OCI - Chicago Tracker

Did you have to get your passport by mail? We are having the same issue. Our passport was mailed Sept 9 and received at the office on Sept 13. We are leaving for India next month and we may need to make a trip out to Chicago.
 
I sent my OCI application by USPS Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation on October 1st. It was delivered at 11:30 AM at the Chicago Consulate on October 4th, 2010. After tracking this delivery I decided to forget about it for a month or so. Surprisingly, my USPS envelope was delivered back to me this afternoon !! It had a Return-to-Sender stamp on it , hand written "REFUSED" on the stamp with the reason "other" marked on it. Apparently CGI-Chicago received it at 11:30 AM and then REFUSED IT at 6:00 PM. Well... if they are refusing to receive USPS envelopes, perhaps they no longer do OCI at that location ??
Anyone can explain this ??
 
hopi said:
I sent my OCI application by USPS Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation on October 1st. It was delivered at 11:30 AM at the Chicago Consulate on October 4th, 2010. After tracking this delivery I decided to forget about it for a month or so. Surprisingly, my USPS envelope was delivered back to me this afternoon !! It had a Return-to-Sender stamp on it , hand written "REFUSED" on the stamp with the reason "other" marked on it. Apparently CGI-Chicago received it at 11:30 AM and then REFUSED IT at 6:00 PM. Well... if they are refusing to receive USPS envelopes, perhaps they no longer do OCI at that location ??
Anyone can explain this ??
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which address did you sent it to?

is it:
“OCI cell, Consulate General of India, Chicago, 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive, NBC Tower Building, Suite # 850, Chicago, Illinois-60611

because I heard chicago stopped taking OCI for a while. and now it says on information board:

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:

" Consulate General of India, Chicago will be accepting fresh OCI Applications in person as per specified timings and by mail from 11 October 2010".

might yours falls in this category.... let me know what you find out? I am planning to send it tomorrow to Chicago consulate.

Thanks
 
Chicago stopped accepting OCI application about 2-3 weeks ago. They started accepting new application again 3 days ago. So send your application again.
 
smithjohnatpa said:
what size of photos required is it 3.5x3.5cm right?
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correct. More important no white background, preferable light blue. Eyes should be visible, preferable without glasses. clear photo. Lot of rejection takes place due to quality and size of photo.
 
Thanks Madh4 for reply. Yeah I heard lots of rejection for photos. and they said its due to machine is detecting its not man so no argue on that common...
 
Hello,
How many days it will take to update the OCI online enquiry by consulate , After we sent application to Chicago.
 
get_oci said:
Hello,
How many days it will take to update the OCI online enquiry by consulate , After we sent application to Chicago.
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I think nothing for sure but after looking timelines I can say around within 1 month. I sent mine today as well. please update your timeline I will do the same if I will have any updates.
 
I am waiting for my OCI card and Stamped US Passport from Chicago. Any idea on how long it usually takes (NY says 7 working days)? My US passports reached at Chicago on Oct 1st and they have OCI from Delhi already.
 
sragh said:
I am waiting for my OCI card and Stamped US Passport from Chicago. Any idea on how long it usually takes (NY says 7 working days)? My US passports reached at Chicago on Oct 1st and they have OCI from Delhi already.
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How long it took to process your OCI? and was it family or Individual? can you please add your timeline so we can get idea. Thanks in advance.
 
smithjohnatpa said:
How long it took to process your OCI? and was it family or Individual? can you please add your timeline so we can get idea. Thanks in advance.
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Family of 4...

Photo/Signature Scanned On 09-SEP-2010
Registration Status Granted On 11-SEP-2010
Documents Printing Status PRINTED
Documents Printed On 14-SEP-2010
Documents Dispatched to Concerned Mission/Office on 15-SEP-2010
Documents Received at CHICAGO On 29-SEP-2010

Waiting to get back our US passports and OCI cards. They recieved our passports on Oct 1st.
 
Thanks sragh, when did you send application?

sragh said:
Family of 4...

Photo/Signature Scanned On 09-SEP-2010
Registration Status Granted On 11-SEP-2010
Documents Printing Status PRINTED
Documents Printed On 14-SEP-2010
Documents Dispatched to Concerned Mission/Office on 15-SEP-2010
Documents Received at CHICAGO On 29-SEP-2010

Waiting to get back our US passports and OCI cards. They recieved our passports on Oct 1st.
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Chicago OCI pickup time per consulate is 11.00 AM to 12.30 PM. But I see per Joyjoe's explanation in this thread he went there before 9.00 AM then pickup ticket. Then came back at 11.00 to drop off documents and pickup documents at 4.00 PM.

My question is it necessary to go there at 9.00 or can I go at 11.00 to drop off documents?
 
usa2010 said:
Chicago OCI pickup time per consulate is 11.00 AM to 12.30 PM. But I see per Joyjoe's explanation in this thread he went there before 9.00 AM then pickup ticket. Then came back at 11.00 to drop off documents and pickup documents at 4.00 PM.

My question is it necessary to go there at 9.00 or can I go at 11.00 to drop off documents?
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The OCI counter timing is from 1100 hrs to 1300hrs. They give token from 0900hrs to 1230hrs. If you go early there is longer waiting. One thing good with the consulate all persons with token will be attended to even after well past 1300hrs. SO reaching consulate after 1200hrs reduces waiting period. There is queue and lot of persons are waiting everyday. The crowd for OCI does not diminish.

Same token for first time applicants and for those whose approved OCI has reached the Consulate. First time applicants, if they submit their renunciation with OCI application, can collect Renuciation certificate and canceled Indian passport at 1600hrs. Those with approved OCI will get their US passport back with OCI card at 1600 hrs. Any how about 5 hours wasted: but you are happy there is result.

Another bit of info. You can authorize someone to do the job on your behalf with a proper authorization and identity letter.
 
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