OCI process

[Sapru]

We were third in line… so got everything done pretty quick. Will likely get in if started later

Gotcha.. but still quite crazy to think that people line up 15-20 hours before the opening time!

 

[Sapru]

Desperate times!

Indeed!

 

[CECapplicant2020]

Hi all, Anyone from Toronto jurisdiction who has acknowledgement date on Oct 4 or after received an approval on OCI website?

 

[forw.jane]

Applicant Name	XXX
File Reference Number	XXXXXXXXXX (OCI)
Date Of Acknowledgment	14-OCT-2023
Registration Status at Mission	OTTAWA
OCI Application Status	UNDER-PROCESS

i want to book flight for 7 jan do you. any chances for OCI

Currently with the minimum time of 8.5 weeks and maximum of 9.5 weeks you should have it.

To be safe you can parallely apply for entry-visa too.

 

[Nick92]

My Timeline and status as of today:

Date Of Acknowledgment	05-OCT-2023
Registration Status at Mission	TORONTO
Documents Printing Status	PROCESSED	On	26-OCT-2023
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )	NEW DELHI	On
Document received At	TORONTO	On

Hi there , what’s your application date ? I have same acknowledgment but no update yet .

 

[Sandy.gal]

Applicant Name	XXX
File Reference Number	XXXXXXXXXX (OCI)
Date Of Acknowledgment	14-OCT-2023
Registration Status at Mission	OTTAWA
OCI Application Status	UNDER-PROCESS

i want to book flight for 7 jan do you. any chances for OCI

It's taking somewhere a month to get OCI in hands. You should be fine. I applied Sept 12 and got it on Oct 19

 

[devu11]

Hi there , what’s your application date ? I have same acknowledgment but no update yet .

I submitted my application (walk in, BLS-Toronto) on 21st Sept 2023.

 

[VK777]

We were third in line… so got everything done pretty quick. Will likely get in if started later

Sorry for stupid question-Do we need to prefill the application form for walkin or is that done at the counter by BLS?

 

[pgajiwala]

Just Called BLS Brampton and they confirmed current processing time expected is 7-10 Business days for Entry visa + if consulate is delayed cannot predict this.

I am sending postal application for same and documents needed are as per the checklist and yes we need to send our original canadian passport. Demand draft for $113.82 for 6 months Multiple entry visa.

 

[eas2lv]

Haven't seen an update from anyone with Ack on Oct 4. I can speak for myself - Ack date is Oct 5th and I haven't received any update yet.

We have one case in the tracker. Expect to see more before end of day.

 

[Pradeep Verma]

Entry Visa!

Is this the timeline for Entry VISA? BLS said it is taking 30-45 days

 

[Nick92]

I submitted my application (walk in, BLS-Toronto) on 21st Sept 2023.

Right on !

 

[Sapru]

Just Called BLS Brampton and they confirmed current processing time expected is 7-10 Business days for Entry visa + if consulate is delayed cannot predict this.

I am sending postal application for same and documents needed are as per the checklist and yes we need to send our original canadian passport. Demand draft for $113.82 for 6 months Multiple entry visa.

Okay, thanks .. this is good to know! Did you get a return label from them as well?

@Pradeep Verma FYI..

 

[RuchiWalia]

I'm just thinking out loud and expressing frustration at the chaos that have been created because of the decisions taken within the last month or so. There is a very high possibility that a single applicant would have submitted three separate applications by now - E-visa, OCI and now entry visa out of sheer desperation and a desire to not have their vacation plans ruined.

This almost sounds like a money making racket at the expense of helpless common folks held hostage by the powers that be.

Totally agree as I have paid for Evisa/OCI/open ticket charges and now thinking about entry visa as my trip is really urgent on top I know I will paying for ticket date changes financially and emotionally draining roller coaster this is

 

[Sapru]

Hey All.. I would apply for the entry visa too for my spouse but her surrender certificate is still in process.. When I called BLS, they said we need to wait for surrender certificate to come through even when the checklist says "In case the visa applicant has not surrendered the Indian passport and has the original passport, he/she may submit the application for Surrender / Renunciation Certificate and enclose a copy of the payment receipt of submission of the surrender certificate application with the visa application".

Not sure if anyone has any idea on such cases?