OCI process

[Rimi90]

Did you apply for a minor? If yes, can you share the list of documents ?

yes we applied for minor and this is the list
parents passport photocopy
PR card photocopy
driving licence photocopy
minor consent form

 

[aaravchugh]

Good to know and congats. Now we have "one" data point for this type of renewal case!

Haha. Lol. Hopefully if someone applies for renwel they stumble upon this forum

 

[RuchiWalia]

I am so confused what should I do.. Now based on entry visa timelines, you think its worth giving it a try? But than my pp will be stuck

 

[Sapru]

Do we need to apply Visitor visa or entry visa?

Only Entry Visa is open at this time! So Entry Visa!

 

[ps422]

Hi Everyone, I am in a fix, have to travel on Nov 30. Applied for OCI on Oct 10 and still no update on OCI website.
Since the visa's have opened, should I go that route and apply for VISA? I called BLS today and they said the processing is between 30-45 days which would be very close the OCI processing plus the risk of they keeping the passport for that entire duration.
What would you all suggest?
I have the visa appointment tomorrow but not sure If I should go that route. Also, any idea of the EVISA service will resume soon enough?

I applied for entry visa through Brampton walk-in today. They said expect it within 10 days. I asked about the 45 days stated online and they said it has not been updated.

 

[Sapru]

I am so confused what should I do.. Now based on entry visa timelines, you think its worth giving it a try? But than my pp will be stuck

It is indeed quite tricky! Passport getting stuck with them is really really annoying!

 

[eas2lv]

Hi Everyone, I am in a fix, have to travel on Nov 30. Applied for OCI on Oct 10 and still no update on OCI website.
Since the visa's have opened, should I go that route and apply for VISA? I called BLS today and they said the processing is between 30-45 days which would be very close the OCI processing plus the risk of they keeping the passport for that entire duration.
What would you all suggest?
I have the visa appointment tomorrow but not sure If I should go that route. Also, any idea of the EVISA service will resume soon enough?

With the confirmation of 2 week processing time for entry visa, if I were you I would apply for one.

 

[Sapru]

I applied for entry visa through Brampton walk-in today. They said expect it within 10 days. I asked about the 45 days stated online and they said it has not been updated.

Oh wow! How much time did it take for you in the queue? And can you share the documents you submitted (originals and copies) please..

 

[ersandee]

It goes by Jurisdiction: follow Vancouver for BLS Calgary.

any links for Vancouver ?

 

[Gagzgill]

Oh wow! How much time did it take for you in the queue? And can you share the documents you submitted (originals and copies) please..

Following this one..

 

[eas2lv]

any links for Vancouver ?

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JhK4zYSgV9pRI6p_VKWIw-zPX9q5BCHvbmFbTCeIjNg/edit#gid=0

 

[Hemusharma51]

yes we applied for minor and this is the list
parents passport photocopy
PR card photocopy
driving licence photocopy
minor consent form

Did you also submit the Minor Original Passport with the application to BLS?

 

[AnandhakumarThanikachalam]

Applied OCI by walkin in BLS Brampton on Oct 20th 2023.
Acknowledgement not received in OCI Website

 

[VK777]

yes we applied for minor and this is the list
parents passport photocopy
PR card photocopy
driving licence photocopy
minor consent form

No passport? I thought the main reason people with near travel plans were refraining from applying to this visa is because it requests passport for stamping. Or is passport requested after 10-15days?

 

[eas2lv]

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My status on the BLS website changed today;

Purolator Delivery #2: Oct 13th
BLS Email Ack: Oct 17th
BLS Website Under Process: Oct 23rd
BLS Website Processing at Consulate General: Oct 27th

Application date is showing as Oct 23rd on BLS website - if needed for the tracker.

Oct 27th? Even in IST its still 26th!