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    Parents & Grandparents Program(PGP) 2024

    yes, you have to list yourself as child. 5406 is the family tree of the PA + spouse (with you included as part of the family tree). The form is being filled by the principal applicant and spouse only. You are listed as a child.
  2. nerd

    Parents & Grandparents Program(PGP) 2024

    don't sweat it. You provided the document. Thats all that counts. Dont over think.
  3. nerd

    Parents & Grandparents Program(PGP) 2024

    parent dont need birth certificate. Only sponsor does. for marriage certificate of parents prepare an affidavit.
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    Bug with imm0008 cannot save response to dependents national ID document question

    Hello all, I am facing a weird problem completing imm0008. I filled out all the information for the principal applicant as well as the dependant but it is still complaining "Missing information" for the dependant form. When I check all the info is there as I filled, but the yes/no question for...
  5. nerd

    Need template for Marriage affidavit parents PGP 2024

    Hello All, My parents don’t have marriage certificate. I read somewhere that we can provide a marriage affidavit instead but I cannot find a template. I would appreciate if anyone else has used a template for a marriage affidavit that they can share. Also do I need to get this notarised? On a...
  6. nerd

    Parents & Grandparents Program(PGP) 2024

    Received golden email yesterday afternoon for my parents from Mississauga office. :D Now the paperwork begins... Best of luck to all! nerd.
  7. nerd

    OCI process

    Received my OIC today via Purolator. Applied 29th June via postal to Brampton. Acknowledgement on BLS 7th July. Acknowledgement on OCI website 15th July. Received OCI by post 16 August. Hope this helps someone. cheers! nerd.
  8. nerd

    OCI process

    1. The drafts have to be for $345 and $7.4 irrespective of how you submit your application. 2. I sent only self attested copies of all documents and no originals. I received my OCI without any issues. 3. No need for marriage certificate. 4. No idea. I went to purolator and paid for return...
  9. nerd

    OCI process

    no. Only self attested copies.
  10. nerd

    OCI process

    My status on BLS is showing "Passport ready For Collection after OCI stamping" even though I paid for courier delivery. What gives? nerd.
  11. nerd

    OCI process

    Thanks. When I check using that it just says "No such record found". Maybe it takes a couple of weeks to start tracking.
  12. nerd

    OCI process

    So I finally submitted the OCI application by postal to BLS Brampton. Status check on BLS website shows "Processing at Consulate General". Now trying to check progress at ociservices.gov.in It is asking for a "File reference number". Anyone has any idea where I can find that? thanks! nerd.
  13. nerd

    OCI process

    awesome. What address do you send it to? There is nothing mentioned on BLS website.
  14. nerd

    OCI process

    Hello All, I am trying to send my OCI application via postal in Toronto as appointment is not available till August end. I need some guidance as the rules on the BLS website are vague and confusing. This is what I understand of the process, request people with recent experience please verify and...
  15. nerd

    OCI process

    2 weeks.
  16. nerd

    Canadian Passport in person timeline

    1 day
  17. nerd

    OCI process

    In entry visa form, there is a mandatory item "Citizenship/National ID number". Anyone has any idea what to fill here? thanks! nerd.
  18. nerd

    OCI process

    nevermind. only works in internet explorer!
  19. nerd

    Canadian Passport in person timeline

    ya i was getting after 2 weeks in GTA, hence i choose St. Catharines.
  20. nerd

    Canadian Passport in person timeline

    you have to get a call from the service canada agent. When they call, you can ask for St. Cathariens.