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Got reply. Passport Center failed to locate. They asked me to re-apply (for certificate), and then send receipt (to Passport Center) for possible refund (of fees).

I have used "Trustforte". They are reasonable and fast. http://www.trustfortecorp.com/

Called them and they asked me to write a letter to the following address: Charleston Passport Center 1269 Holland Street Charleston, SC 29405 Sent letter today.

Applied for Passport (& card) in first week of May. Received Passport (& card) in third week of May. It's been over 30 days since I got Passport in mail, and I am still waiting for "Naturalization certificate". Anyone in the same boat? Any contact (email/phone) to resolve the issue...

Check following: http://www.498a.org/

Here is the link: http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/scrap-fees-for-surrendering-passports.html http://www.petitiononline.com/ip100521/petition.html

Same in NYCGI - Fees for Obtaining Surrender / Renunciation Certificate Waived http://www.indiacgny.org/php/showHighLightDet.php?h_id=144&key=

This part is not clear. But, I would get the "Surrender Certificate" You never know they may come up with some crazy process/fine in future.

A lot of anger out there on this decision from Indian Govt. http://www.gopetition.com/online/36254.html In one of the immigration forum, someone complained that it's not just $175. Actual fees is near to $200/passport (i.e. $175 + $20 + money order cost + notary cost + postage etc.).

Or they can make rule that one must carry "Indian Passport Surrender Certificate", along with OCI/PIO etc. Then, one has no choice.

I also signed. Let's hope we get thousand ++ signature(s), and then this can be forwarded to consulate in NYC (& MEA in India). I am not sure if that is going to make any difference though.

There is a online petition started to scrap the fees http://www.gopetition.com/online/36254.html

I wrote a letter to Federal Plaza in first week of Jan requesting to postpone till Mar. When I came back from my trip (in end of Feb), I had another letter for Oath (in second of Feb, and that I missed too). I wrote a letter again in March, requesting Oath reschedule. Finally I got dates for...

Also, individuals who recently applied for OCI should check their email. They should be getting mail regarding this as well. Something like following...

Process is outlined here: http://www.indiacgny.org/php/showHighLightDet.php?h_id=136&key=

Congrats. I agree with Vorpal. Your case falls in normal processing time (for NYC). There used to be post(s) with user data, and you can compare your timing with others. Mine is following: I applied in July, 2009 & was interviewed on 10 Dec. -- Approx 5 months Oath in 08 Jan, 2010 (got OL...

Lately they are also sending individuals from Brooklyn/Queens to Federal Plaza. I live in Queens and had to go 26 Federal Plaza.

No harm in carrying papers if you have them. Even if you don't want to, still I would say carry at least following: Tax returns Passport Green Card Drivers License Bank Statement/Credit card statement I had exactly same wording like yours in the letter and they still asked me for tax...

I never had a moving violation. In your case if you already marked yes (in application) for citation, you can get driving record from DMV and show that during interview (if asked). Please check DMV website on how to request driver's record.

Here is the link that was posted earlier: http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?119036-Worriesome-Misunderstanding-of-Grace-Period-for-H-1B