Indian visa processing time (NY)

[quick_check]

Based on recent experiences, how many days does it take to receive our passport back from Travisa for a 10yr visa if sent by mail

I am trying to figure out which of the options I should go for - 10 yr visa, PIO, OCI; so want to see how long each takes.

Thanks

 

[dravisha]

Indian Visa

We applied in May since we didn't have time to wait for PIO/OCI. We got back our passports/visa in 6 days (Applied on Tuesday, Got the visa on Monday).

 

[ginnu]

Based on recent experiences, how many days does it take to receive our passport back from Travisa for a 10yr visa if sent by mail

I am trying to figure out which of the options I should go for - 10 yr visa, PIO, OCI; so want to see how long each takes.

Thanks

If you apply OCI it may take about 45 days from the date you send OCI application to Indian consulate NYC. FYI the NYC consulate does not send Acknowledge letter. After 10 days from the date you send OCI to NY consulate check the OCI status online and write the number that you get when you print the forms and in second column you will automatically get your Acknowledge number. Once you see the status online like documents scanned then after 10-12 days you will get the status documents printed then after 5-6 days you will see the status granted and then after 5-6 days you will see documents dispatched then after 5-6 days you will see documents received at NYC. One your documents are received at NYC then take the online printout of OCI status and can go to consulate 9 am to 12 with your US passport and Indian passport and they gave you OCI booklet and sticker in US passport in 2-3 hours. If you mail the US passport and Indian passport then you will get back in 10-12 days by mail and you need to send $20 Certified check for mail charges. OCI is better as it is for life.

PIO one can get in 10-15 days and you pay more than OCI and valid for 15 years only.

 

[antonc]

What ginnu has said is 100% on the mark. The question is what you want to do with each. I had 10-years visas in the past. My last 10 year-visa was to expire in 2011. My passport to expire Fall 2010.

1: Since I wanted to do some business exploration, the Tourist Visa was not enough.
2: I was eligible for PIO & OCI through ancestory (grandparent) but PIO required sending off the US passport for weeks. OCI did'nt. so I applied for OCI.
3. I traveled thrice outside the country since filing for OCI in July.

Evaluate your cost-benefits on all the three options.

 

[quick_check]

Thanks everyone! I think I will apply for 1 yr visa now and then OCI.

Is there a time limit within which one needs to send the passport after the OCI card is ready at the consulate? Wondering if it will be aa problem in case I am out of the country at that time

 

[shopfree4pc]

If you are not travelling in the next 45 days you can just go ahead and apply for OCI and hope you get it before your next trip and travel on OCI! (and saved Visa fees!). If you don't get it before you have to leave for India you can go and get 6 Month Visa from - same day if you can go to New York Travisa office and get the OCI stamped after you return back from India. I don't think there is any time limit when you can go for OCI pickup...I know a friend who went after about 3 months!

Thanks everyone! I think I will apply for 1 yr visa now and then OCI.

Is there a time limit within which one needs to send the passport after the OCI card is ready at the consulate? Wondering if it will be aa problem in case I am out of the country at that time

 

[ginnu]

08/10:Letter about Wife's Failure to appear for Interview
09/09:Wife Interview Letter for 10/19 Interview

Did you and your wife sent N-400 same day?
why did she got letter about your wife's Failure to appear for Interview?
did your wife missed Interview or someother problem?

 

[shopfree4pc]

Yes..we have asked to reschedule as she will be out of country on the initial interview date...but it seems they never looked in to it until after a month from initial interview date.

08/10:Letter about Wife's Failure to appear for Interview
09/09:Wife Interview Letter for 10/19 Interview

Did you and your wife sent N-400 same day?
why did she got letter about your wife's Failure to appear for Interview?
did your wife missed Interview or someother problem?

 

[runit]

India Visa in SFO

Based on recent experiences, how many days does it take to receive our passport back from Travisa for a 10yr visa if sent by mail. I have bought air tickets in February 2011. I am supposed to fly to Chennai on 06/10/2011. I got an invitation from USCIS for a oath ceremony on 5/14. I am expecting my US passport by 5/16. My question is can I get Renuniciation certificate and Visa by 06/09/2011?