Hi Guys I am confused on how and when will status be available on online. I had submitted mine and daughters OCI application at the same time and was contacted by CGI edinburgh to submit scanned copies online, but I am still not able to access the status of application on line as it states -- no re...

tharunair, Here's the update: - Did it change to MOIA on the same date.- No, next day - Did it change to dispatch on the same date. - as above - Did the status change to Recieved in london already - Changed in 3 days from being processed I will submit my British passport this week and hopefully will...

Hello everyone, thought I will update on the status change (just checked online) to those who applied at the beginning of August. Application Date : 09-08-2016 VFS Center: Bradford Date of acknowledgement : 11-08-2016 Original docs Received : 23-08-2016 Documents Printing Status : PROCESSED 26-09-16...

Application Date : 09-08-2016 VFS Center: Bradford Date of acknowledgement : 11-08-2016 Original docs Received : 23-08-2016 Documents Printing Status : UNDER-PROCESS Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI : Document received At London: PASSPORT SUBMITTED IN PERSON PASSPORT AND OCI DOCUMENT RECEIVED :...

Hmm, looks like I am not the only one waiting. Its taking over 40 days to process July/ August Applications. August has many national holidays so I guess the delay. Will wait for another week before I call them. Thanks

Hi,
Is there anyone who applied at the beginning of August and still waiting for their application status to change to "processed"? Its been over a month since I submitted mine and its a straight forward application with all required documents enclosed.
Thanks

Murthy_giri, you case seems complex and its best you contact the British Embassy in India to consult the process. You are right that 3 months grace period is allowed to travel on Indian passport so I don't know what happens after that. It may be that you have to apply for indian visa first to buy so...

I submitted my OCI application on 09/Aug/16 and still the online status says "file not found" . I received an sms and email yesterday confirming that my application was dispatched to the Consulate. Also, at the VFS office in Bradford I was asked to sign another acknowledgement because I di...

Thank you for your reply RM. So, basically, we submit online application, printout and sign and take supporting documents and copies to the VFS for submission. Then wait for the status update online and then again go to VFS to submit the passport. Second trip seems totally unnecessary as we don't re...

Hello, I am applying for an OCI after attaining British Citizenship. I will be surrendering my Indian passport next week. In preparations of OCI application I was reading through some of the messages in this board. I wanted to ask that the "Application Date" mentioned in your posts means o...