OCI process

[manu.yoganand]

Thappad se darr nahi lagta hai sahab....BLS waalon se darr lagta hai.......

Bhai BLS waalon ka bharosa nahi hai....they will say...when its written....to put thumb print...then why sign......and 10 years from now.....OCI will have to be re-issued anyway for child......

Hahaha don’t worry… I made my 4 year old write his name by himself.. received the OCI today… My boy was soooo happy to see his signature on the OCI

 

[Hot2Cold]

Hi, so we do not have to submit original BC for UAE embassy attestation and it is only on photo copy they attest?

I was talkin about the self attestation required by CGI. All documents that need to be submitted have to be self attested by the applicant. So submit the unattested copy that you have the original for and y[u should be fine. Y[u don't have to get it attested by the UAE consulate.

 

[Hot2Cold]

I see I am not the only one working late on a Friday night...

Goodnight folks, have a great weekend.

 

[delray55]

Thumb print... but get the kid to sign, 10 years from now your kid will love that...

There was something that said that if child signs the form the passport also need to be signed by child

It used to be the COPR, but that has changed recently. Nothing to upload here as far as I know..

I posted about this here back in April.

BLS staff asked to upload COPR. For child application COPR of child and both parents

 

[manu.yoganand]

There was something that said that if child signs the form the passport also need to be signed by child

BLS staff asked to upload COPR. For child application COPR of child and both parents

That does not sound correct.. signature on Canadian passport for minors is not mandatory.. it can be left blank..

 

[dushyant2809]

Hahaha don’t worry… I made my 4 year old write his name by himself.. received the OCI today… My boy was soooo happy to see his signature on the OCI

Congratulations. Will surely now give a try for my kid's.

Appreciate your suggestions.

 

[delray55]

That does not sound correct.. signature on Canadian passport for minors is not mandatory.. it can be left blank..

found out where i got confused. it was in the entry visa form
https://www.blsindia-canada.com/CanadaVisaCCT/BLS-CAN05Toronto-EntryVisa-Checklist.pdf
many others have reported in this thread that signature also works for OCI.The documentation for these things are not following uniform standards.

- For minors who cannot sign: impression of left thumb for males and right for females (blue or black ink only) - In case of signature (not thumb impression) of the minor applicant, the signature should match supporting passport copy

 

[i6evx5e8]

QQ: Filled form, submitted, got a file number, and then realized there is a mistake.
Shall I simply fill another form (application) ?

 

[manu.yoganand]

found out where i got confused. it was in the entry visa form
https://www.blsindia-canada.com/CanadaVisaCCT/BLS-CAN05Toronto-EntryVisa-Checklist.pdf
many others have reported in this thread that signature also works for OCI.The documentation for these things are not following uniform standards.

- For minors who cannot sign: impression of left thumb for males and right for females (blue or black ink only) - In case of signature (not thumb impression) of the minor applicant, the signature should match supporting passport copy

Man!!! BLS is soooo inconsistent!!!
So when I was applying for my OCI, I had a doubt with documentation (before checking with folks on the forum) and I called up to ask. The doubt crossed my mind because BLS checklist for Toronto and BLS checklist for Vancouver had different requirements.

When I asked the lady about the discrepancy, she took a sec and put it back on me and asked where do I live.. and I need to follow the checklist of that region.. I countered with a simple question;

Have you heard of ICICI bank in Mumbai and ICICI bank in Pune having different documentation rules for account opening?? I can understand ICICI Bank India and Canada having different rules..
So similarly, how is it that CGI offices in Canada have different rules for different cities?? I can understand CGI having different rules for Canada and another country!! Is it BLS that is making these nonsensical requirements and making our life hell???

Trust me, this came from out of syllabus for her... They usually have a list of responses as a part of objections handling.. this was not part of it... she had no response!! I hung up..

 

[manu.yoganand]

QQ: Filled form, submitted, got a file number, and then realized there is a mistake.
Shall I simply fill another form (application) ?

You will have to.. will get a new file number..

 

[i6evx5e8]

You will have to.. will get a new file number..

Okay - cool. Thanks!
I think same happened while passport renewal ...

 

[i6evx5e8]

QQ -

1. Do you upload Indian Passport copy with renunciation stamp or without (basically, identical to the one you submitted with renunciation form) ?
2. Do you 'self attest' copies? Checklist does not say 'self attest' anywhere. Thanks!

 

[manu.yoganand]

QQ -

1. Do you upload Indian Passport copy with renunciation stamp or without (basically, identical to the one you submitted with renunciation form) ?
2. Do you 'self attest' copies? Checklist does not say 'self attest' anywhere. Thanks!

1. Yes, copy of Indian passport with the surrender stamp. Same thing in physical format with the form,

2. All physical copies needs to be self-attested.. online uploads need not be.. it is written somewhere.. dont rem where

 

[AmericanCanadian007]

QQ -

1. Do you upload Indian Passport copy with renunciation stamp or without (basically, identical to the one you submitted with renunciation form) ?
2. Do you 'self attest' copies? Checklist does not say 'self attest' anywhere. Thanks!

Is it for OCI? I didn't self attest anything but mine was accepted. They did take the originals for me though but returned them in 2 days. I was BLS walk in and originals were CA passport, IN passport, Citizenship certificate, Surrendet certificate. That's all the originals they need.

 

[nskatcv]

My experience - I called BLS when my status was Counter Delivery to BLS Centre after OCI stamping, but the call center guy said that they did not have my OCI and said that it was still at the Consulate. I thanked him politely and hung up knowing it wouldn't help to argue or enquire further. The status changed the next day and my OCIs were delivered as well.

I think once it's at BLS, you should be good to go pick it up.

I visited the BLS center yesterday. It was a short queue, so took a shot. They said it has not yet arrived at BLS and should be still at the Mission, or in transit. Asked me to wait for a 'Ready for pickup' type status change.

Well, next week it is!