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shashi_b

Hero Member
Jan 4, 2021
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Hi all! I’m just starting my OCI process. I have two questions

1) do we actually need to submit a letter from employer? It will be a huge pain to get it for me. Is a self declaration letter good enough?

2) do we need to include an original Canadian passport or just a photocopy will do?

Thank you
They mention profession on OCI card, therefore they ask for employment letter. However I have seen some people submitting a declaration because they were self employed.

This was in Toronto BLS office.
 

AFSHANKHATOON

Star Member
Dec 21, 2022
95
59
Just an update

OCi issued august 23 2024 ist time.
Congrats! Did you see a "Processing at Consulate General" status on BLS tracking page anytime?
I applied at Vancouver walkin on JUly 19 and BLS showed UNDER PROCESS and on Aug 19 it changed to "Processing at Consulate General". However OCI website shows NO RECORD FOUND till today.
Any advice on what i should do about the NO RECORD FOUND or what stage is my application in? Too confused and anxious. I have emailed BLS, CGI and Vancouver BLS but no response.
 

DevvP

Full Member
May 18, 2018
33
7
Congrats! Did you see a "Processing at Consulate General" status on BLS tracking page anytime?
I applied at Vancouver walkin on JUly 19 and BLS showed UNDER PROCESS and on Aug 19 it changed to "Processing at Consulate General". However OCI website shows NO RECORD FOUND till today.
Any advice on what i should do about the NO RECORD FOUND or what stage is my application in? Too confused and anxious. I have emailed BLS, CGI and Vancouver BLS but no response.
Hi. Yes i saw processing at consulate message in bls website. I also emailed oci Vancouver , make sure your subject says “URGENT **** application number and full name” . They responded within 30 minutes saying normal processing time is 3 months and advised to check oci tracking. Hopefully you get it asap. Good luck
 

Wish2023

Star Member
Sep 20, 2023
56
6
Hello,

I am preparing for OCI application for myself and family (Husband and kid)
Can anyone please help me with the following queries?

1. Format for "Professional details of the applicant ". what exactly is expected?
2. Does photos required on No objection certificate for minor needs to be of same size as on the OCI form? ( 2 inch x 2 inch (51 mm x 51 mm)

Thanks
 

abbas.pasha

VIP Member
Sep 17, 2016
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Hello,

I am preparing for OCI application for myself and family (Husband and kid)
Can anyone please help me with the following queries?

1. Format for "Professional details of the applicant ". what exactly is expected?
2. Does photos required on No objection certificate for minor needs to be of same size as on the OCI form? ( 2 inch x 2 inch (51 mm x 51 mm)

Thanks
Just say Private Service
Try and use the same size of the photo on NOC as well
 

sachinrace

Star Member
Dec 10, 2015
59
2
Has anyone recently submitted a postal application with Vancouver? The online form already includes the uploaded picture. Should I still paste a photograph? Do I need to send a physical photo, or is uploading it online sufficient?
 

harish21jun

Star Member
Mar 24, 2015
165
12
Category........
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
AOR Received.
07-03-2017
Has anyone recently submitted a postal application with Vancouver? The online form already includes the uploaded picture. Should I still paste a photograph? Do I need to send a physical photo, or is uploading it online sufficient?
You need to send physical photo as well
 

Narayan Mani

Star Member
Jun 22, 2020
125
91
Category........
CEC
AOR Received.
08-11-2020
Has anyone recently submitted a postal application with Vancouver? The online form already includes the uploaded picture. Should I still paste a photograph? Do I need to send a physical photo, or is uploading it online sufficient?
Yes. You have to submit it with a physical photograph.
They might use the uploaded one and return the physical photograph (happened in my case), but you still have to submit a physical photo with the application.
 

Anchalkakroo

Full Member
Aug 23, 2018
36
12
New Delhi, India
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
5123
App. Filed.......
19-08-2018
Doc's Request.
10-09-2018
AOR Received.
19-08-2018
Med's Done....
09-09-2018
OCI Update for myself:

Postal Application
BLS Toronto
Application submitted to BLS : July 25, 2024
Date of Acknowledgement : July 31, 2024
OCI number- Updated now
Documents Printing Status- Processed August 21, 2024
Dispatched from MEA: New Delhi : August 22, 2024
Document Received in Toronto : No

I guess another week's time i should have it delivered


my OCI application goes

Postal Application
BLS Toronto
Application submitted to BLS : July 25, 2024
Date of Acknowledgement : July 31, 2024
OCI number- Updated now
Documents Printing Status- Processed August 21, 2024
Dispatched from MEA: New Delhi : No date yet