OCI process

[gckiran]

Hi, I got my number registered with voter card. I am trying to fill the form7 but some fields are not getting filled for some reason but it says they are required. Have you faced this issue?

 

[krunal2904]

Finally my minor oci application is showing up in OCI Tracker.

Submitted OCI Application at BLS Brampton: April 16, 2025
Date Of Acknowledgement: May 09, 2025

 

[Irf_1]

Finally my minor oci application is showing up in OCI Tracker.

Submitted OCI Application at BLS Brampton: April 16, 2025
Date Of Acknowledgement: May 09, 2025

I am using same application reference number which is in bls website ( start with CAN…..)

It seems like it is taking longer than usual.

This person’s application showed up after more than 3 weeks.
I think you are on track.

 

[Irf_1]

OCI Received -

Location - Mississauga (Walkin Application)

Application Date - Mar 26th

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OCI Website Tracker

Date Of Acknowledgment	3-Apr-2025
Registration Status at Mission	Toronto
Documents Printing Status	PROCESSED	On	24-Apr-2025
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )	NEW DELHI	On	25-Apr-2025
Document received At	Toronto	On	07-MAY-2025

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BLS website tracker

Application Status

(Passport ready For Collection after OCI stamping) and dispatched on May 7th

Received via Purolator - May 9th (Missisauga)

Thanks everyone and all the best

 

[crystalmet]

Hi all, I have my voter id card but I am not able to generate the EPIC number on the ECI website. I registered using my phone number and email but of no avail. Without the epic number, I am not able to fill form 7 or form 8. can anyone please let me know what can i do, short of going to India and getting my name removed from the voting list? thanks

 

[perry001]

Hi all, I have my voter id card but I am not able to generate the EPIC number on the ECI website. I registered using my phone number and email but of no avail. Without the epic number, I am not able to fill form 7 or form 8. can anyone please let me know what can i do, short of going to India and getting my name removed from the voting list? thanks

https://electoralsearch.eci.gov.in/
search by your details on electoral search. If you already have voter card it's on it with two letters followed by numbers .

 

[mandeep888]

Hi everyone,
I'm applying for an OCI through BLS Brampton and wanted to clarify a couple of things based on your recent experience:

1. In the "Previous Passport Number" field under the passport details section —
   Did you enter your Indian passport number or leave it blank/N/A after surrendering Indian citizenship?
   
   
2. I have a place of birth discrepancy between my Indian and Canadian passports:
   • Indian passport: DELHI, DELHI
   • Canadian passport: NEW DELHI IND
     I’ve already prepared an affidavit stating that both refer to the same place.
     ➤ Do I need to upload this affidavit with the application, or just need to submit a hard copy along with the application?
3. Back in 2013, while doing my Bachelor's in India, I applied for a Voter ID card, but:
   • I never received it
   • My name never appeared on the voter list
   • I’ve never held a Ration Card

I checked the Election Commission website and couldn’t find any record of my name.

➤ In this case, is it enough to sign and upload the self-declaration form? Also, the form states that the respective person has surrendered the Voter ID card and Ration card, but is this declaration applicable in my case as well, since I never held a Voter ID or Ration Card?

Has anyone else been in a similar situation and submitted their application with no issues?

Would appreciate it if anyone who recently went through this process could share their experience or how BLS handled this. Thanks in advance!

 

[Irf_1]

Hi everyone,
I'm applying for an OCI through BLS Brampton and wanted to clarify a couple of things based on your recent experience:

1. In the "Previous Passport Number" field under the passport details section —
   Did you enter your Indian passport number or leave it blank/N/A after surrendering Indian citizenship?
   
   
2. I have a place of birth discrepancy between my Indian and Canadian passports:
   • Indian passport: DELHI, DELHI
   • Canadian passport: NEW DELHI IND
     I’ve already prepared an affidavit stating that both refer to the same place.
     ➤ Do I need to upload this affidavit with the application, or just need to submit a hard copy along with the application?

Would appreciate it if anyone who recently went through this process could share their experience or how BLS handled this. Thanks in advance!

1. Leave it blank.

I will let somebody else advise on your second question. I am not familiar with affdavit, sorry.

 

[Lion_King]

Hi! I’m planning on applying for my OCI at the BLS Vancouver. I’m considering going for the premium option since BLS gave a hard time when I applied for surrender certificate.

Anyone who has gone for the premium service. What is included with it? Can I just take all my supporting documents with me to BLS and they will fill it up, take my photos and everything? Or do I need pre-fill the form when I go?

 

[abbas.pasha]

Hi! I’m planning on applying for my OCI at the BLS Vancouver. I’m considering going for the premium option since BLS gave a hard time when I applied for surrender certificate.

Anyone who has gone for the premium service. What is included with it? Can I just take all my supporting documents with me to BLS and they will fill it up, take my photos and everything? Or do I need pre-fill the form when I go?

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1153134589130414

https://www.cgitoronto.gov.in/page/premium-lounge-policy/

Premium Lounge (PL) service


Premium Lounge by M/s. BLS International is purely an Optional Service. It cannot be enforced on consular service applicant by any means and applicant can accept or reject when offered by M/s. BLS International. If availed by applicant, following are included in Premium Lounge service:

• Complimentary photocopying, photo-booth services.
• Typing/form filling and form registration as per parameters specified by the Mission/Post.
• Automatic updates at each stage of the application process though SMS and mail.
• Includes SMS updates and courier return of document/passport.
• Offers convenient payment options either online or at the centre.
• Spacious and plush facility Professional and responsive staff.
• Dedicated helpline and email contact for convenient appointment booking.
• Personalised attention for every applicant by dedicated staff which is employed specially for PL.
• Quicker completion of the submission process

 

[abbas.pasha]

Hi everyone,
I'm applying for an OCI through BLS Brampton and wanted to clarify a couple of things based on your recent experience:

1. In the "Previous Passport Number" field under the passport details section —
   Did you enter your Indian passport number or leave it blank/N/A after surrendering Indian citizenship?
   
   
2. I have a place of birth discrepancy between my Indian and Canadian passports:
   • Indian passport: DELHI, DELHI
   • Canadian passport: NEW DELHI IND
     I’ve already prepared an affidavit stating that both refer to the same place.
     ➤ Do I need to upload this affidavit with the application, or just need to submit a hard copy along with the application?
3. Back in 2013, while doing my Bachelor's in India, I applied for a Voter ID card, but:
   • I never received it
   • My name never appeared on the voter list
   • I’ve never held a Ration Card

I checked the Election Commission website and couldn’t find any record of my name.

➤ In this case, is it enough to sign and upload the self-declaration form? Also, the form states that the respective person has surrendered the Voter ID card and Ration card, but is this declaration applicable in my case as well, since I never held a Voter ID or Ration Card?

Has anyone else been in a similar situation and submitted their application with no issues?

Would appreciate it if anyone who recently went through this process could share their experience or how BLS handled this. Thanks in advance!

Previous Passport Number: Only if you had a previous Canadian passport (not Indian passport) you need need to mention that else leave it blank
Place of Birth should be fine.. In my daughter's case it was the complete opposite, IND PP said New Delhi, CAN PP said Delhi (because her birth certificate only showed references like MCD, South Delhi no where New Delhi was mentioned and Passport Canada did not budge). I ended up getting a affidavit but BLS said it was not needed. But if you want you can get one from Barrister in Brampton from whom I got the thing done...
Just sign and upload the Self Declaration Form

Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public, Commissioner of Oaths contact: Mihir Sanadi

Affidavit draft done back then https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-i...oard/threads/oci-process.254662/post-10311406

 

[mandeep888]

Previous Passport Number: Only if you had a previous Canadian passport (not Indian passport) you need need to mention that else leave it blank
Place of Birth should be fine.. In my daughter's case it was the complete opposite, IND PP said New Delhi, CAN PP said Delhi (because her birth certificate only showed references like MCD, South Delhi no where New Delhi was mentioned and Passport Canada did not budge). I ended up getting a affidavit but BLS said it was not needed. But if you want you can get one from Barrister in Brampton from whom I got the thing done...
Just sign and upload the Self Declaration Form

Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public, Commissioner of Oaths contact: Mihir Sanadi

Affidavit draft done back then https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-i...oard/threads/oci-process.254662/post-10311406

Thank you for the help @abbas.pasha and @Irf_1 and for your input.