PP certification by Indian Embassy - Question

[whoami191]

Folks, on the misc consular services application form which needs to be filled out for certifying the Passport to apply for ITIN - at top right page there is a section for passport size photograph. Question is for certification do I need to put the pp size photo or not required?
I am planning to send my documents via post to the embassy. I called NY embassy but nobody is responding to get clarification on this.

Anybody has any idea?
 

[aru27]

I have applied for ITIN for both my kids. We had to go with our kids to broadway office in downtown, NYC.

 

http://www.irs.gov/uac/ITIN-Authenticating-TACs-Link

 

http://www.irs.gov/uac/Contact-My-Local-Office-in-New-York

 

http://www.irs.gov/uac/Services-Provided-New-York-City

 

Here are the 3 links... Check the last link Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers and Form W-7 (click on more info)

 

You need to take all original docs... It will not take more than 15 mins.. Now its not even tax season.

[whoami191]

Thanks Aru27, did you go to IRS office or Indian Consulate in NY?

 

My question is about the application form photo for Indian Consulate for certification of passport.

[aru27]

Ok here is the process... I went to  IRS office  with my kids. IRS  broadway office in downtown, NYC. The kids have to be physically present.

 

W7 form and all passport n visa i94 in original form etc. They are authorized to attest. They will look at the originals and  the form submission is also taken care.

 

Check out the links i provided for the nearest IRS office which has the service.

 

Its very easy.

 

No need to get anything attested/do any application form from NY consulate. Its a very tedious thing. 

 

Since you have time for the next tax filing try out the IRS office one.

[whoami191]

Someone please help!!!