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Typically how long is it taking these days for online status to show "acknowledged" after SF consulate receives the package?

Thx
 
Here is how long it took for me....

02/01/10 : Mailed to SF
02/02/10 : Reached SF
02/18/10: Acknowledged
02/19/10: Scanned
02/19/10: Granted
02/19/10: Printed
02/23/10: Dispatched from Delhi
xx/xx/10: Recd @ SF
xx/xx/10 : OCI Recd!

Thanks
 
caldude said:
Here is how long it took for me....

02/01/10 : Mailed to SF
02/02/10 : Reached SF
02/18/10: Acknowledged
02/19/10: Scanned
02/19/10: Granted
02/19/10: Printed
02/23/10: Dispatched from Delhi
xx/xx/10: Recd @ SF
xx/xx/10 : OCI Recd!

Thanks
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Thanks caldude. Would you know if this is an acknowledgement by SF Consulate or New Delhi?
 
As per the link:
http:cgisf.org/oc/onlinestatus.html(Not able to insert link but this is the path),
it seems the US passports in orginal can be sent after OCI despatched to SF.
If they are not sent earlier.
As such,I guess CGISF will not reject application if they are not sent initially.
Right?
 
OCI Docs

Hey Guys,

Few things you should understand before applying for OCI-

  • PART B is common for Family. Do not make unnecessary copies for all applicatants. One copy of Part B makes one set for all applicants.
  • All Photos need to be attached to the FORM (PART-A). You DO NOT Need to send any extra photos.
  • Ensure that you attest (write "TRUE COPY OF ORIGINAL" and sign below it) all photocopies.
  • All FEES CAN BE INCLUDED IN ONE SINGLE POSTAL MONEY ORDER (Available in any US Post Office).
Hope this helps.

OCI App Status : SFO : Family
02/04/2010: Mailed
02/05/2010: Delivered
02/20/2010: Acknowledged
02/23/2010: Registration Granted
02/23/2010: Photo/Sign Scanned
02/23/2010: Doc Printing Status
: Doc Dispatched
: Doc Received
 
I was really disheartened with rejection and thought of dropping OCI dream, but again there is no other go so trying again with name change affidavit.
Though they used my prepaid envelope to send the application back, I have enclosed another $10 cashier check too.

Mailed again today, let see how it goes this time.
 
Update on my status.

OCI App Status : SFO : Family
02/04/2010: Mailed
02/05/2010: Delivered
02/20/2010: Acknowledged
02/23/2010: Registration Granted
02/23/2010: Photo/Sign Scanned
02/23/2010: Doc Printing Status - Printed
02/25/2010: Doc Dispatched
?????: Doc Received at SFO
?????: Passport/OCI Rcvd
 
My status looks same as yours

OCI App Status : SFO : Family
02/05/2010: Mailed
02/08/2010: Delivered
02/20/2010: Acknowledged
02/23/2010: Registration Granted
02/23/2010: Photo/Sign Scanned
02/23/2010: Doc Printing Status - Printed
02/25/2010: Doc Dispatched
?????: Doc Received at SFO
?????: Passport/OCI Rcvd
 
My newborn's application for OCI sent back for not sending copy of parents OCI !!

My newborn's application for OCI sent back for not sending copy of parents OCI
Nowhere is it mentioned that we need to send copies of OCI of parents in cgisf website.
I sent them today.
Now that my family needs to travel in 3 weeks I am keeping my fingers crossed
waiting for OCI. This time I did not send the original US passport of my newborn

I heard that getting OCI in India is pain. Will there be any issues if I send the passport
from India when it is approved. I have given a US address of my friend. Or if they ask
me to send the passport just before I leave to India what is the alternative.
 
Are you US citizen?
I am assuming yes, which passport you didn't send, India or US?

At one time I heard sending passport through mail out of country was not allowed by law, but I couldn't confirm it.
But anyway you can send it to your friend and he can send it to consulate.


shankru said:
My newborn's application for OCI sent back for not sending copy of parents OCI
Nowhere is it mentioned that we need to send copies of OCI of parents in cgisf website.
I sent them today.
Now that my family needs to travel in 3 weeks I am keeping my fingers crossed
waiting for OCI. This time I did not send the original US passport of my newborn

I heard that getting OCI in India is pain. Will there be any issues if I send the passport
from India when it is approved. I have given a US address of my friend. Or if they ask
me to send the passport just before I leave to India what is the alternative.
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adawra said:
Are you US citizen?
I am assuming yes, which passport you didn't send, India or US?

At one time I heard sending passport through mail out of country was not allowed by law, but I couldn't confirm it.
But anyway you can send it to your friend and he can send it to consulate.
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Why your First Try was rejected???
 
On consulate website I see this:
Proof of Residence:

* Driving license or
* PG&E, Water or landline telephone bill displaying applicant’s address or
* House Lease Agreement or

Note: Bank/credit card/mobile phone statements are not accepted as residence proof


Is this a new requirement?
I don't remember sending this ..... oh no ... another rejection on way ... another $40 gone and another 3 weeks wasted.
 
Hi adawra: where did you read this? can you please post a link? SF consulate website does not mention this requirement in the FAQ section that we read and prepared the application accordingly. Even we didn't send any address proof :(

Thanks

adawra said:
On consulate website I see this:
Proof of Residence:

* Driving license or
* PG&E, Water or landline telephone bill displaying applicant’s address or
* House Lease Agreement or

Note: Bank/credit card/mobile phone statements are not accepted as residence proof


Is this a new requirement?
I don't remember sending this ..... oh no ... another rejection on way ... another $40 gone and another 3 weeks wasted.
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kashish said:
Hi adawra: where did you read this? can you please post a link? SF consulate website does not mention this requirement in the FAQ section that we read and prepared the application accordingly. Even we didn't send any address proof :(

Thanks
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http://www.cgisf.org/oc/oci_process.html#reservations

On this page just below where it mention in bold Current US/ foreign Passport in original

alternatively you can go to http://www.cgisf.org -> consular services (in the left column) -> Overseas Citizen of India -> The Process -> What is Required (4th requirement).
 
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