OCI process

[Manshersandhu]

Applicant Name	XXXXXX
File Reference Number	XXXXXX
Date Of Acknowledgment	30- 11-2024
Registration Status at Mission	Vancouver
OCI- Number	XXXXXXX
Documents Printing Status	PROCESSED	On	Waiting
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )	NEW DELHI	On	Waiting
Document received At	Vancouver	On	Waiting

Applied walk in bls at calgary on 28 Nov 2024

 

[rizzipir]

Voter ID and ration card
With this requirement I had a question to anyone who can guide me specific to the OCI process. I have never had a voter ID and I have never voted in India. My name was in a ration card 20+ years ago with my grandfather as the head of the family, but have never used it. Its one of those book ration card that's not even valid as addresses have changed and my dad never did anything about renewing it.

Question: Can I just submit a self declaration for both these documents. I don't have any reference number. Or do I need to do anything different? Any help is appreciated.

No dont just blindy self declare. Even if it is 20+ years. They have digital records and once you apply for oci they gonna ask your local ration dealer about the status. So go as per them otherwise they hv authority to ban u from entering.

 

[rizzipir]

I am applying for OCI only for myself. Spouse is Indian citizen. I have my spouse India passport copy. Will they want to see spouse original passport as well? or just copy is enough?

its good to have originals but its not absolutely requited because u apply on ur self.

 

[rizzipir]

Did you show proof of surrendering your ration card as well? or only voter id?

for me they didnt even care to see. They just said if u didnt do then they will find it out.
Mississauga location
Aor 29 nov

 

[dazzlingdia2020]

for me they didnt even care to see. They just said if u didnt do then they will find it out.
Mississauga location
Aor 29 nov

yes, same with me. I went today carrying proof of surrendering voter id and ration card. But they said its not required o add that proof in the application and just sign the declaration.

 

[dazzlingdia2020]

Approximately how long it takes to get acknowledgement? is it emailed, or it shows up in tracking?

 

[Chauhan1223]

Has anyone applied for OCI under foreign spouse category? What is the process after the application has been submitted to BLS?

I submitted the application for wife via walk in BLS regina on 25th Nov. On BLS website it says that the application is at consulate for processing but I am unable to track in OCI status website. “No records found”.

 

[Achilles23]

OCI Update:

Date Of Acknowledgment	28-OCT-2024
Registration Status at Mission	DUBAI
OCI- Number	XXXXXXX
Documents Printing Status	PROCESSED	On	20-NOV-2024
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )	NEW DELHI	On
Document received At	DUBAI	On

OCI Update:

Date Of Acknowledgment	28-OCT-2024
Registration Status at Mission	DUBAI
OCI- Number	XXXXXXX
Documents Printing Status	PROCESSED	On	20-NOV-2024
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )	NEW DELHI	On	21-NOV-2024
Document received At	DUBAI	On	27-NOV-2024

 

[Pankajrathi]

@forw.jane Whats the timeline for BLS Montreal (HCI Ottawa)? My wife's OCI application acknowledgement date is October 9th. 8 weeks but still under process.

Thanks!!!!

 

[forw.jane]

@forw.jane Whats the timeline for BLS Montreal (HCI Ottawa)? My wife's OCI application acknowledgement date is October 9th. 8 weeks but still under process.

Thanks!!!!

~10-12 weeks.

 

[ambikadas]

hi

can you please advise that i can apply for surrender certificate and oci at same time for vancouver location

last year my friend has done both on same day.

thanks in advance

 

[forw.jane]

hi

can you please advise that i can apply for surrender certificate and oci at same time for vancouver location

last year my friend has done both on same day.

thanks in advance

Looks like your friend lied to you. You need SC before applying for OCI.

 

[PRD12]

On OCI website it is mentioned that it will be rejected for people who have served in military. Does not mention anything about other government employees. Well, I will wait if they approve my application otherwise its $400 down the drain.

Hi, Just wanted to check if you got the OCI. Not much information on this online.

 

[dazzlingdia2020]

Approximately how long it takes to get acknowledgement? is it emailed, or it shows up in tracking?

can someone please answer this?

 

[Manshersandhu]

can someone please answer this?

It depends some peoples date of acknowledgment is after week they apply as of mine it reflects after 2 working days on oci government portal