Indian Consulate at San Francisco
FYI one of my friend applied OCI through New York Consulate and when he went to collect OCI and U visa in US passport they did not cancellation the Indian passport. He asked the person at window and he told that not needed as Passport has been cancelled by Delhi in National passport data.
Thanks Ginnu.
But the Indian Consulate at the San Francisco office wants us to send the original US passports during the application stage itself.
This is clearly mentioned in their website. I am quoting below.
"8. What are the documents required for obtaining OCI status?
The following documents shall be enclosed with each application:
Two copies of Part A and Part B
Two - (2" X 2") - size photographs
Current US/ foreign Passport in original
Two self-attested photocopies of the first and last pages of the current US/ foreign passport for determining present citizenship of applicant (s)
Two photocopies of the birth certificate of US/foreign born children. This should be attested by either of the parent.
Last Indian Passport held in original
Two self-attested photocopies of the first two and last two pages of the Indian passport.
In the event, the Indian passport is not available, we require the following:
Copy of domicile certificate, or any photo ID issued by the Government of India or of a State of India such as: Voter ID, or
Copy of Indian Birth Certificate, and
Copy of Indian Educational certificates, and
Copy of Naturalization certificate issued by the country of current nationality of the applicant, and
Affidavit
PIO card in original, if applicable
Two self attested copies of PIO card, if applicable
Proof of fee payment US$ 275/- for each applicant (US$ 145 for each PIO card holder)
A Self Addressed Stamped (Postage Prepaid $16.50) USPS Express Mail Envelop for Returning Documents. "
Would you know anything about this? Any inputs is appreciated.
Thanks