OCI Application - Washington DC

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sunny05

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I'm applying for OCI at Washington DC.

I have the following documents ready to be sent:

a) Duly completed Online Part A (with Passport photos affixed) and Part B – Completed in Duplicate
b) Three additional Passport Photographs (they have asked for this - not sure why?)
c) Photocopies of Foreign Passport – 2 sets – Self Attested
d) Photocopies of Indian Passport – 2 sets – Self Attested
e) Money Order Drawn for $275 (For Application Fee)

Let me know if I have missed any other documents that are required...

I have a question regarding the return mailing fee. Can the return mailing fee of US$20 and self addressed envelope be sent (along with passports) after the OCI card is ready at the Embassy?

Will sending the US$20 fee later delay the processing of the OCI (since it may not meet the checklist requirements of the Embassy!)

Also anybody has got experience collecting the OCI in person at the Washington DC Embassy? Heard that there are no specific counters for OCI...

Thanks.
 
sunny05 said:
I'm applying for OCI at Washington DC.

I have the following documents ready to be sent:

a) Duly completed Online Part A (with Passport photos affixed) and Part B – Completed in Duplicate
b) Three additional Passport Photographs (they have asked for this - not sure why?)
c) Photocopies of Foreign Passport – 2 sets – Self Attested
d) Photocopies of Indian Passport – 2 sets – Self Attested
e) Money Order Drawn for $275 (For Application Fee)

Let me know if I have missed any other documents that are required...

I have a question regarding the return mailing fee. Can the return mailing fee of US$20 and self addressed envelope be sent (along with passports) after the OCI card is ready at the Embassy?

Will sending the US$20 fee later delay the processing of the OCI (since it may not meet the checklist requirements of the Embassy!)

Also anybody has got experience collecting the OCI in person at the Washington DC Embassy? Heard that there are no specific counters for OCI...

Thanks.
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Yes, you can send the $20 return mailing fee with the passports later. It will not delay processing of your OCI application. From what I have read on this forum, they do allow in-person pickup of OCI docs, but seems like you have to contact them to arrange it - not sure if you can just walk in and collect them.
 
sunny05 said:
I'm applying for OCI at Washington DC.

I have the following documents ready to be sent:

a) Duly completed Online Part A (with Passport photos affixed) and Part B – Completed in Duplicate
b) Three additional Passport Photographs (they have asked for this - not sure why?)
c) Photocopies of Foreign Passport – 2 sets – Self Attested
d) Photocopies of Indian Passport – 2 sets – Self Attested
e) Money Order Drawn for $275 (For Application Fee)

Let me know if I have missed any other documents that are required...

I have a question regarding the return mailing fee. Can the return mailing fee of US$20 and self addressed envelope be sent (along with passports) after the OCI card is ready at the Embassy?

Will sending the US$20 fee later delay the processing of the OCI (since it may not meet the checklist requirements of the Embassy!)

Also anybody has got experience collecting the OCI in person at the Washington DC Embassy? Heard that there are no specific counters for OCI...

Thanks.
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I don't think sending payment for mailing cost would delay your application, you can mail it later along with your passport & stamping.

And based on feedback I got from this forum, you can contact them to collect it personally only if you have urgent need.
 
Thanks - 2 more questions..

Thanks for your replies.

Question1: Redelivery option

I sent the docs by Priority mail.USPS tried to deliver the mail on 25th Oct (Saturday) and since Embassy is closed on that day they left a notice(PS Form 3849) at the Embassy. I checked with USPS customer service and she said that USPS doesn't attempt to redeliver unless requested by the recepient (Indian Embassy). Do you know if the Indian Embassy follow with redelivery or pick-up mails from post office for which they have received notices.The sender (myself) cannot setup online redeliveries on behalf of the recepient!! The Embassy is holiday on 28th October too...Not sure what my options are...

Question 2: PP Size Photo
I have only managed to send 5cmx5cm(2X2") passport size photos.I couldn't get 3.5cmx3.5cm according the website requirements.I took the Passport Photos in CVS. I was able to get the background changed to yellow by sticking a boardpaper on the slide screen backdrop.So I met the requirement partially...

I did read in some of the discussion forums that some of the photos that had white background and/or 5cmx5cm size still got processed.

So I guess the Embassy doesn't create problems if the size of the photos are 5cmx5cm compared to 3.5cmx3.5cm?? - Not sure about Washington DC Embassy though!

Thanks...
 
sunny05 said:
Thanks for your replies.

Question1: Redelivery option

I sent the docs by Priority mail.USPS tried to deliver the mail on 25th Oct (Saturday) and since Embassy is closed on that day they left a notice(PS Form 3849) at the Embassy. I checked with USPS customer service and she said that USPS doesn't attempt to redeliver unless requested by the recepient (Indian Embassy). Do you know if the Indian Embassy follow with redelivery or pick-up mails from post office for which they have received notices.The sender (myself) cannot setup online redeliveries on behalf of the recepient!! The Embassy is holiday on 28th October too...Not sure what my options are...

Question 2: PP Size Photo
I have only managed to send 5cmx5cm(2X2") passport size photos.I couldn't get 3.5cmx3.5cm according the website requirements.I took the Passport Photos in CVS. I was able to get the background changed to yellow by sticking a boardpaper on the slide screen backdrop.So I met the requirement partially...

I did read in some of the discussion forums that some of the photos that had white background and/or 5cmx5cm size still got processed.

So I guess the Embassy doesn't create problems if the size of the photos are 5cmx5cm compared to 3.5cmx3.5cm?? - Not sure about Washington DC Embassy though!

Thanks...
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I don't think there is anything to worry about - one way or another, on the next business day when the embassy opens, your application will be delivered there. And 2"x2" photos should be fine.
 
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