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eas2lv

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we should consider ourselves lucky if we recieve in 5 weeks. I have submitted mine in Vancouver as well with Date of acknowledgement on 21st Oct 2023. I was told in BLS that it would take minimum 10 weeks
Read numbers in context. The question was about Ack to next update on OCI site based on current tends.
 

forw.jane

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Apr 29, 2019
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I should have said- Ottawa.
For Ottawa -

NameDate of AcknowledgementProcessed dateOCI received dateTotal processing time
truthbetold21-JUL-202303-Oct-202310 weeks 4 days
samdevban1-AUG-202327-Sep-202305-Oct-20239 weeks 2 days
reenal14-AUG-20236-Oct-202313-Oct-20238 weeks 4 days
@sasharma2516-AUG-202317-Oct-2023
rizwan23arif16-AUG-202312-Oct-202317-Oct-20238 weeks 6 days
myindia17-AUG-202313-Oct-202320-Oct-20239 weeks 1 day
VimalSagar18-AUG-202317-Oct-202325-Oct-20239 weeks 5 days
chvvkc18-AUG-202317-Oct-202323-Oct-20239 weeks 3 days
@Shinda54522-AUG-202318-Oct-2023
@bulls2323-AUG-202319-Oct-2023
ksr07023-AUG-202319-Oct-202324-Oct-20238 weeks 6 days
@forw.jane1-SEP-2023
@GagzV11-SEP-2023
@anksyahoo16-SEP-2023
@ankurbhatia1728-SEP-2023
@Sammzk13-OCT-2023
 

anksyahoo

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For Ottawa -

NameDate of AcknowledgementProcessed dateOCI received dateTotal processing time
truthbetold21-JUL-202303-Oct-202310 weeks 4 days
samdevban1-AUG-202327-Sep-202305-Oct-20239 weeks 2 days
reenal14-AUG-20236-Oct-202313-Oct-20238 weeks 4 days
@sasharma2516-AUG-202317-Oct-2023
rizwan23arif16-AUG-202312-Oct-202317-Oct-20238 weeks 6 days
myindia17-AUG-202313-Oct-202320-Oct-20239 weeks 1 day
VimalSagar18-AUG-202317-Oct-202325-Oct-20239 weeks 5 days
chvvkc18-AUG-202317-Oct-202323-Oct-20239 weeks 3 days
@Shinda54522-AUG-202318-Oct-2023
@bulls2323-AUG-202319-Oct-2023
ksr07023-AUG-202319-Oct-202324-Oct-20238 weeks 6 days
@forw.jane1-SEP-2023
@GagzV11-SEP-2023
@anksyahoo16-SEP-2023
@ankurbhatia1728-SEP-2023
@Sammzk13-OCT-2023
Thanks a ton @forw.jane . You are next in line :)
 

sarvesh90

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Hi,
I am about to print and mail my OCI application to the Brampton office in GTA. I wanted to ask if there is any official checklist of documents that needs to be referred to? There is a single page instruction sheet at the end of the downloaded pdf which contains my application information, but i find that highly confusing to read. Was wondering if there is anything simpler to refer to.
 
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jokerR

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Aug 22, 2016
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Quick Question- Asking for a friend.
He has an Entry Visa (not an E-visa) valid till 6 Nov 2023 and his flight is for 3 Nov 2023. Can he still enter India or will they send him back?
According to BLS information section - "The visa can be extended by the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer in India. Validity is at the discretion of the FRRO officer "
 

eas2lv

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Oct 6, 2023
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Toronto
NOC Code......
21100
Not sure if anyone has an Entry Visa application experience ..!
I have no experience. Made tourist visa several times, conference visa once and e-visa, but never entry visa.
I did a quick search here and found 7 to 10 days + transit time in 2022. @softwaretesting any experience?
 

bobrovsky07

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Apr 3, 2017
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Wanted to ask the same thing. Maybe we should create a thread specific to Entry Visa experience.
I applied a couple of years ago when they had no evisa. Took 35days. But i was scared as shit as BLS had my canadian passport for a month. I was scared they might loose it.
Have to apply again for my spouse. I called BLS Vancouver to confirm about the draft money order. They said they have no info yet. Call tomorrow. fees might be different. Just to make sure.
 

forw.jane

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I applied a couple of years ago when they had no evisa. Took 35days. But i was scared as shit as BLS had my canadian passport for a month. I was scared they might loose it.
Have to apply again for my spouse. I called BLS Vancouver to confirm about the draft money order. They said they have no info yet. Call tomorrow. fees might be different. Just to make sure.
The new passport that I have is so fragile, I am worried they will ruin it. So many doubts :confused:
 

bobrovsky07

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The new passport that I have is so fragile, I am worried they will ruin it. So many doubts :confused:
lol. I don't think your passport will fall apart. It is pretty solid. As they are getting thousands of applications, misplacing might occur. But I have been dealing with BLS for the last 10 years for different reasons and I would admit they have always been really good in handling documents. very professional service
 

eas2lv

Champion Member
Oct 6, 2023
1,133
551
Toronto
Category........
WP
Visa Office......
Toronto
NOC Code......
21100
I applied a couple of years ago when they had no evisa. Took 35days. But i was scared as shit as BLS had my canadian passport for a month. I was scared they might loose it.
Have to apply again for my spouse. I called BLS Vancouver to confirm about the draft money order. They said they have no info yet. Call tomorrow. fees might be different. Just to make sure.
When originals are retained by BLS/Consulate its indeed scary. Long ago when my spouse applied for OCI they used to ask for a whole lot of docs in originals and retain them at the Consulate for 2-3 weeks. We had a few sleepless weeks. OCI application process has got simplified a lot since then.