How to Appeal a Rejected PIO to OCI Conversion Application?

Guys, it's not always necessary that rejection is always because of your fault. Sometimes, it can also be an internal error. In my case, I felt that my application denial was entirely random, as I was very confident about everything I submitted. When I appealed, I very politely yet firmly highlighted that I submitted everything as per the checklist. I also requested to have a review of my application by a senior. In the end, it turned out that it wasn't my fault, and there were some internal errors; however, my application was approved.

My application was rejected because I didn't submit an original document, which was required, as I had misplaced it over the years. However, my friend advised me to write an appeal letter, clearly stating that the document was misplaced. I took his advice and added as much information as I could, and I also added some alternative evidence that confirmed the information on the lost document. After a few weeks, I was asked to submit an additional declaration form, and once I submitted that, they processed my application.

When I appealed a visa rejection, I was initially frustrated because I had to restart the application from the beginning. Firstly, what I did was to understand the reason why my application got denied. Then, I gathered all the documents required to address the rejection. After that, I drafted a formal appeal letter and submitted it. It took some time and patience, but eventually they reconsidered and approved my application.

Whenever you appeal a PIO to an OCI conversion rejection, it is essential to have a systematic approach. The exact process may vary depending on the specific Indian Mission, Post, or outsourcing agency, such as VFS Global. Therefore, it is advisable to verify the process with the agency or consulate handling your application.

My PIO to OCI conversion application was rejected due to a minor name mismatch on one of my old documents compared to my current passport. What I did was to include an affidavit from a local notary public, mentioning that the two names belong to the same person. I also added photocopies of my original documents. It took some time, but eventually, my application was accepted and processed.