The new OCI approval process for DC is thru Travisa and they want you to send the US passport right at the beginning. Does that mean that my US passport will be stuck with them for 2 or 3 months and I cannot travel anywhere out of the country?
https://indiavisa.travisaoutsourcing.com/oci/display-requirements
4. Original U.S. or Non-Indian Passport:
You must provide the valid original passport along with your application package at the beginning of the OCI request process. Your original US or non-Indian passport along with a copy of the information page and the last two amendment pages is required. You will need to provide your original passport so that the U-Visa (OCI) sticker can be affixed to a blank visa page.
https://indiavisa.travisaoutsourcing.com/oci/display-requirements