OCI process

[rajkamalmohanram]

how many days after did you get an update on the website?

The complete timeline is in my signature.

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Normally as per people experience , we should get the oci card within 15 days after acknowledgment date.

It usually takes 6 weeks from the date of application. 3 weeks from the date of acknowledgement. If you have to travel, assume it'll take 7 weeks from submission to be safe.

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

No change on either status at OCI Enquiry or BLS.

BLS is at "(Passport ready For Dispatch after OCI stamping)"
OCI Enquiry at Documents Received at Toronto on 20th OCt 2021

Track on Purolator site using your reference number (the one that begins with CAN).

 

[mili_0923]

It usually takes 6 weeks from the date of application. 3 weeks from the date of acknowledgement. If you have to travel, assume it'll take 7 weeks from submission to be safe.

For submission?
dont we have to just book the tickets once we have the oci cards?

 

[aj.charan]

Update: I went to BLS center to apply Regular Entry visa, since India has allowed visitor visa entries from 15th Nov.

Surrender Passport and OCI application date: 13th Oct
Regular Visa applied Date: 15th Oct
Regular Visa stamped and delivered: 25th Oct (Valid for 6 months, multiple entries)
Regular visa issue date: 21st Oct

Good turnaround of visa stamping in 7 days.

Happy to answer any questions, in case someone is waiting for OCI, and want to travel to India soon.

awesome, I was wondering the same thing, I am applying for my daughter OCI (citizen by birth) and have upcoming travel in mid-December 2021. The Canadian passport took too long to be issued. I will try for the regular entry visa as well since they are issuing regular entry visas is good news. I understand the validity is for a 6-month, multiple entries, How long can one stay on a regular entry visa? we are hoping for a 5-month stay.

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

For submission?
dont we have to just book the tickets once we have the oci cards?

I don't understand what you are asking. In my previous post, I said expect it'll take at least 6 - 7 weeks from the date you submitted your OCI application to receive your OCI booklet.

Once you have your OCI booklet, you can book your tickets and fly.

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Thanks so much. That is reassuring. Fingers crossed.
can we still book tickets before we get Oci card in hand?

Yes. However, don't book it too close to the expected delivery date.

 

[sharadsinha]

One query for OCI my place of birth is mentioned as BURDWAN WB in Indian passport but in Canadian Passport they printed like BURDWAN IND in OCI application shall I write what is printed in Canadian Passport

Indian Passport is issued by INDIA and has different format. They write CITY NAME , STATE CODE (WB). Canadian passport is issued by Canadian govt they use format like CITY NAME , COUNTRY CODE(IND). while filling OCI you don't have to follow any of these. You just have to write the name of your birth city i.e. "Burdwan" that's all.

 

[priteshhi]

awesome, I was wondering the same thing, I am applying for my daughter OCI (citizen by birth) and have upcoming travel in mid-December 2021. The Canadian passport took too long to be issued. I will try for the regular entry visa as well since they are issuing regular entry visas is good news. I understand the validity is for a 6-month, multiple entries, How long can one stay on a regular entry visa? we are hoping for a 5-month stay.

currently issued entry visa is for 3 months. As I was told by BLS Calgary.

The regular visitor visa is for 6 months.

 

[Ordinary]

Update: I went to BLS center to apply Regular Entry visa, since India has allowed visitor visa entries from 15th Nov.

Surrender Passport and OCI application date: 13th Oct
Regular Visa applied Date: 15th Oct
Regular Visa stamped and delivered: 25th Oct (Valid for 6 months, multiple entries)
Regular visa issue date: 21st Oct

Good turnaround of visa stamping in 7 days.

Happy to answer any questions, incase someone is waiting for OCI, and want to travel to India soon.

Hi,

So now you can travel to India with entry VISA and your surrender certificate and OCI card will be delivered at Canadian address while you in India? Is my understanding right?

 

[priysen02]

Indian Passport is issued by INDIA and has different format. They write CITY NAME , STATE CODE (WB). Canadian passport is issued by Canadian govt they use format like CITY NAME , COUNTRY CODE(IND). while filling OCI you don't have to follow any of these. You just have to write the name of your birth city i.e. "Burdwan" that's all.

Thanks so much

 

[priysen02]

Any suggestion please for the field National Identification Number . Do we need to write NA or keep blank or put Canadian Passport Number . Please help . Worst part is when I print the form this field doesn't even appear

 

[AKS@1987]

Any suggestion please for the field National Identification Number . Do we need to write NA or keep blank or put Canadian Passport Number . Please help . Worst part is when I print the form this field doesn't even appear

that’s correct- it won’t appear on form. It is optional so you should keep blank.

 

[chirag9331]

No change on either status at OCI Enquiry or BLS.

BLS is at "(Passport ready For Dispatch after OCI stamping)"
OCI Enquiry at Documents Received at Toronto on 20th OCt 2021

Received my OCI booklet around noon. All looks well. Goodluck to all!

 

[Ordinary]

that’s correct- it won’t appear on form. It is optional so you should keep blank.

To receive OCI card and surrender certificate person need to be home or somebody on his behalf can receive document ? or its just put in mail box? Thanks in advance