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OCI process

rusticdud

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Sep 2, 2016
204
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NOC Code......
4012
AOR Received.
08-12-2016
Passport Req..
08-03-2017
LANDED..........
05-12-2017
Please only write as per your passport. x = given name, y = surname/last name.
thank you for replying!

Should i get into the hassle of correcting parents name in OCI that is change from X Y in passport to Y X in OCI. I have other evidence like birth certificate, parents name in their own passport. Or can this be done after getting the inital OCI first with X Y
 

vvarma

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Jul 18, 2015
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thank you for replying!

Should i get into the hassle of correcting parents name in OCI that is change from X Y in passport to Y X in OCI. I have other evidence like birth certificate, parents name in their own passport. Or can this be done after getting the inital OCI first with X Y
Well, all that sounds like endless delays with CGI. Perhaps after getting the initial OCI? Its a very technical Qs - my advice would be to speak to BLS and check what they say. Unfortunately, emails to CGI is like sending messages to inhabitants of Mars and expecting a reply!
 
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rusticdud

Hero Member
Sep 2, 2016
204
38
NOC Code......
4012
AOR Received.
08-12-2016
Passport Req..
08-03-2017
LANDED..........
05-12-2017
Well, all that sounds like endless delays with CGI. Perhaps after getting the initial OCI? Its a very technical Qs - my advice would be to speak to BLS and check what they say. Unfortunately, emails to CGI is like sending messages to inhabitants of Mars and expecting a reply!
thanks for validating what i was thinking as well. Will talk to BLS as well once
 

funloving

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Jun 19, 2010
514
185
Category........
PNP
Passport Req..
08-10-2013
VISA ISSUED...
12-11-2013
LANDED..........
06-03-2014
Vancouver is even more brutal - they change the courier rates every time you call them. I was quoted $140 for OCI + Surrender. When I asked that can I send them the package using Canada Post next day delivery, they said that only Purolator packages are opened by them the next day. Canada Post will go in their general mail box and they only open it after a week!!! Wow!
Hey,
I am reading few contradicting things here: Can we do the OCI and Surrender application simultaneously in BLS Surrey/Vancouver?The check list for OCI says to submit the copy of surrender certificate, how would it work?
 

funloving

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Jun 19, 2010
514
185
Category........
PNP
Passport Req..
08-10-2013
VISA ISSUED...
12-11-2013
LANDED..........
06-03-2014
So for how much do we have to prepare the cashiers check for OCI for a single person when dropping off and picking up? The BLS website says $345 + $7.5 + Courier fee. This doesn't help in knowing for how much do I need to get that check made for? People please guide.
 

NMontD

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Nov 30, 2016
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Looks like this is going to be a while for us, for the money that they are charging us the least they can do is give us the minimum service in return
If they don't update, i will escalate to IHC on Monday. I want my original passports. They have March 9th to return which is 14 days SLA
 

vvarma

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Jul 18, 2015
479
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Hey,
I am reading few contradicting things here: Can we do the OCI and Surrender application simultaneously in BLS Surrey/Vancouver?The check list for OCI says to submit the copy of surrender certificate, how would it work?
Yes, CGI Vancouver still allows you to submit OCI + Surrender together. Confirmed earlier this week. I do plan to call them again once I get my Canadian Passport. Best to confirm right before submission.
 
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jk_indian

Full Member
Jul 8, 2015
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20
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Category........
Visa Office......
New Delhi
NOC Code......
2173
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-01-2016
AOR Received.
29-01-2016
Med's Done....
05-02-2016
Passport Req..
05-07-2016
VISA ISSUED...
19-07-2016
LANDED..........
Expected (15-09-2016)
Question regarding applying for OCI while being in India.

I am expecting the citizenship oath invite any time soon. My plan is to take the oath in Canada and travel to India immediately after the oath, since I am employed in India. I will be using Indian passport for this travel. I understand this is legally allowed, since at the time of the travel I am not a Canadian passport holder yet.
My cousin will forward the citizenship certificate from Canadian address to my Indian address. Once it reaches India, I am planning to apply for Canadian passport at the Canadian consulate in India and thereafter surrender Indian passport and apply for OCI status, while being in India.

Has any one recently applied for Canadian passport and OCI while being in India? Could you share any issues faced during the process?
 

Risabh_Canada

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Jan 11, 2014
201
19
Category........
Visa Office......
Missisauga
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-03-2016
Do we need to submit any original canadian citizenship document like Citizesnship certificate or COPR or Canadian passport for passport Surrender or OCI ? or just copies
 

funloving

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Jun 19, 2010
514
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Category........
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Passport Req..
08-10-2013
VISA ISSUED...
12-11-2013
LANDED..........
06-03-2014
Do we need to submit any original canadian citizenship document like Citizesnship certificate or COPR or Canadian passport for passport Surrender or OCI ? or just copies
I guess it's varying from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Check with yours.
 

funloving

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Jun 19, 2010
514
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Category........
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Passport Req..
08-10-2013
VISA ISSUED...
12-11-2013
LANDED..........
06-03-2014
Yes, CGI Vancouver still allows you to submit OCI + Surrender together. Confirmed earlier this week. I do plan to call them again once I get my Canadian Passport. Best to confirm right before submission.
When will be getting your passport ETA?
 

rusticdud

Hero Member
Sep 2, 2016
204
38
NOC Code......
4012
AOR Received.
08-12-2016
Passport Req..
08-03-2017
LANDED..........
05-12-2017
checklist for surrent of indian passport, says to provide photocopies of passport in A4 paper. Is A4 paper needed or letter size will be sufficient?
 

jkToronto

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Mar 6, 2022
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I am applying for a minor's OCI, and it asks if a family member has applied before. My husband (applicant's father) has applied almost 12 years ago and we don't have any reference number / dates. Any advice?