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USCIS is moving toward electronic filing for more immigration forms to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and strengthen fraud detection.

A few things to know:

- More eligible forms may eventually require e-filing.

- USCIS will give at least 60 days’ notice before e-filing becomes mandatory.

- You’ll need a USCIS online account for electronic submissions.

If you can’t file electronically, you may be able to request a waiver for undue hardship.

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USCIS is moving toward electronic filing for more immigration forms to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and strengthen fraud detection.

A few things to know:

- More eligible forms may eventually require e-filing.

- USCIS will give at least 60 days’ notice before e-filing becomes mandatory.

- You’ll need a USCIS online account for electronic submissions.

If you can’t file electronically, you may be able to request a waiver for undue hardship.

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USCIS is moving toward electronic filing for more immigration forms to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and strengthen fraud detection.

A few things to know:

- More eligible forms may eventually require e-filing.

- USCIS will give at least 60 days’ notice before e-filing becomes mandatory.

- You’ll need a USCIS online account for electronic submissions.

If you can’t file electronically, you may be able to request a waiver for undue hardship.

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If you're planning to apply for an Indian Visa or OCI, there's an important change to know.

VFS Global now says biometric submission is mandatory for all applicants, whether you're applying through an appointment or as a walk-in.

A few things to keep in mind:

• You must appear in person for biometric enrollment.
• A family member or representative cannot submit biometrics for you.
• Applicants under 12 or over 70 are exempt from biometric capture.

So if you're applying for an Indian Visa or OCI, make sure you plan for the in-person biometric step.

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If you're planning to apply for an Indian Visa or OCI, there's an important change to know.

VFS Global now says biometric submission is mandatory for all applicants, whether you're applying through an appointment or as a walk-in.

A few things to keep in mind:

• You must appear in person for biometric enrollment.
• A family member or representative cannot submit biometrics for you.
• Applicants under 12 or over 70 are exempt from biometric capture.

So if you're applying for an Indian Visa or OCI, make sure you plan for the in-person biometric step.

https://preview.redd.it/8c9qxenzt9jh1.png?width=1147&format=png&auto=webp&s=d66a83483cd3495bc47925f5f0f04b2efdd9f265

If you're planning to apply for an Indian Visa or OCI, there's an important change to know.

VFS Global now says biometric submission is mandatory for all applicants, whether you're applying through an appointment or as a walk-in.

A few things to keep in mind:

• You must appear in person for biometric enrollment.
• A family member or representative cannot submit biometrics for you.
• Applicants under 12 or over 70 are exempt from biometric capture.

So if you're applying for an Indian Visa or OCI, make sure you plan for the in-person biometric step.

https://preview.redd.it/8c9qxenzt9jh1.png?width=1147&format=png&auto=webp&s=d66a83483cd3495bc47925f5f0f04b2efdd9f265

If you're planning to apply for an Indian Visa or OCI, there's an important change to know.

VFS Global now says biometric submission is mandatory for all applicants, whether you're applying through an appointment or as a walk-in.

A few things to keep in mind:

• You must appear in person for biometric enrollment.
• A family member or representative cannot submit biometrics for you.
• Applicants under 12 or over 70 are exempt from biometric capture.

So if you're applying for an Indian Visa or OCI, make sure you plan for the in-person biometric step.

https://preview.redd.it/8c9qxenzt9jh1.png?width=1147&format=png&auto=webp&s=d66a83483cd3495bc47925f5f0f04b2efdd9f265

If you're planning to apply for an Indian Visa or OCI, there's an important change to know.

VFS Global now says biometric submission is mandatory for all applicants, whether you're applying through an appointment or as a walk-in.

A few things to keep in mind:

• You must appear in person for biometric enrollment.
• A family member or representative cannot submit biometrics for you.
• Applicants under 12 or over 70 are exempt from biometric capture.

So if you're applying for an Indian Visa or OCI, make sure you plan for the in-person biometric step.

https://preview.redd.it/8c9qxenzt9jh1.png?width=1147&format=png&auto=webp&s=d66a83483cd3495bc47925f5f0f04b2efdd9f265

We've come across a few recent cases where families were asked to show the old passport linked to their child's OCI card during check-in, even after the OCI passport details had already been updated online.

From our understanding, once the passport particulars update is completed, applicants generally rely on:

New passport
Physical OCI card/e-OCI
OCI passport update acknowledgement receipt
Update Confirmation email

Yet, it seems some airline staff still ask for the old passport, which can create unnecessary stress at the airport.

We've come across a few recent cases where families were asked to show the old passport linked to their child's OCI card during check-in, even after the OCI passport details had already been updated online.

From our understanding, once the passport particulars update is completed, applicants generally rely on:

New passport
Physical OCI card/e-OCI
OCI passport update acknowledgement receipt
Update Confirmation email

Yet, it seems some airline staff still ask for the old passport, which can create unnecessary stress at the airport.

We've come across a few recent cases where families were asked to show the old passport linked to their child's OCI card during check-in, even after the OCI passport details had already been updated online.

From our understanding, once the passport particulars update is completed, applicants generally rely on:

New passport
Physical OCI card/e-OCI
OCI passport update acknowledgement receipt
Update Confirmation email

Yet, it seems some airline staff still ask for the old passport, which can create unnecessary stress at the airport.

We've come across a few recent cases where families were asked to show the old passport linked to their child's OCI card during check-in, even after the OCI passport details had already been updated online.

From our understanding, once the passport particulars update is completed, applicants generally rely on:

New passport
Physical OCI card/e-OCI
OCI passport update acknowledgement receipt
Update Confirmation email

Yet, it seems some airline staff still ask for the old passport, which can create unnecessary stress at the airport.

We've come across a few recent cases where families were asked to show the old passport linked to their child's OCI card during check-in, even after the OCI passport details had already been updated online.

From our understanding, once the passport particulars update is completed, applicants generally rely on:

New passport
Physical OCI card/e-OCI
OCI passport update acknowledgement receipt
Update Confirmation email

Yet, it seems some airline staff still ask for the old passport, which can create unnecessary stress at the airport.

Getting a POA made in the US for use in India can be confusing,
once Power of Attorney was notarized, I could be just couriered to India.

But notarization alone isn't enough.

From what I learned, there are two common ways to get it ready for use in India:

Get it notarized and then apostilled by your state's Secretary of State.
OR
Get it attested directly at the Indian Consulate.

For those who've gone through the POA process recently, which route did you take? Apostille or Consulate attestation? Any pros or cons?

Getting a POA made in the US for use in India can be confusing,
once Power of Attorney was notarized, I could be just couriered to India.

But notarization alone isn't enough.

From what I learned, there are two common ways to get it ready for use in India:

Get it notarized and then apostilled by your state's Secretary of State.
OR
Get it attested directly at the Indian Consulate.

For those who've gone through the POA process recently, which route did you take? Apostille or Consulate attestation? Any pros or cons?

Getting a POA made in the US for use in India can be confusing,
once Power of Attorney was notarized, I could be just couriered to India.

But notarization alone isn't enough.

From what I learned, there are two common ways to get it ready for use in India:

Get it notarized and then apostilled by your state's Secretary of State.
OR
Get it attested directly at the Indian Consulate.

For those who've gone through the POA process recently, which route did you take? Apostille or Consulate attestation? Any pros or cons?

Getting a POA made in the US for use in India can be confusing,
once Power of Attorney was notarized, I could be just couriered to India.

But notarization alone isn't enough.

From what I learned, there are two common ways to get it ready for use in India:

Get it notarized and then apostilled by your state's Secretary of State.
OR
Get it attested directly at the Indian Consulate.

For those who've gone through the POA process recently, which route did you take? Apostille or Consulate attestation? Any pros or cons?

One place where you might get stuck in the Minor OCI application is the Declaration form.

It has two sections, and both need the parent's signature.
The first section is filled using the child's details but you sign on the child's behalf.
The second section is your own declaration as the parent applying for the child, so you sign it as yourself.

Has this confused anyone ever?

One place where you might get stuck in the Minor OCI application is the Declaration form.

It has two sections, and both need the parent's signature.
The first section is filled using the child's details but you sign on the child's behalf.
The second section is your own declaration as the parent applying for the child, so you sign it as yourself.

Has this confused anyone ever?

One place where you might get stuck in the Minor OCI application is the Declaration form.

It has two sections, and both need the parent's signature.
The first section is filled using the child's details but you sign on the child's behalf.
The second section is your own declaration as the parent applying for the child, so you sign it as yourself.

Has this confused anyone ever?