OCI Misc. Change of Address/Occupation – 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.
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OCI MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FORM
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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
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Original
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Original
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ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS FORM
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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
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Original
 Must be DULY NOTARIZED
COPY OF CURRENT US PASSPORT
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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.
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Copy
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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
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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
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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
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Copy
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Copy
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Copy
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Kindly provide color copy for Houston Jurisdiction only.
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VISA STATUS FOR PARENTS – ONLY IF PARENT(s) ARE FOREIGN CITIZEN(s) (NON
US)
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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:
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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
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Original OCI Card must be provided
AND
Copies of Registration Certificate and Information Page to be attached
Original
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Kindly provide color copy for Houston Jurisdiction only.
Copy
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COPY OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE OF THE APPLICANT
Copy
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Copy
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PROOF OF ADDRESS
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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
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Copy
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Kindly provide color copy for Houston Jurisdiction only.
NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATE
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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
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Copy
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Kindly provide color copy for Houston Jurisdiction only.
COPIES OF PARENTS PROOF OF RENUNCIATION
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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:-
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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
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 This must have Signature of the applicant.
MINOR SIGNATURE/THUMB
Original
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Original
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Copy
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The OCI Misc. application has multiple places for signature. The following sections
must be signed correctly:
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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
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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
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ONLY IF MINOR APPLICANT CANNOT PROVIDE NATURALISATION CERTIFICATE AS
HAD ACQUIRED US CITIZENSHIP ON THE BASIS OF PARENTS:
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Applicant must provide DULY Signed and Notarized Joint Statement by
Parents (Visit Form section to download the format).
NAME CHANGE DOCUMENTATION
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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
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Copy
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Kindly provide color copy for Houston Jurisdiction only.
FOR RETURN OF YOUR DOCUMENTS
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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.
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Copy
Original
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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.
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Copy
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Original
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Kindly provide color copy for Houston Jurisdiction only.
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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.
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