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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: India
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This is a guide on surrendering your Indian Passport after becoming naturalized US Citizen.

 

Step 1: Click this Link and click register. After signing up check your email and activate your account and proceed to login.

 

Step 2: After you have logged in click on the link where it says “Apply for Surrender of Indian Passport - Application for Passport Surrender Certificate After Acquiring Foreign Nationality/Renunciation of Indian Citizenship, and fill the form. After completing and form, check for corrections and click validate. Then click home and the form will appear on the home page. Print that form.

 

Step 3: Create an account on VFS website or Login in here. After you have logged in click “Create a new application” and fill out the form. After click proceed, you will have to fill out another form. ARN # is the number you should have got after completing the surrender passport application on govt of India website. I can’t go beyond this step, but I think after paying the fees you are given a checklist to mail with your application and a receipt for your payment. All the different type of checklists required can be found Link under documents required tab.

 

Note: There is one more additional form that you must fill out based on your checklist. Do not forget to include that. The form can found on the same page as the checklist. Read the checklist thoroughly before mailing.

 

I hope I cleared all the confusions. If there is anything else that someone would like to add please post below.

 

I-90 Green Card Timeline

05/29/2014: Applied for I-90, Due to an Name Error.

06/12/2014: Biometrics Appointment

02/13/2015: Green Card Was Ordered To Be Produced

02/20/2015: Green Card Has Been Mailed.(Received Tracking Number)

02/23/2015: Green Card Received With Correct Name

N-400 Citizenship Timeline

07/05/2012 = Eligible to apply for Naturalization based on the 5-year rule (90-days rule applied)

01/11/2015 = Sent N-400 Packet (to Phoenix Lockbox Facility via USPS Certified Mail)

01/15/2015 = N-400 Packet Delivered

01/27/2015 = I-912 Approved

02/02/2015 = NOA1 Received (Priority Date 01/15/2015)

02/07/2015 = Biometrics Letter Received (Bio Set for 02/20/2015)

02/25/2015 = In Line for Interview

04/03/2015 = Interview Completed

--- = Oath Letter Received

04/15/2015 = Oath Ceremony!

 

I-130 Timeline

02/08/2020 - Married

06/02/2020 - Filed I-130 Online

06/02/2020 - NOA1 Received

07/01/2020 - Back to U.S from India 

01/11/2021 - NOA2 Received & Petition Approved

 

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Thanks for this! Just wondering, how quickly do you have to file to surrender the passport after acquiring US citizenship? Is there some kind of time window? 

August 2017 - June 2018 AoS

April 2020 - January 2021 RoC

Jan 2022 - September 2022 Citizenship

 

 

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: India
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7 hours ago, Hamilton said:

Thanks for this! Just wondering, how quickly do you have to file to surrender the passport after acquiring US citizenship? Is there some kind of time window? 

Within 3 years otherwise you get penalty.

I-90 Green Card Timeline

05/29/2014: Applied for I-90, Due to an Name Error.

06/12/2014: Biometrics Appointment

02/13/2015: Green Card Was Ordered To Be Produced

02/20/2015: Green Card Has Been Mailed.(Received Tracking Number)

02/23/2015: Green Card Received With Correct Name

N-400 Citizenship Timeline

07/05/2012 = Eligible to apply for Naturalization based on the 5-year rule (90-days rule applied)

01/11/2015 = Sent N-400 Packet (to Phoenix Lockbox Facility via USPS Certified Mail)

01/15/2015 = N-400 Packet Delivered

01/27/2015 = I-912 Approved

02/02/2015 = NOA1 Received (Priority Date 01/15/2015)

02/07/2015 = Biometrics Letter Received (Bio Set for 02/20/2015)

02/25/2015 = In Line for Interview

04/03/2015 = Interview Completed

--- = Oath Letter Received

04/15/2015 = Oath Ceremony!

 

I-130 Timeline

02/08/2020 - Married

06/02/2020 - Filed I-130 Online

06/02/2020 - NOA1 Received

07/01/2020 - Back to U.S from India 

01/11/2021 - NOA2 Received & Petition Approved

 

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
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i just want to say thank you for these instructions!! you are the best jot18

NOA 1 ----- June 30th

NOA 2-------- Dec 3

Case sent to NVC ----- Dec 4th

Case received NVC ------- Dec 7th

Case # and IIN received ------ Dec 22nd

AOS fee paid online ------------ Dec 22nd

IV fee paid online --------- Dec 23rd

DS 261 - Dec 23rd - reviewed on the phone.

AOS and IV fee shows as paid - 1/4/16

AOS and IV package sent - 1/6/16

DS 260 completed - 1/8/16

NVC scanned packages - 1/11/16

CC - 2/12/16

Interview Scheduled - 2/26/16

Medical date - 4/13/16

Interview date - 4/14/16 - got approved!!!! :dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing:

US entry - 4/29/16 or 5/5/16

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
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Questions - 1) where to upload digital copy of the passport picture? 2) does the application with ARN number need to be signed in two places? - there is a spot for signature in two different places as well a spot for the picture to attach.  Thanks in advance!!

Edited by rmpate8q
NOA 1 ----- June 30th

NOA 2-------- Dec 3

Case sent to NVC ----- Dec 4th

Case received NVC ------- Dec 7th

Case # and IIN received ------ Dec 22nd

AOS fee paid online ------------ Dec 22nd

IV fee paid online --------- Dec 23rd

DS 261 - Dec 23rd - reviewed on the phone.

AOS and IV fee shows as paid - 1/4/16

AOS and IV package sent - 1/6/16

DS 260 completed - 1/8/16

NVC scanned packages - 1/11/16

CC - 2/12/16

Interview Scheduled - 2/26/16

Medical date - 4/13/16

Interview date - 4/14/16 - got approved!!!! :dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing:

US entry - 4/29/16 or 5/5/16

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: India
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On 12/31/2020 at 12:00 PM, rmpate8q said:

Questions - 1) where to upload digital copy of the passport picture? 2) does the application with ARN number need to be signed in two places? - there is a spot for signature in two different places as well a spot for the picture to attach.  Thanks in advance!!

For #1 I don't believe you have to upload any pic. Just affix to the application.

#2 are the signature boxes under the photo and one in 2nd page? I would just sign it where ever it asks.

 

59 minutes ago, N400nov said:

Does all the copies of documents needs to be notarized?

Double check your checklist. It depends on your checklist what needs to be notarized.

I-90 Green Card Timeline

05/29/2014: Applied for I-90, Due to an Name Error.

06/12/2014: Biometrics Appointment

02/13/2015: Green Card Was Ordered To Be Produced

02/20/2015: Green Card Has Been Mailed.(Received Tracking Number)

02/23/2015: Green Card Received With Correct Name

N-400 Citizenship Timeline

07/05/2012 = Eligible to apply for Naturalization based on the 5-year rule (90-days rule applied)

01/11/2015 = Sent N-400 Packet (to Phoenix Lockbox Facility via USPS Certified Mail)

01/15/2015 = N-400 Packet Delivered

01/27/2015 = I-912 Approved

02/02/2015 = NOA1 Received (Priority Date 01/15/2015)

02/07/2015 = Biometrics Letter Received (Bio Set for 02/20/2015)

02/25/2015 = In Line for Interview

04/03/2015 = Interview Completed

--- = Oath Letter Received

04/15/2015 = Oath Ceremony!

 

I-130 Timeline

02/08/2020 - Married

06/02/2020 - Filed I-130 Online

06/02/2020 - NOA1 Received

07/01/2020 - Back to U.S from India 

01/11/2021 - NOA2 Received & Petition Approved

 

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: India
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4 hours ago, N400nov said:

VFS add new customer form is so confusing. Which passport number and it’s expiry, they are asking? Indian or Foreign? Later down they ask “expiration date of most recent Indian passport”. 

I believe in the top one you fill out your current passport info and bottom mentions Indian so do that there.

I-90 Green Card Timeline

05/29/2014: Applied for I-90, Due to an Name Error.

06/12/2014: Biometrics Appointment

02/13/2015: Green Card Was Ordered To Be Produced

02/20/2015: Green Card Has Been Mailed.(Received Tracking Number)

02/23/2015: Green Card Received With Correct Name

N-400 Citizenship Timeline

07/05/2012 = Eligible to apply for Naturalization based on the 5-year rule (90-days rule applied)

01/11/2015 = Sent N-400 Packet (to Phoenix Lockbox Facility via USPS Certified Mail)

01/15/2015 = N-400 Packet Delivered

01/27/2015 = I-912 Approved

02/02/2015 = NOA1 Received (Priority Date 01/15/2015)

02/07/2015 = Biometrics Letter Received (Bio Set for 02/20/2015)

02/25/2015 = In Line for Interview

04/03/2015 = Interview Completed

--- = Oath Letter Received

04/15/2015 = Oath Ceremony!

 

I-130 Timeline

02/08/2020 - Married

06/02/2020 - Filed I-130 Online

06/02/2020 - NOA1 Received

07/01/2020 - Back to U.S from India 

01/11/2021 - NOA2 Received & Petition Approved

 

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: India
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On 1/3/2021 at 1:16 AM, Jot18 said:

I believe in the top one you fill out your current passport info and bottom mentions Indian so do that there.

I also had same confusion. I filled my Indian Passport on top as well as bottom. 

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
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On 1/2/2021 at 5:12 PM, Jot18 said:

For #1 I don't believe you have to upload any pic. Just affix to the application......

thanks!!

 

#2 are the signature boxes under the photo and one in 2nd page? I would just sign it where ever it asks. yes on the first page under the photo and one in 2nd page.

 

 

On 1/2/2021 at 5:12 PM, Jot18 said:

 

 

NOA 1 ----- June 30th

NOA 2-------- Dec 3

Case sent to NVC ----- Dec 4th

Case received NVC ------- Dec 7th

Case # and IIN received ------ Dec 22nd

AOS fee paid online ------------ Dec 22nd

IV fee paid online --------- Dec 23rd

DS 261 - Dec 23rd - reviewed on the phone.

AOS and IV fee shows as paid - 1/4/16

AOS and IV package sent - 1/6/16

DS 260 completed - 1/8/16

NVC scanned packages - 1/11/16

CC - 2/12/16

Interview Scheduled - 2/26/16

Medical date - 4/13/16

Interview date - 4/14/16 - got approved!!!! :dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing:

US entry - 4/29/16 or 5/5/16

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On 1/2/2021 at 9:05 PM, N400nov said:

VFS add new customer form is so confusing. Which passport number and it’s expiry, they are asking? Indian or Foreign? Later down they ask “expiration date of most recent Indian passport”. 

Do we have to enter US passport information at the top or Indian passport?

 

 

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On 12/25/2020 at 3:32 PM, Jot18 said:

This is a guide on surrendering your Indian Passport after becoming naturalized US Citizen.

 

Step 1: Click this Link and click register. After signing up check your email and activate your account and proceed to login.

 

Step 2: After you have logged in click on the link where it says “Apply for Surrender of Indian Passport - Application for Passport Surrender Certificate After Acquiring Foreign Nationality/Renunciation of Indian Citizenship, and fill the form. After completing and form, check for corrections and click validate. Then click home and the form will appear on the home page. Print that form.

 

Step 3: Create an account on VFS website or Login in here. After you have logged in click “Create a new application” and fill out the form. After click proceed, you will have to fill out another form. ARN # is the number you should have got after completing the surrender passport application on govt of India website. I can’t go beyond this step, but I think after paying the fees you are given a checklist to mail with your application and a receipt for your payment. All the different type of checklists required can be found Link under documents required tab.

 

Note: There is one more additional form that you must fill out based on your checklist. Do not forget to include that. The form can found on the same page as the checklist. Read the checklist thoroughly before mailing.

 

I hope I cleared all the confusions. If there is anything else that someone would like to add please post below.

 

In renunciation certificate fillable form which they have included in the checklist, did you enter your name in the bottom section of "Surrender Certificate"? or you left it completely blank since this section is ideally for consulate officer to fill up? Attaching that form for reference

renunciation-certificate-fillable-form-updated.pdf

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On 1/20/2021 at 12:33 PM, Numii said:

Do we have to enter US passport information at the top or Indian passport?

 

 

I entered latest Indian passport details at both because US passport anyway does not print your Father's name and that is one of the questions in that form. I do not think putting Indian passport in both places will harm anything. This VFS form is mainly to clear payment process. Nothing else.

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8 minutes ago, L1 & L2 said:

I entered latest Indian passport details at both because US passport anyway does not print your Father's name and that is one of the questions in that form. I do not think putting Indian passport in both places will harm anything. This VFS form is mainly to clear payment process. Nothing else.

Thank you.

 

 

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