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blackbeauty_xxx

blackbeauty_xxx

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Mar 28, 2013
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sunnyb7 said:
Those of you who are struggling to link your EPIC to your profile. I was facing the same f**** problem, here is how I could finally do it:

1. Search EPIC online by using the EPIC number and city/assembly code etc.
2. Download the EPIC in PDF format. Pay attention to the name in downloaded EPIC. In my case the spelling was different from the physical EPIC I have.
3. Create a new account of non-resident voter by email id only. ( No need to give mobile number, OTP comes on email)
4. While creating this account, copy/ paste the first name and last name from the downloaded EPIC.
5. After creating this account go to profile and link EPIC number. It worked for me and I could immediately raise a request to delete the name using form7.
6. As soon as you submit online the form 7, it generates an ACK, make sure to download the PDF and keep it forever.

If you are not able to locate the soft copy of EPIC or it still doesn't work for some reason, you can do it via hard copy:

Search the BLO name of your area on the same portal, they have BLO's name and mobile number given and BLO is always a local guy. You can fill the hard copy form 7 and mail it to your family and they can give it to BLO. Only thing necessary is to get the ACK part at the bottom of form7 to be signed/stamped by BLO (That is your proof that you did what was needed) . Not sure if BLO's are given a stamp but one should ask for.

Also you parents/sibling can fill and sign hard copy form 7 for you, but it also needs to write the EPIC of the person filling the form on your behalf, which I am not sure because you never know that the guy working on your request is dumb enough to delete the other person's EPIC.

Hope it helps.
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Thank you so much for the information.
What should we write in boxes with virtual keyboard ? There are two fields one after another and even though you type in top box, it says mandatory field for the virtual keyboard one below.
Please help.

Thank you.
 
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MAIL2SUNDAREEE

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Oct 25, 2019
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blackbeauty_xxx said:
Thank you so much for the information.
What should we write in boxes with virtual keyboard ? There are two fields one after another and even though you type in top box, it says mandatory field for the virtual keyboard one below.
Please help.

Thank you.
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I too was confused initially, but you need to write your name in your local language.
Be patient, and practice for few minutes(in that keyboard) and then type your first name and last name.
 
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sunnyb7

sunnyb7

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Rendezvous70 said:
Once I create the account for Non-Resident, its asking for Indian passport details which is already canceled and surrendered. It asks for visa details of the country you are living in. I believe we are no longer non resident voter but a foreigner because we surrendered our Indian nationality. The declaration form also asks for the same, please see below

a. all information given in this application is true.

b. I am a citizen of India by birth/domicile/naturalisation.

c. I have not acquired citizenship of any other country.

I have not applied for inclusion of my name in the electoral roll of any other constituency.

For the above reasons I dont think so that we can fill up the form 6A

Any thoughts !
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You can try the same steps by creating a second resident account, Also the declaration at the bottom of form7 is also about being an Indian citizen so you can not escape that.
 
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Pankajrathi

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May 3, 2019
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Rendezvous70 said:
You should have not mentioned it because when your parents were born before Indian independence and at that time there was no Pakistan. If our parents were born pre-independence and if that area is now in Pakistan, the place of birth on the passport says UNDIVIDED INDIA. Were your parents born pre partition?
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No. My parents were born post independence.
 
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sts345

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Sep 25, 2024
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AnandSundar said:
It costed me $37.50 with tracking for both ways. $ will vary according to the destination zip code. Go to your local Canada Post outlet and tell them you want to send some paperwork through Canada Post Xpress and also want a pre-paid return post. Canada Post employees will help you with the rest of the process which is straightforward.
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Hi @AnandSundar, I am waiting for them to dispatch my passport surrender certificate through the return envelope I had attached (Canada post). Did you have to create a pickup or dispatch request from Canada post to get it back? Or do BLS do it themselves?

In my status, it just says ready for dispatch and my Canada post return envelope ID number is mentioned below as notes. Not sure what the process here is to get it delivered back to me. Please help.
 
blackbeauty_xxx

blackbeauty_xxx

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Mar 28, 2013
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MAIL2SUNDAREEE said:
I too was confused initially, but you need to write your name in your local language.
Be patient, and practice for few minutes(in that keyboard) and then type your first name and last name.
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In my case it is for address. So I need to write address in local language ?

Also, what should we write in place in declaration section ? Canada Address / City ?
Appreciate the quick help.

Regards,
BB
 
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Here

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Apr 29, 2018
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Hi Is anyone recently applied OCI?
I called bls they told me to surrender voterid and rationcard. Since these documents are in India , BLs told that family members can surrender to the concern authority. Is anyone in the same boat?
 
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zeninmaking

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Jul 18, 2018
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Hi all,

Quick question regarding “Premium Lounge” at BLS. Is my understanding correct that they will help fill out the OCI application and we just need to take the supporting documents/photographs and the demand drafts per the checklist? Am I missing anything?

TIA
 
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Incan07

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Jan 20, 2023
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popsicle9900 said:
Hi, I applied for my OCI card at BLS Toronto on Nov 2. When I check status on https://ociservices.gov.in/statusEnqury it still shows "No such record found". Any idea how long it takes to show up on the OCI website? Anyone with similar timelines had luck tracking it on the website?
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Hello, I am also facing error since morning. OCI is processed on Nov 7th and dispatched on 8th. update on BLS- (Counter Delivery to BLS Centre after OCI stamping).
 
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mrchandu

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Dec 18, 2017
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Hi Everyone,

I recently applied for OCI and I was asked to upload voter id surrender certificate in online application. But I dont see a document type that says voter id surrender. anyone have any idea?

Thanks.
 
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PRD12

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Nov 13, 2024
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Hi, Just wanted to check, when trying to deregister from the voter list, no option is available in the drop down menu for district if you are from a UT in India. But it is a compulsory field and doesn't let us move forward. Anyone facing a similar situation and any suggestions?
 
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