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No. My parents were born post independence.

You can sign up and fill form 7 on Home Page. However, you need indian number for login and OTP purposes.

I was born in india. However, my parents were born in Pakistan and they migrated to India in late 80s and became citizens in 90s. While filing the OCI form,I put yes for the question on if applicant/their parents/grand parents are from Pakistan / Bangladesh background. BLS did send my...

Hello Folks, Does anyone know how to contact high commissioner of India at Ottawa Jurisdiction? Email addresses would suffice. Secondly, does anyone know how to book an appointment at HCI, Ottawa for OCI / miscellaneous purposes ? I know BLS handles OCI applications. However, in my case, I...

I don't think so. On behalf of yourself, someone has to do from India.

Thats correct. This rule came in effect from yesterday. I got this news BLS Montreal too.

My Parents were born in Pakistan, migrated to India and got citizenship in 2000. However, I was born in India. My location is Montreal, HCI Ottawa.

@Immigreat81 What happened with your application finally? I am in the same boat. Thanks for your reply.

Hello All, I was born in India, however, my parents were from Pakistan and migrated in India in late 1980s. They acquired Indian citizenship in 2000. Now, while filling the OCI application, I 'Yes' in "Applicant / parents / grand-parents hold citizenship of Pakistan/Bangladesh at any point of...

Hi, I am not sure what exactly that is. But as far as I understand, the processing starts once one finishes biometrics. if thats the case then its 30 days.

Leaving my timeline, in case if helps anyone Applied on GCkey for parents' visit visa - Mar 28 Biometrics invite - Mar 29 Biometrics given - Apr 1 Biometrics updated - Apr 1 PPR - May 1 Passport received after stamping - May 11 Travel history - Yes (Australia)

Okay. But is it true that the applications in new portals are proceesed quickly compared to old one?

Hello guys, I have applied for my parents visitor visa on 28th March 2022. Got Biometric letter on 29th March. Biometrics completed and updated on 1st April. I was not aware of the new portal. I applied in old portal. Will there be any problem ? Seeking help

Thanks for your prompt reply. You are lucky. My package delivered on 16th as per ups tracking and delivered to mailroom. But no such acknowledgemenr from them. By the way they acknowledge via email ?

Hello, You had written that docs received on 12th and again on 15th?? Can you throw more light ? Thanks in advance.