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The problem is that MHA, just like any other dept in Indian govt is busy with money making, politics etc. Customer service is a distant second, if that. These procedure and forms are designed by much lower rung people who have no idea nor do they care. The bureacrats are ok with these procudures as it generates revenue. There are so many improvements that could be made to the process itself. The submission, handling, tracking and the end product that is OCI/"U" sticker. We have the best software engineers but the govt does not make use of them properly.
But things could be worse. I have a chinese friend who told me that China does not have a concept of long term visa for the chinese. The visa expires in a year and has to be taken fresh when needed. Also they cannot do a mail in of application; it has to be submitted by person, regardless of where they stay and picked up in person after a week. Imagine a guy residing in Ohio or Maine doing that in NY consulate.
But things could be worse. I have a chinese friend who told me that China does not have a concept of long term visa for the chinese. The visa expires in a year and has to be taken fresh when needed. Also they cannot do a mail in of application; it has to be submitted by person, regardless of where they stay and picked up in person after a week. Imagine a guy residing in Ohio or Maine doing that in NY consulate.