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no refund is fine....if they mention in their general instructions It will be reasonable to say no refunds allowed if it is clearly mentioned in the general instructions (don't send mailing coverage if planning for in-person pickup). I will write this on their web site feedback knowing that...

Messy CGINY (OCI pickup is treated as any other service) I had been to CGINY today to pickup the OCI card and the U stickers. There is no OCI representative sitting at desk. One has to stand in the general information line (window 8). The lady will take your name and informs to wait for some...

might be photos.. It could be the photo scan problem. I was told by MHA that it will be taken up with CGINY. However I received the letter for pick up of cards very quick. I plan to visit the consulate on Friday, let me see if they are really ready for pick up. Applied Jan 31st, granted...

Finally letter is here... CGINY is on roll!!! We received the letter from consulate regarding pick up of U sticker and card. I was worried because MHA had responded saying that CGINY has to rescan the photos. It looks like the communication between Delhi and New York is lightning fast!!!! :)

you send them a mail Mangal, You send a mail to MHA. We will see if it is the problem with one specific case or a chronic problem for all applications. It should be because CGINY hasn't issued cards for many...

Photo re-scan...reply from MHA for my e-mail I got a reply from MHA for the e-mail I had sent about CGINY not issuing the OCI cards for granted applications. They are saying that they would be asking the consulate to re-scan the photos. Why is the scanner broken in the Heart of Big Apple...

wait will be few more weeks. Almost 3 weeks have past after granted, no word from CGINY. the mail bag may be on it's way via AIR INDIA (caught up in JFK traffic jam).

granted on March 7th I had replied last week indicating the our case was granted on March 7th.

OCI Granted on 7th March as predicted As I predicted earlier that our OCI will be granted in couple of days, it has been granted on 7th March. Atleast OCI process for 2006 applicants is becoming predictable. Now it is waiting time of 2 weeks to 8 weeks as indicated on the forum. Let me us...

some movements for New York There has been good movement on grant status for applications submitted through NY. Last grant status is for file xxxx44406 on March 4th. Another 20 to go for mine to be picked up. Probably in a day or two I should see the grant status. I scraped through with...

It is a long story mpotturi, Yes you are missing something very important. Prior to becoming PR of USA, we were PR of Canada and Australia. We are Australian citizens since 8 years. Thus eligible to get a OCI. So 4 years from now will get the US passport (citizens of two countries and...

USANI02XXXXXX under process Our applications are under process. Atleast one hurdle has passed (i.e file movement from New York consulate to New Delhi. The last process is for a USAN00034606. Ours is 120 down the list. Whenever the next bulk approval happens it should get through. i.e...

sg007 ...yes Australian High Commision does better From my experience in Australia, Australian High commission inner workings is much better than Indian Consulates in US. Finally I was able to get hold of OCI cell representative in New York. The mailing charges upto 4 people is $15. As...

thanks Mangal Mangal thanks for your response. Regarding Notary, she told me that if at all some one comes and asks their response would be that the signature was verified and not the document (i.e in case of forgery). She has signed and put the notary seal. So our Indian Bureacracy should...

clarification on OCI Mangal and PIO1, I am getting crazy with the requirements of OCI by NY CGI. 1) Where can one get the 35mmx35mm photos in US. Today I got the passport photos with white ground done for my spouse and son. I explained to the photographer at Picture People by showing...

photo requirment for PIO and OCI, is it different? (CGI, NY) I am preparing documents to apply for PIO and OCI. Is the photo requirement different for both of them. In India for Indian passport photos, studios use red background. Is red background ok with CGI, NY? Indian bureacracy wants...

$15 for each applicant?...isn't it robbery!! When a family group applies for OCI, why should the fee for mailing has to be $15 for each document? They accept OCI application only by mail and may be documents sent by mail only. No in-person drop off or pick up of the document. With the...

wait and see... Looking at your trail. It makes more sense to wait for I140 aproval or some decision on it before jumping the boat. question to ask is 1) Is subsitute labor is still honored by VSC? As soon as I140 gets approved you could apply AC21 and jump. if you go with new...

:D It looks like Indian consulates in US are capitalistics (like any other things in US). Playing sports is good I guess based on the performance of Australian High commission and it's subsidaries in processing OCI ;)

Pio1 It is not true, currently I am in USA. Ground reality is different (bondi beach/North Sydney beaches are not Australia). I have many friends living in both Canberra and Sydney now who are comfortable post riots. Indian Embassy in Australia is more efficient. I happen to play in a...