New OCI Check list/document requirements

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coolbhai

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Hi All

Can you guys let me know if the order of documents to be sent for New OCI (Sanfrancisco Consulate/BLS International) is ok.

Order of documents for OCI
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1. OCI Application (to be filled online and later print the same) (2 Copies)
Part A and Part B
(affix/paste one photo on the printed application)

2. Copy of the BLS Order Form (2 Copies)

3. Copy of US Passport
- First information page
- US passport book ending with 52 pages make copies of pages 48,49,50,51,52 (2 Copies)

4. Copy Naturalization Certificate (2 Copies)

5. Proof of Indian Origin (2 Copies)
- Copy of the First 3 pages and Last 2 pages of the most recent Indian Passport

6. Proof Of Renunciation of Indian Citizenship
- Most recent Indian Passport Original (1 Original Indian Passport)
- Copy Naturalization Certificate (2 Copies)
- Renunciation Form (2 Copies)
- Cashier Check in favor of "BLS International USA" for $175.00

7. Proof Of Address
- Utility Bill (PG&E/Electric) (2 Copies)
(Color printed my e-bill one side only on letter size paper)

8. Cashier Check in favor of "BLS International USA" for $282.70

9. USPS Priority Mail with tracking.
- Copy the return shipping label (2 Copies)
- Original return shipping label pasted/tapped
on the return legal size (USPS Priority Mail) envelope.

Note:
I will be taking two cashier's checks (one for renunciation and other for New OCI)

1. Also do I need to self attest the xerox copies provided ?
2. Should I need to write a covering letter?

Thanks you for the help in advance
 
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1.) Renunciation fee is 182.70
2.) Photo is required for renunciation as per BLS instructions - looks like some new requirement or a mistake on their part - I did not submit, got processed.
3.) Cannot submit USPS return label with tracking - has a mail-on date - USPS sometimes rejects mail if not shipped on that exact date.
4.) Self-attestation 100% not required - directly spoke to the vice-consul about this. Cover letter might help. I used post-it notes.
 
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Thank you for the reply non_linear

1. Is the order of documents shown above (1 thru 9) correct?
2. Can I use paper clips to bundle them or just leave it loose?
3. I just filled the BLS order form for New OCI Card + Renunciation and
opted for Walkin delivery and "NO" prepaid delivery.

Should I still take a return tracking shipping label/envelope?

Wish I could talk to u over the phone?

Thank you once again
 
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Did you applied already?

coolbhai said:
Hi All

Can you guys let me know if the order of documents to be sent for New OCI (Sanfrancisco Consulate/BLS International) is ok.

Order of documents for OCI
--------------------------

1. OCI Application (to be filled online and later print the same) (2 Copies)
Part A and Part B
(affix/paste one photo on the printed application)

2. Copy of the BLS Order Form (2 Copies)

3. Copy of US Passport
- First information page
- US passport book ending with 52 pages make copies of pages 48,49,50,51,52 (2 Copies)

4. Copy Naturalization Certificate (2 Copies)

5. Proof of Indian Origin (2 Copies)
- Copy of the First 3 pages and Last 2 pages of the most recent Indian Passport

6. Proof Of Renunciation of Indian Citizenship
- Most recent Indian Passport Original (1 Original Indian Passport)
- Copy Naturalization Certificate (2 Copies)
- Renunciation Form (2 Copies)
- Cashier Check in favor of "BLS International USA" for $175.00

7. Proof Of Address
- Utility Bill (PG&E/Electric) (2 Copies)
(Color printed my e-bill one side only on letter size paper)

8. Cashier Check in favor of "BLS International USA" for $282.70

9. USPS Priority Mail with tracking.
- Copy the return shipping label (2 Copies)
- Original return shipping label pasted/tapped
on the return legal size (USPS Priority Mail) envelope.

Note:
I will be taking two cashier's checks (one for renunciation and other for New OCI)

1. Also do I need to self attest the xerox copies provided ?
2. Should I need to write a covering letter?

Thanks you for the help in advance
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Can you please let us know whether you have sent the application or still preparing?
Your document list match's with mine that I come up with from reading on the BLS website, was there any change in your document list?
Are you applying single or family?

Appreciate if you share the information. I am also will be applying with SFO Mission.
Jay
 
Hi Jay

I went in person to BLS office SFO on Oct-04-2013 (took prior apt.) and submitted my OCI/Renunciation
application.
Paid the fees in cash.
They gave me two receipts one for OCI and the other one for Renunciation.
Its so strange the BLS website says to make two copies of all the documents.
But @BLS office they just took one copy of all the documents.

I applied has a single (for myself only).
NO I did not self attest any xerox copies.
NO I did not write a covering letter.

I booked my appointment on Oct-02-2013.
My appointment was @12:40 PM I reached their around 12:00PM
But I had to wait for one hour to get my turn/call for the hand written token number
on a small piece of paper given/allotted to me at the reception (only when I asked for it).

Now I should wait and see how many days it will take to get the info updated on their website.
How many websites should I check ? (BLS and/or MOIA)

Cheers
 
I just checked my OCI status at http://passport.gov.in/oci/statusEnqury
and it says as given under

Applicant Name XXXXX
File Acknowledgment Number USASXXXXXXX3
Date Of Acknowledgment 08-OCT-2013
Registration Status at Mission SAN FRANCISCO
OCI- Number
Documents Printing Status UNDER-PROCESS

Still waiting for the message to change.

Under given is the Status on BLS website
Your Application has been processed at BLS office and is ready to be submitted to Consulate General of India office. Kindly note it may take up to 48 working hours for status to change.
(Last Updated On 31-12-1969 19:00:00)
 
Ignore BLS status - isn't it clear that it's not updated ?

MOIA/GOI website is the one to track until they ship it from Delhi. You won't see a status change until the end the month, so chill.
 
Clarification

Coolbhai or Non-Linear:

Can you please clarify what you mean by 2 copies of the OCI application form. My wife and I are applying for OCI only. Does that mean i submit 2 copies of Part A (with a photograph on each one)for myself and the same for my wife. For some reason my intrepretation is that the attached documents need to be in duplicate but the actual forms may be one per person.

Can you please clarify.

Thanks in advance





coolbhai said:
Hi All

Can you guys let me know if the order of documents to be sent for New OCI (Sanfrancisco Consulate/BLS International) is ok.

Order of documents for OCI
--------------------------

1. OCI Application (to be filled online and later print the same) (2 Copies)
Part A and Part B
(affix/paste one photo on the printed application)

2. Copy of the BLS Order Form (2 Copies)

3. Copy of US Passport
- First information page
- US passport book ending with 52 pages make copies of pages 48,49,50,51,52 (2 Copies)

4. Copy Naturalization Certificate (2 Copies)

5. Proof of Indian Origin (2 Copies)
- Copy of the First 3 pages and Last 2 pages of the most recent Indian Passport

6. Proof Of Renunciation of Indian Citizenship
- Most recent Indian Passport Original (1 Original Indian Passport)
- Copy Naturalization Certificate (2 Copies)
- Renunciation Form (2 Copies)
- Cashier Check in favor of "BLS International USA" for $175.00

7. Proof Of Address
- Utility Bill (PG&E/Electric) (2 Copies)
(Color printed my e-bill one side only on letter size paper)

8. Cashier Check in favor of "BLS International USA" for $282.70

9. USPS Priority Mail with tracking.
- Copy the return shipping label (2 Copies)
- Original return shipping label pasted/tapped
on the return legal size (USPS Priority Mail) envelope.

Note:
I will be taking two cashier's checks (one for renunciation and other for New OCI)

1. Also do I need to self attest the xerox copies provided ?
2. Should I need to write a covering letter?

Thanks you for the help in advance
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Not sure what you mean by attached documents vs actual forms. Only 1 part A per applicant and 1 part B for family/individual.

No need for two copies for anything in the OCI application and related supporting docs. No need to self attest any copies as well. This was mentioned to be personally by the IFS officer who signs your OCI - the Vice-Consul.

Renunciation cert. needs two original signed forms and one separate set of supporting docs.
 
The IFS officer might have said that, but per the BLS website: "Please bring / Send two sets of all Documents (mandatory) ".

I created a second set of the application, everything in duplicate including Part A, Part B, everything. It was probably overkill, but I would be rather safe than have to deal with an unreasonable person at BLS!! The package for 4 people weighed 2 frickin' pounds.

non_linear said:
Not sure what you mean by attached documents vs actual forms. Only 1 part A per applicant and 1 part B for family/individual.

No need for two copies for anything in the OCI application and related supporting docs. No need to self attest any copies as well. This was mentioned to be personally by the IFS officer who signs your OCI - the Vice-Consul.

Renunciation cert. needs two original signed forms and one separate set of supporting docs.
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kool_maverik said:
The IFS officer might have said that, but per the BLS website: "Please bring / Send two sets of all Documents (mandatory) ".

I created a second set of the application, everything in duplicate including Part A, Part B, everything. It was probably overkill, but I would be rather safe than have to deal with an unreasonable person at BLS!! The package for 4 people weighed 2 frickin' pounds.
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Hi, Did you have to print out four separate BLS INternational Order Forms - i.e. one for each family member? Thanks for your help!
 
I went in person to BLS office SFO tosubmitted my OCI/Renunciation application.

Its so strange the BLS website says to make two copies of all the documents.
But @BLS office they just took one copy of all the documents.

Not sure whether each family member needs a BLS Order form though.
 
RoBala said:
Hi, Did you have to print out four separate BLS INternational Order Forms - i.e. one for each family member? Thanks for your help!
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Yes, you have to fill out the BLS Order Form 4 times, one for each family member. They ask for information that is distinct to each person applying such as passport #.
 
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document checklist for family

kool_maverik

I am also applying for family family of 4. Can you please list the order in which documents were provided. For kids portion, d we need to attach our naturalization certificate and passport copies?
 
coolbhai said:
I went in person to BLS office SFO tosubmitted my OCI/Renunciation application.

Its so strange the BLS website says to make two copies of all the documents.
But @BLS office they just took one copy of all the documents.

Not sure whether each family member needs a BLS Order form though.
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Here in DC I also took 2 copies of forms A and B, but they only took one. And yes, you need a separate order form for each family member
 
mrxpert99 said:
kool_maverik

I am also applying for family family of 4. Can you please list the order in which documents were provided. For kids portion, d we need to attach our naturalization certificate and passport copies?
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I did not put my documents in any specific order other than the BLS order form and Application forms on top.
Kids need copies of both parents' US and Indian passports.
 
OCI for Family with renunciation

Thanks kool_maverik. Here is what I sent

Family OCI application, renunciation for husband and wife

Application with photo
Part A Husband
Wife
Daughter
Son
Part B
Signed both sections, not notarized
4 different money orders , one each for applicant

Original India passport for Husband and Wife
Original PIO Card for son

For Husband
BLS Order form
Copy of US Passport
Copy of Naturalization Certificate
Copy of Indian Passport
*Renunciation form 2-copies signed
*Copy of Naturalization Certificate - 2 copies
*Copy of India passport Copy - 2 copies
Copy Driver License (Address Proof)
For Wife
BLS Order form
Copy of US Passport
Copy of Naturalization Certificate
Copy of Indian Passport
*Renunciation form 2-copies signed
*Copy of Naturalization Certificate - 2 copies
*Copy of India passport Copy - 2 copies
Copy wife's Driver License (Address Proof)
For Daughter
BLS order form
Copy of US Passport Copy
Copy of Father's US passport
Copy of FAther's Naturalization certificate
Copy of Mother's Us passport
Copy of Mother's naturalization certificate
Copy of Daughter's birth certificate
Copy of Father's naturalization certificate (This may be redundant but the line was asking for document proving current and old nationality)
Copy of Mother's naturalization certificate
For Son
BLS order form
US Passport Copy
PIO Card copy
Copy of US Passport Copy
Copy of Father's US passport
Copy of PIO card
Copy of FAther's Naturalization certificate
Copy of Mother's Us passport
Copy of Mother's naturalization certificate
Copy of Daughter's birth certificate
Copy of Father's naturalization certificate
Copy of Mother's naturalization certificate

Exact duplicate of above set without the renunciation set Marked by *
UPS envelope with attached return label

Husband/Wife 275 + 3 + 4.70 + renunciation 175 + 4.70 = 462.40 each
Daughter 275 + 3 + 4.70 = 282.70
Son (PIO holder) 145 + 3 + 4.70 = 152.70

Note : I could have sent single money order but Walmart can not do a money order for more than $1000, so settled for four different based on fees for each applicant.

Current status is accepted by BSL on 1/28/2014.
 
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