OCI

[Spouswifey]

Just applied for both citizenship surrender and OCI together at brampton bls. Only original docs they took from me for OCI is COPR which will be returned to me in 15 days i think. They didnt ask for my original canadian passport or citizenship certificate. I am not really worried if my docs gets lost at any stage of application processing. Its safe but its not the end.

 

[majorsaab]

Just applied for both citizenship surrender and OCI together at brampton bls. Only original docs they took from me for OCI is COPR which will be returned to me in 15 days i think. They didnt ask for my original canadian passport or citizenship certificate. I am not really worried if my docs gets lost at any stage of application processing. Its safe but its not the end.

Thanks. Can you tell me where did you get OCI photos in Brampton. Did you hire any agent for OCI application or you did it by yourself.

 

[amitdi]

Hello everyone, I would appreciate if someone who had a first hand experience on getting OCI can please explain the process. It seems to be very complicated, and I think they require all the original documents. I am worried about giving them original docs.

If I decide to get multiple visa instead of OCI, how long can I stay on visa. After exiting, how soon can I re-enter.

Thanks

There is a OCI thread here -
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/oci-process.254662/

 

[majorsaab]

Regarding fees, do I need to make a combined bank bank draft for all 3 family member (282 x 3) or do I have to make 3 bank drafts for $282 each.

 

[moabbasi]

Regarding fees, do I need to make a combined bank bank draft for all 3 family member (282 x 3) or do I have to make 3 bank drafts for $282 each.

I did single draft of 282x3 and that’s fine.

 

[majorsaab]

I did single draft of 282x3 and that’s fine.

Thanks for your reply. Two questions.

1. Does the child have to put the thumb impression in all the supporting documents copy or both parents can just sign it.
2. Do I have to upload all the documents in one single pdf file, or separate pdf file for each document.

Thanks

 

[moabbasi]

Thanks for your reply. Two questions.

1. Does the child have to put the thumb impression in all the supporting documents copy or both parents can just sign it.

- no, for my application and for my children only I signed those supporting documents.

2. Do I have to upload all the documents in one single pdf file, or separate pdf file for each document.

- once you are at the end of the OCI application submission page you will get the documents to upload page. You have to select each applicable categories and upload one single pdf file per category.
Refer to the checklist last page to see the number of scanned pages required in each applicable category required....

E.g. adult born in 18:
Category> Indian Origin Proof > scann copies of front and back page of the Indian passport to be uploaded under one pdf.

Similarly for children: e.g.
Category> Indian Visa > scan copy of landing paper of a child + landing paper for both the parents (total 3-pages) under one pdf doc.

Thanks

 

[majorsaab]

Thank you so much for your help.

 

[Spouswifey]

Thanks. Can you tell me where did you get OCI photos in Brampton. Did you hire any agent for OCI application or you did it by yourself.

I do not live in brampton. I did the application myself. I may not come to this forum to reply any questions. I am done. This forum is really helpful though. Thanks everyone

 

[moabbasi]

Just received my OCI Booklet (looks like a passport with blue cover and less pages). Here are the my OCI journey:

May 29th, 2018: Applied for Surrender Certificate and OCI at the same time (OCI online application completed on May 28th)
Jun 04th, 2018: Received my cancelled Indian Passport with Surrender Certificate
Jun 11th, 2018 (as far as I remember): Received my OCI Acknowledgement (dated Jun 7th) with my Original Documents (Landing Paper)

OCI Status page:
Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 28-JUN-2018
Dispatched From MEA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On 29-JUN-2018
Document received At TORONTO On 05-JUL-2018

Received my OCI Booklet today morning 06-JUL-2018

Overall Process: less than 40 days (29 Business Days).

** Note that you no longer need to go for Canada Passport submission (after 3 status updates) as they no longer put the sticker on the Canadian Passport. I went to BLS today and they said since you have already received your OCI Booklet, the process is finished and no further submission is needed** - Travel to India with Canadian Passport and the OCI Booklet. That's it.

In summary, once you have done the first step to visit the BLS, thats it. Rest everything will come to your mailing address.

Hope this information is useful to all the future applicants!!

 

[majorsaab]

Just received my OCI Booklet (looks like a passport with blue cover and less pages). Here are the my OCI journey:

May 29th, 2018: Applied for Surrender Certificate and OCI at the same time (OCI online application completed on May 28th)
Jun 04th, 2018: Received my cancelled Indian Passport with Surrender Certificate
Jun 11th, 2018 (as far as I remember): Received my OCI Acknowledgement (dated Jun 7th) with my Original Documents (Landing Paper)

OCI Status page:
Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 28-JUN-2018
Dispatched From MEA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On 29-JUN-2018
Document received At TORONTO On 05-JUL-2018

Received my OCI Booklet today morning 06-JUL-2018

Overall Process: less than 40 days (29 Business Days).

** Note that you no longer need to go for Canada Passport submission (after 3 status updates) as they no longer put the sticker on the Canadian Passport. I went to BLS today and they said since you have already received your OCI Booklet, the process is finished and no further submission is needed** - Travel to India with Canadian Passport and the OCI Booklet. That's it.

In summary, once you have done the first step to visit the BLS, thats it. Rest everything will come to your mailing address.

Hope this information is useful to all the future applicants!!

Awesome....Congratulations

I submitted my application for 3 members of my family on June 29th, still status is showing ìn process

did not receive my surrender certificate or landing paper yet..

 

[moabbasi]

Awesome....Congratulations

I submitted my application for 3 members of my family on June 29th, still status is showing ìn process

did not receive my surrender certificate or landing paper yet..

You should receive your surrender certificate with passport soon... since there were public holidays this week, chances are embassy people took some time off...

 

[majorsaab]

You should receive your surrender certificate with passport soon... since there were public holidays this week, chances are embassy people took some time off...

Do they provide tracking number of courier company. Which courier company do they use FedEx, UPS or Canada post ?

I am worried because when I went there to submit my application, they said the forms for surrender certificate has changed, so gave me new forms and asked me to re-do all the applications, which I did in a rush. Now i am worried I may have made a mistake in any forms. I hope if there is any mistake they will let me know and they wont just reject it right away.

 

[moabbasi]

Do they provide tracking number of courier company. Which courier company do they use FedEx, UPS or Canada post ?

I am worried because when I went there to submit my application, they said the forms for surrender certificate has changed, so gave me new forms and asked me to re-do all the applications, which I did in a rush. Now i am worried I may have made a mistake in any forms. I hope if there is any mistake they will let me know and they wont just reject it right away.

They sent it through Purolator and it requires signature upon delivery...

 

[majorsaab]

Status changed yesterday to "In Transit from Consulate General to BLS Centre"
This is for both the applications, surrender and OCI.

Any idea what this means