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One of the reps from Travisa told me that there are talks of OCI getting outsourced to them. I hope it works out soon so that nobody in this world would have to go through the trouble that we have been through :)

OCI process is OVER for me!!! I have "Graduated" as of 15 minutes ago! It took a total of 93 days from submission to receipt, but it feels more like one full year has passed. :eek: Received my OCI and passport in the mail! Everything is accurate as far as I can tell. Freedom is...

Sorry to hear that it's taking so long.

Thanks, gc4us! DC is a 10-hour+ drive one-way. So I will have to take 2-3 days vacation, which I don't have. I like the idea of sending travel itinerary, but they don't respond to emails. Phone marathon is worthless. I have tried it already. I will wait until mid-next week to see if I get...

Pau, any progress yet?

So I was going to get entry visas ... and I was almost ready to send the paperwork. Then the status on OCI changed to Received at DC. So I sent it for OCI instead. I am hoping and praying that my wait will be less than 5 working days, like many others who applied weeks after me. I am traveling...

You might be on to something here, gc4us! While we are speculating ... I think the the doomed CWG are causing delays on the Indian side too.

Congrats! That's the end of process for you! Just so you know, it's not about lack of speed; it's about unnecessary bureaucracy, inconsistency, and terrible customer service. And NY Consulate says on their website that it will take 5 working days after they receive your passports. Why...

Sadly, nothing happened today :( I think I am going to apply for Entry visas now.

Nope, you haven't cleared photo yet. Mine was 1 week or so later. Plus over 2 weeks for Granted/Printed/Dispatched. Almost 2 weeks right now since dispatch. No status update since.

Interesting to hear that they are responding to emails. Why would they ever do that? :confused:

Yeah, I got my hopes up too ... I feel sorry for what they are putting us all through. Who can you complain to? They see no benefit (to them) by helping their customers. People like me that has to travel will now have to pay for Entry visas :mad:

I think I see a pattern in Green Ink signing. Most people have "Received at Washington" on a Wednesday. The signing ceremony seems to be every other Wednesday or every third Wednesday. It will be 2 weeks tomorrow since the last signing ceremony. So we will see if my OCI gets signed tomorrow...

Thanks!

What's the address if someone needs to visit the Embassy regarding OCI? Is it the Consular Wing or Chancery? I know you have to be there at 12:30 pm.

Darn it! I missed the last "signing day" by 2 days. Why is there a need for signature from DC in the first place?

Stuck at the last stage 10 days since dispatch status ... nobody is answering the phones or emails today. They pick up the phone and hang up. It's too far for me to visit the embassy without taking a couple of days off from work. Anyone from around DC planning to visit the embassy? If so...

Thanks a lot -- very helpful. 3 days is not too bad. Of course, I will have a slightly longer lead time due to mailing. I think I can wait a little longer for OCI before I need to apply.

Any idea how long it will take to get an entry visa? The rules have changed recently, but Travisa is fairly good about getting it processed fast. (Obviously I have the SC that's needed for Entry visas.)

Lobo, Linux ... thanks for the feedback. I will follow your advice about waiting. Going to DC is not practical for me because of the distance. I can at least send email or make phone calls until someone responds. Lobo, sorry to hear what happened. I hope you get it tomorrow. Thanks again!