OCI process

[abbas.pasha]

I received my Surrender Certificate today and am planning to submit the OCI application by post. I have the following questions, and any help would be appreciated:

1. Do we need to submit the Canadian passport along with the application form?(If needed, Do they keep the passport until OCI is delivered?)
2. Do we need to upload self-attested documents on the portal?
3. I have India travel planned for November 25. Would it be advisable to submit the application now or later?

- Dont submit any originals specially Canadian issued ones
- Self attested documents are not required to be uploaded on the OCI portal
- Later.. Toronto jurisdiction take 8 weeks of processing, Vancouver and Ottawa processing is much longer 12+ weeks, and since you are applying by post add 2 weeks on top of additional transit time

 

[singh859d]

Finally processed. VANCOUVER jurisdiction. Hopefully I would receive by end of next week.

Date Of Acknowledgment	16-JUL-2024
Registration Status at Mission	VANCOUVER
OCI- Number
Documents Printing Status	PROCESSED	On	25-SEP-2024
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )	NEW DELHI	On	26-SEP-2024
Document received At	VANCOUVER	On	26-SEP-2024

 

[JamesRodriguez]

Good day,

Can anyone help me with my request. My application status has changed to "Passport ready for collection" on the BLS site. However, I opted for the Purolator return service for the OCI and already paid for it to be delivered at home.

What are the next steps in the process. Do I still have to reach out to BLS? Thanks and appreciate your help.

**Update** Got the answer from the forum - Looks like BLS will update the status with Tracking# once they ship it.

Same here. It's been like this since Sep 24. BLS Brampton. I chose drop-off as well.

Did you get any update ?

 

[ani486]

On OCI website it is mentioned that it will be rejected for people who have served in military. Does not mention anything about other government employees. Well, I will wait if they approve my application otherwise its $400 down the drain.

Hi,

Did your application get approved? I work in the Provincial Government owned company and am about to file my application.

Regards,
Ani

 

[Navs11]

Same here. It's been like this since Sep 24. BLS Brampton. I chose drop-off as well.

Did you get any update ?

I haven't received the Tracking ID from BLS. You can see the update I got from BLS below,

Update on BLS Tracker:
9/25/2024: Passport ready for collection
9/26/2024: Counter Delivery to BLS Centre after OCI stamping
9/27/2024: Passport ready For Collection after OCI stamping

See below response I got from BLS for my email:

"We have received your OCI original documents received at BLS from Consulate general on 26th of September, 2024 .Your application status will reflect on the BLS website in 3-5 working days .

Alternatively, you can collect it from the BLS center to avoid possible delays during transit in between 3:00 Pm to 4:30 Pm (Monday to Friday)"

Thank you.

 

[harish21jun]

Vancouver - ack date 19th July
processed- 27th Sept 2024

thank you everyone for your generous help.

 

[dopelemon]

My wife works with the local government (directly) and her application was approved last year without any concern. Until and unless you work with the Federal govt with a role having access to trade secrets or confidential information I don't think there are any concerns. Hope this helps

Hi,

Did your application get approved? I work in the Provincial Government owned company and am about to file my application.

Regards,
Ani

 

[Angel1113]

Postal application
BLS brampton

Application Mailed- August 7, 2024
Date of Acknowledgement: August 27, 2024
Processed on: September 18, 2024
Dispatched and recieved pending

Oci in hand: Sept 27th

 

[forw.jane]

My wife works with the local government (directly) and her application was approved last year without any concern. Until and unless you work with the Federal govt with a role having access to trade secrets or confidential information I don't think there are any concerns. Hope this helps

What letter did your wife submit for her employment?

 

[dopelemon]

What letter did your wife submit for her employment?

Employment letter

 

[ani486]

My wife works with the local government (directly) and her application was approved last year without any concern. Until and unless you work with the Federal govt with a role having access to trade secrets or confidential information I don't think there are any concerns. Hope this helps

Thanks a lot. You have relieved me from a lot of tension. Wish you all the very best! Much appreciated.

Regards,
Aniruddha.

 

[Aishaadi]

Anyone with Ack dates between August 5th- 15th from Ottawa and has an update? We had couple of people with Aug 2nd received updates last week.

Ottawa BLS : Any body with Acknowledgement date beyond Aug 10th and have recieved any update ? Mine is Aug 16th, still shows "Under Process" on OCI Portal.

More than 6 weeks and counting...

 

[forw.jane]

Ottawa BLS : Any body with Acknowledgement date beyond Aug 10th and have recieved any update ? Mine is Aug 16th, still shows "Under Process" on OCI Portal.

More than 6 weeks and counting...

7 weeks it takes from date of acknowledgement to move to processed state.

 

[AnandSundar]

Date Of Acknowledgment	18-JUL-2024
Registration Status at Mission	VANCOUVER
OCI- Number	xxxxxxx
Documents Printing Status	PROCESSED	On	27-SEP-2024
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )	NEW DELHI	On	27-SEP-2024
Document received At	VANCOUVER	On	27-SEP-2024

Took 71 days to process. Haven't received the OCI in the mail yet.

 

[forw.jane]

Date Of Acknowledgment	18-JUL-2024
Registration Status at Mission	VANCOUVER
OCI- Number	xxxxxxx
Documents Printing Status	PROCESSED	On	27-SEP-2024
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )	NEW DELHI	On	27-SEP-2024
Document received At	VANCOUVER	On	27-SEP-2024

Took 71 days to process. Haven't received the OCI in the mail yet.

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