Congrats. Hope that means I will get mine today. (Hoping I did not miss the green penwala) ....
All the best alren.
Please update what all you get for SC?
I guess you applied SC/OCI together?
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All the best alren.
Please update what all you get for SC?
I guess you applied SC/OCI together?
LOL I tried it ... didn't work.. .they would just reply back with the standard message, which would have no relation with my message, nobody reads the emails, but I can try it again now that our OCIs are in hand.
Hey dilbert......... I also applied OCI and SC together and got my OCI acknowledged on 12/16. I am waiting to get my SC or Passport with cancellation certificate or watever they issue to prove my passport is canceled. when did you send your application and when was OCI acknowledged?
FYI, I got US Citzenship after 6/1/2010.
I think you have got all things done with embassy so there is no need to worry about they can hurt you in anyway
I definitely believe we have all rights to provide our feedback and ask for the justice but at the same time we know about our Indian government
If you really want your money back then just send them an email with all details and CC to S.M. Krishna (only if you can find out his work email) with all details. I bet you will get an immediate response.
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WRite emails to anyone/and everyone you can get the emal address.
You have nothing to loose now.
I also applied SC/OCI together and interested to learn the outcome of applying together.
I am waiting to be acknowledged.
My application was received at embassy on November 12th. When did you send your application?
It sent it on 11th Dec. So I am almost 1 month behind you. But I applied for SC/OCI together.
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All the best to you to recover your money.
You may be among a few who could get money back from Govt. Of India.
How important is the cover letter, when sending US PP for stamping
Sam012007, did you send in a cover letter?
Is this a requirement or just a courtsey?
If you don't mind me asking but what does your last name start with I sent my parents US PP in on the 13th, which was received on the 15th (3:56PM)at the embassy. I am trying to get an idea on what the turn around time is like.
Sam012007, did you send in a cover letter?
Is this a requirement or just a courtsey?
If you don't mind me asking but what does your last name start with I sent my parents US PP in on the 13th, which was received on the 15th (3:56PM)at the embassy. I am trying to get an idea on what the turn around time is like.
all the best to you Desi81 for near the completion of the process.
Are there others on this thread who had their Doc's dispatched and arrived at Washington on or around Dec14th?
Have they received their OCI cards, US PP's with stamp and/or SC or canceled IN PP's back? Thanks for your time and updates.
Sam012007 is the lucky one to have it stamped and returned within seven days. Hopefully my rent's will follow his suite.
Thanks Emna! My wife, kid and I are still awaiting OCI card arrival at DC, they were dispatched on the 20th of Dec.
Have they received their OCI cards, US PP's with stamp and/or SC or canceled IN PP's back? Thanks for your time and updates.
Sam012007 is the lucky one to have it stamped and returned within seven days. Hopefully my rent's will follow his suite.
Thanks Emna! My wife, kid and I are still awaiting OCI card arrival at DC, they were dispatched on the 20th of Dec.
May b e it is a little slow due to holidays. You will find most of the desis in Orlando during these holiday seasons.
Yes I sent cover letter, and tell you the truth, with Indian Embassy or Indian Govt work, you always need a cover letter that should define things in a very clear manner and yes, its MANDATORY not courtesy.
Here is the format to help you write one for yourself:
http://forums.immigration.com/showt...&p=2243550&highlight=Cover+Letter#post2243550
My last name starts with letter 'M'.
I apologize if this is a repetition. Just sharing what my family and I have experienced.
1. How many days normally as well as in worst case it takes to see status update for an application?
Normally 4-6 weeks.
2. I have a plan to travel in early February, 2011. But I am now worried that will I be able to get OCI in time? I would be too..My rents process so far from the time of application sent to current stage is now a little over 3.5 months. But we also had the holidays during this time...Diwali, etc. Hopefully you will see faster processing times.
3. From the day OCI gets printed in India, how many days it takes to reach Embassy in USA? a week to 10 days from print to dispatch and then other 10-12 days to arrive at washington. Haven't seen beyond this stage.
4. If I make a trip to Washington Embassy, will they give me OCI card on a same day though I requested for mail service?
According to the site there is no OCI window service.
5. If OCI procedure is not completed in time by the time when I make my trip to India, what options will I have to get visa for India? Can I get a different type of visa on a same day by visiting an embassy at the last day before I fly to India? you can apply for an entry visa as per OCI wing (I emailed them this question), but i think you would be in a tight spot as you do not have the canceled indian pp for the visa app process.
1. How many days normally as well as in worst case it takes to see status update for an application?
Normally 4-6 weeks.
2. I have a plan to travel in early February, 2011. But I am now worried that will I be able to get OCI in time? I would be too..My rents process so far from the time of application sent to current stage is now a little over 3.5 months. But we also had the holidays during this time...Diwali, etc. Hopefully you will see faster processing times.
3. From the day OCI gets printed in India, how many days it takes to reach Embassy in USA? a week to 10 days from print to dispatch and then other 10-12 days to arrive at washington. Haven't seen beyond this stage.
4. If I make a trip to Washington Embassy, will they give me OCI card on a same day though I requested for mail service?
According to the site there is no OCI window service.
5. If OCI procedure is not completed in time by the time when I make my trip to India, what options will I have to get visa for India? Can I get a different type of visa on a same day by visiting an embassy at the last day before I fly to India? you can apply for an entry visa as per OCI wing (I emailed them this question), but i think you would be in a tight spot as you do not have the canceled indian pp for the visa app process.
I didnt send a cover letter. Do you think i shoud send a note or something in to mend the situation. The important note on the page did not mention about the coverletter. it was further in down on the page. The disparity in information on the webpage is just unbelievable!
Dispatch: After seeing the online status : Documents Received at Washington on -------- (date will be shown), send your Original US Passport for OCI stamping. Please write "OCI Dispatch" on the envelope and quote your " File No.". It takes about 20 working days to dispatch US passport from the date of receipt of US passport in our office. Please refrain from making queries before stipulated time.
Dispatch: After seeing the online status : Documents Received at Washington on -------- (date will be shown), send your Original US Passport for OCI stamping. Please write "OCI Dispatch" on the envelope and quote your " File No.". It takes about 20 working days to dispatch US passport from the date of receipt of US passport in our office. Please refrain from making queries before stipulated time.
Our's with 'B' so they are definitely not following a alphabetical order, unless reverse order!
Thanks for taking time to post these FAQ answers.
This is a great help.
Hope you will get it soon and process will end with a happy ending.
Thanks Desi81 for sharing your experience.
I am going to visit Washington DC next week if I don't get my SC by that time. I applied OCI and SC together and also sent separate $20 for each so they can send SC as soon as it's issued. From what I read on this post, many people received their OCI and SC together but SC was already sitting in Washington embassy office. Atleast with SC I can start entry visa procedure while OCI application is in process.
I just saw that now OCI tracker has added Passport number requirement to see OCI status
That's correct. I think you may see your application acknowledged around end of 2nd week of January. If you don't have any near future travel plans to India then you should be fine to tolerate embassy's laziness.