The status has changed to GRANTED today :D OCI for 1 adult Application Date : 3 Nov 2012 (postal application) Date of acknowledgement : 22 Nov 2012 Photo/Signature Scanned : 27 Nov 2012 Registration granted : 13 Dec 2012 Documents printed : 14 Dec 2012 Dispatched from Delhi : 19 Dec 2012 Documents R...

OCI for 1 adult

Application Date : 3 Nov 2012 (postal application)
Date of acknowledgement : 22 Nov 2012
Photo/Signature Scanned : 27 Nov 2012
Registration granted : 13 Dec 2012
Documents printed : 14 Dec 2012
Dispatched from Delhi : not yet
Documents Recd London : not yet

As you can see from my post above it took 19 days for my application to be acknowledged. So patience is the key with these things!!

Also my photo was scanned on 27th Nov but no update since then.

I think the OP is maybe confusing visa with work permit?

Its not really an issue, the address on the back of the passport is for information only.

OCI for 1 adult

Application Date : 3 Nov 2012 (postal application)
Date of acknowledgement : 22 Nov 2012
Photo/Signature Scanned : 27 Nov 2012
Registration granted : not yet
Documents printed : not yet
Dispatched from Delhi : not yet
Documents Recd London : not yet

I checked this morning and my application has finally been acknowledged. So here's my timeline so far: OCI for 1 adult Application Date : 3 Nov 2012 (postal application) Date of acknowledgement : 22 Nov 2012 Photo/Signature Scanned : 27 Nov 2012 Registration granted : not yet Documents printed : not...

I'm in the same boat, I sent my postal application on 5th Nov and still awaiting the acknowledgement. Will just have to keep checking online, hopefully it will be acknowledged this week.

OCI for 1 adult

Application Date : 3 Nov 2012 (postal application)
Date of acknowledgement : not yet
Photo/Signature Scanned : not yet
Registration granted : not yet
Documents printed : not yet
Dispatched from Delhi : not yet
Documents Recd London : not yet

Well that is contrary to what is mentioned on the HCI website at this time. I think I'll take my chances and send photocopies with my postal application. Will let you know how it progresses.

Mine took 10 days by postal application and I posted it late on a Saturday.

I applied for SC on 17/10 by post and received it on 27/10. I don't think the name field makes a difference from what you're saying. Its just Indian bureaucracy which likes to complicate things as much as humanly possible On to the OCI application now.

There are lots of websites with free practice questions just do a search. And you can also usually get the Citizenship guide from your nearest library.

Thanks that's what I'm going to do.

PG1983 - You will need 2 photos and you will need to send originals. Send SAE with them so they will post originals backs asap. SC Should be enough, however I would send the copies of each used page of the indian passport as well. My advice would be to go down in person if you can , will save at le...

A question regarding OCI application, is the SC enough to establish Indian origin or do I need to submit photocopy of the cancelled Indian passport? Here is my list of douments with my postal application: 1. Application Form (with 1 photo) 2. Copy of photo page of British passport 3. Copy of natural...

I have received my SC now. It took exactly 10 days from application. Now my question is regarding OCI application, is the SC enough to establish Indian origin or do I need to submit photocopy of the cancelled Indian passport? Here is my list of douments with my postal application: 1. Application For...

Are you sure that duplicate copy of the form is not needed? The reason I'm asking is, in the OCI Form notes after the Date and signature section point 7.10 read 'This form when completed should be submitted in duplicate (both sets must have original photograph and signature alongwith enclosures)' Is...

I have always understood that for naturalised citizens this is not required. This is clearly something that has been very recently brought in as I applied in end September and didn't fill in the parents/grandparents details. I received my passport about 24 days after application through PO Check & S...

Surrendering 1 Adult passport

Mode of application: Postal
Date of application: 27/10/2012
Application Sent to VFS: 29/10/2012
SC Received: 30/10/2012

It is a punishable offence to travel on an Indian passport after acquiring Foreign citizenship. I think it is about £145 fine for each time you travel.

I have got a reply back from VFS re my query. Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your email. Please note that applicants cannot apply for a surrender certificate and OCI application at the same time. However, they need to first obtain the Surrender Certificate as surrender certificate is a mandatory docu...

1. I cannot recall what documents exactly that I submitted when I applied for PIO for my son but from what I recall Parents passport, child's passport and birth certificate should be sufficient. Please remember to take a photocopy of all the documents as they don't keep the originals when you apply ...

Is that usual or is it just because it is a busy period? 2 months seems to be a long time!

And can anyone help with the fees and method of payment?

Thanks

Thanks, this is very useful. I did not even think about writing surname first in the 2nd field.