OCI Application help with new name and gender marker change

[Skyboo]

Hi everyone, I am a trans woman who transitioned while living in Canada and have been a Canadian citizen for a few years now. I have legally changed my gender markers and name on all my documents in Canada including my licence, passport, citizenship certificate to reflect that (M to F).

I knew it was going to be a problem applying for my OCI, since it has my Indian passport has gender as M. When I went for my appointment to BLS, they were confused and didn’t know what to do. They suggested I go to the Indian Consulate to help with this. I can’t seem to find any links or ways to book an appointment with the consulate in Toronto, which is where I live. I have a name change certificate which should cover the name part, but need help in figuring out how to book an appointment with the Indian Consulate in Toronto.

Thanks.

 

[forw.jane]

Hi everyone, I am a trans woman who transitioned while living in Canada and have been a Canadian citizen for a few years now. I have legally changed my gender markers and name on all my documents in Canada including my licence, passport, citizenship certificate to reflect that (M to F).

I knew it was going to be a problem applying for my OCI, since it has my Indian passport has gender as M. When I went for my appointment to BLS, they were confused and didn’t know what to do. They suggested I go to the Indian Consulate to help with this. I can’t seem to find any links or ways to book an appointment with the consulate in Toronto, which is where I live. I have a name change certificate which should cover the name part, but need help in figuring out how to book an appointment with the Indian Consulate in Toronto.

Thanks.

You can use the open house which happens every Wednesday between 3.00 PM and 4.30 PM
Need to register for it beforehand. Details in - https://www.cgitoronto.gov.in/page/open-house/

 

[Skyboo]

You can use the open house which happens every Wednesday between 3.00 PM and 4.30 PM
Need to register for it beforehand. Details in - https://www.cgitoronto.gov.in/page/open-house/

I had no idea about this! I registered for it. Thank you

 

[forw.jane]

I had no idea about this! I registered for it. Thank you

Share your experience, will be helpful for others.

 

[indianstudent96]

@Skyboo - Could you please share your experience here? I am in a similar boat now with my citizenship application in processing (Waiting for LPP and an oath date). My personal details in my Indian passport and Canadian passport (when I get it) will not be the same, so I am quite nervous about the whole OCI process.

P.S: Never thought I would be coming back to this forum after 2.5 years. It feels like a long time since I became a PR and things have changed! Hello everyone!