OCI process

[T0r0nt022]

Thanks a lot for sharing your experience. it will help me a lot as I have to do this procedure in the next couple of days. is the Visa processed in 7-10 days or 7-10 Business days?.

I don't exactly remember. I wasn't paying too much attention as I don't need it until July.
But I checked the status of my visa application just now and it says "Dispatched via Courier". Applied on May 7th and the visa is on its way on May 12th. That's not bad.

 

[Craxyrider]

Hello Everyone,

I just got my OATH done recently. I'm still waiting for the citizenship certificate.
Can someone please let me know the after process and order for oci, surrender certificate, and Canadian passport.

Thank you so much in advance!!!

I would suggest that if you're travelling anytime soon then apply for Surrender first with Certificate only this one took about 35 calendar days I applied on April 6th 2022 in-person, received the completed SC at BLS on 11th of May 2022 picked up today 12th of May 2022

For Canadian Passport I received mine in 6 days applied in person at Brampton Office with a travel itinerary with express pick-up for $ 50 on 7th of April 2022 received by 13th of April 2022 pick up at Mississauga Office

This way you can apply for a visa in-case you need to travel to India for any emergency as you have already submitted your Surrender certificate (SC) They will attach it to your VISA application or can be done together as well SC+ VISA with a Canadian passport.

 

[Krishna1989]

you might want to email consec.toronto@mea.gov.in and explain the delay in your timeline. Fortunately, the day I emailed them, I got an acknowledgment date on the OCI website. They didn't reply back and I don't really care about that though.
The date on the BLS: March 30 (keep in mind I re-sent my application on March 17)
The date of acknowledgment on OCI: May 4 (Under process).
Try this and see I guess :/

Thanks have sent a email let's see how it pans out

 

[Shubh91]

I got my passport with Given Name : XXX
And surname : my full name

i need to apply Indian visa as i need to travel back asap
Can in the application use same way ?
Given name is mandatory field there .
Do i need use XXX there as my given name to match my passport ??
please help

 

[dushyant2809]

Can i use my bank account for issuing bank draft for OCI for my wife ? I saw that the bank had put in my name as payer since my account was used for issuing draft.

Asking coz, BLS is totally unpredictable.....(they might say, oh its your name on the draft and your wife is applying for OCI)

 

[Risabh_Canada]

Going to apply in person for OCI in BLS toronto office. Do you know if they are keeping the originals or not ?
If they are keeping the originals via in person , then i will send by post

 

[We rise by lifting others]

I got my passport with Given Name : XXX
And surname : my full name

i need to apply Indian visa as i need to travel back asap
Can in the application use same way ?
Given name is mandatory field there .
Do i need use XXX there as my given name to match my passport ??
please help

Dear Shubh,

Use the same name as in your Canadian passport. Attach one self attested letter explaining the reason for no first name. You have to do similar letter for your OCI but in case of OCI, notarized letter is recommended.

thanks and regards

 

[K310]

Can i use my bank account for issuing bank draft for OCI for my wife ? I saw that the bank had put in my name as payer since my account was used for issuing draft.

Asking coz, BLS is totally unpredictable.....(they might say, oh its your name on the draft and your wife is applying for OCI)

Yes thats ok they just need draft in favour of CGI, no issue on who is payer

 

[manu.yoganand]

Can i use my bank account for issuing bank draft for OCI for my wife ? I saw that the bank had put in my name as payer since my account was used for issuing draft.

Asking coz, BLS is totally unpredictable.....(they might say, oh its your name on the draft and your wife is applying for OCI)

you can instruct the bank to put your wife’s name. Tell them what is it for, they will do it.

 

[dushyant2809]

Yes thats ok they just need draft in favour of CGI, no issue on who is payer

thank you so much

 

[dushyant2809]

you can instruct the bank to put your wife’s name. Tell them what is it for, they will do it.

sure will checkout

 

[ms453]

Hello Everyone,

I am just beginning to start with this whole surrender certificate / OCI process and had a question:

How difficult is it to apply in person at the BLS office in Toronto? Is there a long line up and is the chance of being turned away high?

I am inclined to apply via mail to avoid the whole line up at the office but I am not sure as the process can be unpredictable and am afraid my application may get returned after a few weeks in case some document is missing.

Any inputs would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[ms453]

Also for the surrender certificate: do we need to submit originals of the Canadian citizenship certificate and Canadian passport or would copies suffice?

I am planning to apply by mail.

 

[AKT]

Its been 4 weeks since I applied for OCI in person at BLS Brampton. Still there is 'No such record found' at OCI website.

Anyone else in the same situation?

 

[K310]

Also for the surrender certificate: do we need to submit originals of the Canadian citizenship certificate and Canadian passport or would copies suffice?

I am planning to apply by mail.

Only original India Passport everything else just copies