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OCI process

raghubedi2004

Full Member
Mar 2, 2016
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Hi guys,

I am awaiting my Canadian Passport in few days.
Wanted to check if I can apply for surrender certificate and OCI simultaneously or not? If yes, what are the steps/procedure to do that?
On BLS site, i only can see option to surrender certificate. So its little confusing.

If someone has latest experience, please share with me.

Regards,
Raghu
 

akbardxb

Champion Member
Nov 18, 2013
1,244
464
Mississauga
LANDED..........
28-03-2014
Hi guys,

I am awaiting my Canadian Passport in few days.
Wanted to check if I can apply for surrender certificate and OCI simultaneously or not? If yes, what are the steps/procedure to do that?
On BLS site, i only can see option to surrender certificate. So its little confusing.

If someone has latest experience, please share with me.

Regards,
Raghu
If you scroll back a few pages, a number of people have reported that you cannot surrender and apply for OCI simultaneously. I'll apply for a visa for now and then do an OCI before my next trip if at all.
 
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softwaretesting

Champion Member
Apr 7, 2013
1,075
271
Category........
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
I posted here about a $15 appointment which the guy on the phone offered me. I declined to take it. Yesterday their calendar was open so got an appointment for June 4. I'm a Doubting Thomas, so I am skeptical about the ease with which I got an appointment. I am sure there is a fine print somewhere :)
I go to CGI Facebook page every few days & complain about BLS. Last week I had complained about $15 appointment charges :D
 

K310

Star Member
Apr 25, 2020
170
83
India
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Warsaw
NOC Code......
0015
VISA ISSUED...
Nov 2017
LANDED..........
Feb 2017
If you scroll back a few pages, a number of people have reported that you cannot surrender and apply for OCI simultaneously. I'll apply for a visa for now and then do an OCI before my next trip if at all.
You can apply for surrender certificate without Canadian passport. So apply for it and wait as Canadian passport and SC can be in parallel. Once both are there then go for OCI
 
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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
Did you do a walk-in application? I was told by the BLS Ottawa staff that they definitely give back the originals between 2-4 business days.
Nope. I mailed my application. I will call them to find out. They seem to be such scammers :(
 

deadbird

Hero Member
Jan 9, 2016
648
193
Nope. I mailed my application. I will call them to find out. They seem to be such scammers :(
I submitted my originals last week in a walk-in application. They told me that I'll definitely get it back in 2-4 days. I haven't gotten it back yet. Maybe I'll start panicking soon as I need to travel this weekend.
 

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
I submitted my originals last week in a walk-in application. They told me that I'll definitely get it back in 2-4 days. I haven't gotten it back yet. Maybe I'll start panicking soon as I need to travel this weekend.
So are they now allowing walk-ins? Did you get an appointment?
 

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
I submitted my originals last week in a walk-in application. They told me that I'll definitely get it back in 2-4 days. I haven't gotten it back yet. Maybe I'll start panicking soon as I need to travel this weekend.
I just spoke to a BLS agent on the phone and he says that it will take an additional 10 - 15 days for me to get back my original documents. Such a useless bunch, eh?
 

deadbird

Hero Member
Jan 9, 2016
648
193
I just spoke to a BLS agent on the phone and he says that it will take an additional 10 - 15 days for me to get back my original documents. Such a useless bunch, eh?
Did they said what the hold up is? You can try your luck walking in, afaict, it's allowed.
 

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
Did they said what the hold up is? You can try your luck walking in, afaict, it's allowed.
I may try walking in this week. Lets see if they entertain any questions. They keep saying waiting for verification. Not sure how long this takes. I think they want us to spend even more money on their useless courier service :(
 

Hot2Cold

Champion Member
Nov 16, 2014
1,218
631
I posted here about a $15 appointment which the guy on the phone offered me. I declined to take it. Yesterday their calendar was open so got an appointment for June 4. I'm a Doubting Thomas, so I am skeptical about the ease with which I got an appointment. I am sure there is a fine print somewhere :)
If you booked it online, then there is nothing to worry about. They have opened up new slots till the end of August. The $15 cost was just another way to fleece us of our hard earned money.
 

vvarma

Hero Member
Jul 18, 2015
479
289
I posted here about a $15 appointment which the guy on the phone offered me. I declined to take it. Yesterday their calendar was open so got an appointment for June 4. I'm a Doubting Thomas, so I am skeptical about the ease with which I got an appointment. I am sure there is a fine print somewhere :)
Interesting that they sell appointments over the phone. Wow!
You got an appointment so you should be good now. I wouldn't be skeptical at all. Just make sure you take a printout with you. Calendars have opened up with many empty slots for Vancouver/Surrey too since past couple of weeks.
 

priyan687

Member
Feb 25, 2016
14
1
Hello everybody. My application status says 'Processing at High Commission'. Does anybody have an idea if I would get back my original documents at this stage? Can other Ottawa or postal applicants please shed some light? Thank you.
Toronto Postal Application Submitted on 12 April and got my original back on 12 May