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    Another case of OCI but NO SC in the package. What t o do? suggestions please

    Hi, Got OCI and US pp visa stamped but no SC. I am not at driving distance from DC. What is the best way to get the SC now. I am thinking to send another application for SC with paid envelope. I have to find how the paif envelope work. never used before. I plan to mention in the letter...
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    Typical time to receive the OCI booklet from Delhi to Washington office

    Hi, My kids OCI booklet was displatched from Delhi to Washingtom on Jan 10, it is still not received by Wshingtom Embasey. Can any one please tel how much typical time it takes to reach the OCI documents fron Delhi to Washington? Anyone in the same time frame have received any updates...
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    New Scrollong message - Please contact the Mission/Office after 10 days from date of despatch

    I just observed the following scorolling message on the OCI online enquiry form: Please contact the Mission/Office after 10 days from date of despatch or any day after receipt of documents at the Mission/Office, whichever is earlier. Is it 10 working days or 10 totals days? Let us...
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    are people holding OCI applications till Jan 11 when outsourcing take effect.

    Just wandering if there are soem people in the forum who are holding there OCI application and waiting for Jan 11 to apply thru outsourcing agency. That way almost 2 weeks worth of application will not be reaching to embassy and they may have smaller load to handle.
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    do the online status change in night or it chaneg in real time?

    Just wondering to know if it make sense to check the online status a couple of time during day or it change at soem specific time.
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    Advisory: OCI and PIO Services outsourced- Great News.

    Advisory: OCI and PIO Services outsourced- OUTSOURCED-OUTSOURCED-OUTSOURCED--Great News. http://www.indianembassy.org/oci.php Advisory: OCI and PIO Services outsourced The Embassy of India has decided to outsource the handling of OCI & PIO applications to M/s. Travisa Outsourcing. The...
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    No activities in this forum? Let us talk about our holiday plans...

    I do not see much activities in this form as compared to Greencard and Citizenship form. Is it because of holidays or there are few people who are in the process of SC/OCI. As I do not see any updated on OCI online status site, I come to this form for any updates and here are also not much...
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    Relationshop between SC process and OCI file acknowledgement?

    If SC/OCI has been applied together, does the OCI file acknowledged means that SC process is complete? Thanks
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    Passport Number needed to check the Online OCI status

    Hi, New change on the OCI Onlien status form, now the passport number is mandatory. This change came into effect from today(I observed it today forthe first time).
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    What are the status/stages in OCI processing:

    Hi, I have seen the following status in many posting here: Date of Ack : Photo / Sig Scanned: Reg. Status Granted: Docs Printed On : Dispatched to concerned office on: Recd SF : Not Yet But online OCI Enquiry form (http://passport.gov.in/oci/OnlineOCIenquiry.jsp) shows...
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    If the OCI is Acknowlegded, does it mean SC has been granted?

    Hi, If you apply for SC and OCI together and when the OCI application is Acknowledged: 1. Does it mean that the SC application has gone thru? 2. and there are no issues with the SC application ? 3. and SC has been granted? 4. If it means SC is granted, does the indian passport and SC...
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    Would they make a process so confusing and long for non-indian citizens?

    The OCI/SC process is confusing/long. No customer service. I was just thinking that can they afford to make a process for non-indian citizens? We being the former Indian Citizens have no option except to go thru these steps. and what is a big deal in teh whole process. Cancel the passport...
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    are photos at Costco good enough for OCI?

    I got my pp photos at Costco. My kid's face is small and it does not look to cover 80% of the photo area. Is it OK to get the photos at Costco at the US PP specifications or any recommandation on the photos. I am not very good in software/website some people have posted and want to get...
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    Can a 14 year old sign SC form?

    DECLARATION OF RENUNCIATION OF CITIZENSHIP OF INDIA ON ACQUISITION OF CITIZENSHIP OF ANOTHER COUNTRY 1. I _____________________________________________________ (here insert name and address of declarant) am of full age and capacity and was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country)...
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    How should I sign my new US passport?

    Hi I searched this question but could not find. May be this is very basic and may be stupid questuon. but I have to ask. sorry. I got my new passport. 1. Is it necessary to sigh it before sending for OCI application? 2. Sign is must or not ? 3. Should I fill my emergecy contact details...
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    Post office did not take my kids forign birth certificate

    I applied for my 14 years old at the post office. SHe asked her CON or American birth certificate. I told that she is getting passport as me and my wife became US cetizen and our nat. cetificyates are with our applications. We were submitting app the applications together. She said that she will...
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    It feels great tp post Life After Citizenship forum....

    I have passed my interview/test and I have yet to take my oath but it feels great to post in this forum. I started way back in 140/485 forum then in GC and after GC and Citizenship and now I am here. It feels good and I feel that I am almost at the finish line in this long journey. This forum...
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    Post office timings for PP.

    My local post office which offers the passport services have PP working hours from 10AM to 4PM. It does not says on the website as what is the time last applicant entry. wil it be OK if reach there just before 4PM? I want to go there as soon as I finish my oath and I have to pick up my kid...
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    N-600 questions - need some clarifications.

    Hi I am getting ready to apply N-600 for my kid. While filling the N-600, I came across some questions. Greatly appriciate your time. Part 3 5. Information about your entry into teh United States and current Immigration status: A. I arrived in the following manner Port of entry...
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    What are next activitiwes after naturalization oath?

    What are next activities after naturalization oath? Hi, I passed my test/interview today and now I am waiting for my oath letter. I understand that I have to complete the following activites after my oath: 1. Update SSN 2. Update DMV 3. Voter Registration 4. Apply Passport for...
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