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Any hints on the timeline to receive Canada Passport by mail processing? Can i surrender Indian Passport & OCI before getting Canada Passport ?
Any hints on the timeline to receive Canada Passport by mail processing? 2 to 4 weeks

Can i surrender Indian Passport & OCI before getting Canada Passport ? No you can't.
 
Hi Everyone,
can you please confirm the fees for following
1. Passport submission
2. OCI card

I took 129.40 draft for passport surrender and 345+7.40 for OCI as per bls website but in the blog I see different numbers
 
Hi Everyone,
can you please confirm the fees for following
1. Passport submission
2. OCI card

I took 129.40 draft for passport surrender and 345+7.40 for OCI as per bls website but in the blog I see different numbers

Drafts which you have are correct.
 
Thanks for confirming Ani. I have one more question. on the OCI checklist for minor, who should sign the check list bottom? child thumb impression or parent?

Np. I am not sure of a minor form but as far as I remember , parent can sign . Thumb impression of child is required in OCI form only. But somebody who has done it recently will be able to confirm from the group.
 
Hello guys,

I am applying OCI for my 3 month old, who will be leaving to India next week with her mother on a 6 month entry visa. We are planning to stay longer than 6 months, hence we were advised to apply for OCI card in the meanwhile. I just wanted to know, if I have to submit any Original documents during any step of the OCI application?

The plan is to courier to OCI card to India, once I receive it here in Canada. Any help will be much appreciated.
 
Hello guys,

I am applying OCI for my 3 month old, who will be leaving to India next week with her mother on a 6 month entry visa. We are planning to stay longer than 6 months, hence we were advised to apply for OCI card in the meanwhile. I just wanted to know, if I have to submit any Original documents during any step of the OCI application?

The plan is to courier to OCI card to India, once I receive it here in Canada. Any help will be much appreciated.

From the posts I have seen, I don't think you'll be sending any original document if you are applying for OCI for a child born in Canada (was never an Indian citizen). Check the documents required section on the BLS website (might differ depending on the region you reside).

https://www.blsindia-canada.com/ocihome.php

Good luck!
 
Hi All,

Do we have to include a photograph with the OCI application? Or, will the copy of the photograph uploaded online suffice?

Thanks!
 
Hello!

I am in the process of applying of OCI card. My wife is still a PR and will get her citizenship in few years. Do I need to upload and submit her marriage certificate, wife passport and landing paper when I am applying for OCI ?
 
Hello Guys,

I was trying to upload supportin documents for OCI for my child, born in Canada. The only requitested documents that I find on the upload page are

1) Current Passport
2) Indian origin Proof
3) Indian VIsa
4) Realation Certificate

Am I not supposed to upload Address confirmation, Parents PR/Landing papers , parents Marriage certificate etc on the oci website?
 
Hello guys,

I am applying OCI for my 3 month old, who will be leaving to India next week with her mother on a 6 month entry visa. We are planning to stay longer than 6 months, hence we were advised to apply for OCI card in the meanwhile. I just wanted to know, if I have to submit any Original documents during any step of the OCI application?

The plan is to courier to OCI card to India, once I receive it here in Canada. Any help will be much appreciated.
Hey when did u apply for visitor visa? Are the visitor visa or e-visa currently open? How many days did it take for the visitor visa? I am planning to apply for my child too.
 
Hi guys,
My son's OCI application is coming back :(
can some one explain what does this mean?
Document Details
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Document​
1 One canadian address must be mentioned
2 One indian address must be mentioned
3 other common errors
Remark:- Dear applicant, your incomplete/ incorrect application is being sent back because of the following reason/s : • address on indian address doesn’t match with current address on application and no additional canadian proof provided. <son's name> • canadian address on passport doesn’t match on indian. <father's name>• address on indian address doesn’t match with current address on application. we are sending back the following original documents: • draft