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love_my_country
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Post by love_my_country » Wed Apr 24, 2013 11:20 am

By email and not once twice in a span of 1 hour :-)).

Its Mahivir Jayanti and HC is closed. See home page of their website.

smatt wrote:
love_my_country wrote:FYI,

Got reply from OCI,

They are currently processing the application for postal - 12-March-2013
Love_my_country,

How did they replied by email or phone?

Regards,
smatt

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Post by love_my_country » Wed Apr 24, 2013 1:32 pm

Why don't you arrange a re delivery online ? you already have tracking number. Just fill in the details and you are good to go, I will not trust HCIL for anything.

Thanks.
brandnew wrote:I have sent my OCI application by RM special deliver yesterday. When i tracked this morning on RM website it says

We have tried to deliver your item from our WEST CENTRAL LONDON Delivery Office before 08:48 on 24/04/13 and we have left a while you were out card.

You can arrange a redelivery online, call the number on your card to arrange a re-delivery, or collect the item from your local enquiry office by bringing your card and proof of identification and address.


Any idea if HCI, Loondon will bother to go and collect missing deliveries or arrage for redelivery?

eashkuma4
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OCI Application Submission

Post by eashkuma4 » Thu Apr 25, 2013 8:32 am

Can any one please let me know if I can submit my OCI Application in HCI London although my Jurisdiction is Birmingham?

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Post by smatt » Thu Apr 25, 2013 8:41 am

venga_pal wrote:I Have finally got a reply.

THEY HAVE LOST MY APPLICATION. :evil: :x :twisted:

They confirm they have received it and cannot find it now.

Asking me to re-submit in person.

Very very very frustrated.
However, they are the only ones who can issue the OCI. So, have to go with it.

I need to cancel the Postal orders, which means I will lose the PO charge (approx 50 pounds in total).
Lose 1 working day, Lose travel expenses, Lost over 7 weeks despite doing everything correct.

Inefficiency to the CORE.
Venga_pal,

It's really sad........how did they contacted you through mail or phone? Kindly let me know.
Regards,
smatt

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Re: OCI Application Submission

Post by Manish21 » Thu Apr 25, 2013 5:47 pm

Hi ,

You can apply in London, there is no jurisdiction for OCI, make sure when you fill up your from on-line select the London station. My jurisdiction is also Birmingham but I applied in London and its processed.

Regards
M
eashkuma4 wrote:Can any one please let me know if I can submit my OCI Application in HCI London although my Jurisdiction is Birmingham?

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OCI

Post by Manish21 » Thu Apr 25, 2013 5:49 pm

Very sorry to hear that Venu. Its very unprofessional of them.

Regards
M
venga_pal wrote:I Have finally got a reply.

THEY HAVE LOST MY APPLICATION. :evil: :x :twisted:

They confirm they have received it and cannot find it now.

Asking me to re-submit in person.

Very very very frustrated.
However, they are the only ones who can issue the OCI. So, have to go with it.

I need to cancel the Postal orders, which means I will lose the PO charge (approx 50 pounds in total).
Lose 1 working day, Lose travel expenses, Lost over 7 weeks despite doing everything correct.

Inefficiency to the CORE.

Manish21
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OCI Timeline

Post by Manish21 » Thu Apr 25, 2013 5:55 pm

After 8 week I can see some progress.

Here is my timeline

OCI Application: 04-Mar-2013 (Postal, London)
Received In London HCI: 5-Mar-2013
OCI acknowledgement : 12-Apr-2013
Return of Original surrender certificate: 16-Apr-2013
OCI Photo/Signature Scanned : 24-Apr-2013

Regards
M

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Re: OCI Timeline

Post by love_my_country » Thu Apr 25, 2013 8:20 pm

Guys,

Any idea if someone xan apply for Oci visa from India while on tourist/enteyvisa?? Thanks

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Re: OCI Timeline

Post by Manish21 » Thu Apr 25, 2013 11:03 pm

If you check HCI London frequently ask questions.

Can OCI applications be made in India?

Yes. Any applicant wishing to apply in India may see details at Item no.6 at the Ministry of Home Affairs website https://passport.gov.in/oci/OnlineOCIenquiry.jsp

love_my_country wrote:Guys,

Any idea if someone xan apply for Oci visa from India while on tourist/enteyvisa?? Thanks

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OCI timeline

Post by Hazfasaj » Fri Apr 26, 2013 11:47 am

I am like most of the others here.. applied OCI for family via post 6-7 weeks back but no acknowledgement yet.

It looks like I'll have to get a tourist visa for their travel end of May.

Is someone could clarify: My family is going away for 3 months and meanwhile if the OCI is ready in UK, is there a maximum number of days before we should collect the OCI card from HCI london? can't find anything on their website.

Thanks
Hazfasaj

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Employer Information on OCI Part B form

Post by eashkuma4 » Fri Apr 26, 2013 12:03 pm

Hi All,

Can any one let me know what Employer information has to be filled in Part B of the OCI application form?

I am currently working as a contractor with my own limited company, in this case, what should I write?

Any one in similar type of employed applied and received OCI if replies would be much appreciated

many thanks

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Re: Employer Information on OCI Part B form

Post by nnj10 » Sat Apr 27, 2013 1:17 pm

eashkuma4 wrote:Hi All,

Can any one let me know what Employer information has to be filled in Part B of the OCI application form?

I am currently working as a contractor with my own limited company, in this case, what should I write?

Any one in similar type of employed applied and received OCI if replies would be much appreciated

many thanks
If you are director of ltd company and taking salary via UK PAYE system you can write name of your company as employer.
If your regd. office address is address of your accountant you can use that address as company's business address as well.
Information and/or advice provided by me is of general nature and is not intended to substitute for informed professional legal or other professional advice.

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Post by HariMathy » Mon Apr 29, 2013 10:41 am

Hi,

I got my OCI granted and send my british passport by post last thursday.

Any idea how long it'll take for the OCI stamp to be done and get my passport back?

Regards,
Mana..

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Post by smatt » Mon Apr 29, 2013 1:28 pm

HariMathy wrote:Hi,

I got my OCI granted and send my british passport by post last thursday.

Any idea how long it'll take for the OCI stamp to be done and get my passport back?

Regards,
Mana..
Hi Mana,

Could you please share your timeline (OCI - Postal)

Regards,
smatt

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Post by HariMathy » Mon Apr 29, 2013 8:08 pm

Hi Smatt,

please find my time line

OCI Application: 19-Feb-2013 (Postal)
OCI acknowledgement : 12-March-2013
OCI Photo/Signature Scanned : 02-April-2013
OCI granted :03-April-2013
OCI documents printed : 04- April-2013
OCI dispatched from Delhi : 11-April-2013
OCI documents Recd London : 22-April-2013

Regards,
Mana..

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Post by hsmp28122006 » Mon Apr 29, 2013 8:52 pm

OCI Application: 22-March-2013 (In person, at HCI London)
OCI acknowledgement : 22-March-2013
OCI Photo/Signature Scanned : 12-April-2013
OCI granted :15-April-2013
OCI documents printed : 18- April-2013 [was 17th April but later changed to 18th April - magic!]
OCI dispatched from Delhi : 22-April-2013
OCI documents Recd London : 26-April-2013
OCI collected from London: 29-April-2013

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Post by smatt » Tue Apr 30, 2013 8:37 am

HariMathy wrote:Hi Smatt,

please find my time line

OCI Application: 19-Feb-2013 (Postal)
OCI acknowledgement : 12-March-2013
OCI Photo/Signature Scanned : 02-April-2013
OCI granted :03-April-2013
OCI documents printed : 04- April-2013
OCI dispatched from Delhi : 11-April-2013
OCI documents Recd London : 22-April-2013

Regards,
Mana..
Hi Mana,

Thanks for the posting.......I wish you all the best......Regards, smatt

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Bank Holiday working

Post by eashkuma4 » Thu May 02, 2013 12:16 pm

Hi All,

Can any one of you let me know if HCI London will be working on Bank holidays i.e. 6th and 27th May?

I saw their website and nothing is mentioned

Many thanks

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OCI Application in Person in CGI Birmingham Timelines

Post by VishalG » Thu May 02, 2013 12:29 pm

Hi All

I have applied OCI for myself along with my wife in person in Birgmingham on 22nd Feb but still not updated anything on their site. Last Update was only scanned on 4rth Apirl . is their anyone else who applied in Birmingham can share timelines here as it seems that London application processed much much faster than Birmingham

OCI Application: 22nd Feb 2013 (in person @ Birmingham)
OCI acknowledgement :22nd Feb 2013
Documen Scanned : 4th Apirl 2013
OCI granted : Under Process
OCI documents printed : Not Yet
OCI dispatched from Delhi : Not Yet
OCI documents Recd London : Not Yet
OCI card and U Visa collected : Not Yet

Thanks

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OCI Time Line

Post by funny009 » Thu May 02, 2013 3:05 pm

OCI Application: 21-Feb-2013 (Postal)
OCI acknowledgement : 15-March-2013
OCI Photo/Signature Scanned : 08-April-2013
OCI granted :09-April-2013
OCI documents printed : 10- April-2013
OCI dispatched from Delhi : 15-April-2013
OCI documents Recd London : 25-April-2013

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Post by funny009 » Thu May 02, 2013 3:05 pm

HariMathy wrote:Hi,

I got my OCI granted and send my british passport by post last thursday.

Any idea how long it'll take for the OCI stamp to be done and get my passport back?

Regards,
Mana..
Hi ,

did u get any replies as I am sailing in the same boat. thanks

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Post by HariMathy » Thu May 02, 2013 3:45 pm

Hi,

No, i havent got any reply.

Mana..

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Post by HariMathy » Tue May 07, 2013 6:54 am

Hi,

I received my passport with OCI stamp back on last staurday by post.

Thanks
Mana..

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Post by mrproblem » Wed May 08, 2013 2:18 pm

OCI Application: 6th May 2013 (in person @ Birmingham)
OCI acknowledgement :6th May 2013
Documen Scanned : Not yet
OCI granted : Under Process
OCI documents printed : Not Yet
OCI dispatched from Delhi : Not Yet
OCI documents Recd London : Not Yet
OCI card and U Visa collected : Not Yet

Birmingham applicants can you please kindly post your timelines for both who applied in person or postal to Birmingham CGI.

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Post by dba_kkk » Thu May 09, 2013 4:27 pm

OCI Application: 19th April 2013 (in person @ London)
OCI acknowledgement :19th April 2013
Documents Scanned : 1st May 2013
OCI granted : 9th May 2013
OCI documents printed : Not Yet
OCI dispatched from Delhi : Not Yet
OCI documents Recd London : Not Yet
OCI card and U Visa collected : Not Yet

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