OCI - New York Tracker

Maybe if it is marked OCI Application it is forwarded..? I am just hoping that this is the new procedure and not a problem. Also I sent priority mail delivery confirmation. Nothing else to do but wait now ...
 
brokenarrow said:
Maybe if it is marked OCI Application it is forwarded..? I am just hoping that this is the new procedure and not a problem. Also I sent priority mail delivery confirmation. Nothing else to do but wait now ...
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You Must call Mrs.Pushpa Kumar or send Email/fax to her and ask her if they have changed the address for OCI applications as your USPS status shows it was forwarded to other address.
Please send any further inquiries about OCI Card, preferably by e-mail to:
Mrs.Pushpa Kumar
Vice Consul [OCI]
Email: vcoci@indiacgny.org.
Consulate General of India
3 E. 64th St.,
New York, NY 10065
Fax: (212) 879 7914

In case of urgency, please call 212 774-0647
 
How many proofs of residence required.

Hi - I sent only DL copies.. I saw an earlier post which says we need to send TWO proofs (DL and Utility?)

The instructions are not clear at all.

Thanks.
 
Those who filed OCI applications with Indian consulate New York must check with the Bank if the Bank certified check has been collected by Consulate General of India New York. You will need the Certified check number and call your Banks Casher check or Bank certified check department if the Particular check has been colleted or still not collected. In last week of February many got OCI applications returned because of not sending TWO copies of Proof Residency in USA. They may have Resubmitted the OCI applications and it is advised that they check with bank if the consulate collected the fee. If Fees is still not collected then your file is not seen or packet is not opened and your will not have online update from Delhi as they have not sent the papers to Delhi. Those who have Pending applications more than 15 days should also call the bank to know the status of certified check. Got info that still NYC has not opened the packets that are sent more than one month back and few got returned. One should confirm with Bank and also send email to OCI cell Indian consulate New York or call them to know the status of your OCI file or Application. Something is wrong with Indian Consulate NYC related to OCI.
Please send any further inquiries about OCI Card, preferably by e-mail to:
Mrs.Pushpa Kumar
Vice Consul [OCI]
Email: vcoci@indiacgny.org.
Consulate General of India
3 E. 64th St.,
New York, NY 10065
Fax: (212) 879 7914
In case of urgency, please call 212 774-0647



**** Those who file through SF consulate, Houston or DC are getting acknowledged in 10-18 days from the date they mailed application
 
Those who filed OCI applications with Indian consulate New York

Those who filed OCI applications with Indian consulate New York must check with the Bank if the Bank certified check has been collected by Consulate General of India New York. You will need the Certified check number and call your Banks Casher check or Bank certified check department if the Particular check has been colleted or still not collected. In last week of February many got OCI applications returned because of not sending TWO copies of Proof Residency in USA. They may have Resubmitted the OCI applications and it is advised that they check with bank if the consulate collected the fee. If Fees is still not collected then your file is not seen or packet is not opened and your will not have online update from Delhi as they have not sent the papers to Delhi. Those who have Pending applications more than 15 days should also call the bank to know the status of certified check. Got info that still NYC has not opened the packets that are sent more than one month back and few got returned. One should confirm with Bank and also send email to OCI cell Indian consulate New York or call them to know the status of your OCI file or Application. Something is wrong with Indian Consulate NYC related to OCI.

Please send any further inquiries about OCI Card, preferably by e-mail to:
Mrs.Pushpa Kumar
Vice Consul [OCI]
Email: vcoci@indiacgny.org.
Consulate General of India
3 E. 64th St.,
New York, NY 10065
Fax: (212) 879 7914
In case of urgency, please call 212 774-0647


**** Those who file through SF consulate, Houston or DC are getting acknowledged in 10-18 days from the date they mailed application
 
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OCI stamping

Greetings,

OCI Online status shows that my documents have arrived at the New York Consulate.

Does anyone know if a weekend stamping/pickup is possible?

Also, would I get a OCI card in addition to the stamping on the passport? I am confused about "Original Indian passport is required to be canceled while submitting the U.S. passport for obtaining the OCI card/OCI visa sticker." on the consulate's website. [ indiacgny.org/php/showContent.php?linkid=177&partid=100&sub=sub6 ]

Knowledgeable forum members please advise.

regards,
-madhav.
 
My TimeLines

Here are my revised timelines. My journey ends here. Thanks to all of you for your help, this is a great forum. I wish good luck to everyone....

I also would like to thank Rajiv Khanna for providing such a wonderful forum.

OCI App Status
01/19/2010: Mailed January 19th
01/21/2010: received by consulate
02/18/2010: Acknowledged
02/23/2010: Photo/Signature Scanned
03/03/2010: Documents Printed
03/05/2010: Documents Dispatched
03/10/2010: Documents Received at NEW YORK CGI
 
siyaram said:
Here are my revised timelines. My journey ends here. Thanks to all of you for your help, this is a great forum. I wish good luck to everyone....

I also would like to thank Rajiv Khanna for providing such a wonderful forum.

OCI App Status
01/19/2010: Mailed January 19th
01/21/2010: received by consulate
02/18/2010: Acknowledged
02/23/2010: Photo/Signature Scanned
03/03/2010: Documents Printed
03/05/2010: Documents Dispatched
03/10/2010: Documents Received at NEW YORK CGI
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30 days before acknowledgment. This is a long wait. Is it going any faster these days or are the recent timelines very similar?
 
madhav2020 said:
Greetings,

OCI Online status shows that my documents have arrived at the New York Consulate.

Does anyone know if a weekend stamping/pickup is possible?

Also, would I get a OCI card in addition to the stamping on the passport? I am confused about "Original Indian passport is required to be canceled while submitting the U.S. passport for obtaining the OCI card/OCI visa sticker." on the consulate's website. [ indiacgny.org/php/showContent.php?linkid=177&partid=100&sub=sub6 ]

Knowledgeable forum members please advise.

regards,
-madhav.
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You have to go on working day if you want to pick up the documents from Consulate.(check the times on site it is 9-30 to 12-30 you give your documents and collect after 3-4 hours)
If you want to be sent to you by mail then send them $20 postal money order OR Cashier Check.
They need your US passport and U visa is stamped in US Passport.
You will also get OCI booklet with your photo and other info (it looks tike Indian passport)
You have to send Indian passport and Consulate will stamp the Indian passport with “Cancelled” Stamp and will return to you.
For travel you will need US passport with U visa AND OCI booklet.
 
I resubmitted my application on March1 and received by NYC India consulate on March 2nd (my Application was sent back reason not including two proofs of USA residency)

Sent: March 1, 2010
Received: March 2, 2010
Acknowledged: ?????
 
CGNY conacted me through email for residency requirement. I emailed a copy of the bank statement. CGNY acknowledged the reciept of the email on the same day and continuted processing. Our application has been granted. So, it would be good to include your email address in the OCI application form. Could save you some time.
-Srini
 
SriniKris said:
CGNY conacted me through email for residency requirement. I emailed a copy of the bank statement. CGNY acknowledged the reciept of the email on the same day and continuted processing. Our application has been granted. So, it would be good to include your email address in the OCI application form. Could save you some time.
-Srini
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Would you please share your timeline with the forum. Just interested in seeing what application submission date they are currently processing.
 
My timeline

Application Sent : 23-JAN-2010
Date Of Acknowledgment 24-FEB-2010
Registration Status Granted On 06-MAR-2010
Photo/Signature Scanned On 26-FEB-2010
Documents Printed On 08-MAR-2010
Documents Dispatched to Concerned Mission/Office on 09-MAR-2010

The email from CGNY was on Feb 18 (6 days before acknowledgment date). I was going on a trip to India on Feb 21'st, so was lucky that CGNY contacted me before the trip.
 
SriniKris said:
Application Sent : 23-JAN-2010
Date Of Acknowledgment 24-FEB-2010
Registration Status Granted On 06-MAR-2010
Photo/Signature Scanned On 26-FEB-2010
Documents Printed On 08-MAR-2010
Documents Dispatched to Concerned Mission/Office on 09-MAR-2010

The email from CGNY was on Feb 18 (6 days before acknowledgment date). I was going on a trip to India on Feb 21'st, so was lucky that CGNY contacted me before the trip.
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Even if they sent email for document on FEB 18 and you sent the document same day then also Indian consulate took about 30 days for acknowledgement. From JAN 23 OR 24 to send email on FEB 18 it takes them about one month just to check the OCI application or open the packet in Indian consulate NYC. NYC is slow or some Babbu is missing who check the OCI.
 
I had included my email ID in the application. Still, my application was returned for missing residency documentation!! GRRRR
 
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