PCC from Indian Consulates in the US

[aNewHope]

Hello:

I applied for the Indian PCC from the Consulate in Chicago. I have been told that the PCC will be a stamp on my passport and not a separate document.

CIC requires that we submit the original PCCs with our applications.

So what is the solution her? We cannot submit our passports with the initial application to the CIC because we need them for travel.

I know that one option is to get PCCs directly from India in which case it would be a document, but we do not have that kind of time right now. Will a notarized copy of the PCC stamp in the passport be acceptable to CIC Buffalo?

Any suggestions from folks who have crossed this bridge will be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

 

[manianz47]

Hi

The PCC should be the same across all the Indian Embassies, I assume.
In the Passport they will stamp that a PCC has been issued. However PCC itself will be a separate document (one page)

 

[mtlguy]

Hello:

I applied for the Indian PCC from the Consulate in Chicago. I have been told that the PCC will be a stamp on my passport and not a separate document.

CIC requires that we submit the original PCCs with our applications.

So what is the solution her? We cannot submit our passports with the initial application to the CIC because we need them for travel.

I know that one option is to get PCCs directly from India in which case it would be a document, but we do not have that kind of time right now. Will a notarized copy of the PCC stamp in the passport be acceptable to CIC Buffalo?

Any suggestions from folks who have crossed this bridge will be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

I have applied for my PCC through the Indian High commission in Ottawa. When i submitted my application form, they verified my ppt and took copies of it. With my ppt with me i would imagine they will have to issue a document as a PCC. It is weird that they stamped your passport. If you have a legal representative, find out through them, else call or e-mail CIC and find out what their requirements are.

Good luck!

 

[aNewHope]

Thank you, mtlguy and manianz!


I am afraid I misunderstood the process at the Chicago consulate. They did give me a document in addition to stamping my passport.


Thanks again for your input.

 

[cooldeepforyou]

Any one with have experience getting PCC from NY consulate. ? please share your experience...
i am afraid to send passport in mail..even if i send in mail what happens if some fee or something they needed is not there ? will they return ?
Its getting tough as i am reaching H1 limit and timeline is very tight..sucks..

 

[divagirl]

Any one with have experience getting PCC from NY consulate. ? please share your experience...
i am afraid to send passport in mail..even if i send in mail what happens if some fee or something they needed is not there ? will they return ?
Its getting tough as i am reaching H1 limit and timeline is very tight..sucks..

I THINK for all consulates except Washington, DC, you can visit the office in person and show your passport and take it back with you. DC is the only place where they hold your passport from the time you submit your application till the issue your PCC. If you are in NY area, visit the consulate.

 

[cooldeepforyou]

Hi DivaGirl,
Thanks for reply,because i am planning to go NY in day or two, only because of your suggestion.
Dont want to be rude but do you Think or Are you sure,
that they will not keep my passport.

 

[divagirl]

Some people who got in from NY Consulate have said before that they went in person and did not have to submit their passports. That is why I said I THINK. You might want to call them and confirm before you go.

 

[jyde]

Divagirl, i have been out of this forum for
some time now.
Quick question have you gotten your nomination yet?

 

[divagirl]

Not yet. Waiting with fingers crossed.

 

[cooldeepforyou]

Guys
FYI, regarding PCC from NY. I went there today, submitted photocopy of passport, paid the fee. I have original with me. will have to go personaly again to NY to get the clearance letter.

 

[Angel Y]

Hi aNewHope,

Just a query regarding your post. How much time did it take for you to get the PCC from Chicago? Also, I would appreciate if you could let me know the complete procedure for getting the PCC.
Thanks.
Angel

 

[albsac]

Hello all,

does anybody know how long it takes to get PCC from NY consulate

can we get the PCC before we get nomination ? ... i mean do they ask the reason, why we need it

 

[Ani2009]

Hi,

To those who obtained PCC from CHicago Indian Embassy,

I see there are two options
1)if Indian Passport was issued by the Consulate General of India, Chicago for more than five years ago. then we can go in person and get the PCC done

2) when passport is issued by the Chicago Consulate less than 5 years ago or the passport issued by the other Passport issuing authorities..then there are 2 stages, in the first stage we have to apply and wait for 60days, and then proceed to 2nd stage, where we can goto embassy and get the PCC done..

How did you get the PCC done.?
Anitha

 

[Fay]

to sam70:

Hi

One of the condition for applying PCC from Indian Consulate is mention below,

Photocopy of Green card/Employment Authorization Card or valid visa page from passport and Supporting documents relating to the purpose for obtaining the P.C.C.

1) I will send photocopy of my passport but visa is not valid, but I have valid I797
will that be fine ?
2)What supporting Documents relating to the purpose for obtaining the P.C.C.. I
need to summit?

I AM WAITING FOR NOMINATION but please clear this questions as I want to apply now and save few weeks or month before I get my nomination

I applied in first week of April, so expecting nomination by January, So Please tell me if i am doing right by preparing all this documents before hand?

THANKS