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SpokenHands wrote:I called and sent several emails to VFS London and Birmingham and got stock responses that any applicant would know, no factual information or clarity.
At 8 weeks, I called and sent emails to HCI London and CGI Birmingham who very very professional and responsive.
No apologies per se but
1. my originals have been returned to me by Dx courier the next day (after 8 weeks);
2. our OCI applications have been granted 17 June (after 8 weeks); but does not show despatched.
I have written to CGI Birmingham and HCI London to enquire if there is any way this despatch to HCI Birmingham can be expedited as we have travel to India planned in 4 weeks / 18 July and I am seeing huge delays in depsatch. Lets see what happens.
Do you think I should apply for a tourist visa for all 4 to be on the safe side?
SpokenHands wrote: VFS was terrible, no specific information and completely unhelpful.
They give you standard information that is available on the website so completely pointless.
In fact reason for delays largely attributed to opaque VFS processes
Does it say "Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On : 26-08-2015 "? It will be 1 and half weeks or 2 weeks before it arrives in London,then another week for your passport to be stamped. So it might be a good idea for you to make an e-visa a week before you go if you're going for less than 30 days.Art_Vanderlay wrote:SpokenHands/others,
Once the status report says documents have been received at Birmingham, what is the process? Do you just show up at VFS Birmingham with your passport and other doucuments, or do you need an appointment? And how long does it take from depositing the passport with them to getting it back via DX with the OCI bookoet/stickers, etc?
I applied several weeks back and my status report is showing 'processed' today. I am hoping that it will be sent out from Delhi and will reach Birmingham soon. Thing is, I am travelling to India on Sept 12 and so the time is a bit tight, perhaps I should also apply for a visa to be on the safe side (I see it is possible to do e-visas now). Grateful for your insights on the above questions!
Ta,
AV