SUBMITTING OCI in next 2 days In person - URGENT!

[forbc123]

Dear All,

I'm submitting OCI only for me and my daughter (3+ years), my wife is still holding indian passport so not included now


Does my wife also need to attest on photocopies of my kids documents?

do I need to provide envelope?

Request your kind responses

[VR]

Forbc123,

In those days in India to get anything done, you had to provide ''envelopes''(filled with notes).

Dont tell me they are the norm for OCI, that too in London

cheers
vr

FOR OCI: I read somewhere that if you enclose a SD envelop then they will send your documents by that. Or else it will be by Ordinary Royal mail and they will not take responsibility for loss of docs etc. So as a matter of due diligence get one and fill up and enclose with your documents for whatever its worth.

[forbc123]

Vr - should I fill UK passport details on part A?

[VR]

Forbc123,

Part A

Personal Particulars as in Passport

1. Surname
2. Given name
3. Previous name
4. Sex
5. Date of Birth
6. Marital Status
7. Place of Birth
8. Nationality
9. Visible Distinguishing Mark

Family Details

10. Father Name
11. Father Nationality
12. Mother Name
13. Mother Nationality
14. Spouse Name
15. Spouse Nationality

Passport Details

16. Passport Number
17. Date of issue
18. Place of Issue

cheers
vr

[forbc123]

Thanks VR - for very prompt replies...only question I have is I filled in UK passport details on PART A of the OCI form

Am I correct? as Indian passport is surrendered I'm not entering passport number/date of issue/place from Indian passport, am I correct?

[VR]

ForBC123,

Logically your Indian Passport is Cancelled once you surrender and this is the starting point of your OCI process.

OCI is a long-term visa and the sticker goes onto your British Passport.
cheers
vr

[forbc123]

Thanks VR,

one thing I understood from you is I've to enclose a return SD for OCI to be posted back to home, which I've to take it to HCI office

Have you heard any news on surrender certificate status? I went to Hayes office yesterday I was asked to come on Thursday to collect as I had to buy soem stuff @ quality Foods :) I opted into collect in person

[VR]

Dear Forbc123,

I paid for the SMS alert service. Nothing so far. So fingers crossed. I have scanned my application form, kept the receipt just incase it takes a walk. By the looks of it since they asked you to pop in on Thursday, I am hoping to receive mine on Friday or Saturday the latest. I did not take a chance to pop into the Quality foods shop. Was not sure if they allowed individual customers. Anyway Happy Shopping!! I am hoping to get my OCI done too if this thing comes soon. Else will do it in the YOOOOOONITED STATES!!
cheers
vr

[Ayyubi72]

Thanks VR,

one thing I understood from you is I've to enclose a return SD for OCI to be posted back to home, which I've to take it to HCI office.

No. Since you are submitting the OCI application in person, you will not submit any SD envelopes, as they are not required.

It is only when you have confirmed online that OCI has been granted and sent to HCI that you will submit British Passport to be endorsed with U visa, and get the OCI booklet. At this stage you will need to submit SD envelope if you decide not to collect in person.

[forbc123]

Thanks Ayyubi72, for the info
Also, can you confirm if my wife need to attest photo copies related to minor? it is not written on site but worried if HCI may question it

[Ayyubi72]

You are submitting application for your daughter, so you need to attest, not your wife.

[forbc123]

Thanks Ayyubi72 - please can you confirm below

I have cancelled passports (most recent indian and the one before)

Do I need to take photo copy of both cancelled passports or only one?

[Ayyubi72]

Just the most recent one. This will be the passport you will have a surrender certificate for.

[forbc123]

thanks alot!!!