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NO OBLIGATION TO RETURN TO INDIA (NORI)

 

NORI applicants not based in USA may approach the nearest Indian Mission to avail NORI service. NORI applicants in India may approach CPV Division of the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi.

NORI applications for J-1 categories (Au pair and Edu Care, Camp Counselor, Intern, International Visitor (department of state use), Professor and Research Scholar, Short-term Scholar, Specialist, Student, college/university, student, secondary, Summer Work Travel, Teacher, Trainee) shall follow the following process:-

1.

Miscellaneous Application form, Please fill out, Print, affix photograph and sign the Miscellaneous Application, and submit it to the consulate along with the supporting documents.

2.

Notarized photocopies of the first and last pages of the current valid passport and notarized photocopy of the J1 Visa.

3.

Notarized photocopy of any of the following documents as proof of residence: US Driving License, Utility Bill, Lease Agreement, State Identity Card or Mortgage Deed.

4.

Photocopies of these documents may also be attached with the application. Ensure that photocopies of these documents are legible.

5

Send a copy of your CASE NUMBER given by US Immigration authorities (www.uscis.gov ) to the Embassy (For Details, Please visit https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/study-exchange/student/residency-waiver.html).

6.

Fee: A fee of US$25.00 (Twenty Five Only) and an additional fee of US$2.00 (Two Only). The fees may be paid in two separate money order/cashiers’ cheque, drawn separately towards fee and ICWF, in favour of Consulate General of India, San Francisco.
Note: Personal Checks/Cash/Credit Cards/Debit Cards are not accepted.

7.

Processing Time: Ten working days from the date of receipt of postal mail at the Consulate, subject to submission of all requisite documents by applicant and verification of applicant’s particulars.

The Consulates in USA, Mission/Posts abroad and CPV Division will issue the waiver certificate and forward (ink signed copy only) to the Embassy of India in Washington DC for onward transmission to the Waiver Department, Department of State, who will then notify the applicant directly regarding further status of the application.

NORI applications for J-1 category of Government Visitor shall follow the above-mentioned process after seeking clearance from their parent department.

NORI applications for J-1 category of Physician shall follow the following the above-mentioned process after obtaining necessary clearance from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Please mail the documents along with a trackable pre-paid self-addressed return mailing envelope to:

Miscellaneous Cell
Consulate General of India, San Francisco
71 Stevenson Street, Suite 2200;
San Francisco CA 94105

Please enclose a trackable pre-paid self-addressed return mailing envelope (USPS 'Express Mail' or UPS etc.,) (No Fedex) for dispatching the processed documents

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