Some minor questions about the OCI application package

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JPBoston

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Just interested to know what people did when they applied for OCI. I am applying for myself and my USC son together.

1. I plan only to submit the pages that have data on them (ie Part A for myself, Part A for son, Part B which is 2 pages long that covers us both). So totally only 4 pages per application set and I will not include the instruction pages even though the printout pages say on each page 1/8, 2/8, etc. I assume this is what others also did and I thought it is rather silly that they have the instruction pages print as part of the application forms generated.

2. Did you all staple each application form's papers together? So for me, I would staple the four pages of the application to create one application form and paperclip all the supporting docs. Then repeat for the second set.

3. For those who applied for themselves and some other member of their family, did you separate the required extra photos into separate envelopes for each person?

4. Raise your hand if you found this whole exercise a real burden and squarely reminded you of all the useless, archaic bureaucracy that we had to deal with back in the motherland? I mean, seriously, have you tried to take fingerprints of a squirmy 2 1/2 year old? I ended up waiting until he was asleep and doing a covert operation to get it! I just wish these morons applied some common sense and did the sensible thing like the US and allow a parent to sign the child's passport application. What the hell are they really going to do with the fingerprint? All I have heard is that they don't even use the thumbprint in the final OCI book or visa for the child.

5. Anybody else applying at the CGI-NY do the simultaneous submission of the SC app and the OCI app? I am going to be doing that because they said I could. I will keep everyone posted on my adventures with them.

JP
 
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Hi JPBoston,

I am preparing my packet for Self+Spouse+Minor (3 Years old).... and fully agree with you on the complicated nature of preparing this application packet....

Some of my adventures ..... so far....
http://forums.immigration.com/showt...ion-form-printing-with-header-and-footer-text...
http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?212599-OCI-Washington-DC-Tracker/page55

1. From what I have read/reviewed Instruction pages after page 6 are not required to be mailed.

2. I am arranging each PART-A and its relevant documents in one set.
e.g.
Additional Photos for Self
Cashier check for self
PART-A for self
Passport copies for self
SC/Nat cert for self
.....
........
All these in a paper clip

Additional Photos for Appn-B
Cashier check for Appn-B
PART-A for Appn-B
Passport copies for Appn-B
SC/Nat cert for Appn-B
.....
........
All these in a paper clip

Part-B papers
All these in one folder clip

Repeat the above for the second/duplicate copy......
Of course, I am not certified to recommend this as I have not completed this "Successfully", Yet...

3. I am keeping the photos in separate packs with each Part-A set... hoping that it will avoid confusion with associating photos and applications..

4. I raise both my hands for the finger printing and required docs for minors...... my 3 year old is trying to make it an important fun task to use the stamp pad and imprint her autograph all over the place....... Now making her to not smudge the print out of the box is another challenge..... They love to try what should not be done...... Luckily a friend had a "kid friendly" stamp pad... that can be erased from their hand...

Once all this gets submitted...... just have to pray and hope that they don't find anything odd in their view....

Good luck,
V!
 
V, how I assembled my application submission seems different from you and anyway was as follows:

1. The complete submission consisted of two separate application bundles, certified check, additional photos and a cover letter.
2. An application bundle consisted of completed application form for both myself and my son and the supporting docs for us both.
3. I stapled together only the relevant pages of the completed application form,which for us was: Part A for me, Part A for my son and a 2-page Part B that was common for both of us. Therefore the completed application form consisted of four pages stapled together.
4. Both completed application forms were completed in original with photos pasted and my signature and my son's thumbprints.
5. For the first application bundle ONLY, I also attached a cover letter detailing what was being submitted, a combined certified check for myself and my son ($550) as well as two separate envelopes (one for me, one for my son) with 2 additional passport photos for each of us.

To summarize, my complete submission was:

1. Bundle 1: A cover letter, the completed application (Part A for me+Part A for son+ Part B for both -- all 4 of these pages stapled together), supporting docs for both me and my son, combined certified check for $550, two separate envelopes (one for me, one for my son) with 2 additional passport photos in each.
2. Bundle 2: Completed application (Part A for me+Part A for son+ Part B for both), supporting docs for me and my son.

JP
 
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Hi JP,
Thanks for the followup...

I must have combined ideas/instructions from embassy site, these threads and immihelp to put my docs together......
Immihelp sounded a little logical...... to treat each applicant as a separate entity and prepare and attach documents in a sequence for that application number. This way, it will be easier for them to review the application and relevant supporting documents......
But, reading their instructions..... some of the docs should be cross referenced across applicants in a family category........ so they should do some work in picking appropriate documents......

It would be ideal if other gurus who have completed the process pitch in with their experience(s)...

Good luck to all of us..
V!!
 
chicago site instruction says clear about how to prepare it.

(b) “Family” Application option

1. Part A (First Applicant) + Part A (Spouse)+ Part A (Minor Child 1) + Part A (Minor Child 2)
2. Part B – only one (as only one part B comes with four part A from the system), irrespective of number of applicants under Family Group (pl do not include the pages containing instructions after Part B)
3. Proof of present nationality (copy of first two and last two pages of US/foreign passport)
4. Copy of birth certificate – applicable only if applicant is born abroad.
5. Copy of the PIO card (if you are holding)
6. Proof of address (copy of utility bill like electricity or telephone bill or driving license where your address mentioned)
7. Proof of previous nationality (copy of first three and last two pages of last Indian passport held) or any other documentary evidence like a notarized copy of school certificate, land ownership certificate by which eligibility may be reasonably ascertained or a duly notarized affidavit to that effect. The decision of the Consular Officer will be final in such cases.
 
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