OCI process

[MontrealIndian]

Same here
It updated today as well. Dispatched from new delhi as 1st september.
Indeed our OCIs are getting printed at Delhi.

Date Of Acknowledgment	04-JUL-2022
Registration Status at Mission	OTTAWA
OCI- Number
Documents Printing Status	PROCESSED	On	31-AUG-2022
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )	NEW DELHI	On	01-SEP-2022
Document received At	OTTAWA	On	06-SEP-2022

Did you get any reply after that? Do you know how many days it usually takes for the high commission to send the application back to BLS and from BLS to us?

 

[Troy2245]

Date Of Acknowledgment	04-JUL-2022
Registration Status at Mission	OTTAWA
OCI- Number
Documents Printing Status	PROCESSED	On	31-AUG-2022
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )	NEW DELHI	On	01-SEP-2022
Document received At	OTTAWA	On	06-SEP-2022

Did you get any reply after that? Do you know how many days it usually takes for the high commission to send the application back to BLS and from BLS to us?

Based on what I have seen for Ottawa applications, it should take between 3-7 days to receive via pickup or courier.

They also send sometimes courier on specific days in a week from Ottawa to bls.
So hopefully we will see updated status tomorrow afternoon.

 

[MontrealIndian]

Based on what I have seen for Ottawa applications, it should take between 3-7 days to receive via pickup or courier.

They also send sometimes courier on specific days in a week from Ottawa to bls.
So hopefully we will see updated status tomorrow afternoon.

Thanks a lot for super fast reply. Hoping to get a response from BLS soon.

 

[b.arvind87]

Stickers (counterfoils ) no longer stciked or pasted on OCI, this was discountinues long time back. I check the Link, the infrmation is outdated for sure.

https://www.vfsglobal.com/india/australia/visa_services/pdf/Important announcement for OCI Card holders regarding U-Visa stickers_171015.pdf


Important announcement for OCI Card holders regarding 'U' Visa stickers

It has been decided by the Government of India to dispense with the requirement of producing foreign passport containing the 'U' Visa sticker in the case of OCI Cardholders while they enter/exit India. Accordingly it is not henceforth mandatory to carry the foreign passport containing the 'U' Visa sticker for entry in to or exit from India.

For OCI applications lodged from 1st September 2015 onwards, applicants will be receiving only OCI cards and NO U-visa stickers. Therefore, they are not required to submit their foreign passports for stamping. OCI cards in respect of such applicants will be sent to their postal address.

Note: It is needless to mention that all OCI cardholders should strictly adhere to the requirement of travelling on a current valid passport accompanied by their OCI Card.

Thanks, so they won't also not ask to send or show the original canadian passport as well i guess ?

 

[navi12]

Date Of Acknowledgment	11-JUL-2022
Registration Status at Mission	TORONTO
OCI- Number
Documents Printing Status	PROCESSED	On	01-SEP-2022
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )	NEW DELHI	On	01-SEP-2022
DOCUMETS RECIVED AT	TORONTO	On	01-SEP-2022

WE GOT FLIGHT TICKETS BOOKED FOR END OF THIS MONTH CALEED BLS TEHY SAID ITS WITH CONSULATE GENERAL OF INDIA THEY DID NOT SEND TO BLS YET TRIED TO CALL CONSULATE GENERAL NO RESPONE FROM THEM. HOW WE CAN CONTACT CONSULATE GENERAL FOR UPDATE.

 

[alex the king]

** Apologise but asking this question again, just to bring it on top of the thread**
Hi Experts,

One quick question, for applying surrender certificate, can I apply without a Canadian Passport, if yes, what do I need to write in the letter, and whom to address it? Please help.

Thank you,
G

Yes , you can.

No Specific format.

you can address it to the High commission Ottawa/CGI Toronto/ Vancover based on your Juridiction.

 

[Another-Immigrant]

Date Of Acknowledgment	11-JUL-2022
Registration Status at Mission	TORONTO
OCI- Number
Documents Printing Status	PROCESSED	On	01-SEP-2022
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )	NEW DELHI	On	01-SEP-2022
DOCUMETS RECIVED AT	TORONTO	On	01-SEP-2022

WE GOT FLIGHT TICKETS BOOKED FOR END OF THIS MONTH CALEED BLS TEHY SAID ITS WITH CONSULATE GENERAL OF INDIA THEY DID NOT SEND TO BLS YET TRIED TO CALL CONSULATE GENERAL NO RESPONE FROM THEM. HOW WE CAN CONTACT CONSULATE GENERAL FOR UPDATE.

Looks like this take almost 6 days for Toronto Office to send OCI back Here is some one's time line from this thread

My journey is now complete, here is the timeline:

Date documents submitted at BLS: 29-AUG-2022

Date Of Acknowledgement	10-AUG-2022
Registration Status at Mission	TORONTO
Documents Printing Status	PROCESSED	On	31-AUG-2022
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )	NEW DELHI	On	31-AUG-2022
Document received At	TORONTO	On	31-AUG-2022

Date OCI delivered: 06-SEP-2022

Good luck to all who are in the process!

 

[dreams2cometrue]

Not for me

Thank you

 

[canadian.2014]

@sundeep_s_ You can leave it BLANK but you do need to submit a letter in the below format and content.



To,

Consulate General of India,
365 Bloor St E #700, Toronto, ON M4W 3L4
Dear Sir/Ma’am,

Re: Self Declaration regarding not including Canadian passport with surrender certificate application.


I ____________________________ declare that I have not yet applied for a Canadian passport since becoming a citizen on ______________________. Due to this situation, I am unable to submit the same with Surrender Certificate application for Indian Passport.

Yours truly



Good Luck

@GSHARMA05 use this. I used the same and I got my surrender certificate from BLS brampton. Make sure you write to correct Consulate based on your location

 

[inlandPRfeb17]

Is there any chance BLS will take the OCI fee in cash, credit or debit in person? or it has to be bank draft?

 

[CanDreamerz]

I did apply for entry visa on August 31st via postal. They acknowledged application on September 6th. My friend recently (couple of days before received in hand) got entry visa in less than two weeks. Her application was walk in at Toronto. My travel date is October 5th. I did call bls customer care before I applied and they told me it will take 14 working days to process.

When I called the bls, their customer service representative wasn't aware of the new 45 day timeline as well.
Having said that, it may get processed under 45 days as well. It used to take 5-7 days until 2 weeks before.

The new processing time is also updated in the below links.
https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/entry-visa.php
https://www.cgitoronto.gov.in/page/visa-entry/

 

[gingerboo]

Hi, all


I am applying for OCI. Required document indicates for employment letter. I am self employed so, what should i mention in self employment letter.

Thank you in advance.

 

[GSHARMA05]

@GSHARMA05 use this. I used the same and I got my surrender certificate from BLS brampton. Make sure you write to correct Consulate based on your location

Thank you for this help. @canadian.2014

 

[GSHARMA05]

Yes , you can.

No Specific format.

you can address it to the High commission Ottawa/CGI Toronto/ Vancover based on your Juridiction.

Thank you @alex the king

 

[agarwal.lalit91]

Hi guys, I got an appointment next week at BLS Toronto. The problem is that I was able to get a single appointment only. Will my wife and I both be able to submit our applications with one appointment? Has anyone had any experience with this recently?

Edit: Both of them are OCI applications btw