I would guesstimate about. 1 week to receive the oci in your hand
OCI process
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Can someone please share the Excel tracker for OCI in Toronto jurisdiction. Need to put in my details too.
Hey, the queue is not that bad, don't worry. Just make sure all applicants tag along and go there at least 30 mins before if not earlier. Most people are coerced into picking courier services, so there aren't many people picking up tbh.
Hi, I have an appointment for surrender certificate which is first step before applying OCI , next week in the morning hour 9ish am @ BLS Toronto location. so do I need to be in the queue ? or we can directly enter by showing the appointment confirmation to security guard.
Checking as I need to know if its fine to reach there close to 9 am or need to be early like 1 hr before 9ish am and be in the queue ?
Checking as I need to know if its fine to reach there close to 9 am or need to be early like 1 hr before 9ish am and be in the queue ?
Interesting!! did you apply in January? I applied on 9th January(Surrey-Walkin) but somehow didn't get acknowledgement till 26th Jan.
Is this affidavit format OK for future passport surrendering and for OCI application please?
I, "Real name" aged xx, residing at [address], do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows:
1. I am the same individual referenced in both my Indian passport, Passport No. [Indian Passport Number], issued on [Date of Issue] by [Issuing Authority], and my Canadian passport, Passport No. [Canadian Passport Number], issued on [Date of Issue] by [Issuing Authority].
2. It has come to my attention that there exists a discrepancy in the manner in which my name is presented in the aforementioned passports. My Indian passport contains only my first name as "Real name" and no surname while my Canadian passport contains my first name as “XXX” and my surname as "Real name."
3. I hereby affirm that the discrepancy in the presentation of my name in the aforementioned passports is due to administrative procedures and requirements in each respective country and does not signify any attempt to alter or misrepresent my identity.
4. I acknowledge and confirm that my name on my Indian passport, "Real name," corresponds to the same individual named on my Canadian passport, "XXX Real name".
5. I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, belief, and understanding.
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I, "Real name" aged xx, residing at [address], do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows:
1. I am the same individual referenced in both my Indian passport, Passport No. [Indian Passport Number], issued on [Date of Issue] by [Issuing Authority], and my Canadian passport, Passport No. [Canadian Passport Number], issued on [Date of Issue] by [Issuing Authority].
2. It has come to my attention that there exists a discrepancy in the manner in which my name is presented in the aforementioned passports. My Indian passport contains only my first name as "Real name" and no surname while my Canadian passport contains my first name as “XXX” and my surname as "Real name."
3. I hereby affirm that the discrepancy in the presentation of my name in the aforementioned passports is due to administrative procedures and requirements in each respective country and does not signify any attempt to alter or misrepresent my identity.
4. I acknowledge and confirm that my name on my Indian passport, "Real name," corresponds to the same individual named on my Canadian passport, "XXX Real name".
5. I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, belief, and understanding.
@abbas.pasha expecting your valuable inputs here. Thanks!
Seems fine to me, but I highly suggest that you get this professionally written by a notary/lawyer who can then notarize/certify the document.
Here is the reference of Mihir from whom I got the affidavit due to discrepancy with the Place of Birth for my daughter.
I discussed with Mihir the issue, he prepared a draft based on the info I shared and then he signed/certified it which I picked up from Brampton
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/oci-process.254662/post-10377852
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Hi All
Our oci timeline
BLS Brampton walk-in
Submitted Jan 29,2024
Acknowledged Feb 15,2024
Document printing Mar 7,2024
Dispatched from Delhi. Mar 8,2024
Document received at Toronto Mar 18,2024
BLS ready for collection. Mar 19 2024
Document collected in person at BLS Brampton.
In total it took 7 weeks.
Our oci timeline
BLS Brampton walk-in
Submitted Jan 29,2024
Acknowledged Feb 15,2024
Document printing Mar 7,2024
Dispatched from Delhi. Mar 8,2024
Document received at Toronto Mar 18,2024
BLS ready for collection. Mar 19 2024
Document collected in person at BLS Brampton.
In total it took 7 weeks.