There would be delays at CKGS end to process the applications received through post/courier due to the constraint. Applicant is requested to wait for atleast 72 working hour to check the application status on the CKGS website.

This is an advance notice to the applicants falling under the San Francisco jurisdictions that CKGS would re-open its online application portal for OCI and Renunciation service on June 1st, 2020, 12:01 am PST onwards. Please note that applications of only those applicants falling under the Consular Jurisdictions of CGI San Francisco would be accepted. Any applications from outside jurisdiction of CGI San Francisco will be returned to the applicant.

This is an advance notice to the applicants falling under the Chicago jurisdictions that CKGS would re-open its online application portal for OCI and Renunciation service on June 3rd, 2020, 12:01 am CST onwards. Please note that applications of only those applicants falling under the Consular Jurisdictions of CGI Chicago would be accepted. Any applications from outside jurisdiction of CGI Chicago will be returned to the applicant.

Applicants falling under the Atlanta and Houston jurisdictions please note that CKGS re-opened its online application portal for OCI and Renunciation services May 8th, 2020 12:01 am CST onwards. Please note that applications of only those applicants falling under the respective Consular Jurisdictions of CGI Atlanta and CGI Houston would be accepted. Any applications from outside jurisdiction of CGI Atlanta and CGI Houston will be returned to the applicant. In case of any query please contact us through given link https://www.in.ckgs.us/feedback

Due to the spread of Covid-19 and the shelter in place and other restrictions announced in these cities, CKGS Washington DC, CKGS New York and CKGS Chicago will remain closed until further notice. Applicants are requested not to send any OCI, Indian Passport and Renunciation applications until further notice.

CKGS, San Francisco office will remain closed from March 17, 2020, to May 31, 2020, or until it is extended, due to the recent advisory update, requesting city residents to stay in their home as the ‘Shelter-In-Place’ order is issued.

Applicants are requested to wait for the advisory to be withdrawn post which you may mail/courier the application to the CKGS, San Francisco application center.

Please continue to monitor CKGS website for the further update – https://www.in.ckgs.us

The essential services applicants may send their requests to oci2.sf@mea.gov.in

Embassy of India
Washington DC
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PRESS RELEASE

In light of existing advisories associated with the coronavirus and movement restrictions in several States, the Embassy of India has taken the following decisions with immediate effect:-

1. OCI applications will not be accepted, including by postal mail, until further notice.

2. Passport applications will not be accepted, including by postal mail, until further notice. However, applicants requiring passports on emergency basis may kindly send an email to
   Washington DC - cons4.washington@mea.gov.in
   New York - passport.newyork@mea.gov.in
   Chicago - passport.chicago@mea.gov.in
   explaining their emergency situation. Once the request has been approved, the applicant will be informed to complete the application process and send the papers by postal mail to CKGS for further processing.

3. Miscellaneous consular services shall continue to be accepted only by postal mail until further notice. Applicants should factor in that it may take longer and there could be delays in providing miscellaneous services due to the current situation.

Due to the ongoing COVID19 pandemic, our call center is not operational till further notice. In case of any urgent assistance required, please write to us at enquiriesusa@ckgs.com.
Alternatively you can also send across your queries through our feedback page - https://www.in.ckgs.us/feedback/ and specify your jurisdiction along with the web reference number (if applicable).