I spent some time tracking various file numbers. Looks like NY consulate has resumed the OCI processing and it has granted till USAN01008910 on Jun-07th. Based on your file#, you can see your position.
HTML:=========================================================================================== File# Ack date Photoscan Granted Docprint Docdispatch Doc Arrived NY =========================================================================================== USAN00839410 23-Apr-10 24-Apr-10 5-May-10 7-May-10 10-May-10 27-May-10 USAN00969510 3-May-10 5-May-10 6-May-10 10-May-10 11-May-10 27-May-10 USAN00969610 3-May-10 5-May-10 1-Jun-10 2-Jun-10 4-Jun-10 X USAN00979610 3-May-10 6-May-10 2-Jun-10 2-Jun-10 4-Jun-10 X USAN00989610 4-May-10 7-May-10 3-Jun-10 7-Jun-10 X X USAN00999610 4-May-10 10-May-10 4-Jun-10 7-Jun-10 X X USAN01000010 4-May-10 10-May-10 5-Jun-10 7-Jun-10 X X USAN01002610 4-May-10 10-May-10 5-Jun-10 7-Jun-10 X X USAN01002710 4-May-10 10-May-10 7-Jun-10 X X X USAN01008910 4-May-10 11-May-10 7-Jun-10 X X X USAN01009010 4-May-10 10-May-10 X X X X
BITS_IIMB, when you collected your OCI, they do not make you give copy of cancelled Indian passport, is that correct? TIA.
What do you write on the envelope when you send US passports for OCi stamping and card?
Send it to OCI Cell( Express mail) and write:
Collection of OCI Card
****Nothing wrong if you also send Copy of canceled Indian passport page that has stamp. Send Online print out of OCI status+copy of Indian canceled passport and Copy of SC if you have+US passport. You can also write cover letter with your Name ,Address, Email, Phone
Hi All,
I have been silent reader on this site. It has helped me lot in proceeding carefully, step by step all through out for OCI and surrender cert. mess.
I sent my application in triplicate on May 19th received by them on May 21st. I saw my OCI recd by New York on 27th may on the tracking site.
After observing so much chaos, I decided yesterday to go in person and get it done all at once.
Following are my observation/actions taken at the consulate.
1. Big long queue, go early to get in line.
2. I saw there is no dependency in getting oci and surrender cert. First I went OCI window and gave my oci tracking page info and I was asked to come and collect it after 1 pm.
3. Then for surrender cert. I was sent to inquiry table, the lady at table mentioned, you can get surrender cert. and $175 back only if you received a call from them or an email. I was to go home and wait until I hear from them.
4. I resisted with my reason that since I am already here, and I was tired by standing for hours in line and inside. She said go to interview room and ask them if they can help.
5. I went to interview room and got same feedback as no.4 that there is no way they can find my passport unless I tell them the name of the person who called. (no body called me). I resisted strongly and mentioned them I can not afford to come again and I asked them to help me and I will wait even if takes all day to search my passport. Luckily they found my passport. I paid $20 for each passport.
Also I asked the copy of naturalization cert. back as it is illegal to copy it. I got that also back.
6. I found that if your application is not processed or check/money order is not processed then they will return the old check/money order to you and take $20 in cash/or money order at the counter.
7. They are waiting on reply from the ministery how to refund the money $175 for the people they have already charged. Sso if it is cashed already then you are not getting refund until (i do not know)
8. My name was called at window 8 and got my surrender certificate and then OCI.
OCI window person did not even ask me for surrender certificate.
9. I asked the lady at window 8 for surrender cert. that where it will be useful (such as airport in india etc). She mentioned this is only for you record. Nobody will ask you about this in india at the airport.
I went inside the consulate at 10 a.m (after standing in line for couple hours outside), and came out with all done at 2 pm.
I felt pity for the people who work there. Nothing is organized properly; no customer service attitude or I think we are spoiled after living in US for years.
I hope this will help
Best of luck to all
Many thanks to ginnu and many others who contribute to this board.
I felt obligated with whatever i know and if it can help others.
Free advise - do not panic out of frustration, but peacfully fight for your right.
Hello,
Had you sent in the $175 initially wiht your mail application? When you were looking for your passport, did they refud your $175?
Arjun
yes i did. and they did return my check. I paid them $20 in cash.
7. They are waiting on reply from the ministery how to refund the money $175 for the people they have already charged. Sso if it is cashed already then you are not getting refund until (i do not know)
Hi All,
I have been silent reader on this site. It has helped me lot in proceeding carefully, step by step all through out for OCI and surrender cert. mess.
I sent my application in triplicate on May 19th received by them on May 21st. I saw my OCI recd by New York on 27th may on the tracking site.
After observing so much chaos, I decided yesterday to go in person and get it done all at once.
Following are my observation/actions taken at the consulate.
1. Big long queue, go early to get in line.
2. I saw there is no dependency in getting oci and surrender cert. First I went OCI window and gave my oci tracking page info and I was asked to come and collect it after 1 pm.
3. Then for surrender cert. I was sent to inquiry table, the lady at table mentioned, you can get surrender cert. and $175 back only if you received a call from them or an email. I was to go home and wait until I hear from them.
4. I resisted with my reason that since I am already here, and I was tired by standing for hours in line and inside. She said go to interview room and ask them if they can help.
5. I went to interview room and got same feedback as no.4 that there is no way they can find my passport unless I tell them the name of the person who called. (no body called me). I resisted strongly and mentioned them I can not afford to come again and I asked them to help me and I will wait even if takes all day to search my passport. Luckily they found my passport. I paid $20 for each passport.
Also I asked the copy of naturalization cert. back as it is illegal to copy it. I got that also back.
6. I found that if your application is not processed or check/money order is not processed then they will return the old check/money order to you and take $20 in cash/or money order at the counter.
7. They are waiting on reply from the ministery how to refund the money $175 for the people they have already charged. Sso if it is cashed already then you are not getting refund until (i do not know)
8. My name was called at window 8 and got my surrender certificate and then OCI.
OCI window person did not even ask me for surrender certificate.
9. I asked the lady at window 8 for surrender cert. that where it will be useful (such as airport in india etc). She mentioned this is only for you record. Nobody will ask you about this in india at the airport.
I went inside the consulate at 10 a.m (after standing in line for couple hours outside), and came out with all done at 2 pm.
I felt pity for the people who work there. Nothing is organized properly; no customer service attitude or I think we are spoiled after living in US for years.
I hope this will help
Best of luck to all
Many thanks to ginnu and many others who contribute to this board.
I felt obligated with whatever i know and if it can help others.
Free advise - do not panic out of frustration, but peacfully fight for your right.
--------Thanks Ginnu
So that would be
Collection of OCI Card (Bold Letters Back of Express Mail Envelope)
You will MAIL the Envelope to below address
To,
The OCI Cell,
Consulate General of India,
3 E., 64th Street,
New York, NY 10065.
right?
----correct
Do you know how long does it take for them to send back the cards and US passports?
------- I know about 2 Persons they sent US passport for U visa and OCI collection by mail and they got back in 12-14 days From The date They got the Mail and they sent it by Express mail with Return reciept. They also sent by Express mail and send $20 Mailing charge. Both the persons had got SC by Paying $175 before Sending Mail for collection of OCI through mail.
Hi,
Just checked online - our OCI status finally turned to "Granted" today!! Good to see the Consulate is progressing with granting OCIs completely independent of the SC/Passport Cancellation!
What was your date of acknowledgement?
Hi Rishi, my OCI app was acknowledged on May 5th.
Thanks and please keep us informed as you get your OCI. My acknowledgement date is May 7th and have not seen any movement since scan on same day (May 7).