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johnjkjk

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wink

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https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/india/story/kannada-actor-chetan-ahimsas-oci-card-revoked-days-after-arrest-over-anti-hindutva-remark-2360503-2023-04-15

It seems OCI isn't the equivalent of PR in Canada in terms of rights. It's just a long duration visa that can be cancelled anytime for political reasons. Useful to know for anyone planning to live/work/retire in India and aren't part of the tea club.
I just posted something here
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/which-passport-to-opt-for-canadian-born-baby-to-indian-parents.296146/post-10439084

and found your comment here on the same subject.
 
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johnjkjk

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Came across a good interview on the wire with Karan Thapar, please watch:


The actor has appealed to the Karnataka high court and we will soon find out the rights of OCI holders. That OCI comes under the citizenship act and extends all but a few specified rights of citizenship to OCI is a Major point and was recognized by the Delhi high Court in a past OCI cancellation Case

https://m.economictimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/oci-card-holders-appear-to-enjoy-freedom-of-speech-equality-like-other-indians-hc/amp_articleshow/65373651.cms#appDwnldBanner
 

abbas.pasha

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Not sure whether it is just few individuals having issue or everyone's problem. It would be good if some more people respond whether they see it as well.
Although i have already received the OCI, but I was able to check the status online of my old application
 
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wink

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Although i have already received the OCI, but I was able to check the status online of my old application
Thanks for checking... My spouse and kid already got their OCI, but if I use their reference number still it doesn't work for me. Not sure whether it is my browser issue. What browser you use?
 

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Thanks for checking... My spouse and kid already got their OCI, but if I use their reference number still it doesn't work for me. Not sure whether it is my browser issue. What browser you use?
Checked with chrome, still same issue.
 

redindian22

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My Current OCI status is as below.

Date Of Acknowledgment16-MAR-2023
Registration Status at MissionTORONTO
OCI- Number
Documents Printing StatusPROCESSEDOn21-APR-2023
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )NEW DELHIOn
Document received AtTORONTOOn

I booked my ticket to India on May 03rd.

Could some one please let me know what are the chances to get the OCI before my travel date when I had opted for in person collection from Brampton.

Or shall I wait till Thursday 27th April and apply for E-Visa.

Any advice in this matter is highly appreciated.
 
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abbas.pasha

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My Current OCI status is as below.

Date Of Acknowledgment16-MAR-2023
Registration Status at MissionTORONTO
OCI- Number
Documents Printing StatusPROCESSEDOn21-APR-2023
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )NEW DELHIOn
Document received AtTORONTOOn

I booked my ticket to India on May 03rd.

Could some one please let me know what are the chances to get the OCI before my travel date when I had opted for in person collection from Brampton.

Or shall I wait till Thursday 27th April and apply for E-Visa.

Any advice in this matter is highly appreciated.
You can expect to receive the OCI by the end of the month
As soon as you see the date against Documents Received. Just email BLS Brampton, ke bhai kab aaun uthaane ke liye ;)
Laal Desi ab tum puchoge email address plz… to bhai ye lo…