OCI Update:
Application Submitted: 11th May 2024
Acknowledgement: 17th May 2024
update to follow.....
The story about submission: opted for premium lounge service, went there on time, and security took us directly to an agent in the lounge room. had an initial inspection by one of them, followed by another. At this point, I realized I didn't have NOC from both parents, so we had to take a photo ($18 for both parent's single photo). I had to take a PR copy of one of the parents for status in Canada and the OCI of another parent; they did it ( no charge for the NOC form and these copies). We were out after the entire process within almost an hour. (Copies+courier charge included in service). I am not advocating premium lounge, but in my experience, it was a trouble fee, no arguments, no. delays/waits, courier and photo copies included service. Well, the photo print I had in the application was not up to the specs, but they didn't care about it (if so, they have to do form filing and new photo upload, I was expecting it, but they didn't mention a single word about it and just accepted it...
. (We all know that if the photo is okay on the OCI application website, it's going to work; the printed ones don't have any relevance, but it's the photo scam play. )
Again, I am not advocating PL service; just letting you guys know my experience. ( i have used regular appointments for surrender applications(2 times) , and postal for OCI ( once- which got rejected and had to reapply making 2x courier fee)
Application Submitted: 11th May 2024
Acknowledgement: 17th May 2024
update to follow.....
The story about submission: opted for premium lounge service, went there on time, and security took us directly to an agent in the lounge room. had an initial inspection by one of them, followed by another. At this point, I realized I didn't have NOC from both parents, so we had to take a photo ($18 for both parent's single photo). I had to take a PR copy of one of the parents for status in Canada and the OCI of another parent; they did it ( no charge for the NOC form and these copies). We were out after the entire process within almost an hour. (Copies+courier charge included in service). I am not advocating premium lounge, but in my experience, it was a trouble fee, no arguments, no. delays/waits, courier and photo copies included service. Well, the photo print I had in the application was not up to the specs, but they didn't care about it (if so, they have to do form filing and new photo upload, I was expecting it, but they didn't mention a single word about it and just accepted it...
. (We all know that if the photo is okay on the OCI application website, it's going to work; the printed ones don't have any relevance, but it's the photo scam play. )Again, I am not advocating PL service; just letting you guys know my experience. ( i have used regular appointments for surrender applications(2 times) , and postal for OCI ( once- which got rejected and had to reapply making 2x courier fee)
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