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No, they may not reject your application if you do not send passport with OCI application. If you follow their advice, it would be easy process. If you send the Indian passport or PIO cards with OCI appliction or immediate after that, the OCI card process would be faster.

Yes, I did send my US passport after checking the online status. I sent my US Passport as soon as the documents dispatched from Delhi. It is a good idea to send US Passport soon after the docs. dispatched from Delhi. The mail transit time from Delhi to CGI SF and the mail transit time from your...

Yes, I got my Indian Passport back with a red ink stamp " PASSPORT CANCELLED AS ACQUIRED U.S. NATIONALITY" on the first page of passport book.

You can just use photo copies of originals. Self-attestation- You can write " Certified to be true copy of original" -Your Name and sign and date it. There is no need to notarize and spend money. Good luck!

Thanks. US Passport processing was standard not expedited.

"How long do I need from the time I mail my application to SFO consulate to the time I receive the OCI in the mail. What do you guess? ----------you should read the SFO OCI thread and will find postes who got OCI through SFO. My guess is from the date you send OCI application to Indian...

To my surprise, I got my OCI Card and U-Visa on my US Passport under 3 weeks. This is the same time frame (standard process) that I got my US Passport. Hope every one will get their OCI cards sooner than expected.

No, I do not think it would affect your benefits rather it would show your new citizenship status.

I did receive my new SS Card with the issue date. The card looks good.

Social Security Card-New Look After becoming US citizen, I updated my status with SSA. I got my new social security card with new name but old number. I noticed a change in the new card. At the bottom of my name "USA" printed in gold color. This may be due to new printing version (2007) as...

call SS office to check the status

I have both US passport book and card. I am planning to visit Canada by land and like to use passport card. Do I need to carry both or just passport card. I appreciate if anyone can share their experience at the US-Canada border. Is the immigration check process is smooth or tough at the border.

Yes! DMV asks first for Social Security Card update if name changes on the DL.

Sending US Passports before documents reaching at CGI SF Can I send original US passports for U-Visa and OCI now. Online status shows documents not yet received CGI SF but despatched from Delhi on 14 DEC 2009. I like to send the US passports even if the status is not changed. I am anticipating...

Yes, she can write her name in the signature box. We had no issues with similar situation.

Should Indian Passport and US passport go together with OCI form? Hi, I just want to know do I need to send both Indian Passport and US Passport with OCI application or I should wait for a call or email from CGI SF. For my family, I sent Indian Passport and PIO cards after someone called...

When do I send US passport to CGI SF Did you send your original US passport? We have the following online status info: Documents printing status: PRINTED Documents printed on: 11-DEC-2009 Documents Despatched from Delhi on: 14-DEC-2009 Documents Received at SAN FRANCISCO: NOT YET

It is better to update Social Security Card as soon as you are naturalized. The SS office just want to see the original naturalization certificate before updating. If you apply for passport, you need to wait 3-4 weeks to get your original naturalization certificate back.

Do we need to send Original Indian Passport with OCI application Hi, I appreciate if you can share your experience, do we need to send original Indian Passport in addition to 2 self attested photo copies with OCI form. I applied for OCI for my wife and two daughters without submitting...

Correct OCI Fee for PIO Card Holders I like to confirm the exact fee for OCI for PIO card holders. Consulate General of India San Francisco (FAQ page shows: $145) http://www.cgisf.org/ Part B of the OCI application under section 7 (Enclosures for each applicant) shows $25. I...