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    OCI process

    20+ days on the OCI website after BLS tracker shows processing at CGI
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    Indian passport surrender

    Yes
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    Indian passport surrender

    Oh ok sorry about that... SC should be much simpler, just follow the checklist proof of address should be the same as mentioned above NOC is not required for SC
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    Indian passport surrender

    My understanding is that you need to be on Entry Visa(X) not eVisa and reside in India for 6 months+ to be eligible to apply for OCI through FRRO in India These are some of the links where you can access the info https://ociservices.gov.in/ Foreign nationals cannot apply for OCI in India while...
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    OCI process

    yes
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    OCI process

    Just a comparison (actual times may vary) OCI processing in Toronto ~8 weeks OCI processing in Vancouver~12 weeks
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    Indian passport surrender

    Bus kya bidu
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    Indian passport surrender

    Yeah for your and spouse applications, my suggestion would be enter separate email IDs, phone# For minor you can use either one of your email and phone# Yes address has to be as per the ID, you can either use DL, utility bill etc which reflects your name and address Please make sure carry all...
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    Indian passport surrender

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    Indian passport surrender

    Yes you can create one profile online on the passport seva site and create SC application for everyone through that one account. These will be individual applications that have to be submitted to BLS I did that when we as a family of 4 were doing the SC application
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    eTouristVisa(ETA) for India in 1 day

    I agree with what @forw.jane mentioned above but I'd also suggest you to read through the FAQs in this link https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html Apart from that there should not be any issues imho since you have a multiple entry visa valid for 5 yrs
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    Indian passport surrender

    They do accept walkin's but you have to queue early at least 2 hrs before
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    NEXUS application

    I dont have a clue to be honest, just found this info online
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    Indian passport surrender

    Read the info on this page https://www.blsindia-canada.com/ You cannot apply for SC and OCI at the same time. SC first and after you receive the SC then apply for OCI
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    Police clearance question

    I don’t think so you need one
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    OCI process

    Not possible, at least from what I know. We as parents picked up ours and our daughter's OCI from BLS Brampton in Feb 2022. Back then they were OK for one of the spouse to pick up the OCI on behalf of the other spouse provided the other authorization letter, but I understand from other posters...
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    OCI process

    Once the BLS status "Passport Ready for Collection After OCI Stamping", you can go in the afternoon between 3:00 - 4:30 pm (Mon-Fri) For minor's both parents have to go and collect the OCI. Minor is not required. You need the payment receipt and an ID (DL, Passport etc) Please go to BLS at...
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    OCI process

    https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/pdf/OCI-Sample-form-with-common-errors.pdf
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    OCI process

    Shaant gadha dhaari bheem shaant ;)
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    OCI process

    Check with the airlines