BLS tracking through CKGS

[priya_12345]

PIO cards were processed but not dispatched from BLS

Hi

I am in the same boat..
I submitted two PIO applications that were processed and were ready for dispatch when this transition happened..

Now I am not able to track my application anywhere..

Please keep updating..If anyone can track application by passport number only..

Thanks

[AP_OCI]

Finally the tracking on CKGS worked for me

I tried today using the passport No and the OCIN....... number received from BLS when the application was accepted. It WORKED.
My application was accepted by Consulate on 21-May and My tracking message on CKGS says " Your Passport is being processed at the Embassy."

My application is for OCI only, so the File No. that worked for me was the OCINxxxxxx number.
It could be different for different application types (OCI+Renunciation, PIO, etc.).

Just look out for the email from BLS that says
"Dear xxxx yyyyy,
Your application has been accepted by BLS International Services. Your application Reference ID is OCINxxxxxx. "

Hopefully it wil start working for others too.

Did you apply with BLS or CKGS? I applied for PIO with BLS and I have 2 IDs below. None of them starts with 'USA'.

1) Form Tracking number: 12-digit Numeric ID
2) Application Reference ID starting with 'PIOS' followed by 8-digit number

And both of them return "no records found"

[priya_12345]

Still no luck..

Hi,

For me I tried searching with PIOAxxxxxxx and Passport No. and it shows blank page no comments:

Track my Application


Back

[spam]

How did you enter the number, as OCI12345... or just 12345... I tried both, none worked ( I have applied in March)

I had also applied for Visa on May 25th. When I checked the it by keeping Tracking ID field blank and the web ref. no. USASV......, the result came as "Your Basic Details are Entered 5/21/2014 10:29:17 PM". Funny thing is they received my applications through FedEx on May 23rd. Which makes me think, this is some default status, probably not relevant?

I tried today using the passport No and the OCIN....... number received from BLS when the application was accepted. It WORKED.
My application was accepted by Consulate on 21-May and My tracking message on CKGS says " Your Passport is being processed at the Embassy."

My application is for OCI only, so the File No. that worked for me was the OCINxxxxxx number.
It could be different for different application types (OCI+Renunciation, PIO, etc.).

Just look out for the email from BLS that says
"Dear xxxx yyyyy,
Your application has been accepted by BLS International Services. Your application Reference ID is OCINxxxxxx. "

Hopefully it wil start working for others too.

[dvbalu]

PIO Application status tracking on CKGS

I submitted PIO Minor application to BLS office in Atlanta on 05/06 and according to BLS website then application was submitted to Indian consulate on 05/07 after that there was no update until 05/20 on BLS.
I started tracking CKGS since 05/24 and the status is "Your Passport is received from Embassy and will be dispatched to you shortly". Not sure whether Passport is with CKGS with application approved / already dispatched.
I had no clue what's going on with application / passport from past 10 days. I sent an email to CKGS on 05/29 got reply on 06/01 and they are asking me to track the status on CKGS website. It's the same link which I was trying and no proper reply from'em.
I want to visit CKGS Atlanta office in person and track / collect passport.
Is anyone in similar situation with above status and success in receiving passport?

Appreciate your response.

Thanks
VBSD

[priya_12345]

finally able to track it

I was able to track my applications finally using the PIOAxxxxx number and Passport number..
It says:

Track my Application
Your PIO card is received from the Consulate and will be dispatched shortly


So, now waiting for the dispatch.

Looks like the site is getting updated with new records everyday...

[jandroid]

Anyone with SFO BLS/CKGS?

I mailed my application on May 4 with the BLS office in SFO. Anybody here in the same boat? Are you able to track you applciation?

For me, it still shows No Records Found

[jreddychalla]

My pio application reached bls San Francisco on May 14th. They haven't acknowledged the receipt of application till now. No records found on ckgs. Did u get an acknowledgement email from bls. Last I checked they haven't cashed the check. How about u?

[jandroid]

My pio application reached bls San Francisco on May 14th. They haven't acknowledged the receipt of application till now. No records found on ckgs. Did u get an acknowledgement email from bls. Last I checked they haven't cashed the check. How about u?

Yes, I got an acknowledgement from them. The last update was on May 8, saying it's been sent to consulate. Nothing after that.

[ocinj]

Has anyone who applied for OCI with BLS have success tracking their application on the CKGS site? It requires a file number, but I'm not sure what this is. I used to track with order form number on the BLS site. I tried entering all the different numbers but all come up with 'No records Found.' Any help tracking the application would be appreciated.

same here no success using the OCINxxxxxxxx
emailed Cox and Kings and their response is
handover is still in process. no details on when this would complete.
== their email response=========================
Thank you for contacting Cox and Kings Global Services via email.
We are yet to receive / upload a complete database from BLS Int. Once the data is available and uploaded you can either check the status on our website or you can contact us on our toll free number. We recommend you to keep checking our website for latest updates.
Please click the link below to track your application on your website:

http://in.ckgs.us/VPOOnline/WebPages/TrackYourApplication.aspx

We appreciate your time and patience.

[mrangar]

So the Indian govt website tells me that the OCI has been printed and shipped to SFO Indian mission on May 18th. But I have not heard anything from CKGS yet on sending passports for matching..

[spam]

What is the link for the "Indian govt website" you mention below? Did you mail them? When did you apply? I have applied in March (app received on 3/19, and sent to Consulate on 3/25). Appreciate if you could provide any information.

In your case, call ckgs and ask. It takes more than 1 hour to get to somebody, but somebody ultimately picks up the phone. If you are close to SFO, I would advise you to book an appointment and go to their office.

TIA

So the Indian govt website tells me that the OCI has been printed and shipped to SFO Indian mission on May 18th. But I have not heard anything from CKGS yet on sending passports for matching..

[jandroid]

What is the link for the "Indian govt website" you mention below? Did you mail them? When did you apply? I have applied in March (app received on 3/19, and sent to Consulate on 3/25). Appreciate if you could provide any information.

In your case, call ckgs and ask. It takes more than 1 hour to get to somebody, but somebody ultimately picks up the phone. If you are close to SFO, I would advise you to book an appointment and go to their office.

TIA

I believe he's referring to this website. Unfortunately, it's only for OCI status, and not PIO

https://passport.gov.in/oci/statusEnqury

[spam]

Thanks for the link. Very useful. Sorry to hear its doesn't show PIO.

This is how my latest status shows:

OCI- Number xxxxxxxx
Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 16-MAY-2014
Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On 19-MAY-2014
Document received At SAN FRANCISCO On 28-MAY-2014

Looks like it was received at SFO consulate on 28May. Usually how long does it take for it to go BLS (CKGS) and they sending us email? I have travel scheduled for 6/13, and getting nervous whether I will get the docs back in time. I have scheduled an appointment on 6/9. We will see how it goes.

I believe he's referring to this website. Unfortunately, it's only for OCI status, and not PIO

https://passport.gov.in/oci/statusEnqury

[Vadhadia]

Avoid CKGS

I totally understand. I'm scheduled to travel in 8/8 and my app is sitting at CKGS NY.

I just want to say that I read some reviews about CKGS on yelp and someone on there mentioned that a couple of people directly went to consulate (I believe SF) and people consulate were able to just hand them the OCI and passport etc. You may want to e-mail your consulate and see if this is a possibility (this would be a blessing), try to avoid getting them to CKGS.

Just a suggestion.