PLEASE HELP!! My minor child's (US CITIZEN) first name has been changed legally and his existing OCI card needs to be updated with new name. so how do I populate the "Previous Name" under Personal Particulars in the form ? The checklist says " In case of change of name, previous name must invariably be mentioned in the OCI application, failing which the OCI application is liable to be rejected"
Here's what I have understood from the comments so far. Left hand thumb impression will required for the following documents 1. Undertaking by OCI Applicant 2. Part of the OCI Registration Form Following Form require parents signature 1. Parental Authorization for Minor 2. Consent Letter Following forms have to be notarized 1. Undertaking by the OCI Applicant 2. Parental Authorization for Minor 3. Question: Do we also have to notarize all 'Affidavit in Lieu of Originals' documents?
Thanks for sharing the steps! I did generate and notarize the government form first then uploaded required documents. Now I see more documents in "Uploaded Documents detail" of form. Is it fine?
It's a nightmare to get minor OCI in the USA . The Indian consulate sent the application back as the Marriage Certificate was not Apostille( They are not accepting notarized documents).
I see two different checklists online. Please let if you used the one mentioned in your description. Also, did you send the checklist along with the physical copies.
Yes I have used the one that's I have mentioned. Upon completion, I have sent the checklist along with the physical applications as it was mentioned. BTW I too faced the same issue of finding two checklists online l. But be rest assured to use the one I suggest as I have already got OCI using this one. Thanks
Hello, do we need to affix the physical photo in the downloaded application form? If yes, where? In the downloaded form, we do see the scanned photo is already printed. Or do we just need to send the photo in the package and no need to affix on the application?
Please do not affix the photograph. Just send it aong with other documents. It's clearly mentioned not to use stapler or glue. You can use a paper clip to keep things organized.
@@peppysageI have the same question. Instructions on the form does states affix the photo on the form. But the downloaded form already has the photo printed. Instructions do mention no staple so I was not sure how to affix the photo. Thanks for the clarification. I will just use a paper clip to keep it in place
do you have list of documents, which required notary? and which required self attestation, or can you make one and send it or upload that will be more easy to understand.
Hi Thank you for the translation video for the document in VFS Global website, But I am wondering where is the place I can visit for paying them 200$ by that I can avoid doing the work. can you please help me to connect with them for paying the 200$ dollars you mentioned and get the things done. any help is much appreciated.
If you are a account holder at BOFA or Chase bank, they would do notaries as well for free of cost. If you hold their credit card as well, they would do notary for free.
Since we are travelling to India on Evisa in next week and baby is staying for 6 months then where we should apply for OCI, in India or USA which option is best
OCI should be applied when ur kid is in Usa physically So in ur case you should go for e visa for 6 months later you can extend it and to get this e visa you can apply in online
"Photograph to be affixed on the application should be a square shape of size not less than 51*51mm (with 80% coverage of face). It should have plain light color background (not white) without the border with front view of person's head and shoulders showing the full face in middle of the photograph. It should not be stapled and not have any signature."
Right, it could be off white. You can check the link in the description of this video to get a list of things that you will need for the entire process.
Q1: do i need to send the original minor passport also along with the application or just photocopies with attestation will do. Q2: for parents passport, do i need to send the photocopy for complete passport or biometric page will work?
Hi, I have couple of questions, 1. Who needs to sign the document "Undertaking by the OCI" for the minor. 2. Whose name should we write here - I____solemnly swear, in "AFFIDAVIT IN LIEU OF ORIGINALS" document when applying for a couple of months old baby.
Hello Rahul, i spoke with VFS OCI support person today (15MAY2024) and had the same question, it was mentioned by them to have minor left hand thumb impression on Undertaking form and on the part -B document application document.
@@rahulmishra1507 Only on two places, minor's left thumb impression is required. 1. Undertaking document and 2. Part-B application document. On the Affidavit document, it is clearly mentioned at the bottom that in case of minor applicant, on behalf of minor applicant any one of the parent can sign.
In my case my husband has signed on every document of my child. And my child's thumb impression was only taken for the signature space provided in the online application below the photograph. We had also sent the thumb impression in hardcopy along with the physical application.
I have few questions, hope you can answer me 1. For Affidavit in lieu of originals form, can anyone parent enter their name at the top and list all the documents that are related to wife and minor ? else we need to have individual form for each person and list their documents ? 2. Do we need to get notarized 'Undertaking by OCI Applicant' and 'Consent Letter' ? as anyone of the parent would be signing this document? 3. For all the documents that are uploaded, do we need to scan and upload original documents for OCI application or upload all the photocopies with self attestation?
Thanks for asking: 1. You will need 3 affidavit in lieu of originals form. 1 for each person. 2. Undertaking by OCI Applicant needs to be notarized and Consent letter needs to be signed by either of the parents. 3. Upload all photocopies with self attestation Hope that helps.
@@peppysage may i know why 3 affidavit in lieu of originals form, 1 for each person ? one form which is signed by any one parent should be fine right ?
Hi, i would like to know about self attestation here. I received the query twice and it says this "Parent's Signature is missing on the applicant's current passport copy; signature of bearer on passport (PG 3) should be signed, and the copy should be self-attested." Does this mean that we have to sign that in original passport and send photocopy or do we have to sign just in page 3 of photocopy ? Any help is appreciated. Thank you !
For address proof you can give your tax return. There the name of the baby and other family member is also available. For state ID of spouse you can give driver's license or non-drivers license
Yes, a parent's state ID can be used as proof of address for a minor's OCI application in the USA. Other acceptable documents include utility bills, lease agreements, mortgage documents, and income tax returns. All documents must be recent and self-attested.
OCI application is not like story telling. You have not explained many steps involved. Even one simple mistake can cost the entire process. People should avoid such content. This is not a bullet proof content. Content maker is telling things from a very high level.... OCI application filling is actually a very granular process. It needs infographics and step by step .........click by click ... key by key guidance... such as parent must sign child's passport (there is a designated place for signing US passport). That's why I said... OCI application is not a story telling, listening... unfortunately this video came up in the top search videos for OCI for minors. Not a justice to the audience on such a time critical and expensive process.
This is not a tutorial and I am not teaching you something. Rather I am sharing my experience and exactly telling you how I have done it. And to be precise many have benefited by this. And I try to answer each and every question raised in comments of this and any other video. There is a resource called VFS global which will save your sensitive time if you pay them. I think if you don't want to go the DIY way, please don't waste time on CZcams and pay VFS for their precise service for OCI.
@@peppysage Your video title says it is a tutorial "Step-by-Step Guide for Fresh OCI Application for Minor from USA | Tutorial 1" and further it tries to present it as a "step by step guide". I have completed OCI application for my minor after consulting multiple CZcams videos, writing email to VFS on some doubts, reading VFS checklist and referring various online forums. As I just submitted my application and as everything was fresh in my mind, I shared my honest and upfront feedback. Writing criticism takes time and effort, I hope you would this feedback in a positive way. Good luck for your future content.
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PLEASE HELP!!
My minor child's (US CITIZEN) first name has been changed legally and his existing OCI card needs to be updated with new name. so how do I populate the "Previous Name" under Personal Particulars in the form ? The checklist says " In case of change of name, previous name must invariably be mentioned in the OCI application, failing which the OCI application is liable to be rejected"
@@praveendivakaran441 I am really not sure how it works for name change. You can reach out to the agency to help you with the document process
Here's what I have understood from the comments so far.
Left hand thumb impression will required for the following documents
1. Undertaking by OCI Applicant
2. Part of the OCI Registration Form
Following Form require parents signature
1. Parental Authorization for Minor
2. Consent Letter
Following forms have to be notarized
1. Undertaking by the OCI Applicant
2. Parental Authorization for Minor
3. Question: Do we also have to notarize all 'Affidavit in Lieu of Originals' documents?
The external form which is effidevit in lieu of originals (3 copies) needs to be notarized.
Thank you for sharing the steps. Do I have to notarize a copy of my IT returns(1040 ) if I'm not using my utility bill?
No need to notarize it, but mention it in the external form which is in lieu of original which will be notarized further
I see that only Parent authorization form needs to be notarized. Why do we need to notarize all external forms?
All external forms are to be notarized according to my best knowledge.
Thanks for sharing the steps! I did generate and notarize the government form first then uploaded required documents. Now I see more documents in "Uploaded Documents detail" of form. Is it fine?
That's fine. All the best
It's a nightmare to get minor OCI in the USA . The Indian consulate sent the application back as the Marriage Certificate was not Apostille( They are not accepting notarized documents).
Thanks for letting us know. However, I didn't face any such issues. We got it done in one go.
I see two different checklists online. Please let if you used the one mentioned in your description. Also, did you send the checklist along with the physical copies.
Yes I have used the one that's I have mentioned. Upon completion, I have sent the checklist along with the physical applications as it was mentioned. BTW I too faced the same issue of finding two checklists online l. But be rest assured to use the one I suggest as I have already got OCI using this one. Thanks
Hello, do we need to affix the physical photo in the downloaded application form? If yes, where? In the downloaded form, we do see the scanned photo is already printed. Or do we just need to send the photo in the package and no need to affix on the application?
Please do not affix the photograph. Just send it aong with other documents. It's clearly mentioned not to use stapler or glue. You can use a paper clip to keep things organized.
@@peppysageI have the same question. Instructions on the form does states affix the photo on the form. But the downloaded form already has the photo printed. Instructions do mention no staple so I was not sure how to affix the photo. Thanks for the clarification. I will just use a paper clip to keep it in place
For documents like affidavit in lieu and consent form etc. Do we need to fill with hand written or edit the pdf online and then print the filled pdf?
Take the print of the forms and then write it in hand.
do you have list of documents, which required notary? and which required self attestation, or can you make one and send it or upload that will be more easy to understand.
I've mentioned that the forms need to be notarised and the other documents which belong to an individual need to be self attested.
Hi Thank you for the translation video for the document in VFS Global website, But I am wondering where is the place I can visit for paying them 200$ by that I can avoid doing the work. can you please help me to connect with them for paying the 200$ dollars you mentioned and get the things done. any help is much appreciated.
Visit the website of bfs global and you can find the link there where they offer help for those in need with the documents
Hi, do we need minor's thumb impression on the final downloaded hard copy of application form too ?
No that's not required
Hi, Do we need to upload the self attested documents? Or just upload the scanned documents without attestation and then send the self attested ones?
You have to upload the self attested documents
How long does it take for OCI card full process
Not more than 3 months
If you have DCU account they will do notaries for free of cost
Thanks for mentioning that. However, I was not aware of it.
@peppysage
Pls do upload second part of OCI as I need some assistance in second part thanks
If you are a account holder at BOFA or Chase bank, they would do notaries as well for free of cost. If you hold their credit card as well, they would do notary for free.
@@shivaprasadarava4833 oh thanks for adding this info. We were not aware of this and so ended up paying for notarization instead.
@sunilkumarp796 Notary is free at Bank I guess not free in UPS . Just now done 4 Notary and they charged 8$
Since we are travelling to India on Evisa in next week and baby is staying for 6 months then where we should apply for OCI, in India or USA which option is best
OCI should be applied when ur kid is in Usa physically
So in ur case you should go for e visa for 6 months later you can extend it and to get this e visa you can apply in online
If you are staying for 6 months in India, you can apply for OCI in India itself.
Thanks, does minor’s passport need endorsement before taking a copy?
Not really, after you have taken a photo copy, either of the parent have to sign it on behalf of the minor.
What should be the background of minor photograph for OCI application? I find it should be of any light background color (not white) ?
"Photograph to be affixed on the application should be a square shape of size not less than 51*51mm (with 80% coverage of face). It should have plain light color background (not white) without the border with front view of person's head and shoulders showing the full face in middle of the photograph. It should not be stapled and not have any signature."
Right, it could be off white. You can check the link in the description of this video to get a list of things that you will need for the entire process.
@@shivaprasadarava4833for photograph and thumbprint check out this video czcams.com/video/LA4gLFoqbEs/video.html
Q1: do i need to send the original minor passport also along with the application or just photocopies with attestation will do.
Q2: for parents passport, do i need to send the photocopy for complete passport or biometric page will work?
Ans1: for all documents only photocopy is required
Ans2: Only the biometric page will do.
Hi, I have couple of questions, 1. Who needs to sign the document "Undertaking by the OCI" for the minor.
2. Whose name should we write here - I____solemnly swear, in "AFFIDAVIT IN LIEU OF ORIGINALS"
document when applying for a couple of months old baby.
Hello Rahul, i spoke with VFS OCI support person today (15MAY2024) and had the same question, it was mentioned by them to have minor left hand thumb impression on Undertaking form and on the part -B document application document.
@@shivaprasadarava4833 Thank you, brother, also are you clear on the Affidavit, wanted to know if thumb impression requires for minor there or not.
@@rahulmishra1507 Only on two places, minor's left thumb impression is required.
1. Undertaking document and
2. Part-B application document.
On the Affidavit document, it is clearly mentioned at the bottom that in case of minor applicant, on behalf of minor applicant any one of the parent can sign.
@@shivaprasadarava4833 Thank you
In my case my husband has signed on every document of my child. And my child's thumb impression was only taken for the signature space provided in the online application below the photograph. We had also sent the thumb impression in hardcopy along with the physical application.
I have few questions, hope you can answer me
1. For Affidavit in lieu of originals form, can anyone parent enter their name at the top and list all the documents that are related to wife and minor ? else we need to have individual form for each person and list their documents ?
2. Do we need to get notarized 'Undertaking by OCI Applicant' and 'Consent Letter' ? as anyone of the parent would be signing this document?
3. For all the documents that are uploaded, do we need to scan and upload original documents for OCI application or upload all the photocopies with self attestation?
Thanks for asking:
1. You will need 3 affidavit in lieu of originals form. 1 for each person.
2. Undertaking by OCI Applicant needs to be notarized and Consent letter needs to be signed by either of the parents.
3. Upload all photocopies with self attestation
Hope that helps.
@@peppysage Thank you , this information helps me.
Parents consent form needs to be notarized before uploading
@@peppysage may i know why 3 affidavit in lieu of originals form, 1 for each person ? one form which is signed by any one parent should be fine right ?
Incomplete video. Tutorial 1 and 2 doesn't cover whole application process.
Good day peace greetings. Thanks for the video.. Is there a fee of 275 dollars or free?
You have to pay the application fee for OCI
Hi, i would like to know about self attestation here. I received the query twice and it says this "Parent's Signature is missing on the applicant's current passport copy; signature of bearer on passport (PG 3) should be signed, and the copy should be self-attested." Does this mean that we have to sign that in original passport and send photocopy or do we have to sign just in page 3 of photocopy ? Any help is appreciated. Thank you !
You have to sign on the photocopy of passport. either of the parent is authorised to sign it.
Do we need to sign over the passport copy or the bottom white space in the copy??
@@kousikar9940 all signature should be done on the white space available
You need to sign in passport as well. (signature of bearer section)
Hi, where can i find the next video
Check it here czcams.com/video/LA4gLFoqbEs/video.html
Hi dear, Can we use the same photo for passport and oci?
Yes, you can
Where do you live in New Jersey? We are also in NJ
Hi dear, I live in Hillsborough
Hello! when uploading documents online, they don't need to be self-attested, correct?
Yes they need to be self-attested while uploading online.
How to get baby address proof?? Also what spouse don't have state id?
For address proof you can give your tax return. There the name of the baby and other family member is also available.
For state ID of spouse you can give driver's license or non-drivers license
Hi@@peppysage, my child was born last month, so I don't have his name is tax documents. what else I can show for him? please guide.
@@v200901 you can give any utility bill for address proof but in this case you have to notarise this document as well.
HI in case of adress proof mother and father state id would be fine..!?
Yes, a parent's state ID can be used as proof of address for a minor's OCI application in the USA. Other acceptable documents include utility bills, lease agreements, mortgage documents, and income tax returns. All documents must be recent and self-attested.
OCI application is not like story telling. You have not explained many steps involved. Even one simple mistake can cost the entire process. People should avoid such content. This is not a bullet proof content. Content maker is telling things from a very high level.... OCI application filling is actually a very granular process. It needs infographics and step by step .........click by click ... key by key guidance... such as parent must sign child's passport (there is a designated place for signing US passport). That's why I said... OCI application is not a story telling, listening... unfortunately this video came up in the top search videos for OCI for minors. Not a justice to the audience on such a time critical and expensive process.
This is not a tutorial and I am not teaching you something. Rather I am sharing my experience and exactly telling you how I have done it. And to be precise many have benefited by this. And I try to answer each and every question raised in comments of this and any other video. There is a resource called VFS global which will save your sensitive time if you pay them. I think if you don't want to go the DIY way, please don't waste time on CZcams and pay VFS for their precise service for OCI.
@@peppysage Your video title says it is a tutorial "Step-by-Step Guide for Fresh OCI Application for Minor from USA | Tutorial 1" and further it tries to present it as a "step by step guide". I have completed OCI application for my minor after consulting multiple CZcams videos, writing email to VFS on some doubts, reading VFS checklist and referring various online forums. As I just submitted my application and as everything was fresh in my mind, I shared my honest and upfront feedback. Writing criticism takes time and effort, I hope you would this feedback in a positive way. Good luck for your future content.
@@jutebagsusa thank you so much for your effort. I appreciate it. And congrats that after all this your application is processed. Thanks much
Hi @peppysage I need some help in filing oci card