Two copies of Indian PP for you, one with the original OCI application, and the second with the "duplicate OCI application". Remember, you must send the application and documents in duplicate. JP sent 4 copies because he applied for the SC and OCI together; just like what I also did.
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Two copies of Indian PP for you, one with the original OCI application, and the second with the "duplicate OCI application". Remember, you must send the application and documents in duplicate. JP sent 4 copies because he applied for the SC and OCI together; just like what I also did.
Hi,
Taking a cue from JPBoston's list of documents and reading through the CGNY website, following is what I came up with. Can somebody confirm if this looks accurate. This includes 2 kids that are currently on PIO. Seems like CG NY is asking for original PIO card along with the application(contrary to what immihelp suggests) -
1. Cover Letter
2. Money Order - Fees for OCI - $840 ($275*2 +$145*2).
3. Envelope with 2 additional passport photos of Father
4. Envelope with 2 additional passport photos of Mother
5. Envelope with 2 additional passport photos of Child-1
6. Envelope with 2 additional passport photos of Child-2
7. Completed Application Form( For all 4 of us)
8. Photocopy of Indian Passport – Father
9. Photocopy of US Passport – Father
10. Photocopy of Naturalization Certificate– Father
11. Photocopy of Driver’s License– Father
12. Photocopy of Utility Bill– Father
13. Photocopy of Indian Passport – Mother
14. Photocopy of US Passport – Mother
15. Photocopy of Naturalization Certificate– Mother
16. Photocopy of Driver’s License– Mother
17. Photocopy of Utility Bill– Mother
18. Photocopy of US Passport – Child-1
19. Photocopy of Birth Certificate – Child-1
20. Photocopy of the PIO Card– Child-1
21. PIO Card(Original) – Child-1
22. Photocopy of US Passport – Child-2
23. Photocopy of Birth Certificate – Child-2
24. Photocopy of the PIO Card – Child-2
25. PIO Card (Original) –Child-2
Set 2 –
1. Completed Application Form( For all 4 of us)
2. Photocopy of Indian Passport – Father
3. Photocopy of US Passport – Father
4. Photocopy of Naturalization Certificate– Father
5. Photocopy of Driver’s License– Father
6. Photocopy of Utility Bill– Father
7. Photocopy of Indian Passport – Mother
8. Photocopy of US Passport – Mother
9. Photocopy of Naturalization Certificate– Mother
10. Photocopy of Driver’s License– Mother
11. Photocopy of Utility Bill– Mother
12. Photocopy of US Passport – Child-1
13. Photocopy of Birth Certificate – Child-1
14. Photocopy of the PIO Card– Child-1
Thanks
Taking a cue from JPBoston's list of documents and reading through the CGNY website, following is what I came up with. Can somebody confirm if this looks accurate. This includes 2 kids that are currently on PIO. Seems like CG NY is asking for original PIO card along with the application(contrary to what immihelp suggests) -
1. Cover Letter
2. Money Order - Fees for OCI - $840 ($275*2 +$145*2).
3. Envelope with 2 additional passport photos of Father
4. Envelope with 2 additional passport photos of Mother
5. Envelope with 2 additional passport photos of Child-1
6. Envelope with 2 additional passport photos of Child-2
7. Completed Application Form( For all 4 of us)
8. Photocopy of Indian Passport – Father
9. Photocopy of US Passport – Father
10. Photocopy of Naturalization Certificate– Father
11. Photocopy of Driver’s License– Father
12. Photocopy of Utility Bill– Father
13. Photocopy of Indian Passport – Mother
14. Photocopy of US Passport – Mother
15. Photocopy of Naturalization Certificate– Mother
16. Photocopy of Driver’s License– Mother
17. Photocopy of Utility Bill– Mother
18. Photocopy of US Passport – Child-1
19. Photocopy of Birth Certificate – Child-1
20. Photocopy of the PIO Card– Child-1
21. PIO Card(Original) – Child-1
22. Photocopy of US Passport – Child-2
23. Photocopy of Birth Certificate – Child-2
24. Photocopy of the PIO Card – Child-2
25. PIO Card (Original) –Child-2
Set 2 –
1. Completed Application Form( For all 4 of us)
2. Photocopy of Indian Passport – Father
3. Photocopy of US Passport – Father
4. Photocopy of Naturalization Certificate– Father
5. Photocopy of Driver’s License– Father
6. Photocopy of Utility Bill– Father
7. Photocopy of Indian Passport – Mother
8. Photocopy of US Passport – Mother
9. Photocopy of Naturalization Certificate– Mother
10. Photocopy of Driver’s License– Mother
11. Photocopy of Utility Bill– Mother
12. Photocopy of US Passport – Child-1
13. Photocopy of Birth Certificate – Child-1
14. Photocopy of the PIO Card– Child-1
Thanks
USCZN, I actually have the same question as you about the order of forms A & B and the documents for myself, wife and two kids who have pio. Also, I had sent email to NY CGI about sending the original PIO card and received reply from deputy CGI that original PIO card is not required at the time of application, photocopy is enough. When the application is approved, original PIO card needs to be surrendered.
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Congrats on getting your SC. I am now getting concerned about my own SC application. I applied a week before you did and still have not gotten even a semblance of a response from the f*cking CGI idiots. I just want this production to be over and done with. It has been 3 weeks now since they received my SC and my OCI applications and yet not a peep from either department.
For my OCI app, I have given 4 copies of my Indian passport pages because 2 were for my OCI and 2 were for proof of my son's eligibility for his OCI.
JPBoston, Try calling Prabhu Dayal number directly or go to CGNY to enquire personally, there are no updates to my OCI, I keep checking the online status but it does not show up. I may drive to NY again next week and talk to any lady their as I noticed in couple of visits to CGNY that "Men do not work their" only women are working hard and responding to the visitors. These guys have no work ethics.
I think this is right. I read somewhere that we should send notarized copies of PIO cards (not the originals). So, all documents should be self-attested (should say "true copy of original with signature and name and date) except the PIO copy which should be notarized. We will need to send the original PIO card only at the time of collecting OCI (i.e., after two months hopefully). I sent this all on July 24th and have not gotten acknowledgement yet.
If you have birth certificates of yourself and your spouse, please send them too. This is the advice I got from my friends and I sent them (copies). Also, I have sent couple of my educational qualifications (from India) as additional items, just in case. Marriage certificate is also required (at least I sent it based on advice from others!).... you will need surrender certificates' copies too....
Hi Amitt,
The original PIO card is mentioned at couple of places as part of documents for OCI application on the CGNY site. I am just wondering if there is any merit in not sending the original PIO card(other than the fact that they can misplace it and ask me again when the time comes to surrender it) The immihelp.com site does mention sending only the notarized copies. Again, I am just contemplating which particular thing has higher succees rate of getting the OCI processed smoothly.
Thanks
Hi Mgkrishna,
Thanks for reviewing the list of documents. I will include our birth certificates, the marriage certificate and the surrender certificate(how can i forget this) in the list. Do you agree with how the documents are organized. or does it have to be done in some other way?
I agree with the list with those three included. FYI, I sent the following list of documents (in each set) for myself, my wife and my son (who is a PIO holder). I've sent two copies with each set, as I didn't want to take any chance. All are self-attested, except the copy of PIO (FYI, a friend of mine got OCI recently and he also sent a notarized copy of PIO, not the original - so the application at this stage will not contain any originals):
1. Application with reference number (Part A + B)
2. Copies of US Passports (2 for self + 2 for wife + 2 for son)
3. Copies of Birth Certificates ( 1 for self + 1 for wife + 1 for son)
4. Notarized PIO card copy of son
5. Two copies of first three pages and last two pages of cancelled Indian passports (for self and wife)
6. Two copies of surrender certificates (2 for self + 2 for wife)
7. Copies of naturalization certificates (1 for self + 1 for wife)
8. Copy of Marriage certificate
9. Proof of residence in USA for self (electricity bill + gas bill + property tax statement)
10. Proof of residence in USA for wife (Drivers’ license + bank statement)
11. Copies of M.Tech and SSC certificates of self
12. Copies of M.Com and SSC certificates of wife
13. Two additional photographs (2 for self + 2 for wife + 2 for son)
14. Money order in the amount of $695 ( $275 for self + $275 for wife + $145 for son)
I've also attached an additional page for item (22) on the application, as we have many family members in India and the space provided on the application is not enough to fit them all.
Just a minor clarification - Photos (2 each) are not for each application set and so is the money order
Application Form
Just filled and printed the application form,
After printing I notice that the form is poorly organized. The heading "Form XIX" for the second applicant is on the first page itself. Did I print it wrong? Should I have done some page setup?
Also, I don't see a box for signature/thumb impression.
I assume that the place of issue for US passports will be US DEP OF STATE?
Thanks again.
Just filled and printed the application form,
After printing I notice that the form is poorly organized. The heading "Form XIX" for the second applicant is on the first page itself. Did I print it wrong? Should I have done some page setup?
Also, I don't see a box for signature/thumb impression.
I assume that the place of issue for US passports will be US DEP OF STATE?
Thanks again.
It should be ok or you may re-print the application but will have to print individual application for each applicant. You will need use only IE version 5 and above. Othen browsers like Firefox or Opera are not compatible. Place of issue of US passport should be City where issued as shown on the passport.
Does the US Passport has the place of issue mentioned somewhere on it? I don't see any on mine unless I am not looking at the right place.
Mine is prior to new passport design and printed on first page. If you have newer ones with embedded smart card, I have no clue.
Mine is the new e-Passport with the embedded chip. The Authority on your US Passport ID page is "United States Department of State" and since they issue it, use "US DEP OF STATE" as the place of issue for the OCI app.
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can I go back somehow and print it again? Or do i have to fill all the info and print it?
Visit OCI Registration page and click on Re-Print button at the bottom or (https://passport.gov.in/oci/OCI_DupApplForm.jsp) you will be prompted with Registration number and DOB.
Filling Part B of the OCI Application - Family member details
Hi,
I am filling Part B and need some clarification on the 'Details of Family Member staying in India' . I have a whole bunch of people - parents, brothers, sisters and their families etc. Do we need to list out each and every one or just the parents + brothers + sisters (witout their family details) is sufficient?
Hi,
I am filling Part B and need some clarification on the 'Details of Family Member staying in India' . I have a whole bunch of people - parents, brothers, sisters and their families etc. Do we need to list out each and every one or just the parents + brothers + sisters (witout their family details) is sufficient?