OCI process
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Hello, Yesterday I called BLS call canter (Probably located in India) and asked about Entry visa as the new checklist suggested that we need to have Surrender certificate for Entry visa.
The lady on call told me that, I can declare in a letter that I applied for SC and go ahed with the process for applying Visa.
I am not going to rely on her answer completely as different people says different thing and they then return application for some silly excuse.I will be waiting for another week to see if my SC gets delivered to me. In a mean time I also opened a query on Sampark Portal . Will keep you posted. You also let me know If you receive your SC.
Thanks @tm.bilal for the heads up about the Sampark link for Surrender Certificate enquiries. I have raised my query, and will update when I get a response either from them or when I see movement on my application.
As of writing this, my certificate has been printed 13 days ago, and not yet shipped out. And it's been 33 days since CGI received the application.
As of writing this, my certificate has been printed 13 days ago, and not yet shipped out. And it's been 33 days since CGI received the application.
Toronto
Resumption of Open House Sessions at the Consulate from March 30, 2022
The Consulate shall be resuming Open House sessions from 30 March, 2022. They will be held every Wednesday between 3.00 PM and 4.30 PM. Applicants should register at https://forms.gle/eGkYHWz7msKZagsz8 to meet Consulate officials regarding queries related to OCI, Visa, Passport, Police Clearance Certificate and Attestation. Registration will be on first come first serve basis per session.
More details here > https://www.cgitoronto.gov.in/alert_detail/?alertid=193
Resumption of Open House Sessions at the Consulate from March 30, 2022
The Consulate shall be resuming Open House sessions from 30 March, 2022. They will be held every Wednesday between 3.00 PM and 4.30 PM. Applicants should register at https://forms.gle/eGkYHWz7msKZagsz8 to meet Consulate officials regarding queries related to OCI, Visa, Passport, Police Clearance Certificate and Attestation. Registration will be on first come first serve basis per session.
More details here > https://www.cgitoronto.gov.in/alert_detail/?alertid=193
FYI
UPDATE ON CGI
https://www.cgitoronto.gov.in/
it is a Pop up on the screen
NOTICE
Tourist Visa (with one month validity) on gratis basis is scheduled to be discontinued with effect from April 01, 2022.
Hi vvarma, quick question.
For this whole surrender / OCI process - what are the 'original' documents (except Indian passports) you need to submit and leave at BLS? Given their reputation, I find it scary to leave originals with them.
Hi alex the king - what is "on gratis" basis? I saw the popup but I am trying to understand what is now discontinued. As we know that e-tourist visa is already cancelled for Canadians.
For Walkins/Appointments - only Indian Passport. I believe the same is true for postal these days.
OCI, it depends on Juridiction i see, for Ottawa, This was on the checklist
(c) Surrender / Renunciation Certificate (copy)
(d) Indian Passport (Original and Copy)
(e) Foreign Citizenship certificate (Original and Copy)
(f) Canadian passport / Foreign Passport (Original and copy) (duly signed)
i don't see any availability at Montreal BLS office to book appointment, i am waiting to see if there is any availability in June 2022.
P.S. Sad part is getting an Indian passport is much easier than surrendering Indian passport and getting OCI. Hope they change the rules and make it more convinent for the process.
Please correct me if I am wrong, but besides the Indian Passport, I don't think that they retain docs under e/f in Ottawa.
@tm.bilal and @richieP
I did not get any response on email from CGI Toronto, but when I logged in tp the Sampark Enquiry Seacrh, I saw a one line response from CGI that says would be dispatched.
Did either of you get an email response, or have you checked the response form CGI on the link above?