OCI process

[navid2014]

Hello, I am filling the online form for surrender application. It asks to input the Spouse - First and Last name. Now, my spouse's name - "first and last name" both are specified in given name field in Indian Passport & last name field is empty.

Shall I use the same format as per Indian Passport for my spouse name? Eventually, we want to update the spouse's passport to split the first and last name. But for my application, I am wondering if I should split the spouse's name now or just continue using the name as per Indian Passport?

For Surrender, go with same name as written in the Indian PP as I did the same for Surrender application & the Surrender cert, which you will receive will have full name.

And when applying for OCI you can then use new name as per Canadian PP and name change certificate from the province.

 

[BNS007]

OCI Timeline Update

• BLS Submission (Brampton, In-Person Appointment): March 15
• OCIservices Acknowledgement: March 30
• Document Printing Status 'Processed': April 25
• Dispatched from MEA New Delhi: April 25
• Documents received at Toronto: April 25

 

[ansh]

Guys,
I am going to apply for OCI this week. I have a flight on July 2, 2022. Do I will get the OCI within this timeline ? your suggestion highly appreciated.

 

[priyan687]

OCI Timeline Update

• BLS Submission (Brampton, In-Person Appointment): March 15
• OCIservices Acknowledgement: March 30
• Document Printing Status 'Processed': April 25
• Dispatched from MEA New Delhi: Awaiting
• Documents received at Toronto: Awaiting

How many days after the OCI service Acknowledgement did you receive the original documents back? or was it returned to you during the walk-in appointment itself?

 

[dineshrehab]

OCI Timeline Update

• BLS Submission (Brampton, In-Person Appointment): March 15
• OCIservices Acknowledgement: March 30
• Document Printing Status 'Processed': April 25
• Dispatched from MEA New Delhi: Awaiting
• Documents received at Toronto: Awaiting

Same hear
OCI- Ack- March 30
Doc Print status- 25 April
Dispatched from New Delhi-25 April
Received at Toronto -25 April
Waiting for update on BLS website.
Hopefully will receive this week, traveling May 16th

 

[vvarma]

How many days after the OCI service Acknowledgement did you receive the original documents back? or was it returned to you during the walk-in appointment itself?

Walk-ins - they mostly do not check the originals in the first place, and even if they do then they return it on the spot.
Mail-ins - Its my understanding that BLS no more requires originals to be sent in. However, rules change frequently, so if any forum member knows for a fact that its required, then please correct me.

 

[OldH1B]

Same hear
OCI- Ack- March 30
Doc Print status- 25 April
Dispatched from New Delhi-25 April
Received at Toronto -25 April
Waiting for update on BLS website.
Hopefully will receive this week, traveling May 16th

I am surprised, I sent my docs to BLS on March 18, it reached there march 19 but on BLS it was ack on March 23rd or around.
It became under process on the OCI MEA website just on April 20. As of today still under process.
How many days does it take from under process to printing in the OCI website?

 

[BNS007]

How many days after the OCI service Acknowledgement did you receive the original documents back? or was it returned to you during the walk-in appointment itself?

@vvarma is right. They did not ask for my originals during my in-person appointment.

 

[dineshrehab]

I am surprised, I sent my docs to BLS on March 18, it reached there march 19 but on BLS it was ack on March 23rd or around.
It became under process on the OCI MEA website just on April 20. As of today still under process.
How many days does it take from under process to printing in the OCI website?

From BLS to CGI 10 to 14 days acknowledgement
From CGI acknowledgment to Get processed 30 days ( If originals surrendered will get it within a week from the date of acknowledgment)

 

[Krishna1989]

My timeline
*Submitted via post to BLS Brampton- 2nd April
*BlS status ( processing at consulate general) -8th April
*No record found on OCI website -25th April
Should I be worried

 

[cooold]

My timeline
*Submitted via post to BLS Brampton- 2nd April
*BlS status ( processing at consulate general) -8th April
*No record found on OCI website -25th April
Should I be worried

I have very similar Timeline as yours

Submitted : 28 March, Postal Application
BLS Status Application Date: 06 April
BLS Status: Processing at Consulate general
OCI Status on official Website: No Record Found.

 

[priyan687]

@vvarma is right. They did not ask for my originals during my in-person appointment.

Thanks thanks

 

[shshivam]

My timeline
*Submitted via post to BLS Brampton- 2nd April
*BlS status ( processing at consulate general) -8th April
*No record found on OCI website -25th April
Should I be worried

Mine is worse:

OCI application picked up by Purolator: March 17th
Delivered to BLS Brampton: March 18th
Application Date on BLS website: March 29th

No record found on OCI website

 

[goofy123]

1. Needs to be scanned
2. Can go alone
3. No idea about Brampton

Thanks!

 

[indigonation5]

Guys,
I am going to apply for OCI this week. I have a flight on July 2, 2022. Do I will get the OCI within this timeline ? your suggestion highly appreciated.

which location??

if Surrey/ or BC - highly likely (good chance) you will get it
if Toronto - too risky! apply entry/tourist visa to be safe

my 0.02