sindian
03-28-2007, 09:42 AM
Hi All,
I had the same problem that some other people had. Namely the OCI was granted based on the old rules.(both parents are indian citizens). I have a upcomming trip in december and so decided to inquire at the san francisco consulate. I sent two emails, one to the OCI section and the other direct to the Vice Consul(Passport & Visa). Here are the replies I received from both as of 03/28/2007
1)Dear Sir,
Thank you for your interest in OCI scheme.
To answer your queries-
As of now children whose both parents are not foreign nationals, cannot get OCI. Those who got it by default, can use it for their travels/stay etc. We hear that there may be review of the decision, and all children could become eligible and those who got it already will also be covered in that.
Sincerely,
OCI Team
Consulate General of India
San Francisco
2)Dear Sir/Madam,
Thanks for your mail.
this is a serious question, which i cannot reply straight.
we treat all OCI cards issued as valid till cancelled. we have not cancelled any of them and have requested the govt to review rules and amend it. so my instinct is that your childs OCI CARD is VALID despite the fact that both parents are Indians still.
Secondly, i have not reced any negative report from any body who travelled with OCI cards issued in such cass
xxxxxx
Vice Consul
I had the same problem that some other people had. Namely the OCI was granted based on the old rules.(both parents are indian citizens). I have a upcomming trip in december and so decided to inquire at the san francisco consulate. I sent two emails, one to the OCI section and the other direct to the Vice Consul(Passport & Visa). Here are the replies I received from both as of 03/28/2007
1)Dear Sir,
Thank you for your interest in OCI scheme.
To answer your queries-
As of now children whose both parents are not foreign nationals, cannot get OCI. Those who got it by default, can use it for their travels/stay etc. We hear that there may be review of the decision, and all children could become eligible and those who got it already will also be covered in that.
Sincerely,
OCI Team
Consulate General of India
San Francisco
2)Dear Sir/Madam,
Thanks for your mail.
this is a serious question, which i cannot reply straight.
we treat all OCI cards issued as valid till cancelled. we have not cancelled any of them and have requested the govt to review rules and amend it. so my instinct is that your childs OCI CARD is VALID despite the fact that both parents are Indians still.
Secondly, i have not reced any negative report from any body who travelled with OCI cards issued in such cass
xxxxxx
Vice Consul