Why Are Some OCI Card Applications Being Denied, and What Can Applicants Do?

13 December, 2024 at 10:39 am

Reasons behind the OCI Card Applications Being Denied are Incorrect documents, Incomplete information, Poor quality photos or signatures, Incorrect contact information, Incomplete address, and Lack of security clearance. The applicant can file a revision petition with the Central Government within 30 days.

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    - 24 April, 2025

    Before submitting the OCI application review your signature and OCI photo requirements. Many rejections happen due to this. Also, for a hassle-free OCI application, you can get help from Visament and avoid rejection.

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    - 24 April, 2025

    Before applying for OCI cross-check all the documents required during the application process. A simple mistake in contact information was the reason my application was delayed for months.

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    - 24 April, 2025

    If your OCI application gets rejected do not panic. Within 30 days you can file for a revision OCI petition and correct the mistakes. I tried this myself and got approval.

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    - 24 April, 2025

    My OCI application was rejected because of incomplete information. Thankfully, I appealed for my application within time, fixed the errors, and approved the application within 3 weeks.

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    - 24 April, 2025

    Having a lack of security clearance can also cause OCI application rejection. It might be worth checking if you have any past visa issues, before applying for OCI.

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    - 24 April, 2025

    Before submission of your OCI application make sure your photo, passport, and signature match with the required OCI format. I made this mistake and faced OCI application rejections. So, avoid making these mistakes.

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    - 24 April, 2025

    In case your OCI application gets rejected first check whether you submitted the accurate documents or if is there any document missing. In addition, check for security clearance. With this, within 30 days you can file for a revised OCI application.

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    - 24 April, 2025

    The OCI application of my friend was rejected because he filled a wrong address format in the application form. So, to avoid any issues, match the details with the official documents.

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    - 24 April, 2025

    I also applied for an OCI card and my application was denied because of my poor photo quality. I file a revision petition with the government for this. You can also file a revised OCI application in 30 days if your application gets rejected.

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    - 24 April, 2025

    Often due to incomplete forms or submission of incorrect documents the OCI card applications get rejected. So, when applying, double-check everything.

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    - 25 December, 2024

    Incomplete information, missing documents, Wrong Signature, etc are the reasons behind the rejection of the OCI application. Candidates can file a review petition under Section 15A of the Citizenship Act within 30 days.

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