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forw.jane

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Apr 29, 2019
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HI
Can anyone help me. i have applied for my oci from vancouver cgi. it was walkin application at bls edmonton. my acknowledgement date is 11 jan 2024. last week it said processing at consulate in bls site and under process in oci site. now when i log in it says no data found in oci website and i got a wrong person details in bls website. what is going on i can't get it, please help
Are you using proper passport and application reference no?

Weird to lose entry once it's populated.
 

abbas.pasha

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Sep 17, 2016
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HI
Can anyone help me. i have applied for my oci from vancouver cgi. it was walkin application at bls edmonton. my acknowledgement date is 11 jan 2024. last week it said processing at consulate in bls site and under process in oci site. now when i log in it says no data found in oci website and i got a wrong person details in bls website. what is going on i can't get it, please help
I'd suggest you write to helpdesk-oci@gov.in

Follow the process for Escalation Matrix https://www.blsindia-canada.com/vancouver-jurisdiction/escalation-matrix.php

In parallel write to CGI Vancouver as well oci.vancouver@mea.gov.in

You might have to provide your Application# (CANVxxx) and Passport# (Canadian)
 
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SPADMASH

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Jan 17, 2017
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what is the timeline for oci card @ CGI Vancouver?? my acknowledgement date 11th jan 2024, but still says under process
 

SPADMASH

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I'd suggest you write to helpdesk-oci@gov.in

Follow the process for Escalation Matrix https://www.blsindia-canada.com/vancouver-jurisdiction/escalation-matrix.php

In parallel write to CGI Vancouver as well oci.vancouver@mea.gov.in

You might have to provide your Application# (CANVxxx) and Passport# (Canadian)
today i didn't copy and paste the application and passport details, i just typed its showing the details. omg i realized my mistake. but i am worried about my application now since date of acknowledgement is 11th jan, but no news it says under process
 

abbas.pasha

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today i didn't copy and paste the application and passport details, i just typed its showing the details. omg i realized my mistake. but i am worried about my application now since date of acknowledgement is 11th jan, but no news it says under process
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Vancouver jurisdiction processing time is about 3+ months to complete the OCI process
2 months is avg processing time for Toronto jurisdiction
 
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PriyaRam

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Jun 15, 2019
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My Daughters OCI application now shows acknowledged in OCI website and status is Under process . Does that mean the application is all correct or there is still chance of Consulate General office returning application due to any error or asking for additional documents .
Application place - Toronto via Brampton BLS
 

forw.jane

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My Daughters OCI application now shows acknowledged in OCI website and status is Under process . Does that mean the application is all correct or there is still chance of Consulate General office returning application due to any error or asking for additional documents .
Application place - Toronto via Brampton BLS
They will ask for additional documents over email if needed.
 

theAvengersFan

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May 10, 2020
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App. Filed.......
14-06-2022
AOR Received.
19-08-2022
Hi Everyone,

I am about to surrender my Indian Passport at Brampton BLS center this Saturday. I had few queries on which I wanted your opinion so that BLS does not give any hard time. Also it will be helpful for someone in the future as well.

Passport Surrender Online Form

1. Place of Birth: In my Indian passport it is mentioned as "VillageName District, State". So in the Form where it says "Place of Birth (Village/Town/City)", Do I mention 'VillageName District' or Just 'VillageName'?
2. "Visible Distinguishing Mark" and "Legal Guardian Name": These fields do not apply to me. Do I need to Write "N/A" or "None" or "Leave it Blank"?
3. Present Address in Canada: My Driving License says "ON" as province. So While filling the form, Do I mention "ON" or "Ontario"?
4. Emergency Contact: After writing Person's name, Do I need to put "," and then Address? Or there is another way to fill that information?
5. Declaration Place: Do I need to mention "City,Province,Canada" or "City,Province" or just CityName?

Thank you very much for your time.
 

kk2491

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Mar 10, 2024
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Hi Everyone,

I am about to surrender my Indian Passport at Brampton BLS center this Saturday. I had few queries on which I wanted your opinion so that BLS does not give any hard time. Also it will be helpful for someone in the future as well.

Passport Surrender Online Form

1. Place of Birth: In my Indian passport it is mentioned as "VillageName District, State". So in the Form where it says "Place of Birth (Village/Town/City)", Do I mention 'VillageName District' or Just 'VillageName'?
2. "Visible Distinguishing Mark" and "Legal Guardian Name": These fields do not apply to me. Do I need to Write "N/A" or "None" or "Leave it Blank"?
3. Present Address in Canada: My Driving License says "ON" as province. So While filling the form, Do I mention "ON" or "Ontario"?
4. Emergency Contact: After writing Person's name, Do I need to put "," and then Address? Or there is another way to fill that information?
5. Declaration Place: Do I need to mention "City,Province,Canada" or "City,Province" or just CityName?

Thank you very much for your time.
I went to Mississuaga last week for walkin submission. This is how I did:
1. Place of Birth: City name ( as it has only City name in the passport, you can mention exactly as in your passport)
2. "Visible Distinguishing Mark" and "Legal Guardian Name": Left it blank.
3. Present Address in Canada: you can mention City, ON ( since there is no separate field for Province) Driver's license should have ON ,I believe.
4. Emergency Contact: Person's name, full address, postal code
5. Declaration Place: Just city name.

Don't be surprised if they still find any mistake and charge you to modify that on spot.
 
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Lithin

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Jul 1, 2018
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Toronto
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
AOR Received.
23-12-2019
Any updates on your card delivery?
Hey yes I received it on March 1st here is my complete timeline


Walk in application submitted on 16-Dec-2023

OCI tracking status
Documents Printing StatusPROCESSEDOn08-FEB-2024
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )NEW DELHIOn09-FEB-2024
Document received AtTORONTOOn26-FEB-2024

BLS tracking Oci card dispatched : 2024-02-29
Card received: March 1
 
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antman88

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Feb 16, 2022
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Hi all, does anyone have information missing from their address on their OCI? I just noticed mine doesnt have the city, province, zip code, and country - Place of Issue says Toronto, but that's it. Is that an issue or not really? Was trying to do search here but wasn't able to find a proper thread. Thanks!
 

abbas.pasha

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Hi all, does anyone have information missing from their address on their OCI? I just noticed mine doesnt have the city, province, zip code, and country - Place of Issue says Toronto, but that's it. Is that an issue or not really? Was trying to do search here but wasn't able to find a proper thread. Thanks!
On the OCI the first bio page Place of Issue is mentioned as Toronto
On the OCI the last bio page has the residential address mentioned under Address in India/Abroad