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Indian Consulate in San Francisco to locally print OCI Cards
The move is expected to slash waiting times by a substantial two weeks.
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In a move aimed at bolstering service efficiency and convenience, the Consulate General of India in San Francisco has announced a significant upgrade in its operations. The mission has announced that OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) cards will now being printed locally in San Francisco, slashing waiting times by a substantial two weeks.
Exciting News from the Consulate General of India in San Francisco.
— India in SF (@CGISFO) February 12, 2024
We're happy to announce that OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) cards are now being printed right here in San Francisco. This means a significant reduction in waiting time - by a whopping two weeks. This development… pic.twitter.com/GZbOcBtmIb
This development underscores the Consulate's commitment to streamlining processes and prioritizing the needs of its community members. By bringing the printing process closer to home, the Consulate aims to ensure quicker access to essential documentation for individuals of Indian origin residing abroad.
The San Francisco consulate serves the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Territory of Guam. The other consulates in the United States are in New York, Houston, Atlanta, and a recently opened one in Seattle. They are all headed by the Indian Embassy in Washington.
An OCI card is given to registered persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) i.e., foreign nationals holding passports of a foreign country who are not citizens of India. An OCI card holder is granted a multiple entry, multipurpose, life-long visa for visiting India for any length of stay, and is entitled to general 'parity with Non-Resident Indians (NRI) in respect of all facilities available to them by the government in economic, financial and educational fields.
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