OCI Misc. Change of Address/Occupation â Minor
OCI Misc. Change of Address/Occupation – Minor- US Passport 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 have the right to request for additional documentation. 2 copies for Walk-in & 1 copy for Postal applicants of signed Checklist with the boxes ticked must be submitted with your documents. 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 [email protected] to your white list / Approved / Safe Sender list. Sr no Documents Original/ Copy Required OCI MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FORM 1 2 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 INFORMATION below MUST MATCH what the applicant ENTERED WHEN HE HAD APPLIED FOR the ORIGINAL OCI CARD, failing which one cannot PROCEED. Select the Desired ‘Miscellaneous Service’ needed. Application form Signed by the applicant and DULY NOTARIZED PHOTOS 1 most recent passport size photo(no older than 6 months) of the applicant to be provided Photos to be 2 inchesx2 inches in size, in color, depicting front pose strictly against white background only on photographic paper. Original Original Original ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS FORM 3 Fill the Additional Particular Form and enclose the print out. All questions must be answered – no question should be left blank. On behalf of minor both Parents should Sign on the on the additional particulars form. PARENTAL AUTHORIZATION FORM DULY SIGNED BY BOTH THE PARENTS 4 Original Must be DULY NOTARIZED COPY OF CURRENT US PASSPORT 5 Self-Attested Color Copy of the following pages of valid US Passport o Information page that contains the picture and basic details of the US passport. o Endorsement / amendment pages. o Passport should be valid for 8 months from the date of application. Walk in applicants must present Original Passport to CKGS staff for Verification. Copy Original NOTE: DO NOT SUBMIT ORIGINAL PASSPORT AT THE TIME OF SENDING INITIAL OCI APPLICATION. ORIGINAL PASSPORT REQUIRED ONLY AT THE TIME OF OCI MATCHUP. IMPORTANT: Applications submitted without the above will be considered INCOMPLETE and processing will be delayed. EXPIRED US PASSPORT WITH PREVIOUSLY ISSUED U-VISA 6 Original Expired US Passport containing the U-Visa is required AND Color Copy of the information page of the passport and U Visa sticker is required COPY OF PARENTS US / FOREIGN (NON US) PASSPORT OR OCI CARDS 7 Submit Copy of the following pages of valid original US / Foreign (Non US) Passport of parents o Copy of the information page that contains the picture and basic details of the US / Foreign (Non US) passport. o Copy of the endorsement/amendment pages. o In 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. If parents OCI Cards are copied, both information pages on the OCI card should be copied. Original Copy Copy Copy IMPORTANT NOTE: Kindly provide color copy for Houston Jurisdiction only. 8 VISA STATUS FOR PARENTS – ONLY IF PARENT(s) ARE FOREIGN 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 Copy of Pages showing H1 / H4, L1 / L4, F1 / F2, J1 / J2 etc. NOTE: TRANSFER NOTICES AND RECEIPT NOTES ARE NOT ACCEPTED VISA MUST BE VALID FOR AT LEAST 3 MONTHS IMPORTANT NOTE: Kindly provide color copy for Houston Jurisdiction only. ORIGINAL OCI CARD 9 10 Original OCI Card must be provided AND Copies of Registration Certificate and Information Page to be attached Original IMPORTANT NOTE: Kindly provide color copy for Houston Jurisdiction only. Copy COPY OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE OF THE APPLICANT Copy Copy PROOF OF ADDRESS 11 For Minors, a proof of address from BOTH PARENTS or LEGAL GUARDIAN may be submitted. Only State Issued – Driving Licence OR Utility Bill - Water OR Utility Bill – Electricity OR Utility Bill – Gas OR Valid lease signed by landlord and tenant (applicable ONLY FOR Atlanta and Houston. For New York, lease document must be notarized.) 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). NOTE: DO NOT CUT YOUR DRIVER’S LICENCE COPY DOWN TO A SMALLER SIZE IMPORTANT NOTE: Kindly provide color copy for Houston Jurisdiction only. PROOF OF RENUNCIATION OF INDIAN CITIZENSHIP: If you ever held an Indian Passport, it is MANDATORY to provide proof of Renunciation of Indian Citizenship along with your OCI application. One of the following MUST be produced as proof:o Certificate of renunciation issued by the Embassy/Consulate of India OR o Cancelled Indian Passport with stamp stating the passport is cancelled due to obtaining US citizenship OR o Deemed surrender certificate issued by the Embassy/Consulate of India 12 Copy IMPORTANT NOTE: Kindly provide color copy for Houston Jurisdiction only. NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATE 13 If minor gained naturalization through his/her parents and possesses no separate naturalization certificate, then copies of the parents naturalization certificates and a Notarized statement signed by BOTH parents is required stating the circumstances that their child received his/her naturalization status and why the child does not possess his/her own certificate. If you acquired US Nationality through Naturalization, a copy of your Naturalization Certificate is required. If one has obtained more than one nationality after having Indian Citizenship then provide ALL NATURALIZATION COPIES OR PROOF OF NATIONALITY FROM ALL COUNTRIES that you have held citizenship. 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 AND/OR GRANDPARENTS NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATE IS NEEDED The US naturalization Certificate should state ‘FORMER NATIONALITY’ AS INDIA. Certificates that state ‘Country of Birth’ as India CANNOT be accepted. Copy Copy IMPORTANT NOTE: Kindly provide color copy for Houston Jurisdiction only. COPIES OF PARENTS PROOF OF RENUNCIATION 14 If one parent or both parents are naturalized citizens, proof of renunciation for parent(s) must be provided one of the following MUST be produced as proof:- o Certificate of renunciation issued by an Embassy/Consulate of India OR o Cancelled Indian Passport with stamp stating the passport is cancelled due to obtaining US citizenship If parent NEED to obtain RENUNCIATION CERTIFICATE, then they need to apply for renunciation certificate prior to submitting application for minor IMPORTANT NOTE: Kindly provide color copy for Houston Jurisdiction only. CKGS Disclaimer Form 15 This must have Signature of the applicant. MINOR SIGNATURE/THUMB Original Original Copy The OCI Misc. application has multiple places for signature. The following sections must be signed correctly: 16 Applicant must sign at the next to the 'Signature' line, including minor applicants. Minors who cannot write their name can use a thumbprint in black ink instead. For minor applicants, BOTH PARENTS must sign the very bottom of the form in the parent/guardian section even if both parents are not applying for any OCI service. If only one parent is available to sign for the minor, proof of custody or a death certificate must be provided. Application form must be notarized. 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. NOTE - If the signature is OUTSIDE of the boxes provided, the application will be REJECTED. PROOF OF PARTICULARS TO BE CHANGED 17 Copy of documents in support of the change (Address/Occupation) the applicant is requesting. For example – if changing to a NEW CITIZENSHIP, then a certificate providing evidence of the new naturalization is required. IMPORTANT NOTE: Kindly provide color copy for Houston Jurisdiction only. AFFIDAVIT FOR CHILD’S NATURALIZATION BY PARENTS 18 ONLY IF MINOR APPLICANT CANNOT PROVIDE NATURALISATION CERTIFICATE AS HAD ACQUIRED US CITIZENSHIP ON THE BASIS OF PARENTS: Applicant must provide DULY Signed and Notarized Joint Statement by Parents (Visit Form section to download the format). NAME CHANGE DOCUMENTATION 19 If your name in any of the supporting documents provided is different in any way from the name in the US Passport, a copy of ONE of the following documents must be provided o Official Court Order for the name change OR 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. Original Copy IMPORTANT NOTE: Kindly provide color copy for Houston Jurisdiction only. FOR RETURN OF YOUR DOCUMENTS 20 Enclose Proof of Payment of the CKGS Courier Service Charges OR Prepaid Envelop with AWB no # with service provider name IMPORTANT NOTE: FEDEX PREPAID SELF ADDRESSED ENVELOPES / SHIPPING LABELS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY CKGS. DO NOT SEND HANDWRITTEN RETURN ENVELOPES AS THEY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Copy Original IMPORTANT NOTE: Kindly provide color copy for Houston Jurisdiction only. 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. 21 Copy Original IMPORTANT NOTE: Kindly provide color copy for Houston Jurisdiction only. 22 23 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 http://www.in.ckgs.us/renunciation.shtml for documents checklist, forms and fee. --- We recommend that you purchase courier service from CKGS for an end to end delivery.
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