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I got the same reply. that it take 3-4 months to get OCI. I was hoping to go to India first week of October. Now I have to apply for e-visa.

The consulate in Vancouver is useless. They received my OCI application on 24-July and the status still shows 'Under Processing'. Even getting the surrender certificate was slow. Don't know why that is compared to Toronto. I would think there are more applications in Toronto than Vancouver. You...

BLS is showing 'Processing at Consulate General'

Submitted my OCI application on 18 July 2024 via walk-in appointment at BLS Calgary. It's 26 August 2024 and I don't see any movement. Is the Vancouver office always this slow compared to Toronto? Date Of Acknowledgment 24-JUL-2024 Registration Status at Mission VANCOUVER OCI...

It has been 5 weeks and the BLS site still shows 'Processing at Consulate General' for me. How did you check the Passport Seva site? Is there another tracking tool? Thanks!

I submitted my application for passport surrender on June 5th. Still shows "Consulate Processing" in Vancouver. It is July 9th. Is there any other way to know what exactly they are waiting for??

I am nearing 4 weeks and the tracking still shows 'processing at Consulate'. Maybe it will be done this week.

I submitted my Indian Passport for surrender certificate on June 5 (walk in BLS) and it is still under processing in Vancouver. Anyone know the timeline to get the surrender certificate? Thanks!

Thank you! That's what I thought - just wanted confirmation. One more Q -Do you have relatives staying in India? My mom lives in India and of course I have a zillion relatives. I can just give my mom's info right?

Hello, "Have you/any member of your family applied for Overseas Citizen of India registration earlier? " My niece was born in the US and my brother applied for her OCI. Would I have to answer YES to this? Or does family only refer to siblings, parents and grandparents? Thanks!

UPDATE: Calgary office is on fire. I just received my oath letter with all the instructions for my virtual oath ceremony.

UPDATE: Citizenship Ceremony: May 29, 2024. (Portal updated Citizenship Ceremony to "In Progress" on May 16. Waiting for the oath letter with instructions) So excited! :)

What is the "Decision Made date ECAS estimate" column? My LPP was completed on May 13 and the portal was updated on May 15. I also received an email with instructions on how to download my e-certificate. Does this column refer to that?

Finally an update from Calgary Office and I can see the finish line now (fingers crossed) Applied: Jan 24 2024 AOR: Feb 06 2024 ECAS: Feb 08 2024 Ghost Update: Feb 28 2024 Background Verification: Feb 29 2024 Ghost Update: March 02 2024 Citizenship Test In Progress: March 04, 2024 (Dates...

I didn't know you can call IRCC. Which number did you call? Maybe I can check if something is pending on my end.

AOR Feb 6th here. How do you know your file has been transferred?

Any last week of Jan 2024 applicants still waiting for LPP? My LPP hasn't moved since March 19 (8 weeks). Calgary office.

No I figured i'll give it 2 more weeks before I apply for GCMS notes. LPP still pending since March 19. Calgary office

Is it worth looking at GCMS notes? My LPP has been stuck since March 19. Applied Jan 24, AOR Feb 6th. Does it make sense to request the notes now or should I wait another month or so?

Same here. Stuck in LPP since March 19. AOR Feb 6. Calgary office