Can you tell us the exact dates. Is one week including weekends?
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To add additional details, I have never really bothered about the status. I used to check the status like once a week and never really read too much in to detail.
So if you see a regular in process or "Processed" status message on BLS Application tracking page - you are good.
Keep an eye open when you see the processed status as someone need to be home to collect the OCI cards
To add additional details, I have never really bothered about the status. I used to check the status like once a week and never really read too much in to detail.
So if you see a regular in process or "Processed" status message on BLS Application tracking page - you are good.
Keep an eye open when you see the processed status as someone need to be home to collect the OCI cards
Check my TL.
You should be OK but it can be tight too.I hurried up on my application keeping the holiday season in mind. As many people are suggesting - put yourself a cut off date and check for visa in parallel.
8 weeks seem to be on the higher side. PP surrender certificate can be received in like 4-5 weeks, depending on factors such as holiday season, number of applicants etc
Great callouts all around. I would recommend in person only because say you missed a document or forgot something, you have the chance to correct it there and then by using the printing facilities or come back the next day. The big challenge is getting there by 6 AM and the weather especially for the next 4-5 months. I lined up on Oct 6 at 6:30 AM and it was chilly even then. But once inside, i was out in 20 mins and got my OCI on Nov 18
If you're sending postal, triple check everything and confirm everything (drafts, copies etc). Else as said here, you lose 2-3 weeks with the application returned to you.
Hey guys, I need to travel back to India in Feb and planning to stay there long for some time.
I got my Oath invite just recently.
I was wondering is this possible, if I apply & get my canadian passport, surrender my indian PP and then get entry visa.
And later apply for OCI while in canada as well. And goto India.
Can we ask the package to come to an Indian address.
And if not, what if I get it couriered to me in India.
Would there be any issues at the Indian border while leaving, that I entered India on entry visa, and come back later, lets say after an year with an OCI.
I got my Oath invite just recently.
I was wondering is this possible, if I apply & get my canadian passport, surrender my indian PP and then get entry visa.
And later apply for OCI while in canada as well. And goto India.
Can we ask the package to come to an Indian address.
And if not, what if I get it couriered to me in India.
Would there be any issues at the Indian border while leaving, that I entered India on entry visa, and come back later, lets say after an year with an OCI.
Yeah, thats why I mentioned it depends on individual choice. I live very far from Brampton and much farther to the Toronto BLS Office. So going there early in the morning and stand in line for 3-4 hours was difficult. Also, when applying for school going kids, one may have to take days off from school too.
I was ready to spend extra few bucks and/or live with a delay of 2-3 weeks as opposed to stand in queues in winter.
Even better option thats why is to book an appointment in advance. That would be the ideal and we can go at our own pace.
The timing is key here and I heard some people booking appointments as soon as they know their Canadian citizenship oath dates
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Hello,
I am applying for OCI for newborn baby. A question on birth certificate -
BLS Checklist -
Please enclose the Birth Certificate issued by the Government authority having name of both the parent of the child.
CGI Toronto website says -
If birth certificate is issued by Canadian government, it is required to be attested by Ministry of Consumer Affairs/government services (222 Jarvis Street, Toronto) and thereafter from the Consulate of India, Toronto.
What is the actual requirement ? What's the experience of other ?
I am applying for OCI for newborn baby. A question on birth certificate -
BLS Checklist -
Please enclose the Birth Certificate issued by the Government authority having name of both the parent of the child.
CGI Toronto website says -
If birth certificate is issued by Canadian government, it is required to be attested by Ministry of Consumer Affairs/government services (222 Jarvis Street, Toronto) and thereafter from the Consulate of India, Toronto.
What is the actual requirement ? What's the experience of other ?
@Robbssiee Did BLS update the tracking information on the status page. Or you used the File Ref/OCI number for tracking purolator?
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Are you getting surrender certificate & your visa? 10 days for cancellation of passport is not too bad but they take away Canadian & Indian passports which is kind of scary. What happens if god forbid someone has emergency & needs to travel to India?
They take around 6 weeks time for OCI. Do update here once you get it friend.
No no I gave the timeline only for entry visa. You can see on my thread.
My surrender passport is still processing at consulate. I wont expect this soon either
So basically around 10 Days including weekends. Appreciate my friend. Thank you.
Nope.
For OCI or for Indian PP surrender, you DONT have to submit your original Canadian Passport. You only need to submit a photocopy of Canadian PP and certificate of citizenship.