OCI process

[testNewPlace]

Can I apply for OCI without Canadian Passport ?

I am of the understanding that we can get Surrender Certificate(hope this is correct ?) without canadian passport - but need the passport for OCI.
How do you guys manage to get the passport with no travel plans ?

 

[softwaretesting]

Ok, For the surrender certificate I have a appointment booked under passport section for 40 Gillingham Drive , should I just cancel it ?

Thanks in advance

I suggest you go with existing passport appointment to bldg#60. If security guard questions it, tell them that there is no option for Passport Surrender so you booked appointment for passport.

 

[yashpan]

Can I apply for OCI without Canadian Passport ?

I am of the understanding that we can get Surrender Certificate(hope this is correct ?) without canadian passport - but need the passport for OCI.
How do you guys manage to get the passport with no travel plans ?

Canadian Passport and Citizenship Certificate are mandatory documents to be presented at BLS (Original Copy) for verification while submitting OCI application with self attested photocopies.

You can surrender Indian Passport without Canadian Passport if you can present your current visa status in Canada, check here for the list of required documents for acquiring surrender certificate :https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/pdf/Checklist-and-Information-Booklet-for-Surrender-Certificate.pdf

 

[intensecool]

Applied on 23rd August, OCI acknowledgement

02-SEP-2022

I am expecting this done by end of this month or hopefully start of next month. Tickets booked for End of October.

 

[UrbanNomad]

Is there any time limit by them to pick it up? For how many days can we delay pickup?

Can be picked up to 90 days - this is what was mentioned on the receipt. We picked up after 2 weeks.

A few things to bear in mind as they make pick up not so easy -they would rather you pay the $30 per application for courier so they make money:

1. pick up times are 3-4:30 M-F (no saturdays at all)...they will strictly not allow you in after 4:30 even if you have been waiting in the line since 4. So get there early

2. OCI will only be handed in person to each applicant. So although my wife was able to apply for me, pick up has to be done by each person themself

3. for a minor - BOTH parents have to be there in person, with ID. No exceptions.

 

[Prez2015]

No, pickup is only on weekdays.

Thanks!!

 

[neoswim]

Hi Friends,
Oci application for kid born in UAE. The UAE embassy CA attestation of birth certificate is required. Anyone knows how to contact UAE embassy for this job. They are almost inaccessible thru phone email or any other way. I do not have my kid’s Emirates ID to register online.

 

[msgham]

Applied on 23rd August, OCI acknowledgement

02-SEP-2022

I am expecting this done by end of this month or hopefully start of next month. Tickets booked for End of October.

We applied on August 26th. We still don't see acknowledgement on OCI website, on BLS site it shows application is being processed at Consulate General

 

[supersurfer9]

OCI timeline for minor application (citizen by birth) -

Date of submission : 16 Aug 2022

Date Of Acknowledgment	18-AUG-2022
Registration Status at Mission	VANCOUVER
Documents Printing Status	PROCESSED	On	07-SEP-2022
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )	NEW DELHI	On	13-SEP-2022
Document received At	VANCOUVER	On	13-SEP-2022

BLS Tracking :

Counter delivery to BLS calgary : 14 Sep 2022
Dispatched to Courier : 15 Sep 2022
Delivered to home : 16 Sep 2022

 

[foreverwait]

Today me & wife received OCI card but my son's is missing, not sure whats going on. Even BLS never provided any tracking number for me or my wife or my son. Its very strange. We all applied together via walkin in BLS Brampton.

Below is only there for my son

Application Status in BLS Site: (Counter Delivery to BLS Centre after OCI stamping)

Any one faced similar kind of issue earlier?

 

[rodrash007]

Hi All, For OCI - do the soft copies for online submission need to be self attested or just the hard copies during BLS submission? Also, for professional details do they need something printed on a company letterhead or a self prepared letter will do?

 

[Prez2015]

whats this status imply " (Counter Delivery to BLS Centre after OCI stamping) " , does that mean, oci has been delivered to BLS and is next stage is "ready for pickup"?

 

[intensecool]

whats this status imply " (Counter Delivery to BLS Centre after OCI stamping) " , does that mean, oci has been delivered to BLS and is next stage is "ready for pickup"?

Hopefully yes, what's your timeline ?

 

[syeah]

For those tracking timelines-

Date of Submission	TORONTO	On	18-Aug-2022
Date of Acknowledgment	TORONTO	On	29-Aug-2022
Documents Printing Status	PROCESSED	On	19-SEP-2022
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )	NEW DELHI	On	20-SEP-2022
Document received At	TORONTO	On	20-SEP-2022

 

[msgham]

For those tracking timelines-

Date of Submission	TORONTO	On	18-Aug-2022
Date of Acknowledgment	TORONTO	On	29-Aug-2022
Documents Printing Status	PROCESSED	On	19-SEP-2022
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )	NEW DELHI	On	20-SEP-2022
Document received At	TORONTO	On	20-SEP-2022

Quick question : Did you submit your OCI application in North York or Brampton . Thanks