OCI process

[ns0090]

For visitor visa, what do we put in “Have you ever visited India?” If i say yes then it asks for Type of Visa, Visa #, etc. which obviously we won’t have.

can somebody opine please? And can i go walk-in to both BLS Brampton locations for visitor visa?

 

[ANJALISHAHANI]

Hi guys, my application has been showing: Processing at Consulate General for 3-4 weeks. Is this normal? I am a postal applicant with application date Sep 16, 2022.

Hey I have the same timeline. Please share your date of acknowledgment

 

[ld365]

For visitor visa, what do we put in “Have you ever visited India?” If i say yes then it asks for Type of Visa, Visa #, etc. which obviously we won’t have.

can somebody opine please? And can i go walk-in to both BLS Brampton locations for visitor visa?

the answer is NO unless you visited India on Canadian passport then you choose the visa you previously applied. Fill the form from a perspective of a foreign citizen holding foreign passport. It counts trips to India after your naturalization.

 

[ns0090]

the answer is NO unless you visited India on Canadian passport then you choose the visa you previously applied. Fill the form from a perspective of a foreign citizen holding foreign passport. It counts trips to India after your naturalization.

Thank you

 

[Kaurbal]

Hey, i am trying to fill up online form and got stuck on marriage registration date, is it the same as the ceremony date or the actual date marriage certificate got signed and issued? TIA

 

[testNewPlace]

Do we need to take actual photo printout as well along with the OCI application ?

When I print the application, it prints the photo as well... do we still need the actual one printed to submit to BLS ?

 

[sheikhzaid]

Hi, if I understand correctly. The OCI needs to be reissues every time we get our Canadian passport renewed. Can the OCI be renewed in India?

 

[HK_27]

I will be becoming Canadian citizen on November 3, 2022 and I have travel plans for Feb 2nd (will be leaving Canada on Feb 2 and arriving in India on Feb 4 via another country)

I will be able to get my canadian passport considering the time, however won’t have enough time to apply for surrender certificate, OCI or a visa.

I do understand that an Indian citizen can’t hold dual citizenships, however it’s mentioned on the official website that a grace period of 3 months is allowed to use the Indian passport to travel.

The grace period will end on 3rd Feb. Can I use the Indian passport then to travel to India and then surrender it later when I come back? And also I will be using Canadian passport to travel back to Canada, will it be fine?

Also, is the three month grace period travel date means the date I leave Canada or is counted when I reach India ( 4 Feb)

will I be charged for any penalty for one day over the grace month period? (if it will be counted from 3 feb to 3 feb and use of indian passport to travel to india 4 feb )

 

[LJ2CAN]

Need timeline info from anyone applied OCI (fresh application) via BLS Ottawa for two minor kids (Canadian passport holders) for Indian parents (PR).

postal application to BLS Ottawa : 28-09-2022
application accepted only on :22-10-2022 (after 3 more requests for documents (COPR, extra demand drafts, refill application etc)
OCI status : Not yet available

Have tickets booked to India : Dec 7th,2022 (I have option to rebook the tickets)

What is the probability that We will get the OCI cards before our flights given that everything is fine with OCI application process.

TIA

 

[ld365]

Hi

Has anyone able to book appointment for 2023 ?

 

[ottawa67]

Need timeline info from anyone applied OCI (fresh application) via BLS Ottawa for two minor kids (Canadian passport holders) for Indian parents (PR).

postal application to BLS Ottawa : 28-09-2022
application accepted only on :22-10-2022 (after 3 more requests for documents (COPR, extra demand drafts, refill application etc)
OCI status : Not yet available

Have tickets booked to India : Dec 7th,2022 (I have option to rebook the tickets)

What is the probability that We will get the OCI cards before our flights given that everything is fine with OCI application process.

TIA

Looks quite tight, here's my tlimeline (applied in person at BLS Ottawa on 16-Aug, still waiting for documents to be received at HCI, BLS just shows 'Processing at High Commission')

Date Of Acknowledgment 18-AUG-2022
Registration Status at Mission OTTAWA
Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 17-OCT-2022
Dispatched From MEA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On 19-OCT-2022
Document received At OTTAWA On

 

[Andy88]

Hi All,
Need your help. I need to travel to India in first week of December. I applied for OCI application on 27th September through post and my application was sent back due to a missing document. I reapplied on 14th Oct and its being sent back as I have attached a common draft for myself and my wife. The BLS website clearly mentions that we can attach a common draft for 2 people.
Looking at the processing times, what shall I do? Also, I have spent on the postal applications twice. Don’t wanna comment on the BAABUS sitting in their office.
Can I do walk-in appointment?

 

[francaispourquebec]

Need timeline info from anyone applied OCI (fresh application) via BLS Ottawa for two minor kids (Canadian passport holders) for Indian parents (PR).

postal application to BLS Ottawa : 28-09-2022
application accepted only on :22-10-2022 (after 3 more requests for documents (COPR, extra demand drafts, refill application etc)
OCI status : Not yet available

Have tickets booked to India : Dec 7th,2022 (I have option to rebook the tickets)

What is the probability that We will get the OCI cards before our flights given that everything is fine with OCI application process.

TIA

You seem to have a clear 6 weeks until your travel date. So if I were you, I would still be optimistic.

I am still waiting for the surrender certificate, it's been over a month but I am hopeful I can apply and get an OCI before travelling in Dec.

 

[agarwal.lalit91]

Hey, i am trying to fill up online form and got stuck on marriage registration date, is it the same as the ceremony date or the actual date marriage certificate got signed and issued? TIA

It should be the date on the marriage certificate.

 

[Kaurbal]

It should be the date on the marriage certificate.

Marriage date is different than the registration date so which one should i put in the application form?