Hello All,
Consulate returned my application back asking for Original Inidian passport. They might have changed the rule after January.
After reading this forum, i decided not to send the original passports (US , Inida & PIO) and self-addressed return envelop. I was thinking of sending the passports and return envelop once they recieved the sticker and OCI booklet from NewDelhi. This is what all the people did before February and it worked well.
They sent my whole application back and asking for the below given documents.
1. Original indian passports
2. Driver License copy. ( I had attached PG&E copy in my first application, looks like they need DL copy)
3. Self-addressed express mail envelop
4. Postal money order for $10.00 which they used to send my application back
I include all the above and Original PIO cards (my kids) also. I just mailed today.
Whoever is applying now, please include original indian passport and DL copy to avoid the rejection (waste of time and waste of money)
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OCI App Status: Family (Me, my wife, 2 kids)
02/22/2010 : Mailed
02/23/2010 : Delivered
03/08/2010 : Recieved the application back
03/09/2010 : Mailed again