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OCI process

ironsheikthelegend

Star Member
Dec 21, 2021
51
20
Nope, no update in the BLS website, this is really nerve wracking
I guess you can try reaching out to the consulate. The OCI website does provide the OCI number. Perhaps you can use this info to ask the consulate expedite the final steps of this process. I wrote to them via the Sampark portal. I also called BLS and according to their agent, the OCI is currently with the consulate and they will send it to BLS who will then send it to us via courier. This whole process can take more than a week.
 

smitsmart

Star Member
May 23, 2017
142
62
Toronto
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2133
AOR Received.
23-05-2017
Med's Done....
30-06-2017
LANDED..........
21-10-2017
Why cant I check the sampark link, whenever I put in my email address, it just refreshes..and nothing happens..this is for surrender certificate
 

DigitalDestiny

Hero Member
Nov 26, 2015
852
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Job Offer........
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For OCI document upload, do we need to take print out of originals - Attest them by signing and then upload ?
 

ironsheikthelegend

Star Member
Dec 21, 2021
51
20
For the application of OCI , do you need your canadain passport and surrender certificate ?
Yes. You may be able to submit without the surrender certificate (as long as you have proof that you have applied for surrender). This in general depends on the jurisdiction. Toronto does not allow surrender + OCI together.
Does anyone know if the 7 working days is accurate for an entry visa application (canadian national)?
reasonably accurate, i got mine in about 10 working days.
 

smitsmart

Star Member
May 23, 2017
142
62
Toronto
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2133
AOR Received.
23-05-2017
Med's Done....
30-06-2017
LANDED..........
21-10-2017
How much time does Surrender Certificate take to arrive by Postal? My application reached on 1st MArch. Consulate website shows granted available for issuance from 2 weeks. Wondering how much time it would take. For OCI application, can we combine Drafts for family memebers?
 

smitsmart

Star Member
May 23, 2017
142
62
Toronto
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2133
AOR Received.
23-05-2017
Med's Done....
30-06-2017
LANDED..........
21-10-2017
Why can I not get any appointments for Winnipeg BLS for OCI..
 

canadamaple

Hero Member
Jan 20, 2016
421
153
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2112
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-09-2014
AOR Received.
23-01-2015
IELTS Request
Upfront
File Transfer...
Upfront
Med's Request
Upfront, RPRF Upfront

Hot2Cold

Champion Member
Nov 16, 2014
1,218
631
Hey guys, sorry new to the forum and I’ve been reading through last 20+ pages, where can I find the ‘Status on Passport Portal’?
Log in to https://portal3.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.html using the same account you used to create the SC application. Wait a few seconds, and then scroll down to the bottom of the page.

If CGI has received your application, then you will see a File No. and will be able to see the stats by clicking on the line, and then clicking the Track Application Status.

Use https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/track-application.php to track the status on BLS's website.
 

canadamaple

Hero Member
Jan 20, 2016
421
153
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2112
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-09-2014
AOR Received.
23-01-2015
IELTS Request
Upfront
File Transfer...
Upfront
Med's Request
Upfront, RPRF Upfront
Hello everybody. I am applying for OCI from Ottawa. I spoke to somebody at BLS and paid for pick up and drop off because no appointment are available until the end of May. The information on the Indian High Commission Page and the BLS website seems to be a bit different. Did anybody notice these discrepancies? This forum has been very helpful. I look forward to getting some advice from someone who recently went through the process in Ottawa. Thank you very much.