OCI process

[abbas.pasha]

Looks like everyone is busy either shopping on Amazon or Walmart or Costco or Best Buy

 

[Sapru]

Looks like everyone is busy either shopping on Amazon or Walmart or Costco or Best Buy

Lol, Abbas need your help to verify if I am doing the right thing.. i went to https://ociservices.gov.in/welcome, started a new OCI application, added all details and uploaded all the documents (ones that were applicable to me, as i didn't have PIO, relationship certificate, spouse OCI etc).. now we do final submit and take a print of it to send it to BLS?

 

[abbas.pasha]

Lol, Abbas need your help to verify if I am doing the right thing.. i went to https://ociservices.gov.in/welcome, started a new OCI application, added all details and uploaded all the documents (ones that were applicable to me, as i didn't have PIO, relationship certificate, spouse OCI etc).. now we do final submit and take a print of it to send it to BLS?

Yes seems about right
Just make sure to include the self attested/signed supporting documents along with your application and a photograph as well

 

[Sapru]

Yes seems about right
Just make sure to include the self attested/signed supporting documents along with your application and a photograph as well

yes will add those to my courier package to BLS, thanks for the confirmation

 

[Sapru]

One more question:

The "current passport details" in the online form are from Canadian passport or Indian passport.. The reason i ask is because i see conflicting instructions given in the links https://www.hciottawa.gov.in/pdf/Step-wise-process-for-OCI-application-new.pdf and https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/pdf/OCI-Sample-form-with-common-errors.pdf

 

[Sapru]

One more question:

The "current passport details" in the online form are from Canadian passport or Indian passport.. The reason i ask is because i see conflicting instructions given in the links https://www.hciottawa.gov.in/pdf/Step-wise-process-for-OCI-application-new.pdf and https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/pdf/OCI-Sample-form-with-common-errors.pdf

@abbas.pasha

 

[abbas.pasha]

One more question:

The "current passport details" in the online form are from Canadian passport or Indian passport.. The reason i ask is because i see conflicting instructions given in the links https://www.hciottawa.gov.in/pdf/Step-wise-process-for-OCI-application-new.pdf and https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/pdf/OCI-Sample-form-with-common-errors.pdf

Canadian Passport
Indian passport has no relevance after cancellation(except it only proves that you can apply for Root as Indian - Self)

 

[Sapru]

Canadian Passport
Indian passport has no relevance after cancellation(except it only proves that you can apply for Root as Indian - Self)

makes sense.. thanks

 

[Sandy.gal]

Hi, just a quick question to ask. Do I need to book appointment for surrender certificate application at BLS? On the website it only gives the option to choose OCI for appts!!

 

[abbas.pasha]

Hi, just a quick question to ask. Do I need to book appointment for surrender certificate application at BLS? On the website it only gives the option to choose OCI for appts!!

Walk in are open, but you have to be early in the queue to have a chance to get in.
https://www.cgitoronto.gov.in/alert_detail/?alertid=225

 

[Bhamarekm]

Walk in are open, but you have to be early in the queue to have a chance to get in.
https://www.cgitoronto.gov.in/alert_detail/?alertid=225

I guess you can book an appointment under VISA also for surrender certificate. as there is no specific option for surrender certificate.
I did same and they allowed me.
Make sure you book one appointment for one passport surrender.

 

[mtlcanada]

I want to clear my understanding for OCI process. The first step would be to get surrender certificate and second step is to apply for OCI with surrender certificate. Is this correct?
And, I would like to know how much time it will take for getting surrender certificate from Ottawa.
Can I merge this two steps so that I don’t have keep sending docs separately.
Thanks for your comments.

 

[forw.jane]

I want to clear my understanding for OCI process. The first step would be to get surrender certificate and second step is to apply for OCI with surrender certificate. Is this correct?
And, I would like to know how much time it will take for getting surrender certificate from Ottawa.
Can I merge this two steps so that I don’t have keep sending docs separately.
Thanks for your comments.

Yes. Surrender Certificate -> OCI. Can't be done parallely
@anksyahoo is currently in process for SC. Can give a better answer for Ottawa SC timeline.

 

[h3xx_r_d]

I want to clear my understanding for OCI process. The first step would be to get surrender certificate and second step is to apply for OCI with surrender certificate. Is this correct?
And, I would like to know how much time it will take for getting surrender certificate from Ottawa.
Can I merge this two steps so that I don’t have keep sending docs separately.
Thanks for your comments.

Separate applications. SC is a pre-requisite for the OCI (if you’re a former Indian citizen). Can’t say for Ottawa but I submitted my application in person at BLS Toronto on July 4 and the current status is that it has been printed by the consulate and BLS has shipped it back to me.
Usually, most folks get it back within a month. OCI is about 4-5 weeks on its own.

 

[akhileshtekchand]

OCI application submitted by courier: June 26, 2023
OCI application received by BLS: June 28, 2023 (Purolator shows delivery on June 27)

Current status on OCI website:

Date Of Acknowledgment	12-JUL-2023
Registration Status at Mission	TORONTO
OCI Application Status	UNDER-PROCESS

Wondering how long before it's processed.