OCI process

[pw0032239]

Hi,
Any idea how long it takes for OCI to reach Toronto, once it shows a date for the Dispatched from MEA section? Mine shows a date of 7 Feb as Dispatched from MEA. However, when I search in BLS, it still shows under process.

for me it took 2 days

 

[Gibacho]

Do we need to give BLS Form 7 acknowledgement as well while submitting OCI forms or just undertaking for Voter ID & Ration card surrender will work for OCI application?

No. Just the declaration that voter and ration cards are surrendered.

 

[Vinay_Reddy1909]

Converting e-visa to OCI for newborn

Hi Everyone, sorry for spamming the conversation here
I have a quick query regarding converting an e-visa to OCI in india. My newborn travelled to India on e-visa while his OCI application is in process in Canada and his OCI is recently approved. As my kid is going to stay for more than 6-moths, if I send my kids OCI to India through Friends/relatives, can he continue his stay for more than 6months without any issue while exiting? or Do we need to register with FRRO?

As per. FRRO website "Children below the age of 12 years are exempted from FRRO/FRO registration." Anyone in the same boat please? Any inputs are greatly appreciated. Thank you

 

[jin13]

Any update on the status of your application?

yes finally some movement

Documents Printing Status	PROCESSED	On	07-FEB-2025
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )	NEW DELHI	On	10-FEB-2025

 

[AV010203]

Hello Friends, I need help if some one can guide me please. I am applying for OCI. So I went to make a draft for ' The consulate general of India- Toronto but full name is not fitting in the draft. I went to RBC. Is there any other bank who makes draft to fit this or any short form if someone used earlier and worked , please suggest.

Tjanks

 

[sts345]

Hello Friends, I need help if some one can guide me please. I am applying for OCI. So I went to make a draft for ' The consulate general of India- Toronto but full name is not fitting in the draft. I went to RBC. Is there any other bank who makes draft to fit this or any short form if someone used earlier and worked , please suggest.

Tjanks

Make sure you have - "Consulate General of India" on the draft. I had my Canada Post Money order returned since it didn't fit everything. I changed it to the above and they accepted it.

 

[AV010203]

Make sure you have - "Consulate General of India" on the draft. I had my Canada Post Money order returned since it didn't fit everything. I changed it to the above and they accepted it.

 

[AV010203]

Thanks for your response, so if I just mention "The consulate general of India -TO" , CAN this work as Toronto will not fit in full , so only TO

 

[Gracious Chap]

Thanks for your response, so if I just mention "The consulate general of India -TO" , CAN this work as Toronto will not fit in full , so only TO

Go to TD Bank. no issues with them putting full name.

 

[AV010203]

Go to TD Bank. no issues with them putting full name.

Thanks for your response. Unfortunately I don't have an account with TD . I don't think they will make a draft if no account with them.

 

[Parthi.rangan]

latest update

Date Submitted : 07-Jan-2025
Voter Id submission : ACk received 31-Dec-2024 in online.
Removed from voter id on 01-Feb-2025 ( 1 month taking time to delete )
Ration card name removal within 2 days

Date Of Acknowledgment	14-JAN-2025
Registration Status at Mission	TORONTO
OCI- Number	#########
Documents Printing Status	PROCESSED	On	04-FEB-2025
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )	NEW DELHI	On	06-Feb-2025
Document received At	TORONTO	On	15-Feb-2025

 

[Parthi.rangan]

Hi,
My oci application status shows Processed. Does it mean that the oci has been approved? Is there any chance for it to be rejected once the status moves to Processed?
Asking since I am planning to book tickets for India. And don’t want to wait till i receive the oci card. Thank you.

processed means approved. you can book ticket without OCI number also.

 

[Parthi.rangan]

processed means approved. you can book ticket without OCI number also.

After dispatched status i will take atleast 10 days to receive toronto. See my status above

 

[Sayantan86]

Hello Friends, I have applied for OCI on 31Jan (Toronto). I have submitted Form 7 for Voter ID surrender just before applying for OCI. My voter ID surrender application is still in progress and I am scared about it not getting cancelled before my OCI is processed.

Can anyone please give me some insight about the process? What happens if while officer picks my OCI application, voter ID is still active. Do they check the status before approving OCI? Any comment will be highly appreciated.

 

[forw.jane]

Hello Friends, I have applied for OCI on 31Jan (Toronto). I have submitted Form 7 for Voter ID surrender just before applying for OCI. My voter ID surrender application is still in progress and I am scared about it not getting cancelled before my OCI is processed.

Can anyone please give me some insight about the process? What happens if while officer picks my OCI application, voter ID is still active. Do they check the status before approving OCI? Any comment will be highly appreciated.

As you have done what's needed from your side it should not cause any issue.