OCI process

[AMC1985]

What are the OCI timelines currently after Date of Acknowledgement in Toronto?

For me it took precisely 32 days from the date of Acknowledgement. I received my OCI 3 days ago on 8th April.

 

[abbas.pasha]

Hi Abbas bhai, is it the same list for any adult applying who is married??

It usually would be similar for any adult applying. e.g. if your spouse is not applying for OCI atm, but since you are still married you should include his/her details with supporting documents in your application as well

 

[abbas.pasha]

Wow. Congratulations. Quick question. can we still apply without surrendering the Voter ID? My spouse voter ID is not found and she moved out of country 15years ago. Including the declaration form would be sufficient or they would come to know that we haven't actually surrendered the Voter ID??

I dunno tbh, maybe others and @forw.jane can advise on it.

 

[forw.jane]

I dunno tbh, maybe others and @forw.jane can advise on it.

Not familiar with the new ration card and voter id requirements. Confusing it is.

 

[vinayk]

Hello, If the signatures are different on the Indian passport and Canadian passport, will the Canadian passport signature work on all Canadian documents for self-attestation? For the Indian passport can I do both signatures on the Indian passport copy? or signature matching the Indian Passport only is enough ? Thank you!

 

[zeninmaking]

Could someone please confirm that we need to have 2 demand drafts for each application -
1. one for "The Consulate General of India" - Toronto in the amount of $376
2. The other addressed to "BLS International Services Canada Inc." in the amount of $1.70
This is for a mail-in application if that matters.

Could someone kindly confirm this? This is what is listed on BLS site but idk if they changed it and didn’t update the website.

many thanks!

 

[zeninmaking]

In taking a thumb impression for a minor (3 year old), are there any guidelines for what the impression should like? We took over 50 impressions for our kid but the clearest one is somewhat light in colour and we are worried that they not accept it.

 

[krunal2904]

Hi,
I am applying OCI for my 6 months old son who is Canadian By Birth and online, It is asking below documents. Can someone please guide, what documents in which category I need to upload? Me and my wife both are Canadian Citizen and We both are holding OCI. Thank you in advance.

Current Passport
Marriage Certificate
Employment Letter
Indian Origin Proof
Indian Visa
Joint Declaration Of Subsisting Of Marriage
PIO Card
Relationship Certificate
Spouse OCI Card
Spouse Passport

 

[achandhar76]

Hi, I am hoping someone can help answer my question. I am applying for my OCI card with BLS at the Vancouver Mission. I am applying for an Spouse Based OCI card and I am Canadian Citizen by birth. For my application, do I need my birth certificate? Looking at the checklist, I don't think so, but with BLS I am never sure. I do have my birth certificate but it does not have my parents name on it. I am born in the 70's and back then, parents names were not on the birth certificate. I can get an updated birth certificate with my parents names on it, if need be. Also my husband already has his OCI card and my name is in it. Thanks so much.