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OCI process

ankuroug

Member
Nov 3, 2023
11
0
Hello Everyone,
I need a suggestion: My oath for canadian citizenship is on 8 Nov 2023, I have booked tickets to India on 19 Feb 2024, Is it safe to get the oath? Should I delay my oath?
How long does it take to get surrender certificate?


What should I do?
Get the oath apply for surrender certificate and Apply OCI
Get the oath, apply for surrender certificate and apply for entry visa
Delay my citizenship oath
 

harneetk

Hero Member
Sep 11, 2014
402
97
Category........
PNP
Visa Office......
New Delhi
NOC Code......
2174
Hello Everyone,
I need a suggestion: My oath for canadian citizenship is on 8 Nov 2023, I have booked tickets to India on 19 Feb 2024, Is it safe to get the oath? Should I delay my oath?
How long does it take to get surrender certificate?


What should I do?
Get the oath apply for surrender certificate and Apply OCI
Get the oath, apply for surrender certificate and apply for entry visa
Delay my citizenship oath
Second option is best
 

zaidbobat

Full Member
Mar 8, 2019
21
12
Has anyone successfully received an entry visa after submitting both surrender and entry visa applications simultaneously? My children's visas were approved, but my application is still showing as 'under processing.' I submitted my application on November 1st through the Toronto BLS office.
 

harneetk

Hero Member
Sep 11, 2014
402
97
Category........
PNP
Visa Office......
New Delhi
NOC Code......
2174
Do you know the time frame for Surrender certificate and then for entry visa? Holidays are coming and I am just scared what if i won't get the visa on time
SC, maximum 3 weeks if in Toronto jurisdiction and entry visa, as people over here says 7-10 days
 

NavpreetDroach

Full Member
Oct 29, 2023
29
3
Hi all
Can anyone can let me what are my options id the status for entry visa shows on bls site is ready for dispatch. I went there yesterday to request if they can hand over to me. But they refused and said you will get it by tomorrow. But, today status is still same. Nothing changed. I am worried as I booked my flights for tomorrow. Hope someone will help me.
 

ankuroug

Member
Nov 3, 2023
11
0
SC, maximum 3 weeks if in Toronto jurisdiction and entry visa, as people over here says 7-10 days
Last question: Can I apply for entry visa and surrender passport at same time? BLS in brampton is crazy, ive to stand in line from 5 am in order to get token.
 

ersandee

Hero Member
Jul 12, 2017
794
277
Toronto
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
NDVO
LANDED..........
25-03-2019
I am in Vancouver jurisdiction
Avg time at Vancouver for processing is around 34 days from ack date, Plus delivery time. You better reach out to consulate if urgent or apply for entry visa.
 

ersandee

Hero Member
Jul 12, 2017
794
277
Toronto
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
NDVO
LANDED..........
25-03-2019
Hello Everyone,
I need a suggestion: My oath for canadian citizenship is on 8 Nov 2023, I have booked tickets to India on 19 Feb 2024, Is it safe to get the oath? Should I delay my oath?
How long does it take to get surrender certificate?


What should I do?
Get the oath apply for surrender certificate and Apply OCI
Get the oath, apply for surrender certificate and apply for entry visa
Delay my citizenship oath
you need Canadian passport for option 1 & 2, though you can get passport earlier for a fee. Entry Visa Vs OCI , i think entry visa will be earlier to get.