OCI process

[amitdi]

How many physical copies of the photograph do I need for OCI?

Go to the BLS website. All the info you need is provided there.

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

 

[mumbai1985]

One month later, my document printing status is still in process.

 

[Subu75]

What is the total cost for Surrender + OCI Application?

I paid $1488.4 for two persons . So, it is $744.2 per person. $281.1 for surrender and $463.1 for OCI.

 

[Subu75]

How many physical copies of the photograph do I need for OCI?

One.

 

[amitdi]

I paid $1488.4 for two persons . So, it is $744.2 per person. $281.1 for surrender and $463.1 for OCI.

 

[maverickdexter]

I paid $1488.4 for two persons . So, it is $744.2 per person. $281.1 for surrender and $463.1 for OCI.

Hi Subu:

Were you able to surrender your indian passport and apply for OCI at the same time?

 

[Nisha91]

I just applied today. I want to share for those of us who are single that in addition to documents on the checklist, they asked for a signed letter of declaration (handwritten) that states that your marital status is "unmarried".

Can you share the format of the letter?

 

[Subu75]

Hi Subu:

Were you able to surrender your indian passport and apply for OCI at the same time?

Yes same day. Same counter. First they took application for surrender then OCI.

 

[Subu75]

Ha Ha Ha!!!!
It is what it is.

 

[dsan_01]

Ques1: Anybody applied for Surrender Certificate and OCI card simulatenously in Montreal ? Asking this because checklist of OCI says one cannot do it simultaneously

Ques2 : Can I submit applications for my wife and daughter or they have to go with me ? Asking this because the https://www.blsindia-canada.com/ocihome.php says "An Application Form cannot be submitted at the Visa Application Centre on an applicant's behalf."

I am doubtful even after they have written these conditions on the website, hence asking here so that can verify from the person who did all this in Montreal (if any otherwise will call them tomorrow )

 

[homecanada]

Ha Ha Ha!!!!
It is what it is.

You can save 30-40 per person by avoiding courier charges if you pick up original documents and OCI card.

 

[homecanada]

Ques1: Anybody applied for Surrender Certificate and OCI card simulatenously in Montreal ? Asking this because checklist of OCI says one cannot do it simultaneously

Ques2 : Can I submit applications for my wife and daughter or they have to go with me ? Asking this because the https://www.blsindia-canada.com/ocihome.php says "An Application Form cannot be submitted at the Visa Application Centre on an applicant's behalf."

I am doubtful even after they have written these conditions on the website, hence asking here so that can verify from the person who did all this in Montreal (if any otherwise will call them tomorrow )

In Toronto, they allow family member to submit the application however you still have to go if opting for pick up of the documents rather than courier.
Montreal may be different though.

 

[lilcysel]

From Saskatchewan: BLS surrey received my application(both surrender and OCI) Nov. 23 by Purelator which i paid through them($90 altogether just courier alone). I received Surrender letter back last week with my cancelled Indian Passport. So it took two weeks to process it. Now, I'm just waiting for OCI.

 

[Subu75]

You can save 30-40 per person by avoiding courier charges if you pick up original documents and OCI card.

You can. But it would have cost me more to drive to Surrey.

 

[maverickdexter]

Hi All:

About the OCi process.....i got married in India so my marriage certificate is from India...do you know if they accept it as is here in GTA? I heard some ppl had to get an affidavit done from a lawyer here in Canada. Please can someone share their experience in Brampton office?