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Adityacv

Newbie
Jul 21, 2021
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Can we surrender Indian passport and apply for OCI at the same time. If anyone has done it, please can you share your experience and the timeline for the entire process.
 

dushyant2809

Star Member
May 8, 2014
92
53
Category........
NOC Code......
1114
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-12-2014
IELTS Request
Sent
Can we surrender Indian passport and apply for OCI at the same time. If anyone has done it, please can you share your experience and the timeline for the entire process.
No..first surrender.....once done...then only OCI.

Surrender and entry visa can be applied together.
 

dushyant2809

Star Member
May 8, 2014
92
53
Category........
NOC Code......
1114
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-12-2014
IELTS Request
Sent
OCI processed on 17th June but still no update on BLS Toronto about "Counter Delivery to BLS Centre after OCI stamping".
All I see is my previous status "Original documents Dispatched via courier" . How long does OCI takes to get delivered to BLS from Consulate ?
mine got updated today....so you can expect tomorrow.....hopefully
 

mpatel2

Full Member
Jun 20, 2022
24
12
Did anyone's OCI application processed, who has an acknowledgment date of 30th May 2022? My still shows under process.
 

crips

Full Member
Jan 31, 2017
27
4
Hello All. I'm starting the process to apply for OCI card for my daughter. Just waiting for Canadian passport to be issued. Per Toronto Consular General of India instructions (https://www.cgitoronto.gov.in/page/fresh-oci-application/), they are asking to apply for fresh OCI here (https://ociservices.gov.in/) whereas in this thread, this link (https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/ocihome.php) is thrown around to apply for OCI. Can you all please let me know which is correct ? Thank you in advance.
 

dushyant2809

Star Member
May 8, 2014
92
53
Category........
NOC Code......
1114
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-12-2014
IELTS Request
Sent
Hello All. I'm starting the process to apply for OCI card for my daughter. Just waiting for Canadian passport to be issued. Per Toronto Consular General of India instructions (https://www.cgitoronto.gov.in/page/fresh-oci-application/), they are asking to apply for fresh OCI here (https://ociservices.gov.in/) whereas in this thread, this link (https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/ocihome.php) is thrown around to apply for OCI. Can you all please let me know which is correct ? Thank you in advance.
https://ociservices.gov.in/

For checklist use both BLS and mentioned in CGI Toronto site....but you will still need to attach allllllll the docs of self and wife.

Try to fill all the fields and check sample form on BLS site for OCI for reference.
 

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
Still 'under-process' today
 

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 applied for OCI from Ottawa too. Date of ack 26 May 2022. Still showing under process.
Nice to meet a fellow applicant from Ottawa. This wait is so annoying. :( Since you are new to the forum, can you please share your timeline?
 

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
Yeah sure, I sent in the application to BLS on 22nd Apr and it was received by HCI on 26th May. Thats it, no movement after that.
Similar to mine. I sent mine by Purolator on April 12th. Received my original documents about 50 days later and see an acknowledgement date of May 25th on the OCI portal. I sent a couple of emails to the HCI, but I have little hope that it will do much. The patience is wearing thin.
 

JackSlater

Member
Jun 22, 2022
13
9
Similar to mine. I sent mine by Purolator on April 12th. Received my original documents about 50 days later and see an acknowledgement date of May 25th on the OCI portal. I sent a couple of emails to the HCI, but I have little hope that it will do much. The patience is wearing thin.
Yeah I think I should've just gone in person to BLS. Guessing that would've shortened it. Cant do much now, just sitting tight.
 
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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
Yeah I think I should've just gone in person to BLS. Guessing that would've shortened it. Cant do much now, just sitting tight.
Did you get your original documents back?
 

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
Yes I did, I dont remember the dates now but I'm guessing 3-4 weeks after my submission.
Fingers crossed, my friend. Hopefully we will see some progress soon. :)
 
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