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kool_maverik

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I am getting my papers together to submit the application for myself and 3 family members (wife and I need renunciation). Had a couple of questions (and probably more later!!) and am hoping that people who have gone through this are able to answer:
1) I am doing a family application. I assume I need 4 separate BLS Order forms, one for each member of the family. Is that correct?
2) Regarding the Money order for the fees, is that combined for all 4 people, or separate money orders for each person?
3) Return mailing envelope - what is the best way to address this issue?
 
1) yes - make sure you past all 4 printouts on the outside of the envelope when mailing
2) Separate Money order for each person.
3) already answered - you could also do the fedex online option. That is what I just did for my niece.
 
gundas said:
1) yes - make sure you past all 4 printouts on the outside of the envelope when mailing
2) Separate Money order for each person.
3) already answered - you could also do the fedex online option. That is what I just did for my niece.
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Thanks!
 
I am applying for OCI and Renunciation together. On the information page for OCI application, it does talk about the requirements for the Renunciation Form, but it does not mention a photo or copy of US passport. However, on the instructions for Renunciation, it says passport and one photo. Which one should be followed, the OCI instructions that include Renunciation instructions, or the stand-alone Renunciation Instructions? Was a photo required for Renunciation?
 
Another question - on the BLS Order form, there is a field for Ref No (in case you are applying for OCI Card). What is supposed to go in this field?
 
Found the answer to my last question - the reference number is the number generated when you do the online application.
 
Sent in my application yesterday...waiting to see how it goes. I have a name mismatch for my middle name, so included a notarized affidavit for that. We'll see if that flies.
 
kool_maverik said:
Sent in my application yesterday...waiting to see how it goes. I have a name mismatch for my middle name, so included a notarized affidavit for that. We'll see if that flies.
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Status onb BLS website tracking has changed to "Your application has been accepted for further processing".

On the GOI tracking site, what is the "Online Registration No" or "File Acknowledgement Number"? Is that the File Reference Number from Part A of the application? Now BLS on their tracking site has provided 2 more numbers - one with a OCI prefix, the other with a RENS prefix.
 
Hi kool_maverik

Yes it is the file reference number(bar code number which is assigned to your file) from Part A/Part B.

You can use the OCIxxxx (OCI file reference) and RENSxxxx (renunciation file reference) on the BLS website.

I would prefer using the GOI website rather than the BLS website though.
 
Thanks.

New question: this is what my status currently states - "Your Application has been processed at BLS office and is ready to be submitted to Consulate General of India office".

Does this mean that the documentation has passed muster and will now proceed to GOI, or does the consulate do a check again? I have a name mismatch as I mentioned earlier, so my question really is, do those issues come up from BLS or from the consulate?
 
Hi kool_maverik

If you ask me BLS is "bukvas" and GOI is "gandha"
Rules are only for name sake anything or everything can change any time.

Having said that BLS does not update their website status.
My status on BLS website also shows the same as yours.

If you see some status on GOI website that means every thing is ok until such time keep your fingers crossed.
 
Thanks coolbhai. Yes, I agree, the BLS website for documentation requirements has not been the easiest to navigate.

Anyhow, you were right - the GOI website is showing my status as acknowledged, and "UNDER PROCESS". I am relieved that the application has gone past BLS!!
 
GOI website status has changed to "Processed". There are now 3 new fields on that status page: Date Processed, Date documents dispatched from Delhi, Date Documents Received at Consulate. In my case, the first of those 3 fields are populated with today's date.

kool_maverik said:
Thanks coolbhai. Yes, I agree, the BLS website for documentation requirements has not been the easiest to navigate.

Anyhow, you were right - the GOI website is showing my status as acknowledged, and "UNDER PROCESS". I am relieved that the application has gone past BLS!!
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kool_maverik said:
GOI website status has changed to "Processed". There are now 3 new fields on that status page: Date Processed, Date documents dispatched from Delhi, Date Documents Received at Consulate. In my case, the first of those 3 fields are populated with today's date.
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What is the acknowledgment (received) date on the GoI website
 
In my recent experience, once GoI updates the ship date from New Delhi, the updates after that are unreliable (you can receive OCI in your hand but may not see an update on GoI).

Essentially your OCI uptil now has been very timely and predictable. You can expect the email from BLS within the next 10 days asking to ship the US PP to them for "matching.
 
Thanks, good to know.

non_linear said:
In my recent experience, once GoI updates the ship date from New Delhi, the updates after that are unreliable (you can receive OCI in your hand but may not see an update on GoI).

Essentially your OCI uptil now has been very timely and predictable. You can expect the email from BLS within the next 10 days asking to ship the US PP to them for "matching.
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Today I submitted/applied for a tourist visa @ BLS/SFO.

The receipt says 3 to 5 business days.

My travel date is Dec-02-2013.
Still not sure if they will do it in time.

My OCI status on GOI website still shows "UNDER PROCESS".
 
that is odd...I remember you had submitted your application couple of weeks before I did. Hopefully it will come through soon.

coolbhai said:
Today I submitted/applied for a tourist visa @ BLS/SFO.

The receipt says 3 to 5 business days.

My travel date is Dec-02-2013.
Still not sure if they will do it in time.

My OCI status on GOI website still shows "UNDER PROCESS".
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Ok my tourist visa application status on the BLS website has changed (on Nov-21-2013) and it says as given under

Current Aplication Status : Your Application has been received from the Consulate General of India and is ready for collection. Kindly note an Authority Letter is required if a Third Party is authorized for Collection.
Kindly note the passport collection timing is 4 to 6
(Last Updated On 20-11-2013 17:23)

Still not sure until I collect my passport from BLS SFO office.

My OCI status on GOI website still shows "UNDER PROCESS".

I will go tomorrow to collect my US Passport.
 
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