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Download the Miscellaneous Application form and fill it up carefully. Each parent is required to fill up separate Miscellaneous Application form and affix his/her photograph on the same.

2.

A copy of the affidavit (pdf file) in the prescribed format to be submitted in duplicate along with self-attested copy of the birth certificate of child .

3.

Notarized copy of applicant’s current valid passport. Those having Indian passport may submit notarized photocopies of its the first last pages, and the document showing valid US Visa Status.

4.

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.

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

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Fee:  A non-refundable fee of US$10.00 (Ten Only) and an additional fee of US$2.00 (Two Only) towards Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) per application. The fees may be paid in only as two separate money order/cashiers’ cheque, drawn separately, in favour of Embassy of India, Washington DC.

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Processing Time: Application will be processed within 10 working days from the day of receipt.

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Please send in the application enclosing a trackable pre-paid self-addressed return mailing envelope to Consular Section, Embassy of India, 2536 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington DC 20008. Incomplete applications will be send back indicating the requisites to complete those.