I did apply for 6 month entry visa for my newborn on August 31 st via postal and got visa in hand on September 15th. Incase if this helps.
OCI process
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I think the best option would be reaching out to CGI with Application Reference Number.
Do you have any number..the one their website +14169600751 , no one ever picks up.
Surrender certificate is now mandatory for tourist visa.
They still have suspended the evisa program for Canadian citizens
Hi guys,
I applied for the Indian Visitor visa through post. I made a silly mistake. I am a Canadian Citizen.
I have entered 'Surrey' as the 'City of birth' instead of Delhi. I entered the correct information in 'The Country of birth' field. Will it be an issue? Please advice.
I applied for the Indian Visitor visa through post. I made a silly mistake. I am a Canadian Citizen.
I have entered 'Surrey' as the 'City of birth' instead of Delhi. I entered the correct information in 'The Country of birth' field. Will it be an issue? Please advice.
Hi guys
on passport India’s website there is an option for people to surrender their passport/renounce citizenship here in india.
i have been invited to take Canadian citizenship oath - however hey have asked me to appear for oath on sept 27 which is not possible for me. I am about to write to IRCC and ask them if I can take video oath from india. Or if they can issue me a date for week of oct 10, as this will give me time to travel.
my question is,as I require to come back to india soon after my oath etc - what would be the fastest route??
should I apply for surrender certificate in BLS along with entry visa and then do OCI in india? I heard we have to wait for 6 months in india once we enter on foreign passport and only then apply for oci. It’s confusing because I work in india and am not sure how to navigate this paperwork process.
Please help.
on passport India’s website there is an option for people to surrender their passport/renounce citizenship here in india.
i have been invited to take Canadian citizenship oath - however hey have asked me to appear for oath on sept 27 which is not possible for me. I am about to write to IRCC and ask them if I can take video oath from india. Or if they can issue me a date for week of oct 10, as this will give me time to travel.
my question is,as I require to come back to india soon after my oath etc - what would be the fastest route??
should I apply for surrender certificate in BLS along with entry visa and then do OCI in india? I heard we have to wait for 6 months in india once we enter on foreign passport and only then apply for oci. It’s confusing because I work in india and am not sure how to navigate this paperwork process.
Please help.
Which office did you apply? I applied for Brampton location
I also received Acknowledgement on 1st September.
Since then the application has been in "Processing at Consulate General" status for 2.5 weeks.
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- 12-05-15 (updated schedule-A for spouse)
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Did a Walk in visit to BLS Brampton for OCI applications. Arrived at 6:40 AM , there were nearly 18 people ahead of me. Got in at 8:20 AM and was done by 8:40 AM. Not bad considering it took total 2 hours including the wait time. Thanks to all who recommended to reach early in the morning.
rajesh_verma_jsr
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- Nov 11, 2014
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- Category........
- Visa Office......
- NDVO
- NOC Code......
- 2171
- Job Offer........
- Pre-Assessed..
- App. Filed.......
- 06-08-2014
- Doc's Request.
- 12-05-15 (updated schedule-A for spouse)
- Nomination.....
- 27-11-2014
- AOR Received.
- NA
- IELTS Request
- Sent with the application
- File Transfer...
- ECAS updated: 24-01-2015, processing started: 21-01-2015
- Med's Request
- 06-02-2015
- Med's Done....
- 10-02-2015, Medicals Received: 17-02-2015
- Interview........
- NA (FBI Report reached NDVO: 30-03-2015)
- Passport Req..
- 24-06-2015
After oath, you will get citizenship certificate within 5 days. Apply for Canadian passport immediately. If you're in Ontario visit Kitchener passport office, they have smallest queue. You will get passport in 2 weeks, you may get it in 2 days also if you show your urgency. Once you receive passport, get indian travel visa, may get in 5 to 10 days.
You can surrender passport immediately after getting the citizenship certificate. Can get this done within 2 weeks.
Request for Canadian passport and surrender of Indian passport can be done in parallel.
Hi Syeah, i have the same timelines as you, just wanted to know that have you received your OCI booklet? I have my flight next week on 29th Sept and i need it,. I have applied it from Brampton BLS
Recent update on my OCI application. Submitted a walk-in application at north york office on 17th Aug.
| Date Of Acknowledgment | 01-SEP-2022 | ||
| Registration Status at Mission | TORONTO | ||
| Documents Printing Status | PROCESSED | On | 22-SEP-2022 |
| Dispatched From MEA (OCI ) | NEW DELHI | On | 22-SEP-2022 |
| Document received At | TORONTO | On | 22-SEP-2022 |
Sorry for reposting but getting a bit anxious since the travel is around the corner. When does the status change on bls from (Counter Delivery to BLS Centre after OCI stamping) to ready for collection? It has been 4 days
| Date Of Acknowledgment | 25-AUG-2022 | ||
| Registration Status at Mission | TORONTO | ||
| Documents Printing Status | PROCESSED | On | 15-SEP-2022 |
| Dispatched From MEA (OCI ) | NEW DELHI | On | 16-SEP-2022 |
| Document received At | TORONTO | On | 16-SEP-2022 |
