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OCI process

verse-mealies

Newbie
Sep 22, 2023
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Hi

I have an OCI application from late October which is still in processing (Vancouver office).

Do I need to do anything regarding the new requirements? I have already started the process of getting my voter registration cancelled and in talks to get my name removed from the family ration card but both will take a little while.
 

forw.jane

VIP Member
Apr 29, 2019
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Hi

I have an OCI application from late October which is still in processing (Vancouver office).

Do I need to do anything regarding the new requirements? I have already started the process of getting my voter registration cancelled and in talks to get my name removed from the family ration card but both will take a little while.
Till they dont ask for it, you are good with letting it process normally.
 

ab995

Full Member
Jul 9, 2018
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For National Identification Number, what was accepted by BLS

1) Leave it blank
2) Canada Passport Number
3) Canada Citizenship Certificate Number

There are a million different suggestions for this causing confusion. Would be super helpful if someone can share there experience.
 

forw.jane

VIP Member
Apr 29, 2019
7,072
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For National Identification Number, what was accepted by BLS

1) Leave it blank
2) Canada Passport Number
3) Canada Citizenship Certificate Number

There are a million different suggestions for this causing confusion. Would be super helpful if someone can share there experience.
1. Kept it as blank. Its optional field does not even get printed when you print the OCI application.
 

shobhitpuri

Member
Sep 17, 2013
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Congratulations! Can you please share which centre was it?
Our application date was the same, but it still shows as "Processing at the Consulate". Did you have to go through the new declaration requirement process?

same question
just saw this today



Application Details
Application Reference NumberXXXX
Application Date2024-10-01
Applicant NameXXXX
Applicant Passport NumberXXXX
Applicant Date of BirthXXXX
Application Status(Passport ready For Collection after OCI stamping)
 

shobhitpuri

Member
Sep 17, 2013
15
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Same. Applied 1st October, acknowledged on 8th, but still shows "Processing at the Consulate". Did you receive any update, or know the latest timelines for Surrey/Vancouver consulate?
Good to see BLS & Consulate are very responsible in terms of processing OCI's in Toronto & Ottawa. Very reasonable timelines.

BLS Vancouver & Surrey are worst. Applied on September 23rd and no update yet.
 

forw.jane

VIP Member
Apr 29, 2019
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I by have one concern that my mother name is different on ration card
It will be any issue for my application
Need some advice thanks
Not really just get your name removed. Acknowledgement or reference number from that should be enough for OCI processing.
 

Ktpatel91

Full Member
May 24, 2018
22
5
OCI Status as of today. Its taking a while now.


BLS Status
Application Date2024-11-16
Application StatusProcessing at Consulate General
Processing at Consulate General
OCI Status
Date Of Acknowledgment22-NOV-2024
Registration Status at MissionTORONTO
OCI Application StatusUNDER-PROCESS
 
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