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Update on my kids application through Travisa Much better timing than when I applied for mine. 07/23/2011 : OCI Mailed for kids 07/30/2011 : OCI Acked and Photo Scanned. 09/29/2011 : Granted 09/29/2011 : Printed 10/03/2011 : Dispatched 10/05/2011 : Docs Received at Houston 10/05/2011...

Based on my timelines (75 days from Photo scanned), you looking towards the end of November to have OCI in your hand. 07/23/2011 : OCI Mailed for kids 07/30/2011 : OCI Acked and Photo Scanned. 09/29/2011 : Granted 09/29/2011 : Printed 10/03/2011 : Dispatched 10/05/2011 : Docs Received...

07/23/2011 : OCI Mailed for kids 07/30/2011 : OCI Acked and Photo Scanned. 09/29/2011 : Granted 09/29/2011 : Printed 01/03/2011 : Dispatched 10/05/2011 : Docs Received at Houston 10/05/2011 : Docs Mailed to Travisa 10/11/2011 : Documents Sent to Consulate

When applying as a family, Once you complete application, and complete Part B, and include all the attachments, Take one copy of everything and include it with the application (including the copy of the money order), attach real photos to the copy though. Few years ago when they started...

Not a big deal, I don't think the answer to this question matters. I've applied for myself, and my wife separately, and my kids separately - my parents who I put down as relatives in India were never contacted. I wish India had a Reduction Of Paperwork Act like the US, where government can't...

Some movement 07/23/2011 : OCI Mailed for kids 07/30/2011 : OCI Acked and Photo Scanned. 09/29/2011 : Granted 09/29/2011 : Printed NOT YET : Dispatched NOT YET : Docs Received at Houston

Interpreting in such technical detail...you should be a lawyer. Just because there is no penelty to get a SC - does not mean it is legal.

Has processing slowed down at Houston, or people just not active on this site? 07/23/2011 : OCI Mailed for kids 07/30/2011 :OCI Acked and Photo Scanned.

Recent trend has been between 1 to 7 business days

If you leave India to apply for a new visa, there is the issue of needing re-entry permit if you return to India within two months on a tourist visa. http://mha.nic.in/pdfs/FAQ-TVisa311209.pdf

Granted on 22nd August, that means somebody was working when the CGI was closed.

I'm curious, are OCI holders allowed for Indian Civil Service?

The US Officers do not actively look for stamps from other countries. On arrival US citizens or green card holders may not get an stamp on your passport

I agree that GOI should not create rules, and make them effective retroactive. However I have to disagree with you on this one. OCI is nothing more than a life long visa, and all country's have a right to demand a valid current passport to issue you a visa. Also to offer any counsular...

Not true. Minor's can apply on their own if they are eligible. Minors whose both parents are citizens of India are not eligible (At least one parent has to be non Indian passport holder)

You can apply for your daughter's OCI through travisa. First you will need to apply and receive your daughter's US Passport before you can apply for OCI.

Looks like the website is fixed now

The photo was there yesterday, but is it gone now. I got my OCI in 2009, just applied for my kid 7/25/11: Application received by Travisa 7/26/11: Order form and supporting documents received, payment processed 7/27/11: Documents received by Consulate

Back to the original question. You do not become US Citizen when your application is approved. You become a US Citizen when you take the oath. Untill after you take the oath, do not identify yourself as US Citizen on any paperwork.

I sent in 2 photos as required with my passport application. They returned one back to me in the mail.