OCI process

[rajkamalmohanram]

I did apply for Nexus and my application has been conditionally approved. But the enrollment centers haven't reopened yet so can't book appointments. I have until October 2023 to book an appointment and get the card so I have plenty of time and I am not in a hurry.

Looks like Nexus Enrollment centers are re-opening on November 29th in the US. No news about enrollment centers in Canada.

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/nexus/location-eng.html

 

[mili_0923]

Next week or the week after that. Good luck!

Hello….
I have a little worry here.. I have applied OCI with my family. My parents & mine has been dispatch from NEW DELHI but my sister is still showing Under Process. We have applied all together. Is that normal? What should we do?

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Hello….
I have a little worry here.. I have applied OCI with my family. My parents & mine has been dispatch from NEW DELHI but my sister is still showing Under Process. We have applied all together. Is that normal? What should we do?

Not sure.

Check with the consulate and/or BLS. Hopefully, she receives it soon.

Good luck!

 

[canvisa13]

We applied Oct last week @ Toronto location, and it still says 'No such record found'. Hopefully, we see something this week.

Update: Shows acknowledgment ('under-process) today on OCI website. 17 days after submitting at BLS @ Toronto.

 

[lifein360]

BLS site showing counter delivery to BLS after OCI stamping

 

[rhi]

@rajkamalmohanram
I have a question and wondering if you are able to answer it.
Can we apply OCI and surrender of Indian passport at same time?

thank you in advance

 

[thenumbiceman]

@rajkamalmohanram
I have a question and wondering if you are able to answer it.
Can we apply OCI and surrender of Indian passport at same time?

thank you in advance

YES. Do the surrender first as they need the receipt that you surrender for processing OCI.

 

[thenumbiceman]

anyone?

Sorry I didnt have a change in name. I am not an expert, research and decide for yourself.

If I were you, I would first get the OCI with the existing name. Deal with it later. But i do not know the implications nor your travel plans.

 

[sharadsinha]

@rajkamalmohanram
I have a question and wondering if you are able to answer it.
Can we apply OCI and surrender of Indian passport at same time?

thank you in advance

Yes you can do both at the same time. Fill OCI form and surrender form both and walk-in to BLS. Carry your Indian passport which will be taken by them and returned to you by mail with letter of cancelation after 2 weeks approx. OCI will take more time almost 6-7 weeks.

 

[sharadsinha]

YES. Do the surrender first as they need the receipt that you surrender for processing OCI.

Both is done at same time and as an applicant you don't have to worry about any receipt or anything. You submit both applications along with passport and you are done. They handle it.

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

@rajkamalmohanram
I have a question and wondering if you are able to answer it.
Can we apply OCI and surrender of Indian passport at same time?

thank you in advance

Yes, you can apply for both together. Several people (myself included) did the same thing.

 

[rhi]

Yes, you can apply for both together. Several people (myself included) did the same thing.

Thanks

 

[lifein360]

For all those flying to india or planning to fly, just heard from a friend that etihad and abu dhabi is a good option for the return trip back to Canada. Abu Dhabi airport provides RT PCR in 4 hours + flights have 5-6 layovers too. Seems to be a very good option for all compared to European airports or if Delhi is not an option

 

[Mustflo]

Sharing my experience here. I applied for OCI at Brampton on Nov 13th on Saturday. I could not get an appointment. So I walked in. I reached BLS at 6 AM and there were about 12 -15 people ahead of me. It was very cold. Waited for a little over 2 hrs and got in at about 8 20 AM. I had not brought my Demanddraft for OCI and so I had to step out and bring that from the bank. Other than that my documents were found to be complete and photo was okay as well. I took my photo at Mehboob studio in the same plaza the week before.I applied for passport surrender and OCI at the same time. I paid for the passport surrender and courier fees there by debit. For OCI , please prepare a DD as mentioned on the checklist before you go. It is very cold if you decide to walk-in , so please ensure you are dressed appropriately. Hope this helps.

 

[raghu19]

For all those flying to india or planning to fly, just heard from a friend that etihad and abu dhabi is a good option for the return trip back to Canada. Abu Dhabi airport provides RT PCR in 4 hours + flights have 5-6 layovers too. Seems to be a very good option for all compared to European airports or if Delhi is not an option

Thanks for the info. I'm traveling to India by Etihad on 7th of December. I just have 2.5 hours layover in Abu Dhabi. Should I take an RT-PCR test at Abu Dhabi as well even if I had taken it in Toronto before departure? Kindly let me know. Thanks in advance.

Also, I have a 3 year old and a 9 month old with me. Would they require tests before flying?