My spouse submitted Application for OCI last week , and to my surprise they kept orignal Surrender Certificate with application and said it will returned in week or so . Is this new thing or normal ????because when i submitted my application in 2021 they never kept my orignal surrender certificate . When it will be mailed back any idea ? Thanks
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Do saal main BLS laalchi ho gaya hai bhai
It’s quite normal these days (money naking tactics nothing else)
Will take 3 weeks
https://ttp.cbp.dhs.gov/
And if you have one of the fancy credit cards from either TD/CIBC/Amex this free is waived off
https://frugalflyer.ca/blog/definitive-guide-to-the-nexus-card-in-canada/
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I would like to take a moment to thank Abbas for all the help and insights he provides to all for the questions posted on this forum, many repeat questions as well but goes ahead and provides answers to the questions posed..and not to mention a dash of humor he brings in to his replies..
Thank you Sir , I appreciate you.
Any Ottawa applicant timeline please ? When should I expect at BLS based on below ?
| Documents Printing Status | PROCESSED | On | 06-MAR-2023 |
| Dispatched From MEA (OCI ) | NEW DELHI | On | 07-MAR-2023 |
| Document received At | OTTAWA | On |
You can get date of acknowledgement of you son's OCI from https://ociservices.gov.in/statusEnqury by providing passport number and file number.
No, do not send originals by postal applications.
only include self attested copies of the documents
Hi Abbas,
Is this ok with the Notary format for the Place of birth change in my Indian/ Canadian Passport ( As i don't want to take chance with BLS
SOLEMN AFFIRMATION
I, the undersigned XXX YYY ZZZ, resident of “xxx yeyyey, ON,”, SOLEMNLY STATE ON OATH AND DECLARE that;
- I, PQRS, having DOB as xx-YYY-ZZZZ, am a Canadian Citizen with Canadian passport number PQRSTUV. Submitting an application with the Consulate General of India for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and have the knowledge of the facts stated herein.
- On my Indian Passport No. RABCDEFG, the place of birth is written as “Chilkalguda” as per Indian Passport”. On Canadian Passport No. PQRSTUV, the place of birth is written as “HYDERABAD IND” as per Canadian Passport”.
- “Place of Birth as per Indian Passport” and “Place of Birth as per Canadian Passport” is one and the same place.
(Name)
Cell: +1 123456789
Email ID: xyz12345@gmail.com
Have a question regarding Nexus... CBP seems to state explicitly that it is to travel between Canada and US. But say you are travelling into US from some other country, is it of any use (or perks at the airport) in that scenario?https://ttp.cbp.dhs.gov/
And if you have one of the fancy credit cards from either TD/CIBC/Amex this free is waived off
https://frugalflyer.ca/blog/definitive-guide-to-the-nexus-card-in-canada/
I don't know, as I have limited knowledge.. (pehle nexus card aane to do
)But this maybe useful: https://nexuscardapplication.com/where-can-i-use-my-nexus-card/#:~:text=You can use your NEXUS,the two countries by boat.
https://goingawesomeplaces.com/can-use-nexus-returning-canada-youre-coming-international-destination/
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Thanks@abbas.pasha for replying .Do saal main BLS laalchi ho gaya hai bhai
It’s quite normal these days (money naking tactics nothing else)
Will take 3 weeks
Can you please share a link where to check oci application status apart from BLS. Not able to recall i use to check on some goverment website for myself. I tried yesterday on one but it says you can only check those oci applications which are submitted to India missions / Frros. Thanks
You dont have to create the draft, this will be drafted by the lawyer/notaryHi Abbas,
Is this ok with the Notary format for the Place of birth change in my Indian/ Canadian Passport ( As i don't want to take chance with BLS
SOLEMN AFFIRMATION
I, the undersigned XXX YYY ZZZ, resident of “xxx yeyyey, ON,”, SOLEMNLY STATE ON OATH AND DECLARE that;
And I make this solemn Declaration consciously believing to be true and knowing that it is of the same effect as if made under oath.
- I, PQRS, having DOB as xx-YYY-ZZZZ, am a Canadian Citizen with Canadian passport number PQRSTUV. Submitting an application with the Consulate General of India for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and have the knowledge of the facts stated herein.
- On my Indian Passport No. RABCDEFG, the place of birth is written as “Chilkalguda” as per Indian Passport”. On Canadian Passport No. PQRSTUV, the place of birth is written as “HYDERABAD IND” as per Canadian Passport”.
- “Place of Birth as per Indian Passport” and “Place of Birth as per Canadian Passport” is one and the same place.
(Name)
Cell: +1 123456789
Email ID: xyz12345@gmail.com
OCI Status Website: https://ociservices.gov.in/statusEnqury (only check this site after 20+ days)
BLS Tracking: https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/track-application.php