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I rang up yesterday and I was told that they haven't opened any OCI new applications since mid June as they've been very busy. I wonder how long it will be before they start processing the June/July applications.bqjt wrote:I'm in the same boat as you are. Applied on 2 July and originals not received yet. online inquiry says Under Process. Applied at birmingham, and the VFS folks are saying that the documents are with consulate and they have no control over it. I wonder if the Indian embassy / consulate guys are super busy.
Sorry to hear about that. What further evidence did they want? It may be useful for others who are applying and in a similar situation to know.satellite wrote:My date of acknowledgement was 7th July, I just received my originals right now. Unfortunately they want more evidence which I don't have so I'll have to forget about my OCI and ask for a refund.
I think it's worth sending them the letter from the Home Office (plus a self-attested copy), even if doesn't have the Indian passport number written on it. The letter will probably be dated and will probably have your father's name written on it. To me, this should be reasonable evidence that your father surrendered his passport back in 1968.satellite wrote:The CGI Birmingham office told me that if I sent the letter from the home office which confirmed that his Indian passport wasn't returned to him, then they may be able to consider the application.
I guess this info may come in useful for applicants who've never had their Indian passports returned to them in the 1960's. Some people generally have their old Indian Passport number written on the Home Office letter but unfortunately we don't.