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When you apply for OCI miscellaneous services in the USA, it is vital to ensure the accuracy of details and submit the correct documents. It is not that easy to complete the whole application process, and many times, people find the complex process stress hard to bear. To reduce this stress, Visament comes to the aid. Our team has ample experience in composing an application that gets satisfactory results. They remove every trace of mistake that could lead to rejections or delays. We offer all our services under a budget that does not put a strain on your pocket. So, contact us now and experience worry-free applications without being fearful of facing rejections.
The OCI miscellaneous services involve the corrections, updates, or reissuance of your OCI card. The following services work according to several scenarios. In addition work according to OCI card holders to comply with country regulations. Moving ahead, let's know some of the common situations where you can use OCI miscellaneous services in the USA:
➜ OCI Card Renewal: When you receive a new passport and want to reissue your OCI card.
➜ Change in Address: Updating your residential details on your OCI card.
➜ Updating Personal Details: Changes in your marital status, name changes, or correction errors.
➜ Replacement in case of Loss or Damage: Applying for a new OCI card in case of damage or loss.
These are the common OCI miscellaneous services in the USA that you can apply for.
An OCI card is a lifelong visa which means that it is valid for the cardholder's entire life. It can be used as identity proof when obtaining a lot of services. There are a lot more benefits of having an OCI card such as:
➜ OCI cardholders have visa-free access to India throughout their lifetime. It means they can enter and exit India multiple times without the need for a separate visa each time.
➜ An OCI card provides the cardholders with equal rights and benefits with those of NRI in various fields like economic, financial, or educational. It creates a sense of quality and belonging.
➜ The OCI cardholder can get consular protection from the Indian diplomatic missions abroad. They can ask for help during emergencies, travel advisories, and other consular matters.
➜ The cardholder can stay in India for any length of stay without registering with the Foreign Regional Registration Office (FRRO). They can stay in India for as long as they want without stressing about visa extensions or renewals.
➜ They have the right to take part in various business activities in India. This includes setting up a new business, partnership and companies. They are also free to invest in various financial assets like mutual funds, stocks, bonds, insurance, etc.
Not everyone can apply for an OCI card. To apply for an OCI card, one must fulfill these eligibility criteria:
➜ An individual who was a citizen of India at the time or after the commencement of the Indian constitution (on or after the 26th of January, 1950).
➜ Individuals who were eligible to become Indian citizens at the time commencement of the Indian constitution. (on or after the 26th of January, 1950).
➜ People who were citizens of some other country but belonged to a territory that became a part of India after the 15th of August, 1947.
➜ The child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of any individual who falls under the first three categories is also eligible to apply for an OCI card.
➜ Minor children whose parents are citizens of India or fall under the first four categories can also apply for an OCI card.
OCI cardholders who have made some changes in their passport or appearance or got new ones need to apply for OCI miscellaneous services in the USA. In addition, minors when renewing their passport should also apply for a new OCI card. To do the same, they need to submit some required OCI documents for the process:
The following papers are needed during the OCI miscellaneous services in the USA:
Apart from the above-mentioned documents, you might have to submit some additional documents as well. It may vary depending on various situations such as:
divorce decree (if applicable).
These are the following documents you need while applying for OCI miscellaneous services in the USA. Along with the process you do need to submit the original papers for verification. After your application submission, the documents will be returned to you.
You can apply for OCI miscellaneous services in the USA if you are already an existing OCI cardholder. Follow the below-mentioned steps to get your application for OCI miscellaneous services completed by our experts:
➜ Step 1. Pick a Service and Pay the Fee: On our site, from the list of our OCI services, you can choose any service that you assistance with. Here, you need to select OCI miscellaneous services and make the fee payment online to proceed further with the next step.
➜ Step 2. Document Checklist and Submission: Upon receiving the payment, our team will quickly send you a detailed checklist of the documents required according to the situation of your application. You need to submit all the documents mentioned on the checklist to our team without missing out on any.
➜ Step 3. Verification and Filling Out The Form: Once we receive your documents, our team will verify every document to ensure nothing is missing and everything is accurate to prevent further hindrances. After the verification, they will begin the application process and complete all the paperwork.
➜ Step 4. Monitor Your Application and Courier Documents: After submission of your application, we will provide you with your ARN (Application Reference Number). You can use this ARN to monitor the status of your application and stay informed if anything additional is required. Within the expected processing time, you will get your documents via courier.
The OCI miscellaneous services in the USA processing time is generally 6 to 8 weeks. It includes services like transferring passport details or changing personal details to a new OCI visa or card. However, the process time can vary depending on the application and applicant type:
➜ New OCI Applicant: From the date of registration 5 to 6 working days.
➜ OCI Card: The average time for this process is 7-11 weeks. However, it may take more time if the application is not complete.
➜ Updating or Re-issuance of OCI Card: The general processing time for this process is 6-7 weeks.
➜ New OCI Cases: For them, the process time may be 30 days or longer.
This is the general process time of OCI miscellaneous services in the USA. In addition, if you send the application via post, it may take 8-10 extra working days. You can also check the OCI application status online by visiting the status inquiry portal.
The fees of OCI miscellaneous services in the USA are as follows:
| A | OCI Miscellaneous Services | $25 |
|---|---|---|
| B | VFS Service Fee |
$15.90 per application
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| C | ICWF- Indian Community Welfare Fund | $3 |
| D | Optional Fee |
SMS, Courier Service, etc.
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Apart from the above-stated fees, payment by card or online, @3.5% will be charged as a convenience. In addition, it is over the total payment. Also, the services accept only visas and master cards. However, if you are paying through cashier checks, money orders, or bankers, it is made in favor of VFS Services (USA) Inc.
You must be curious to know about the status of your application. You can track the status of your OCI application online. Consider these steps to track the update on your OCI miscellaneous application in the USA:
➜ Step 1. Visit the Official Website for OCI Services - Go to the official website of the Indian Government Ministry of External Affairs or the VFS Global portal. These are the two portals handling OCI services in the USA.
➜ Step 2. Choose the “Status Inquiry” Option -
➜ Step 3. Fill Out the Required Details - You need to provide some details which include:
➜ Step 4. Submit the Details - After adding all the required details, check if all information is correct. Click on the “Submit or Track status” button.
➜ Step 5. Check the Application Status - Your current status of the OCI miscellaneous application will be displayed as:
You can contact the officials for any support or issues. Also, to get information regarding anything.
Visit our website to track the status of your application. Get instant updates about your OCI Miscellaneous Application Status in the USA.
Following are the circumstances where an applicant did not get an OCI card in the USA:
➜ OCI Denial Due to Foreign Military Service: If the applicant was part of military service, including his/her home country is not eligible for an OCI card in the USA. This rule applies to all Indian-origin citizens exempt from the Israeli.
➜ OCI Denial Due to Foreign Spouse Status: An applicant who had gained the status of OCI through marriage to an OCI cardholder is also not Eligible for OCI if they get divorced.
➜ OCI Denial Due to Citizenship of Bangladesh or Pakistan: An applicant who is or was a citizen of Bangladesh or Pakistan, or any of his family members of these nations is not eligible for an OCI card in the USA.
➜ OCI Denial for Foreign-born Children with Divorced Parents: A foreign-born child with one foreign and one Indian parent and divorced parents is also not eligible for an OCI card in the USA.
These are the following cases where an applicant is not eligible for an OCI card in the USA. You can also get the information about it online by visiting the OCI application site. Moving forward, let's know the guidelines about the OCI miscellaneous services.
The following OCI miscellaneous guidelines are been in force since 2005:
➜ Each time an applicant up to the age of 20 years applies for a new passport needs to re-issue his/her card.
➜ The applicants who are between 21 and 50 years of age doe not required to re-issue their OCI card when re-issue their passport.
➜ After completing 50 years of age if the applicant applies for a new passport need to re-issue his/her OCI card. Also, it is compulsory for OCI renewal after 50 years of age.
➜ In addition in case of damage or loss of OCI documents, the service would only be provided after the personal interview.
These are the guidelines that an applicant needs to consider while applying for OCI miscellaneous services in the USA. Furthermore, for more information you can contact to Visament. The experts will better explain the OCI card guidelines. Also if you want they can assist you with the process.
As mentioned above keeping updated on the OCI card is vital to maintain a seamless residency and travel rights in the USA. Well, for this a person needs a proper understanding of the process and documents. Considering this, Visament is an expert in this. Our OCI miscellaneous services in the USA are designed to make the OCI card reissuing and change services hassle-free. From damaged card replacement to changes in address, we are here to guide you at every step. Moving further, let's know the reasons why chose us for your assistance.
➜ Handling the requirements of online OCI services in USA can be challenging. However, this thing is not with our experts. They better understand this process and know how to tackle the situation. They simplify the process for you and provide you with personalized guidance as per your preference.
➜ Whether you are looking for help for complex situations or urgent services we are here to assist you. As mentioned above we offer our customers personalized services for their unique situations.
➜ Well, when it comes to visa or passport consulting services people always fear the hidden cost the companies charge from them. This is not the case with Visament. Our services costs are transparent and competitive. In addition, it does not involve any hidden prices.
The following are reasons you should consider choosing us. With this, we give you the surety to provide you with the best online OCI services in USA. Furthermore, we can also assist you with any Indian passport or visa services in the USA. So, feel free to take help from us.
There are a lot of perks to choosing Visament. You don’t have to navigate to different websites searching for various services as you can get every immigration service in one place. So, these are the additional services that you can get from Visament:
➜ OCI Card Renewal/Reissue: Reissuing or Renewing an OCI Card after turning 20 and at the age of 50 is mandatory. Visament can help you get your OCI card renewed swiftly without any delay.
➜ Lost/Damaged OCI Card: Have you lost your OCI card? Don’t worry, connect with us and get solutions for lost/damaged OCI cards. Our team is available 24*7 to assist you and solve every query to help you avoid stress.
➜ OCI for Minors: You can apply for an OCI card for your minors. It will help them avail of all the OCI benefits. The visament team will guide you throughout the process to help you enjoy a smooth OCI application process.
➜ Passport Renewal: Is your passport about to expire? Need help with renewing your passport? Well, you are at the right place as Visament offers assistance with the passport renewal process also.
➜ Visa Renewal: We understand that the visa renewal process is lengthy and daunting. Keeping this in mind, we help our precious customers to get their visas renewed easily. Connect with us and get the best services without waiting in queues.
These are the following OCI miscellaneous services in the USA that you can apply for. In addition, the procedure for applying for it is also mentioned. Hope after reading it you get some idea of the services and their application process. Furthermore, if you need more guidance or help you are free to contact Visament. The experts here assist you throughout the whole process and solve all your queries. Do connect with us now and get the best OCI services by your side.
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Get StartedIn the USA, the VFS Global Application Center is authorized to issue OCI card services for the Indian embassy, Washington DC, or its Consulates in Chicago, San Francisco, Houston, Atlanta, New York, and Chicago.
OCI card holders who are 20 years or younger, should renew the card each time when they apply for a new passport. However, the applicants who are 21 to 49 years of age it is not mandatory to renew their card whenever they apply for a passport.
To foreign applicants who intend to live in India, the OCI card provides the utmost convenience. However, it still considers them as foreign citizens. Also through Section 7 B of the Citizenship Act, they have multiple entries, purposes, and lifelong visas for coming and living in India.
According to the new rules when the applicant gets a new passport issued after 21 years of age they only once have to reissue the OCI card. However, it is vital for them to upload the online copy of the latest photo and new passport every time a new passport is issued before 21 years of age.
The interview is needed only when the OCI application comes under the category of foreign spouse. After the personal interview with the applicant and his/her spouse, the application proceeded further.
An applicant whose birth certificate only holds the name and nationality of one parent and another parent is not known they are not eligible for OCI miscellaneous services in the USA. In addition, stateless and asylee applicants are also not eligible for OCI services.
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