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VivaLasVegas said:
You can also send it to them via Fedex or UPS with a return Fedex or UPS envelope if you don't want to send it by express mail.
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I asked the CGI SF through email regarding this since I have a fedex account and easier to track. This is the reply. Mabe they recently changed, so only USPS return mail now.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Thank you for your interest in OCI scheme.

To answer your queries-

- fed ex does not pick up from the Consulate.

- OCI process is only by MAIL.

Sincerely,

OCI TEAM
CONSULATE GENERAL OF INDIA
540 ARGUELLO BLVD
SAN FRANCISCO CA-94118
 
desihai said:
I asked the CGI SF through email regarding this since I have a fedex account and easier to track. This is the reply. Mabe they recently changed, so only USPS return mail now.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Thank you for your interest in OCI scheme.

To answer your queries-

- fed ex does not pick up from the Consulate.

- OCI process is only by MAIL.

Sincerely,

OCI TEAM
CONSULATE GENERAL OF INDIA
540 ARGUELLO BLVD
SAN FRANCISCO CA-94118
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wow that is so weird. If FEDEX can deliver they can surely pick up. My wife had to renew her passport a few months back and it was sent to the CGI SF via fedex and returned via fedex. Same is the case with one of my co-worker.
 
Got my OCI Cards :)

App. mailed (CGISF) -- Nov 6, 2007
App. received at CGISF -- Nov 7
App. Acknowledged -- Jan 3
Granted & Printed -- Jan 4
Dispatched to SFO -- Jan 7
Reached SFO -- Jan 14
Passports send to CGISF-- Jan 14 (sent Indian passport for cancellation too)
Passports recv'd at CGISF- Jan 15
OCI Card and Passports received back -- Jan 17, 2008
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Total == 71 days or 2 months 10 days
 
omorpheus said:
OCI Card and Passports received back -- Jan 17, 2008
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Total == 71 days or 2 months 10 days
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Congratulations. so you are all set! Relieved of immigration hassles !

one question, did you send self addressed stampled evnelope in the beginning or when you send the passports in Jan? Do they keep self addressed envelope with them for 2 months.. i thought it made sense later so that CGI does not have to store this for evereyone.
 
desihai said:
Congratulations. so you are all set! Relieved of immigration hassles !
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Thanks. Mostly correct. Just USCIS issues as my wife is still an Indian citizen :)

one question, did you send self addressed stampled evnelope in the beginning or when you send the passports in Jan? Do they keep self addressed envelope with them for 2 months.. i thought it made sense later so that CGI does not have to store this for evereyone.
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I sent it along with my original applications. They keep it safe as I got the envelope as I sent. Didn't want to give them any chance of saying that your application is incomplete :). They store 2 sets of copies of applications and supporting docs for OCI, storing one extra envelope is no big deal. But again its a personal choice.

One question I have is that do you need to carry your OCI booklet also while traveling to India or is U-visa stamp in passport good enough?
 
Application received by SF on 12/31/2007.
Faxed additional information on 01/21/2008 (SF contacted me seeking some missing info on my application). When I enquired process time, I was told it will take between 4 and 8 weeks from 01/21/2008 for the process to complete.
 
Enkala said:
Application received by SF on 12/31/2007.
Faxed additional information on 01/21/2008 (SF contacted me seeking some missing info on my application). When I enquired process time, I was told it will take between 4 and 8 weeks from 01/21/2008 for the process to complete.
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Can you tell what additional info was asked? (the missing info). This will help people who are about to apply for OCI to include it if needed.

Thanks!
 
Enkala said:
Application received by SF on 12/31/2007.
Faxed additional information on 01/21/2008 (SF contacted me seeking some missing info on my application). When I enquired process time, I was told it will take between 4 and 8 weeks from 01/21/2008 for the process to complete.
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my app reached on 01/02/08.. I have not recevied any communication from them.. did they contact you on 21st or before?
thanks
Kn.
 
knkums said:
my app reached on 01/02/08.. I have not recevied any communication from them.. did they contact you on 21st or before?
thanks
Kn.
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If all your application is complete, you don't hear back from CGISF till your application is approved and the OCI cards come back. So, relax for 2 more months.
 
Desihai,

I live in the U.S, but I am a citizen of another country. I did not include copies of my immigration status along with my OCI application. So CGISF asked me to fax the info. This will be a non-issue for people who are U.S citizens.
 
Faster processing times at CGISF

I just checked and my OCI application status says "Granted on 23-JAN-2008". It appears the processing time is remarkably shorter now. My application was received by CGISF on Dec 31, 2007.
 
wow. thats great.. congrats!!

My appln dates are very close to yours (2 applns)..Let's see how lucky we will get!!

Kn.
 
Enkala said:
I just checked and my OCI application status says "Granted on 23-JAN-2008". It appears the processing time is remarkably shorter now. My application was received by CGISF on Dec 31, 2007.
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Lucky you :) I filed Dec 6 and still haven't heard back. An e-mail inquiry asking for status results in a generic it takes 10 weeks to process your OCI application response :(
 
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