Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Manish21 · Post by **Manish21** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 4:04 pm

Sorry to hear that Venu

Hopefully you get your answer soon.

Regards M

venga_pal wrote:Thanks for that Mauser,

However, my issue is that people who have applied around the same time or after me have got atleast an acknowledgement.
I struggle to understand why my application is being delayed. It would have helped, if they had communicated saying, so and so is lacking or whatsoever.
I am not even sure if they have receivved the application, eventhough the royalmail tracking system says they have received it 7 weeks ago.
All it takes is a simple reply to my email, saying " YES WE HAVE YOUR APPLICATION, IT IS CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS AND WE AIM TO FINISH BY XXXX DATE"
That would have defenitely eased my nerves and I could have appplied for a VISA if its going to be as long as you said (6months).
NO COMMUNICATION, which suggests they dont care. That is where my frustration is.
Kind regards,
Venu.
Mauser1905 wrote:venga_pal,

I can understand your frustration however if it gives you comfort please do check CGI Edinburgh's track record. On this thread check page 81 where I have put my timeline.

It has taken 3 months for acknowledgement and its printed after 4 months. It will be 5 months by the time it reaches CGI Edinburgh. Many people have been upto 6 months+ range.

Afterall humans only work in these overseas posts, however efficient they are or otherwise, sheer load of work is sure buckling the system. Also as its a lifetime visa GOI may not wish to outsource the work to third party agencies.

It will help you, if you have patience and exercise it!

Good luck.

smatt · Post by **smatt** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 11:18 am

venga_pal wrote:Smatt,

Nothing YET. V frustrated.

They said 8 weeks for the entire process on their website. its been 7 weeks and my application has not even been acknowledged.

Hope to hear from them soon.

The postal orders are not cashed yet either.

Very confused.

Kind regards,
venu.

Venga_pal,

Sorry to hear about OCI status but try to contact them anyhow it's near 8 weeks.

Regards,
smatt

venga_pal · Post by **venga_pal** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 11:21 am

I Have finally got a reply.

THEY HAVE LOST MY APPLICATION.

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.

love_my_country · Post by **love_my_country** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 12:19 pm

FYI,

Got reply from OCI,

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

gautam.n12 · Post by **gautam.n12** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 9:52 am

My OCI has been dispatched from New Delhi on 16th April, but still not in London!

Does anyone know how many days it take for oci to reach london?

Thanks

OCI Application: 19th March 2013 (in person @ HCI London)
OCI acknowledgement :19 March 2013
Photo/signature at mission: 9 April 2013
Registration Status at Mission :10 April 2013
OCI documents printed :12 April 2013
OCI dispatched from Delhi : 16 April 2013
OCI documents Recd London : NOT YET

smatt · Post by **smatt** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 10:22 am

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

krimith · Post by **krimith** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 10:24 am

gautam.n12 wrote:My OCI has been dispatched from New Delhi on 16th April, but still not in London!

Does anyone know how many days it take for oci to reach london?

Thanks

OCI Application: 19th March 2013 (in person @ HCI London)
OCI acknowledgement :19 March 2013
Photo/signature at mission: 9 April 2013
Registration Status at Mission :10 April 2013
OCI documents printed :12 April 2013
OCI dispatched from Delhi : 16 April 2013
OCI documents Recd London : NOT YET

Now days they take long time, My one dispatch on 08/04/2013 and received in london HCI on 17/04/213.
Maybe this timeline help u.

HariMathy · Post by **HariMathy** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 10:58 am

I received the confirmation that OCI documents received in London.

So i sent my British passport and the Online status yesterday by Secure delivery yesterday.

But today morning i checked the Royal mail tracking and getting following info

"We have tried to deliver your item from our WEST CENTRAL LONDON Delivery Office before 08:46 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."

Does this mean nobdoy signed my passport and its with Royal mail?

i dont know what to do..

somebody please advice..

brandnew · Post by **brandnew** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 11:18 am

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?

HariMathy · Post by **HariMathy** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 11:29 am

Hi brandnew,

Looks like its holiday today for Mahavir Jayanti

even for me same case, i called the number mentioned in the site.. after 20 minutes of holding i gave up.. it looks like nobody is going to pick up..

i dont know what to do..

im sending email to them..

mana..

love_my_country · Post by **love_my_country** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:20 pm

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

love_my_country · Post by **love_my_country** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 2:32 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 · Post by **eashkuma4** » Thu Apr 25, 2013 9:32 am

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

smatt · Post by **smatt** » Thu Apr 25, 2013 9:41 am

venga_pal wrote:I Have finally got a reply.

THEY HAVE LOST MY APPLICATION.

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

Manish21 · Post by **Manish21** » Thu Apr 25, 2013 6:47 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?

Manish21 · Post by **Manish21** » Thu Apr 25, 2013 6:49 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.

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 · Post by **Manish21** » Thu Apr 25, 2013 6:55 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

love_my_country · Post by **love_my_country** » Thu Apr 25, 2013 9:20 pm

Guys,

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

Manish21 · Post by **Manish21** » Fri Apr 26, 2013 12:03 am

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

Hazfasaj · Post by **Hazfasaj** » Fri Apr 26, 2013 12:47 pm

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

eashkuma4 · Post by **eashkuma4** » Fri Apr 26, 2013 1:03 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

nnj10 · Post by **nnj10** » Sat Apr 27, 2013 2:17 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.

HariMathy · Post by **HariMathy** » Mon Apr 29, 2013 11:41 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..

smatt · Post by **smatt** » Mon Apr 29, 2013 2:28 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

HariMathy · Post by **HariMathy** » Mon Apr 29, 2013 9:08 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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