New OCI what original documents need to be sent during initial phase

[virtualvoid]

I am applying for OCI to Houston consulate, the document checklist is confusing.
Me and my wife were Indian citizens and naturalized US citizens.

Do I need to send the original marriage certificate, if yes then what will my wife send with her application.
Do I send the renunciation and old Indian passport in original.
What about the US passport, earlier they used to say don't send US passport and send during match up, but now when I see document checklist it says send original and self attested copy.
I read that in Houston it is taking 80 days to process OCI, I feel very uncomfortable sending all the originals to them.


Any experiences, ideas.


Thanks

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Why do they have different processes for each consulate as if each of them are different fiefdoms, just standardize the process will make it easier for every one including the embassy staff.
Ideal scenario would be have an online form and then upload all docs needed similar to most businesses do, and after processing, just ask for any originals needed by post.
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[chickenegg]

I am applying for OCI to Houston consulate, the document checklist is confusing.
Me and my wife were Indian citizens and naturalized US citizens.

Do I need to send the original marriage certificate, if yes then what will my wife send with her application.
Do I send the renunciation and old Indian passport in original.
What about the US passport, earlier they used to say don't send US passport and send during match up, but now when I see document checklist it says send original and self attested copy.
I read that in Houston it is taking 80 days to process OCI, I feel very uncomfortable sending all the originals to them.


Any experiences, ideas.

I called CKGS about this at 516-206-1483. After 30 minute hold, a guy came on the phone and said you do not have to send originals with the initial application. I pointed him to the OCI document checklist and told him that the checklist states you do have to send originals. He put me on another hold. He came back and said - yes you do have to send originals with the initial application. The originals are returned after two weeks. After that, you have to send the originals AGAIN during the match up process.

However, I don't trust what he said so I am looking for an answer as well.