CKGS USA - Passport | Faqs | Passport Services Guide | Is The Passport Issued With A Ghost Image Printed On

In USA

Q.1.
How do I apply for a passport in the new system?
Q.2.
Applicant inquiring about status of Passport
Q.3.
Applicant inquiring about the status on the Pending documents.
Q.4.
How to retrieve complete/partial application on the CKGS website?
Q.5.
How to retrieve complete/partial application on the Government website?
Q.6.
How to generate Payment receipt?
Q.7.
How to generate Shipping label?
Q.8.
How to apply for Refund?
Q.9.
How to check status of Refund?
Q.10.
What are the various passport services and which forms have to be filled?
Q.11.
What types of passport booklets are available?
Q.12.
What types of photographs are required for Passport?
Q.13.
How can I get the documents notarized?
Q.14.
The photo printed on my passport is not very clear. Can I get it reprinted?
Q.15.
In Washington DC jurisdiction, are the passports issued with a ghost image printed on it?
Q.16.
In Atlanta jurisdiction, are the passports issued with a ghost image printed on it?
Q.17.
In New York jurisdiction, are the passports issued with a ghost image printed on it?
Q.18.
In Chicago jurisdiction, are the passports issued with a ghost image printed on it?
Q.19.
In San Francisco jurisdiction, are the passports issued with a ghost image printed on it?
Q.20.
In Houston jurisdiction, are the passports issued with a ghost image printed on it?

Q.21. Is the passport issued with a ghost image printed on it?

Washington DC Jurisdiction

New York Jurisdiction

Atlanta Jurisdiction

Chicago Jurisdiction

San Francisco Jurisdiction

Houston

Jurisdiction

No. The Ghost image is not printed on the issued passport.

No. The Ghost image is not printed on the issued passport.

Yes. The Ghost image is printed on the issued passport.

Yes. The Ghost image is printed on the issued passport.

No. The Ghost image is not printed on the issued passport.

The Indian Passports issued in Houston have No Ghost images.

However, the Passports issued in India for Houston have ghost images.

Q.22.
I do not have a valid Legal Status in USA. Can I apply for a Passport?
Q.23.
I have been issued a category (C)(8)EAD (Employment Authorization Document to work in the US. Can I apply for an Indian Passport?
Q.24.
I have been issued a category (C)(9) EAD (Employment Authorization Document) to work in the US. Can I apply for an Indian Passport?
Q.25.
What are the Common Mistakes to avoid in the Online NRI Passport Application form on the Government of India Website?