still Waiting. My PD is 6/6/07 and FP was done on 8/28/07. How long does it normally take after FP to get the interview letter?

Hi Folks, I have applied for my US citizenship. Applied on June 6, 2007, FP done on Aug 28, 2007, waiting for next steps. Can I start GC application for my parents also in parallel or do I have to wait till I get the citizenship? thanks Anil

Hi, Is the Selective Service Status of Information Letter a must when applying the N400 application form? Or Can we get that later but before going to the interview? Does your application get rejected if this letter is not sent along with the N400 application? Thank You.

Hi Folks, I need some advice regarding application for US citizenship. I have completed 5+ years after my PR and am eligible to apply for citizenship. I have lived in the US the last 5+ years. I intend to now move to India to take care of some urgent family matter which I'm not sure how long it...