OCI Re Issue for New Passport Minor NON US PASSPT HOLDER The documents in the Checklist are mandatory for your application to be processed. This list of documents is not exhaustive and is subject to change based on the requirements of the Indian Embassy/Consulate. The Indian Embassy/Consulate has the right to request for additional documentation. 1 copy of signed Checklist with the boxes ticked must be submitted with your documents. Wherever parent s sign, the signature must match with the passport signature. Applications will be put on hold and a new application will be asked for if parent s signature does not match with the passport signature. The sequence of documents in each application form being submitted to the Consulate should be in the order as mentioned below. To make sure you receive our alerts/updates, add noreply.usa@ckgs.com to your white list/approved/safe Sender list. Sr. No 1 2 Documents OCI MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FM Complete the OCI Miscellaneous Service Application Form on the Government Site (https://passport.gov.in/oci/) In order to complete the form, you will need at least ONE of the following:- o U-Visa Number o OCI Registration Number o OCI File Number All the Information below WILL HAVE to be entered, o Current Passport Number o Date of Birth o Place of Birth o Mother s Name The INFMATION below MUST MATCH what the applicant ENTERED WHEN HE HAD APPLIED F the IGINAL OCI CARD, failing which one cannot PROCEED. Select the Desired Miscellaneous Service needed. MIN SIGNATURE/THUMB For child of 5 years and above, signature/name of the minor child should be in the signature box under their photo on the first page of the application. Uploaded Signature/Thumb impression must be legible on plain white background. For child less than 5 years of age thumb impression of the minor child should be in the signature box under their photo using only a BLACK or BLUE inkpad. (Use Left Thumb for Boys & Right Thumb for girls). PARENT CANNOT SIGN ON BEHALF OF THE CHILD UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES ON THE PART A. Applications should contain BOTH PARENTS signature on the PART B ONLY DULY NOTARIZED. MINS DO NOT SIGN PART B OF THE APPLICATION. Wherever parent s sign, the signature must match with the passport Required Upload Scanned
3 4 5 6 signature. Applications will be put on hold and a new application will be asked for if parent s signature does not match with the passport signature. Wherever documents need to be self-attested, both parents must sign. Signature must be legible and on the plain white background. NOTE - If the signature is OUTSIDE of the boxes provided, the application will be REJECTED. If the thumbprint/signature isn t clear after they upload online, they need to upload again or minor has to sign in the application form. PHOTOS 2 most recent passport size color photos (no older than 6 months) of the applicant to be provided. Uploaded photo must be a most recent passport size color photo. Paste 1 photo on page 1 at the relevant place on the online form and send 1 photo with the Application. Photos to be 2 inches x 2 inches in size, in color, depicting front pose strictly against white background only on photographic paper. ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS FM Fill the Additional Particular Form and enclose the print out. All pages of Additional particulars form should have signatures of both parents of the applicant. All questions must be answered with details no question should be left blank. Where applicable, please answer as Yes or No. Do not answer as N/A. Incorrect/Incomplete applications and applications answered in N/A will not be processed. Must have Applicants name as per Current passport. PARENTAL AUTHIZATION FM DULY SIGNED BY BOTH THE PARENTS Must be DULY NOTARIZED. CURRENT FEIGN PASSPT (NON US) - of the following pages of valid Foreign Passport (NON US):- o Information page that contains the picture and basic details of the Foreign Passport (NON US). o Endorsement/amendment pages. o Passport should be valid for 8 months from the date of application. Only for San Francisco Jurisdictions - Please send only notarized copy Only for Chicago and Houston Jurisdiction - Please send only colored Only for New York Jurisdiction - Please send colored notarized IMPTANT: Applications submitted without the above will be considered INCOMPLETE and processing will be delayed.
7 8 9 EXPIRED FEIGN PASSPT (NON US) WITH PREVIOUSLY ISSUED U-VISA of Expired Foreign Passport (Non US) containing the U-Visa is required. COPY of the information page of the Foreign Passport (Non US) and U Visa sticker is required. Only for Chicago and Houston Jurisdiction - Please send only colored will be required for verification. POLICE REPT (in case of Lost/Stolen Passport) - Only for San Francisco Jurisdiction of a detailed Police Report filed must be provided preferably with the Passport Number stated in the Police Report. Affidavit explaining the circumstances of the lost/stolen Passport. VISA STATUS F FEIGN CITIZEN (NON US) Provide copy of the following:- o Permanent Resident Card Both Sides. o Employment Authorization Card which states Serves as 1-512 or of Pages showing H1/H4, L1/L4, F1/F2, J1/J2 etc. NOTE: TRANSFER NOTICES RECEIPT NOTES ARE NOT ACCEPTED. VISA MUST BE VALID F AT LEAST 3 MONTHS. 10 VISA STATUS F PARENTS ONLY IF PARENT(s) ARE FEIGN CITIZEN(s) (NON US) Provide copy of the following:- o Permanent Resident Card Both Sides. o Employment Authorization Card which states Serves as 1-512 or of Pages showing H1/H4, L1/L4, F1/F2, J1/J2 etc. NOTE: TRANSFER NOTICES RECEIPT NOTES ARE NOT ACCEPTED. VISA MUST BE VALID F AT LEAST 3 MONTHS. 11 PARENTS US/FEIGN (NON US) PASSPT OCI CARDS by parents Submit of the following pages of valid original US/Foreign (Non
12 13 US) Passport of parents:- o Color of the information page that contains the picture and basic details of the US/Foreign (Non US) Passport. o Color of the endorsement/amendment pages. o On US passport books that end with page 24, copy pages 22, 23 and 24. o In US passport books that end with page 28, copy pages 25, 26 and 27. o If parents have OCI cards, it is mandatory to provide copies of OCI cards as well. o If parents OCI Cards are copied, BOTH information pages on the OCI card should be copied. Only for Chicago and Houston Jurisdiction - Please send only colored Only for New York Jurisdiction - Do not send. Please send only colored notarized OCI CARD of OCI Card must be provided. Copies of Registration Certificate and Information Page to be attached. Only for Chicago and Houston Jurisdiction - Please send only colored copy of old OCI booklet/card. BIRTH CERTIFICATE For applicants born outside of India, a photocopy of the birth certificate any government issued document that shows the following must be provided:- o Parents Name o Date of Birth o Nationality If the applicant is applying through parents, one parent was born outside India then Birth Certificate and Passport copy of the parent born outside India. If the BIRTH CERTIFICATE/Documents are in any other language besides English, the document needs to be translated into English and it has to be notarized. F HOUSTON ONLY:
The Consulate reserves the right to seek apostilled or notarized or certified copy of Birth Certificate by competent authority for apostille/authorized notary/issuing authority as the case may be. 14 15 In the case of Non-Indian and Non-US Birth Certificates, production of apostilled copy of Birth Certificate or a copy attested by competent government authority of the country of birth is mandatory. PROOF OF ADDRESS For minors, a proof of address from BOTH parents legal guardian to match with the present address as per application. Only one of the following must be submitted:- Only State Issued Driving License Utility Bill - Water Utility Bill Electricity Utility Bill Gas Valid lease agreement signed by landlord and tenant (applicable ONLY F Atlanta, Houston and New York). For College/University Students living on campus in University housing /dormitories, a letter from your institution on the institution letter head explaining the exact address that you presently reside in will suffice (Not Applicable for Applications from Washington DC). Landing Papers Canadian Resident (For New York, Chicago, San Francisco jurisdiction only) o Canadian Citizens (through Naturalization) must provide a copy of their landing paper along with their documents. Only for Atlanta and Chicago Jurisdictions - Do not send. Please send only NOTE: DO NOT CUT DRIVER S LICENCE COPY DOWN TO A SMALLER SIZE. PARENTS MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE Marriage certificate from marriage registering authority only will be recognized. Certificates issued by community institutions like Church/ Mosque/ Temple are not acceptable.
16 17 PARENTS PROOF OF RENUNCIATION If one parent or both parents are naturalized citizens, one of the following MUST be produced as proof of renunciation for parent(s): - o o Certificate of renunciation issued by the Embassy/Consulate of India. Canceled Indian Passport with stamp stating the passport is canceled due to obtaining US/Foreign (NON US) citizenship. If parents NEED to obtain RENUNCIATION CERTIFICATE, then they need to apply for renunciation certificate prior to submitting application for minor. NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATE If minor gained naturalization through his/her parents and possess no separate naturalization certificate, then copies of the parents naturalization certificates and a statement signed by BOTH parents is required stating the circumstances in which their child received his/her naturalization status and why the child does not possess his/her own certificate. If you acquired Foreign Nationality through Naturalization, a copy of your Naturalization Certificate is required. If you do not have an Indian passport and are applying for OCI on the basis that the parents and/or grandparents were Indian nationals then PARENTS / GRPARENTS NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATE IS NEEDED. If the applicant has more than one NATIONALITY after having INDIAN Citizenship, please provide all NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATES or PROOF OF NATIONALITY from all countries where the applicant has held citizenship. The Foreign Naturalization Certificate should state FMER NATIONALITY AS INDIA. Certificates that state Country of Birth as India CANNOT be accepted. If copy is not available, then a Certified True copy from local USCIS office. Additional information can be obtained from USCIS https://www.uscis.gov/tools/how-do-i-customer-guides/how-do-iguides-us-citizens/how-do-i-obtain-certified-true-copies-certificatenaturalization website. Only for New York Jurisdiction - Do not send notarized Please send only colored
18 19 20 21 22 AFFIDAVIT F CHILD S NATURALIZATION BY PARENTS ONLY IF MIN APPLICANT CANNOT PROVIDE NATURALISATION CERTIFICATE AS HAD ACQUIRED US CITIZENSHIP ON THE BASIS OF PARENTS: Applicant must provide DULY Signed and Joint Statement by Parents (Visit Form section to download the format). PROOF OF RENUNCIATION OF INDIAN CITIZENSHIP: If you ever held an Indian Passport, it is MATY to provide proof of Renunciation of Indian Citizenship along with your OCI application. One of the following MUST be produced as proof:- o Canceled Indian Passport with stamp stating the passport is canceled due to obtaining Foreign (NON US) citizenship. o Certificate of renunciation issued by the Embassy/Consulate of India. o Deemed surrender certificate issued by the Embassy/Consulate of India. Only for Chicago Jurisdiction - Please send only colored Only for Houston Jurisdiction - Canceled Indian Passport is compulsory along with Certificate of Renunciation Deemed Surrender Certificate. Please send only colored Only for New York Jurisdiction - Do not send. Please send only colored notarized NAME CHANGE DOCUMENTATION (If Applicable) If your name in any of the supporting documents provided is different in any way from the name in the FEIGN PASSPT, a copy of ONE of the following documents must be provided:- o Marriage Certificate showing the name changes if the name was changed at marriage. o Official Court Order for the name change. o Endorsement of name change during naturalization process If in case the middle name was changed to an initial then a notarized statement letter is required. CKGS Disclaimer Form This must have Signature of the applicant. AFFIDAVIT IN LIEU OF IGINALS A Duly Filled and Affidavit is required to be submitted along with the application.
F RETURN OF YOUR DOCUMENTS Enclose Proof of Payment of the CKGS Courier Service Charges. Prepaid Envelop with AWB no # with service provider name. 23 IMPTANT NOTE: 24 25 26 FEDEX PREPAID SELF ADDRESSED ENVELOPES/SHIPPING LABELS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY CKGS. DO NOT SEND HWRITTEN RETURN ENVELOPES AS THEY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Enclose copy of Online Payment Receipt (If applicable) Only if payment is made online for Fees and any optional value added services like courier, SMS, etc. Enclose Payment Instrument (If applicable) Money Order/Cashier s Check/Bankers Check favoring "Cox & Kings Global Services USA LLC". To apply for RENUNCIATION you can click on the below mentioned link: Please click here https://www.in.ckgs.us/renunciation/ for documents checklist, forms and fee. --- We recommend that you purchase courier service from CKGS for an end to end delivery. SUMMARY OF DOCUMENTS TO BE NOTARIZED If Documents are in any other language besides English, the document needs to be translated into English and it has to be notarized. If in case the middle name was changed to an initial then a notarized statement letter is required. Please enclose a - for all supporting documents that are submitted in. Please enclose a for all supporting documents that are submitted without the document.