OCI process

[smiley79]

Don't forget your DD. They may ask you to pay $100 for PL if they find a mistake anywhere on your form.

Mentally i have made a note of that. I will be doing the DD today at bank.
Thank you all for this thread it has been of much help in putting this together.
I had tried to apply for OCI back for myself as self but then they wanted the marriage certificate (issued in India) apostilled so i put the matter on the shelf. I have been told this is no longer a requirement hopefully

 

[Jake2406]

My OCI Status on BLS website changed to ready For Dispatch after OCI stamping, Does anyone know how long it would take for them to provide the tracking number?

 

[axebuddy]

Hi guys I am in the process of applying for OCI and I want to surrender my Indian passport as well, can I do both at the same time or I have to wait for the surrender certificate to arrive first
Anyone experienced that ?

Thank you

 

[gotPrUnderCEC]

Hi guys I am in the process of applying for OCI and I want to surrender my Indian passport as well, can I do both at the same time or I have to wait for the surrender certificate to arrive first
Anyone experienced that ?

Thank you

surrender first

 

[forw.jane]

My OCI Status on BLS website changed to ready For Dispatch after OCI stamping, Does anyone know how long it would take for them to provide the tracking number?

Check on Purolator website with your application no without - which starts with 23-

 

[forw.jane]

Hopefully third time filling the form online is a charm.
I have an appointment at BLS mississauga on Saturday morning

I am applying for OCI on self category.
I have uploaded canadian passport.
indian passport with cancelled stamp
spouse passport which is expired (wont be making a new one)
marriage certificate
work letter
photo and signature

copies of all documents have been made (will have wife sign her copies just in case) including address proof

are there any caveats I should know off?
how much extra is expected to make the machine work in general?

You need surrender certificate too

 

[smiley79]

You need surrender certificate too

are you sure about this, casue i was naturalized in 2009 and they just stamped cancelled in my Indian passport in the counsulate in toronto and i have always submitted that when applying for India Visa there after

 

[smiley79]

You need surrender certificate too

I found this on the CGI toronto website:

Q) I acquired Indian Canadian citizenship in 2005 and had submitted Indian passports to Consulate Commission which were stamped cancelled and returned to me. Am I required to get a Surrender Certificate?

A) Indian passports of those acquiring foreign citizenship prior to 31 May 2010 used to be cancelled and no Surrender Certificate was issued. In case they wish to apply for OCI card then they need to show the proof of cancelled passport at the time of submission of OCI application.

 

[forw.jane]

I found this on the CGI toronto website:

Q) I acquired Indian Canadian citizenship in 2005 and had submitted Indian passports to Consulate Commission which were stamped cancelled and returned to me. Am I required to get a Surrender Certificate?

A) Indian passports of those acquiring foreign citizenship prior to 31 May 2010 used to be cancelled and no Surrender Certificate was issued. In case they wish to apply for OCI card then they need to show the proof of cancelled passport at the time of submission of OCI application.

Oh 2009. All good then

 

[abbas.pasha]

Hopefully third time filling the form online is a charm.
I have an appointment at BLS mississauga on Saturday morning

I am applying for OCI on self category.
I have uploaded canadian passport.
indian passport with cancelled stamp
spouse passport which is expired (wont be making a new one)
marriage certificate
work letter
photo and signature

copies of all documents have been made (will have wife sign her copies just in case) including address proof

are there any caveats I should know off?
how much extra is expected to make the machine work in general?

Did you upload citizenship certificate ?

 

[canpr2020]

What should I upload for relationship certificate & Indian Origin Proof in OCI adult application ?
Will it be (Indian cancelled passport + surrender certificate) for both fields ?

 

[forw.jane]

What should I upload for relationship certificate & Indian Origin Proof in OCI adult application ?
Will it be (Indian cancelled passport + surrender certificate) for both fields ?

You don't need to upload doc for all sections.
Cancelled Passport+ Surrender Certificate you should upload in "PREVIOUS INDIAN PASSPORT OF SELF" section.

 

[kdsr]

Check on Purolator website with your application no without - which starts with 23-

Where is this application number? I see the one that starts with CAN****

 

[forw.jane]

Where is this application number? I see the one that starts with CAN****

I thought it's surrender certificate. You can use CAN*** to track you OCI on Purolator site.

 

[smiley79]

Did you upload citizenship certificate ?

No i did not as there was no selection for it? do i add it to the current passport?