OCI PICKUP at CHICAGO

[masters]

my friends family 4 oci application has been granted and received at chicago

my questions
1. he hasnt received any acknowledgement from chicago for fickup oci card at chicago does he have to wait for the acknowlegment card.

2. does he have to make an appointment for oci pick up any specific day or time

3. also how to make an appointment for pick up any phone number and when to call

4. for pick up can he go alone with the family members passport or they have to be present for pickup

5.finally his daughter us passport expired 2 months back so she got a new
10 year passport for oci stamping sticket does she has to give old us passport or new us passport

 

[mtillu]

I hope it is not too late to reply. For what it is worth, here are my answers.
1. No, there is no need to wait for the acknowledgement letter. He has to take a hard-copy (printout) of the online status for each of the family member.
2. & 3. No, there is no appointment. The OCI card pickup is from M-F 4-5 pm. Better to arrive at the consulate before 4 pm.
4. Yes, he can go alone for the pickup of OCI cards for the whole family. He needs to carry the passport and the online status copy for each of his family member.
5. It is better to carry both old and new passport and explain the situation to the official there. I am sure they will put the OCI stamp on the new passport only.