OCI process

[joyboy0056]

I am submitting a postal application for OCI:- Kindly assist with the below questions

• Canadian passport (Do I need to provide original + copy self-attested),
• Indian passport (Do I need to provide original + copy self-attested),
• Citizenship certificate (Do I need to provide original + copy self-attested),
• Surrender certificate (copy self-attested),
• Proof of employment copy (Self Written Letter or from the company?)
• Address proof (copy self-attested)
• 2 drafts (How much for each draft and addressed to whom)
• Application form

For photos does it need to be with a white background or not as its states differently in the BLS checklist vs OCI form instruction while filing the same??

For Minor born in Canada in addition to the above (Minus the Indian passport and surrender certificate)

• Parents' proof of address (Copy Self-attested)
• Marriage certificate (Copy Self-attested)
• Birth certificate (Copy Self-attested)
• 
  
• Any other document needs for the Minor application or any I may have missed for the Adult application as well, kindly add. Thank you

It depends on what jurisdictoin, for ottawa, yes you need to send orignal passports both, orignal certificate of citizen ,( original documents should aslso include their copies as well) remaining docs just submit copies (should self attest, but i didnt self attested any document, they still accepted it,

minor docs no idea. but be sure to follow the pdf document (checklist) on bls site and should be from jurisdiction where you applying.

 

[joyboy0056]

Thank you!
Do I have to upload self attested copies of all the documents online or just the scanned copies?

i did not self attest online uploaded document and it was still processed. OTTAWA jurisdiction. applied on Nov 18, 2022

 

[forw.jane]

i did not self attest online uploaded document and it was still processed. OTTAWA jurisdiction. applied on Nov 18, 2022

How did you get an appointment? Whenever I check its always show not available for Ottawa.

 

[mapleleaf987]

Hi, i am applying for my first time canadian passport after oath. in the given names, Indian passport have first name+fathers name e:g: Neha Ashok Gupta. as a result all other canadian IDs, including PR card etc have the same format. i want my canadian passport to exclude fathers name. so given name would just be Neha. would this require a formal name change. or will it be ok if i just filled 'Neha' in the given name section.

secondly if the canadian passport reflects Neha Gupta, Indian passport shows as Neha Ashok Gupta, would that cause issues while applying for OCI. since live alone and dont know too many people here, i want to avoid the running around to service ontario and the extra paperwork. thank you for your advise

 

[wincanton]

Thank you!
Do I have to upload self attested copies of all the documents online or just the scanned copies?

Just scanned copies of your documents as per checklist.
for hard copy submission - self attested (Signed/Dated)

 

[joyboy0056]

How did you get an appointment? Whenever I check its always show not available for Ottawa.

I sent a postal application.

 

[Vimalan]

Status Update

Walk-in submission at Toronto BLS		29-Nov-22
Date Of Acknowledgment		16-Dec-22
Registration Status at Mission	TORONTO
OCI- Number	XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Documents Printing Status	PROCESSED	10-Jan-23
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )	NEW DELHI	11-Jan-23
Document received At	TORONTO	11-Jan-23
Counter to BLS deliver		Waiting
Passport ready for collection		Waiting
OCI received through Purolator		Waiting

 

[canadalove85]

BLS tracking status shows "Processing at Consulate" .

How do i check the status in OCI services website? I used the Status Inquiry feature and it says "No such record found" after inputting the details. Is there any other way to track. I have opted for notifications by paying at BLS but haven't got anything yet

 

[softwaretesting]

BLS tracking status shows "Processing at Consulate" .

How do i check the status in OCI services website? I used the Status Inquiry feature and it says "No such record found" after inputting the details. Is there any other way to track. I have opted for notifications by paying at BLS but haven't got anything yet

You will be able to check status on OCI portal approx 2.5-3 weeks after its sent to consulate.

 

[yspddr414]

Documents uploaded on the OCI portal do not require self attestation.
Only when you submit documents to BLS, thats where self attested documents are required.

Thank you!

 

[yspddr414]

Just scanned copies of your documents as per checklist.
for hard copy submission - self attested (Signed/Dated)

Thank you!

 

[kish1910]

Can anyone please help understand what are the OCI & Renunciation time frames for the Toronto area? Thanks in advance!

 

[abbas.pasha]

Can anyone please help understand what are the OCI & Renunciation time frames for the Toronto area? Thanks in advance!

Surrender - 1 month
OCI - 2 to 3 months
add few additional weeks to both if you are submitting application by post

Surrender has to be done first and only once you receive surrender certificate you can apply for OCI

 

[8494193]

It depends on what jurisdictoin, for ottawa, yes you need to send orignal passports both, orignal certificate of citizen ,( original documents should aslso include their copies as well) remaining docs just submit copies (should self attest, but i didnt self attested any document, they still accepted it,

minor docs no idea. but be sure to follow the pdf document (checklist) on bls site and should be from jurisdiction where you applying.

For Ottawa postal, no need to send originals at all. Only self-attested copies. (I just applied there that way and got OCI Mission Date of ACK successfully last month)

 

[forw.jane]

For Ottawa appointments are available, if someone is looking for one.