OCI process

[xylene]

Thank you !!!

1. When I include copies of wife's documents like passport, COPR etc in my application set, who has to self attest her docs- is it she or me (document owner or applicant)? How did you do?
2. Marriage certificate is asked among wife's details again. But I guess since it is common for both husband and wife, only one copy should be sufficient, Right?

1. Treat each application as you are submitting it individually. So the person submitting should sign all documents.
2. Treat each application as you are submitting it individually, so give copy each

 

[yezdi_in]

1. Treat each application as you are submitting it individually. So the person submitting should sign all documents.
2. Treat each application as you are submitting it individually, so give copy each

Thanks

 

[yezdi_in]

Any signature required on the back of OCI photos?

 

[yezdi_in]

I was thinking one photo is to be affixed on the OCI printout generated after online submission. But on the printout, I am not finding any space to fix photo. Instead it prints the photo and signature I have uploaded in the top.

So, does it mean that I have to submit two photos (without signature) in a cover? I am going to Brampton tomorrow (Fri) to submit. It would be great if someone can clarify this ?

Thanks in advance !!!

 

[bmp7519]

I was thinking one photo is to be affixed on the OCI printout generated after online submission. But on the printout, I am not finding any space to fix photo. Instead it prints the photo and signature I have uploaded in the top.

So, does it mean that I have to submit two photos (without signature) in a cover? I am going to Brampton tomorrow (Fri) to submit. It would be great if someone can clarify this ?

Thanks in advance !!!

I submitted my OCI application at Brampton BLS 2 weeks back, only one photo they took and no signature on the photo required. No need to fix/paste the photo either...

 

[yezdi_in]

I submitted my OCI application at Brampton BLS 2 weeks back, only one photo they took and no signature on the photo required. No need to fix/paste the photo either...

Thank you very much for the answer

At Brampton, did they ask to show the original of the Address Proof? By the way, any idea whether credit card statement will be accepted as an Address Proof?

 

[xylene]

Thank you very much for the answer

At Brampton, did they ask to show the original of the Address Proof? By the way, any idea whether credit card statement will be accepted as an Address Proof?

I think only copy is required.
Utility bill or drivers license is what they recommend.

 

[yezdi_in]

I think only copy is required.
Utility bill or drivers license is what they recommend.

Thank you !!!

 

[yezdi_in]

Submitted both Surrender & OCI applications at BLS Brampton on Friday.
Yesterday the Tracking status at BLS website changed from "In Transit to Consulate" to "Processing at Consulate".

• What is the next status and when is it expected?
• Is there any other place to track status at consulate level? What I understand from OCI services website is that tracking there can be done only after application gets acknowledged by Consulate. Will I get some e-mail when it is acknowledged?

 

[KRP]

Submitted both Surrender & OCI applications at BLS Brampton on Friday.
Yesterday the Tracking status at BLS website changed from "In Transit to Consulate" to "Processing at Consulate".

• What is the next status and when is it expected?
• Is there any other place to track status at consulate level? What I understand from OCI services website is that tracking there can be done only after application gets acknowledged by Consulate. Will I get some e-mail when it is acknowledged?

Just flip thru the pages of this particular thread . All your current and future queries are there with the correct answers.

 

[rockwidme]

Hi Guys ,

As per the checklist , for Proof of Indian Origin :
- they are asking to submit Previous Indian Passport or notarize copies if you don't want to submit the Original.

I have already renounced my Indian Passport , Can I submit the Certificate of Renunciation instead ?

 

[xylene]

Hi Guys ,

As per the checklist , for Proof of Indian Origin :
- they are asking to submit Previous Indian Passport or notarize copies if you don't want to submit the Original.

I have already renounced my Indian Passport , Can I submit the Certificate of Renunciation instead ?

Yes.

 

[syeah]

hello, can anyone please tell me how long does it takes to get the OCI card. i have been recently granted Canadian citizenship and planning to visit India in oct 2019. i have read somewhere it takes 3-4 months. is that correct?

 

[yezdi_in]

Surrender and OCI applied together (walk-in) at BLS Brampton : 07-June-2019

Surrender

Got surrender certificate and cancelled Indian passport by courier : 13-June-2019

OCI

Received original COPR after verifying and acknowledgement by courier : 24-June-2019

Currently, status on OCI website shows "Under Process"

 

[yezdi_in]

hello, can anyone please tell me how long does it takes to get the OCI card. i have been recently granted Canadian citizenship and planning to visit India in oct 2019. i have read somewhere it takes 3-4 months. is that correct?

As per the info provided by the BLS staff at the counter when I submitted my application, it will take 15 days to get back your original landing paper plus any other document they took for verification. After that it will take 3 to 4 weeks to get the OCI booklet. So, totally it should take about 45 to 60 days for normal applications if everything is fine. But, if they want additional info and ask to send any other documents it may take some more days.

As per the timelines posted by other applicants in this thread recently, I understand that many people get it in about 45 days (Brampton/ Toronto).

This may change for other Consulates / BLS centres.