OCI process

[abracadabra]

I have to apply OCI for my 3 Kids born in Canada --- I became a Canadian Citizen and have applied for and obtained an OCI, only for self. My wife is still a Indian Citizen, Indian Passport holder..., her PR card is expired a few months back, and we starting the process of renewal, but have not applied for Renewal Yet. So dont have the renewal application receipt or whatever proof of already applied. (Someone advised that the if we attach the renewal receipt along with the expired PR card, that will suffice). However, we have to hold off onher applying the PR card renewal for a bit more time due to other obligations.

Question 1 : Can we still apply for OCI with an expired PR card for mother, whereas Father is a Citizen of Canada & OCI holder. Note that, Mother is in proper PR status as per Canadas rules / policies and she has a COPR.

Question 2: For selecting the "root" for the minor children born in canada, which is a good option.. The Father, who was Indian but now has canadian nationality with the Surrender Certificate and OCI --or-- Mother, who is still a Indian Citizen with PR status.

 

[pumpkin_latte]

My application's being processed; good to know!

Submitted at BLS Toronto on 25 April, and got the acknowl on OCI website on 2 May.

 

[Mum2Can]

Thanks for response, will refer that info to update in application. Do you any change know reference of sample unemployment letter, on this OCI thread someone mentioned about reference sample letter but was not able to find (tried with multiple search options)

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/oci-employment-proof.729963/post-10600734

 

[pumpkin_latte]

Thanks for response, will refer that info to update in application. Do you any change know reference of sample unemployment letter, on this OCI thread someone mentioned about reference sample letter but was not able to find (tried with multiple search options)

From what others have said, the occupation letter is basically to find out if you are in some top-level, high security role or military posting, wherein it may conflict with India's interests to give you an OCI. If you are an ordinary salary earner, you could be unemployed and it shouldn't matter.

Don't overthink it. Just write/type it like this:

To whom it may concern,​

<Declare your current unemployment, but also list your previous job and duties in bullet points>​

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Yours sincerely,​

​

<Hand signature using pen>​

​

<Your name.>​

 

[Mum2Can]

Perfect, got it. Thanks for your response.

From what others have said, the occupation letter is basically to find out if you are in some top-level, high security role or military posting, wherein it may conflict with India's interests to give you an OCI. If you are an ordinary salary earner, you could be unemployed and it shouldn't matter.

Don't overthink it. Just write/type it like this:

To whom it may concern,​

<Declare your current unemployment, but also list your previous job and duties in bullet points>​

​

Yours sincerely,​

​

<Hand signature using pen>​

​

<Your name.>​

 

[abbas.pasha]

I have to apply OCI for my 3 Kids born in Canada --- I became a Canadian Citizen and have applied for and obtained an OCI, only for self. My wife is still a Indian Citizen, Indian Passport holder..., her PR card is expired a few months back, and we starting the process of renewal, but have not applied for Renewal Yet. So dont have the renewal application receipt or whatever proof of already applied. (Someone advised that the if we attach the renewal receipt along with the expired PR card, that will suffice). However, we have to hold off onher applying the PR card renewal for a bit more time due to other obligations.

Question 1 : Can we still apply for OCI with an expired PR card for mother, whereas Father is a Citizen of Canada & OCI holder. Note that, Mother is in proper PR status as per Canadas rules / policies and she has a COPR.

Question 2: For selecting the "root" for the minor children born in canada, which is a good option.. The Father, who was Indian but now has canadian nationality with the Surrender Certificate and OCI --or-- Mother, who is still a Indian Citizen with PR status.

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/oci-process.254662/post-10819498
Root as Indian: either parent is fine

 

[kiranbrar066]

Hello,
How long does it take to get OCI in hand after showing this message on application status "passport ready for collection after OCI stamping". BLS office- Vancouver

 

[forw.jane]

Hello,
How long does it take to get OCI in hand after showing this message on application status "passport ready for collection after OCI stamping". BLS office- Vancouver

Check Purolator website if you have chosen Delivery using your application number if no tracking info is available on BLS site below the ready for collection message.

 

[kiranbrar066]

Check Purolator website if you have chosen Delivery using your application number if no tracking info is available on BLS site below the ready for collection message.

I checked it shows nothing

 

[forw.jane]

I checked it shows nothing

Wait for a day or two. It will get updated. That status is generally for pickup. Looks like same by mistake is being used for courier too.

 

[kiranbrar066]

Wait for a day or two. It will get updated. That status is generally for pickup. Looks like same by mistake is being used for courier too.

ok thanks. At this point should we book the tickets( May 29) for india??

 

[forw.jane]

ok thanks. At this point should we book the tickets( May 29) for india??

21 days, you should get it way before that. Call BLS and check when they would be sending it out.

 

[abracadabra]

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/oci-process.254662/post-10819498
Root as Indian: either parent is fine

Thanks.... the query was answered by you... if we dont have the PR renewal receipt or any proof that the renewal is in the works.... how to go about it.

 

[abbas.pasha]

Thanks.... the query was answered by you... if we dont have the PR renewal receipt or any proof that the renewal is in the works.... how to go about it.

I don’t tbh, better to wait till the PR card renewal process is completed

 

[Avi@1234]

Hello,
I have applied for OCI on Feb 24st, 2024 and acknowledgement on March 05st, 2024. The mission is Vancouver and it’s almost 9+ weeks and still the application says Under process. Kind of confused on application, is anyone on the same boat.please let me know.