apocalypse Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Has anyone done it in US? I have few queries. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Outsider Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Yeah, very straightforward. Got it done in a day at the San Francisco consulate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apocalypse Posted July 10, 2007 Author Share Posted July 10, 2007 Yeah' date=' very straightforward. Got it done in a day at the San Francisco consulate.[/quote'] Thanks for replying. i am not near a consulate. So I will have to mail. Do you know if I can renew it even if more than an year is left for its expiry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Outsider Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Do you know if I can renew it even if more than an year is left for its expiry? Not sure about that. I actually renewed mine AFTER it expired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apocalypse Posted July 10, 2007 Author Share Posted July 10, 2007 ok I will ask someone else. No one picks up phone at any consulate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Abbe Apo drive down to Houston man. It is all worth the hassle. Ek din mein ho jaayega. If you send it by mail make sure you send it "Acknowledgment" style, in other words have someone at Counsellate sign for it lest it gets misplaced. And do take photocopies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apocalypse Posted July 10, 2007 Author Share Posted July 10, 2007 Abbe Apo drive down to Houston man. It is all worth the hassle. Ek din mein ho jaayega. If you send it by mail make sure you send it "Acknowledgment" style, in other words have someone at Counsellate sign for it lest it gets misplaced. And do take photocopies. yeah I will do that. Going to Houston is not feasible. The thing is my passport will expire in august next yr and i was wondering if i can renew it now or wait till this august Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 yeah I will do that. Going to Houston is not feasible. The thing is my passport will expire in august next yr and i was wondering if i can renew it now or wait till this august ISSUE OF NEW PASSPORT Application for a new passport can be made one year before date of expiry or within one year of the expiry of the passport. Requirements for issuing new passport are: (a) Duly completed application form filled in BLOCK LETTERS in expanded form using black/blue ink only (see Application Form for an Indian Passport) (b) Four recently taken and identical colour photographs with light background of size 3.5x3.5 cm. Photographs should show the front view of full face and should be in civil dress. Polaroid photographs, poor quality photographs and photographs taken in uniform or with dark glasses will be rejected. © In cases, where the passport has already expired beyond a period of one year, the Applicant should submit an affidavit (see Annexure) and may have to appear personally before the Consular Officer; (d) Proof of residence/mailing address in USA (photocopy of Driving license/ Lease agreement/ Utility Bills etc.); (e) Alien Status (photocopy of US Visa/Green Card/ Work authorization card); (f) Current Passport; (g) Proper Fee (see fee schedule for details) (h) Applicants for a new passport or additional booklet are required to submit a photocopy of marriage certificate, in case, the name of their spouse have not been included in their respective passports. If the application is found to be in order and no prior reference is required to be made to the original Passport Issuing Authority, a new passport will be issued within 10 working/business days from the date of receipt of the application. (Six weeks in case of passport issued by other Passport offices/Embassy/Consulate). Top EXTENSION OF SHORT VALIDITY PASSPORT In cases where the passport has been issued valid for one year or for a limited period a passport can be extended up to the normal validity of 10 years. For this, " Application Form for Extension of Short Validity Passport”, along with two photographs should be submitted. In such cases, the validity will be extended only on receipt of clearance from the original Passport Issuing Authority. No fee is required in this case except for the mailing charges of $ 15/-. Applicants should make enquiries only after thirty days from the date of submission of the application. http://www.cgihouston.org/passport_services.html#1c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apocalypse Posted July 10, 2007 Author Share Posted July 10, 2007 thanks Lurker. Actually I emailed all the Indian consulates in US about my query and someone in San Francisco consulate replied back Thanks for your inputs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandrake Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 I got it done for my wife last year....filled up the application and sent it thru USPS to the NY consulate.Included an express return service payment and got the new passport back within the same week...no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apocalypse Posted July 10, 2007 Author Share Posted July 10, 2007 I got it done for my wife last year....filled up the application and sent it thru USPS to the NY consulate.Included an express return service payment and got the new passport back within the same week...no issues. i am confused if I can renew it even if more than an year is left on its expiry ( 13 months actually ) as I have to take H1-B visa stamping accordingly. Still waiting for the reply from Houston Consulate. Lets hope someone from consulate also replies soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apocalypse Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 so atlast I got my passport back today :eyedance::eyedance: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiChap Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 How long did it take apo ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apocalypse Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 Exactly One month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dada_rocks Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 screw it one month:cantstop: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apocalypse Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 screw it one month:cantstop: why :hysterical: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dada_rocks Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 o is liye ki hamen bhi is daur se gujarana parega.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apocalypse Posted September 22, 2007 Author Share Posted September 22, 2007 o is liye ki hamen bhi is daur se gujarana parega.. actually if you go in person it will be less than a week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dada_rocks Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 I already sent it , now fingers crossed.. hope it comes back by end of the month.. I have some travelling planned for next month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apocalypse Posted September 22, 2007 Author Share Posted September 22, 2007 which consulate region do you fall into Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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