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bd2017

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Mar 20, 2017
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I know this has been asked before probably but if you have OCI in process and apply for evisa:
1. Will it be approved
2. Will you be able to use that to enter India if OCI is processed while you’re traveling
 

nick_689

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Jul 26, 2018
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So Purolator is now looking for my 3 OCI packages. I am not sure how something as simple as this gets lost in transit in the same metropolitan region. We are talking about something coming from Toronto to Mississauga. #RANT
 
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yaros

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Jan 19, 2016
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@eas2lv Finally OCI was processed. You can update information in the file. Not too far from your prediction.

Documents Printing StatusPROCESSEDOn21-NOV-2023
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )NEW DELHIOn22-NOV-2023
Document received AtTORONTOOn22-NOV-2023

Now waiting to receive it hopefully it comes in time for her flight on Nov 30th
 

the_sci_guy

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Jul 22, 2014
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hi all - confused about the original document requirements for OCI. Toronto jurisdiction. Checklist says original passports need submission. All help videos say no. Same thing happened for my surrender certificate applications, and the help videos were correct, the official checklist was wrong.
This time, purolator also charged something called an 'original drop off fee'. Not sure what that means.
So: do we need to submit ANY original docs (passports, original surrender certificate, etc.) in the OCI application package?
Any insights will be appreciated.

PEOPLE WHO HAVE APPLIED FOR OCI THRU DELIVERY SERVICE RECENTLY FOR TORONTO JURISDICTION - can you please advice? Thanks.
 
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eas2lv

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Oct 6, 2023
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Toronto
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Toronto
NOC Code......
21100
@eas2lv Finally OCI was processed. You can update information in the file. Not too far from your prediction.

Documents Printing StatusPROCESSEDOn21-NOV-2023
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )NEW DELHIOn22-NOV-2023
Document received AtTORONTOOn22-NOV-2023

Now waiting to receive it hopefully it comes in time for her flight on Nov 30th
So, one more data for the renewal case. My guess missed by 1 week though we only had one previous data pt to go by. If all those three dates appeared yesterday (with 22 Nov in IST), she could get it by courier on Friday. Otherwise earliest would be Monday, unless picked up from BLS.
 
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eas2lv

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Oct 6, 2023
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Toronto
NOC Code......
21100
I know this has been asked before probably but if you have OCI in process and apply for evisa:
1. Will it be approved
2. Will you be able to use that to enter India if OCI is processed while you’re traveling
1. Applying for eViSA while OCI is pending is okay.
2. I emailed the Consul in charge of Visa (CGI Toronto) about using visa after OCI approval (like the situation you metion), and the anwser was that its okay to use the VISA for travel after OCI approval.
 

eas2lv

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Oct 6, 2023
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Toronto
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21100
Because of Evisa, will it delay the OCI process?

From now one only a few will apply for OCI. The rest of the people will only opt for Evisa.
I think the opposite. If OCI applications go down, the process can pickup its previous pace. In Toronto OCI used to process in 5 weeks from application date before the visa suspension, its 7 weeks now. We could see a gradual return to the old timeline.
 

nick_689

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Jul 26, 2018
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For people waiting to get OCI for immediate travel - DO NOT RELY ON PUROLATOR. Try to pick up in person if possible. Your mileage may vary but its not worth it. I have a few more weeks before travel so hopefully they find it in time. In the meantime i will apply for E-VISA.
 

eas2lv

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Oct 6, 2023
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Toronto
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21100
I know this is as new to you all as to me but I am thinking would people who already applied for an e-visa post the suspension, have to apply again?
I think it (pending e-visa from September) will be processed soon. Keep checking the status.
 
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aryanz

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Oct 1, 2020
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@eas2lv OCI delivered on 22th NOV, Toronto walkin 2023. Please update the tracker.

Huge thanks for tracking these from day one and helping so many people, your predictions are accurate. Cheers
 
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Usher9387

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Apr 21, 2015
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A couple of people with that date got Ack on 17th. The OCI status site you use is correct -- ensure the application number is as in the printed copy of your application.
Is this a postal application?
See timelines here: OCI Tracker - Toronto
Yes, it's a postal application. BLS received it on the 12th of October but acknowledged it on the 20th. Is it normal for the application number in the BLS tracking to be different from the application number on the printed copy? Ok not sure I checked again today with the application number and I can see the status now but again its getting updated today.

Do you have any idea how long its going to take from here to receive the OCI card based on the tracker?

Date Of Acknowledgment22-NOV-2023
Registration Status at MissionTORONTO
OCI Application StatusUNDER-PROCESS
 
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Gagan ph

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Jul 19, 2022
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Hi I have applied for my minor baby OCI application on 17th October at BLS surrey
Ack date: 20th October
I have applied for e visa for minor application today. Just wondering Is it fine to apply e visa while OCI application is in progress?
 
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eas2lv

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Oct 6, 2023
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Toronto
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WP
Visa Office......
Toronto
NOC Code......
21100
Yes, it's a postal application. BLS received it on the 12th of October but acknowledged it on the 20th. Is it normal for the application number in the BLS tracking to be different from the application number on the printed copy?
It should be the same unless the form was re-filled at BLS using a value added service which can happen only on on walk-in as you need to sign the application.
That said, BLS tracking some times does have typos (not seen in application number so far).
Whatever printed application you submitted by post is what goes to CGI. Check OCI status using its number.