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That is really weird. CIBC had no problem all these times when I got bank draft for the whole description.

Hi guys, just quick post about my experience of applying OCI for my minor child: 1. I took every document with me as listed on the checklist. However they asked me for my and my wife's passport surrender certificate copy. Its not mentioned in the checklist anywhere but they still asked me...

Thank you. My child's Canadian passport application had one form and 2 page printout. The amount of documents and printout s we have to take for OCI is just ridiculous. I guess with all the scams/frauds we Indians do, this is required. But still feel like so much unnecessary work.

Hi guys, Quick question. I am applying for OCI for my child. Me and my wife both are Canadian Citizens as of last year. We both also have applied and gotten our OCI's last year. In OCI application for my child, there is this question: Have you/any member of your family applied for Overseas...

Really? Could you let me know when was this? The booking site says both need to be present. I live outside GTA so would not risk coming back if I don't take my spouse along.

I am not surprised. Dealing with BLS induces so much anxiety. Will plan for both us parents to go to BLS.

Thank you. Honestly I feel it's unnecessary but it's BLS so expectations from them are very low.

Apologies for posting this question again as I am planning to submited OCI for my child soon Hi guys.. quick question. I am trying to book an appointment for my child's OCI and the pop up on the appointment booking page says "For application of Minor applicants Both Parents need to accompany."...

Hi guys.. quick question. I am trying to book an appointment for my child's OCI and the pop up on the appointment booking page says "For application of Minor applicants Both Parents need to accompany.". Can someone confirm if both parents and the child has to go to bls Brampton to apply for...

Ye Yes..anyone who were at BLS today please update here with what's going on.

It may vary but it took exactly 10 calendar days for my application to show up on the OCI website.

The consulate status tracking link is this https://ociservices.gov.in/statusEnqury It took 10 calendar days from the day I submitted at BLS for my application status to be updated at the above link. For tracking at this link, use your Canadian passport and the reference number starting with...

Timeline for by OCI Application: BLS Brampton Walk-in Submission - 25 July Date of Acknowledgement by Consulate - 4 Aug Toronto Consulate Approved/Document printing status/Dispatched from MEA/Received at Toronto - 28 Aug Dispatched by BLS - 29 Aug Received at my address - 30 Aug Total of 36 days...

Thank you. Yours was exactly one month from acknowledgement to OCI being process. My acknowledgement date was Aug 4th. So hoping it will be first week of September for me. FYI, when I submitted the application on July 25th, BLS person told me it will take a total of 2 months from that date to...

I may be wrong and happy to be corrected but from what I have read, there is a grace period of 3 months for you to travel on indian passport after acquiring Canadian citizenship. However if you travel after 3 months you may be penalized.

You do not have to surrender Aadhar card. Only passport.

Just one page with both the front and back pictures on it

Yes, front and back

Nothin. Just said picture is not good. We went to the studio and showed the rejection email. They took a new picture for free.

Nothing lol. I applied and went through this thread and everyone mentioned that when you submit online you don't get an application number to track. Just wait and in 2 months you get the card. My wifes online allocation was sent back due to her picture not being within spec. We uploaded a new...