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    Photo question for PIO at Chicago Consulate

    Hi: The application form for the PIO cards says that we need to send 4 photographs, but after reading the detailed instruction I came to know that they need 5 photographs. Which one is correct? If they need 5 photos, I have already got 4 photos, can the 5 photo be different from the 4...
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    OCI - Chicago Tracker

    Collected OCI documents !!! I picked up my OCI documents and U-stickers from the Chicago consulate yesterday. They were so nice and it took only about 20 minutes to get all the documents back. Remember that thay handle OCI only between 2-4pm. Try to be there exactly at 2:00 and someone from...
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    OCI - Chicago Tracker

    OCI granted :) Hello: Finally OCI granted :) Please see my updated timelines below in my signature. I also saw the file numbers of all my family members in the chicago website saying that the OCI document and U-stickers are ready. My questions: 1. I have to send a copy of the...
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    OCI - Chicago Tracker

    I haven't got any acknowledgement until now :(
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    OCI - Chicago Tracker

    No acknowledgement yet havefun, I did reapply Sep 28th, but I was told by the consulate (by email) that there are sending acknowledgements for applications submitted last week of July and first week of August. So I'm not looking for my acknowledgement for atleast another couple of...
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    OCI - Chicago Tracker

    OCI package returned !!! After nearly two months, my OCI package was returned due to the fact that I signed on the photographs. It looks like I'm not supposed to sign over the photographs. I'll reapply sometime this week Thanks
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    OCI - Chicago Tracker

    I am trying to find through the post office if the consulate cashed my money order check. This is the only way I can verify if the consulate received my OCI package.
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    OCI - Chicago Tracker

    No acknowledgment yet I applied at Chicago on July 22nd and so far no acknowledgment. I am travelling to India in December and I am considering to apply for a visa.
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    No acknowledgement yet

    colleville, Did you try calling the consulate to find the status? I am travelling to India in December and if it is taking more than 4 months I better be ready to apply for a visa in November :confused:
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    No acknowledgement yet

    Hello, Its been little over 2 weeks after I sent my OCI application (Chicago consulate), but I haven't got my acknowledgement notice.The message is still showing "This application number is not acknowleged" in the online enquiry website. From your experience, will there be any issue with...
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    OCI - Chicago Tracker

    I don't know the current processing time for PIO card, but when I applied for my daughter back in 2002 it took only 3 weeks. Good luck
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    OCI - Chicago Tracker

    Hi himjug Why don't you apply for PIO card for you son, its faster and cheaper (by around $100). You can always convert from PIO to OCI by paying $25 more later.
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    OCI - Chicago Tracker

    Hi Jeshta, I didn't send my daughter's PIO card along with the OCI application. We are planning to go to India in December and I don't want to apply for a visa for my daughter if OCI is delayed. Thanks
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    OCI - Chicago Tracker

    Received Visa and cancelled passport from Chicago Pls see timeline below
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    OCI - Chicago Tracker

    Hi Jeshta I got the passport pictures at Costco $4.99/pair. I did not notorize any documents, but self attested in all the copies (basically signed it). My daughter is 4 years old, so we did the right thumb imprint of her and I also signed it. There is no fillable pdf form available...
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    OCI - Chicago Tracker

    Hello, I just want to start this thread for Chicago applicants. Please post your time. My time line is in my signature below, I'll update it regularly as we move along. Thanks all Good luck
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    Detroit MI - N-400 Timeline

    Received my passport today Finally received my passport today. :) Good luck to everyone.
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    Detroit MI - N-400 Timeline

    Became a US citizen today Hello: Finally became a US citizen today in Detroit. It was a long oath ceremony with around 800+ new citiizens from 82 countries. Eventhough the oath invitation had 9:00 as the start time, but the event started at 10:00am. The experience was same as everyone posted...
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    Oath invitation N-445 questions?

    Thanks RealSuperK and sg_orl for your prompt reply.
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    Oath invitation N-445 questions?

    Hello, I have a question regarding the questions behind the oath invitation. Do we need to complete and sign in front of the IO at the oath ceremony or can we complete it before going to the ceremony? Do they ask for any other documents other than the invitation and GC? Since my mom is in...
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