OCI process

[h3xx_r_d]

From your Employer. Writing on your own works in case of self employed.

Not entirely correct. I submitted a letter I wrote with my employment details and it was accepted.

 

[forw.jane]

Not entirely correct. I submitted a letter I wrote with my employment details and it was accepted.

Good to know but its always better not to take chances with BLS if your employer readily gives you a letter.

 

[Meetamera naam]

From last 2 weeks my oci status just paused at counter delivery to bls centre after oci stamping. Is anyone please help me what to do ? I needed the oci urgently

 

[kurtrules]

After 14 days, I have acknowledgement - The status on the OCI website shows under processing today.

 

[mtlcanada]

You don't have to upload doc for every section. Doc mentioned in below link is enough. https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/oci-process.254662/post-10564482

Do I need to attach spouse passport even though spouse is still Indian citizen?

 

[forw.jane]

Do I need to attach spouse passport even though spouse is still Indian citizen?

Not needed. It's needed when you going for OCI based on spouse passport. If on own, not needed.

 

[Wick.J]

Hello,

I have a couple of questions regarding the OCI application. I have checked numerous threads, BLS info and Youtube vidoes but still seeing a lot of conflicting information. If someone could clarify that would be highly appreciated.

1. National Identification Number: do we need to submit this field? some says its citizenship #, other say its SIN.
2. Previous Passport #: Is this referring to my cancelled Indian passport? I was under the impression its Canadian passport but BLS customer service agent said its indian passport.
3. This might be a rare case. I did a legal name change after getting Canadian citizenship. I have the name change certificate, but BLS wants me to add an affidavit as well. So the question is, do I need to upload this online or just physical copy when I submit at BLS?
4 and 5 are nuances and I think I know the answer but I ll ask anyways. I wouldnt be surprised if this is true.

4. Indian Visa - I saw COPR is mentioned to be uploaded here. Is that true?
5. Self Declaration for Single individuals - Do I need to upload any document like this since I am not married?

I apologize if this has been asked before. I tried to check a lot on this thread but its too big to cover everything in short time.

Thanks

3. I went through the same thing. Just to be on safe side I scanned the affidavit with Canadian passport and citizenship certificate in same file and uploaded it.

 

[Wick.J]

To track postal OCI applications do we use Indian passport number or Canadian passport number?

 

[letitsnownow]

To track postal OCI applications do we use Indian passport number or Canadian passport number?

Canadian Passport#

 

[Sammy3]

1. Nothing to be filled. It's not a mandatory field.
2. You are filling Canadian passport details so previous passport no will be empty.
3. Will let others chime in
4. Not needed
5. Will let others chime in

I talked to BLS customer service number and they said no need to upload Affidavit and Name Change Cert online. Just putting it out there if someone else looking for it.

I noticed that the postal code in my application is coming up twice. Looking at this thread, someone's application was rejected due to this? Should I do the application all over again?

Also do I need to "self attest" documents uploaded online?

Thanks a lot for your help.

 

[letitsnownow]

From last 2 weeks my oci status just paused at counter delivery to bls centre after oci stamping. Is anyone please help me what to do ? I needed the oci urgently

2 weeks.. that's a long time
My application is in same status since 11th Sep. Now I am worried too

BLS: Brampton
OCI Walk-in Application Date : 2023-08-05

 

[abbas.pasha]

I talked to BLS customer service number and they said no need to upload Affidavit and Name Change Cert online. Just putting it out there if someone else looking for it.

I noticed that the postal code in my application is coming up twice. Looking at this thread, someone's application was rejected due to this? Should I do the application all over again?

Also do I need to "self attest" documents uploaded online?

Thanks a lot for your help.

Sammy itna zayada naa soch...
no need to upload self attest document. Only when you submit it to BLS submit those as self attested documents

 

[letitsnownow]

2 weeks.. that's a long time
My application is in same status since 11th Sep. Now I am worried too

BLS: Brampton
OCI Walk-in Application Date : 2023-08-05

*****UPDATE*****
Just received my OCI card. Here are the timelines for the reference


Walkin: Brampton BLS

Application Date(BLS site) 05-AUG- 2023

OCI portal
Date Of Acknowledgment 18-AUG-2023
Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 08-SEP-2023
Dispatched From MEA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On 09-SEP-2023
Document received At TORONTO On 09-SEP-2023


BLS site
(Counter Delivery to BLS Centre after OCI stamping) 11-Sep-2023
OCI card delivered (status on BLS site not updated so far) 14-SEP-2023

Thank you for all the suggestions on this thread!!

 

[Sammy3]

Sammy itna zayada naa soch...
no need to upload self attest document. Only when you submit it to BLS submit those as self attested documents

Yeah I am stressing too much I know lol. Previous BLS experiences were not that great and it gives me anxiety dealing with BLS.
Thanks for your response. Appreciate it.

 

[Rachna12]

Hello,
my date of acknowledgement is 17 august 2023 but its still says under process on oci website. any idea how long it can take to get processed? (Vancouver mission)