I read someone on this forum applied for the SC and OCI together and it worked out. I'm in NY, and here the website says you can apply for both together, but I don't see that on the SF website (for my mom). Such a mess, and the applications are different too. What exactly does the SC look like? Someone said it's just a copy of the passport data page and some sort of annotation. Is this true?
I asked this question to
oci@cgisf.org & got following reply.
Here it is...
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Dear Sir/Madam,
No, Sir. Apply for a Surrender certificate first. After you get that, mail us a copy of it, and your cancelled Indian ppt
Thanks,
Sincerely,
OCI TEAM
CONSULATE GENERAL OF INDIA
540 ARGUELLO BLVD
SAN FRANCISCO CA-94118
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From: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 9:48 AM
To:
oci@cgisf.org
Subject: I know you guys are busy !
Hello,
I sure can understand the amount of workload you guys must be facing due to changes in recent rules.
It must be very frustrating for you and all of us.
I visited many forums and one query remain open & is in much discussion.
If U could address one question, probably on your Website, it will result in less volume of emails to you.
That Questions is…
1. Can OCI/PIO applications be sent along with Surrender Certificate application? If so what additional documents are required such as SC application, additional passport copies etc. Or just Fees for SC will do.
Whatever your procedure is, please put it on your Website as official guideline.
Thanks & all the best.
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