OCI process
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Hey Guys .
Applying for an OCI via postal after a getting Canadian Citizenship.
I have a couple for questions for the application packet.
Firstly , my DD that I got is a combined sum of $352.4 (consular fees $345 and BLS fee of $7.4). This is inspired from surrender certificate. I know it says 2 DDs in instructions but it said the same in surrender certificate so I don't know anymore. Has sending in just one draft worked for anyone ?
Secondly , the online form already has a printed photo from my upload. Do I need to affix my own photo on the top of it , there's barely any room.
I know a lot of other folks just send in 2 of their photos in their application packets and it's all good for them.
Cheers !
Applying for an OCI via postal after a getting Canadian Citizenship.
I have a couple for questions for the application packet.
Firstly , my DD that I got is a combined sum of $352.4 (consular fees $345 and BLS fee of $7.4). This is inspired from surrender certificate. I know it says 2 DDs in instructions but it said the same in surrender certificate so I don't know anymore. Has sending in just one draft worked for anyone ?
Secondly , the online form already has a printed photo from my upload. Do I need to affix my own photo on the top of it , there's barely any room.
I know a lot of other folks just send in 2 of their photos in their application packets and it's all good for them.
Cheers !
It won't work as your DD is of the wrong amount. BLS fees has decreased. Surrender had a single DD requirement made against BLS. OCI has two separate ones. So create separate ones if you don't want your application to be returned and your courier fees wasted.
No need to paste photo on the form. Just put it a small envelope and send it with your application.
Oh shoot. Thanks for the reply .
The amounts in instructions are mentioned as $345 for the DD for HCI and $7.4 for BLS ? Do you know what should be the current amounts ?
Is there some other place where there is the most up to date information other than BLS website ?
Thanks again for helping out
The amounts in instructions are mentioned as $345 for the DD for HCI and $7.4 for BLS ? Do you know what should be the current amounts ?
Is there some other place where there is the most up to date information other than BLS website ?
Thanks again for helping out
https://www.blsindia-canada.com/ottawa-jurisdiction/oci-fresh.php
Check the "Application Fees" section
BLS Processing Fee: $1.70
I am not sure where you submitting so based on jurisdiction the name on the DD also differs. So go to the above link for the jurisdiction you submitting the application at.
I am applying for OCI on the basis of relationship to applicant as SELF.
Do I need to upload my spouse passport on the OCI portal or just submit the copy to BLS as per the checklist?
In the OCI website it says the below:
Instructions for Indian Origin Proof upload
* Choose current Indian Passport/Nativity Certificate of spouse only when the applicant applies on the basis of Indian Origin Proof of spouse.
I am bit confused, since BLS checklist is asking me to provide copy of spouse passport, do I need to upload the same in the OCI portal also.
Do I need to upload my spouse passport on the OCI portal or just submit the copy to BLS as per the checklist?
In the OCI website it says the below:
Instructions for Indian Origin Proof upload
* Choose current Indian Passport/Nativity Certificate of spouse only when the applicant applies on the basis of Indian Origin Proof of spouse.
I am bit confused, since BLS checklist is asking me to provide copy of spouse passport, do I need to upload the same in the OCI portal also.
Use this - https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/oci-process.254662/post-10335797
Your spouse name gets printed on the OCI booklet.
Hi guys I applied for surrender certificate for my indian passport walk in and they charged me 97 dollars for only purolator how much is the courier charge if u do it online
There is no online facility. You need to call BLS these days. Some months back it was $62 then $84. Looks like now it's $97.
So the courier is same price when u call. Then there is no point of going to bls centre to sumbit applications I thought its more expensive online
while submitting OCI application, do we need to enter spouse OCI application details here?
Hey Guys. I am about to apply for my E-visa. I have a couple of doubt if anyone can clear. I do not have enough time to surrender my Indian passport and I plan to do it after I return (It will be less than 90 days from getting my Canadian Citizenship). The forms asks me whether I hold passport from another country. Should I put the information of the India passport in that section? if not, what to fill in that section or simply say no?
Also, my Canadian passport only has a last name but no given name. The e-visa application has a mandatory Given name field. How should I proceed?
Also, my Canadian passport only has a last name but no given name. The e-visa application has a mandatory Given name field. How should I proceed?
Yes if your spouse already has OCI card.
