Few questions on OCI process (SFO consulate)

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I am preparing my OCI application. I did read through the FAQ etc, and the http://www.cgisf.org and Ministry websites.

Question 1:
Can I decide to send the "self addressed stamped USPS Express Mail envelope" at a later stage after the SFO receives the OCI from India? Few reasons - a. I can send the latest "stamp value" whenever it is I send it to them (though I dont expect it to change in immediate future)
b. I feel there may be less chance of them misplacing it if I send it just when I send the US and India passports for stamping.
c. My mailing address may change etc​

Is this ok?

I know these are not strong reasons. But if I choose to send it later instead of sending along with initial OCI application, is it ok? Thats my main question.
 
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CrossHairs said:
I am preparing my OCI application. I did read through the FAQ etc, and the http://www.cgisf.org and Ministry websites.

Question 1:
Can I decide to send the "self addressed stamped USPS Express Mail envelope" at a later stage after the SFO receives the OCI from India? Few reasons - a. I can send the latest "stamp value" whenever it is I send it to them (though I dont expect it to change in immediate future)
b. I feel there may be less chance of them misplacing it if I send it just when I send the US and India passports for stamping.
c. My mailing address may change etc​

Is this ok?

I know these are not strong reasons. But if I choose to send it later instead of sending along with initial OCI application, is it ok? Thats my main question.
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Yes, you can send it later (when you send your US passports for final processing.) In my own case, I sent it with the original applications and they kept it safe and used the same to return my passports. Many others on this forum, however, sent the SASE later and had no problem either. Your choice!
 
I just mailed CGI-NY at the time of my OCI application, one cashier's check of $295.... was I supposed to send 2 different checks of $275 & $20?
 
Delhite said:
I just mailed CGI-NY at the time of my OCI application, one cashier's check of $295.... was I supposed to send 2 different checks of $275 & $20?
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You are fine... per CGI-NY website:
15. What is the fee for application for registration as OCI?
US$ 275 for each applicant to be drawn by certified check/money order in favor of Consulate General of India, New York. In case of PIO card holder, US$ 25 for each applicant. The OCI fee for more than one applicants, including mailing fee, can be consolidated in to one certified check/money order.​
 
thanks akgarg again... getting a little nervous with each passing day... hope to get my oci on time
 
Question on Self attestation of photocopies of US and Indian passports:

1. "I certify this is a true copy of the original" and then signature.
Is this sufficient, any other phrases or words to be written in the self-attestation?

2. For US and Indian passports - FIRST 2 pages and LAST 2 pages only required correct?

3. For US and Ind passport photocopies, do we need to ATTEST all 4 pages as "true copy of the original"??? or just FIRST page of the photocopy needs to be self-attested?
 
Attestation

CrossHairs said:
Question on Self attestation of photocopies of US and Indian passports:

1. "I certify this is a true copy of the original" and then signature.
Is this sufficient, any other phrases or words to be written in the self-attestation?
sv786>We wrote "True Copy of Original" as mentioned in the instruction page in CGI-SF

2. For US and Indian passports - FIRST 2 pages and LAST 2 pages only required correct?
Correct

3. For US and Ind passport photocopies, do we need to ATTEST all 4 pages as "true copy of the original"??? or just FIRST page of the photocopy needs to be self-attested?
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First page only
 
Ok, someone here said - I need to self-attest all 4 pages of Indian and US passports. In anycase, other than waste of time, it does not hurt I suppose.

I dont need to NOTARIZE anything for the OCI application, correct?
Just double checking to make sure I dont miss any important things like this.
 
CrossHairs said:
Ok, someone here said - I need to self-attest all 4 pages of Indian and US passports. In anycase, other than waste of time, it does not hurt I suppose.

I dont need to NOTARIZE anything for the OCI application, correct?
Just double checking to make sure I dont miss any important things like this.
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If you are not converting PIO to OCI, then you don't need to notarize anything.
 
Did not notarize PIO copy either

akgarg said:
If you are not converting PIO to OCI, then you don't need to notarize anything.
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Although the instuction says to notarize the PIO copy, we did not do that for our son either. No questions asked and OCI was approved with no Qs asked. However, individual mileage may vary. For a normal OCI process, no notarization is needed. It is a simple procedure. Enclose copies of your US and Indian Passport self attested first page, photos affixed in the places in form A and an extra copy attached to the application. Fees of 275 for normal and 25 for PIO->OCI. If you'd like you can attach the self addressed stamped envelope when you send the application or you can send it later like I did when you send the original passports for the U visa and the OCI booklet later. Hope this helps
 
sv786 said:
Although the instuction says to notarize the PIO copy, we did not do that for our son either. No questions asked and OCI was approved with no Qs asked. However, individual mileage may vary. For a normal OCI process, no notarization is needed. It is a simple procedure. Enclose copies of your US and Indian Passport self attested first page, photos affixed in the places in form A and an extra copy attached to the application. Fees of 275 for normal and 25 for PIO->OCI. If you'd like you can attach the self addressed stamped envelope when you send the application or you can send it later like I did when you send the original passports for the U visa and the OCI booklet later. Hope this helps
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Excellent summary of main points to be covered, sv786.
 
If you are not notarizing your PIO then...

CrossHairs said:
Excellent summary of main points to be covered, sv786.
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self attest the PIO copy with the words
"TRUE COPY OF THE ORIGINAL"
and sign below that line. That was accepted in our case.
 
The $275 - did you folks get a "Money order" to send this? I guess, no personal checks, so Money order is the preferred option (or maybe you did cashiers check?)
 
CrossHairs said:
The $275 - did you folks get a "Money order" to send this? I guess, no personal checks, so Money order is the preferred option (or maybe you did cashiers check?)
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Either MO or CC, whichever is more convenient/cheaper for you.
 
Passport number and place where it was issued:

In the OCI part-A, it asks you to write down the passport number and place of issue -

1. I presume this is the US passport, since that is the valid one we have currently. The Indian passport is not valid after getting naturalized.

2. What is the "place of issue" - this thread says:
http://boards.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=250998
"Department of State"

That does not sound like a "place of issue"...did you folks just write "USA"?
(since it is not officially written what the place of issue - I think mine was Los Angeles, but not sure).

If you see Indian passports, then place of issue will be written as Delhi or Mumbai etc...not so in US passports I think
 
CrossHairs said:
Passport number and place where it was issued:

In the OCI part-A, it asks you to write down the passport number and place of issue -

1. I presume this is the US passport, since that is the valid one we have currently. The Indian passport is not valid after getting naturalized.

2. What is the "place of issue" - this thread says:
http://boards.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=250998
"Department of State"

That does not sound like a "place of issue"...did you folks just write "USA"?
(since it is not officially written what the place of issue - I think mine was Los Angeles, but not sure).

If you see Indian passports, then place of issue will be written as Delhi or Mumbai etc...not so in US passports I think
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If it doesn't have a city name like Seattle, Los Angeles, etc., then just write 'US Department of State'. You are sending a copy of that page anyway, so you would be fine.
 
Place of issue

akgarg said:
If it doesn't have a city name like Seattle, Los Angeles, etc., then just write 'US Department of State'. You are sending a copy of that page anyway, so you would be fine.
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I second that. Older passports used to have like "Charleston" etc. The newer ones just have US Dept of state. I wrote US Dept. of state. This same info is printed on the OCI booklet along with the PP #. So it is not an issue.
 
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