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OCI process

stalker

Hero Member
Sep 20, 2015
685
70
Canada
Visa Office......
New Delhi
NOC Code......
2174
AOR Received.
01/10/2016
IELTS Request
Upfront
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
02/10/2016
Interview........
NA
Passport Req..
03/03/2017
VISA ISSUED...
March 2017
LANDED..........
July 2017

Dr kbknaidu

Hero Member
Jun 29, 2012
398
53
124
London,UK
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
BUFFALO
App. Filed.......
29th june 2011
Doc's Request.
17th july 2011
AOR Received.
1st sep 2011
IELTS Request
Sent with application
File Transfer...
May 29 2011
Med's Request
Oct 26 2013
Med's Done....
Nov 15 2013
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
In Process Since Jan 7th 2014
VISA ISSUED...
07-02-2014
LANDED..........
09-03-2014
Rules were changed recently in Sep 2021. You don't need a new OCI anymore. You just need to update your son's particulars (passport, photo and thumb print) on OCI website. No fee has to be paid. You'll receive an acknowledgement immediately and within 2-3 weeks confirmation of documents' acceptance. I did it for my son recently, very straight forward process. Cheers
I did for my daughter too same, no need to get new OCI anymore, just update the new photo, signature and passport copy
 

mehtab007

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Jan 22, 2012
162
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India
Job Offer........
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OCI - HELP!!!

Hello everyone,

I am applying for my fresh OCI booklet.

1. Do I need to submit and send any original documents?
2. Do I need to send COPR and marriage certificate as well as upload it in OCI online application?
3. Apart from the photo and signature, what other documents do I need to upload in the online application?

Please confirm.
Thanks.
 

anubhavhca

Newbie
Jan 27, 2020
9
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OCI - HELP!!!

Hello everyone,

I am applying for my fresh OCI booklet.

1. Do I need to submit and send any original documents?
2. Do I need to send COPR and marriage certificate as well as upload it in OCI online application?
3. Apart from the photo and signature, what other documents do I need to upload in the online application?

Please confirm.
Thanks.
1 - No, I did it yesterday and only originals were verified
2 - It is best to attach the COPR and Marriage Certificate. Some agents look for COPR, some don't.
3. 4 docs - 1) CURRENT PASSPORT OF CHILD 2) CURRENT INDIAN PASSPORT OF PARENTS/GRAND PARENTS/GREAT GRAND PARENTS/SPOUSE
3) RELATIONSHIP CERTIFICATE (CHILD'S CERTIFIED BIRTH CERTIFICATE) 4) MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
 

mehtab007

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Jan 22, 2012
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India
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1 - No, I did it yesterday and only originals were verified
2 - It is best to attach the COPR and Marriage Certificate. Some agents look for COPR, some don't.
3. 4 docs - 1) CURRENT PASSPORT OF CHILD 2) CURRENT INDIAN PASSPORT OF PARENTS/GRAND PARENTS/GREAT GRAND PARENTS/SPOUSE
3) RELATIONSHIP CERTIFICATE (CHILD'S CERTIFIED BIRTH CERTIFICATE) 4) MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
Thanks a lot.

My COPR original is lost. I only have an email verification / pdf letter from CIC ..verifying my status.
Will that work?
 

anubhavhca

Newbie
Jan 27, 2020
9
9
Thanks a lot.

My COPR original is lost. I only have an email verification / pdf letter from CIC ..verifying my status.
Will that work?
May work. Use verification letter alongwith PR card. They say COPR is very important generally in Canada since that is your landing paper
 

ars999

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Dec 16, 2015
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I am assuming draft is required only for OCI fees and all others(passport surrender/visa) can be paid via cash/card..
What's the exact amount for OCI fees for which draft needs to be taken per application ? $341 or $345 ?
 

Ryn_20

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Aug 31, 2020
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Can anyone share their timeline for oci application? I submitted Dec 31st and still no records found on oci status enquiry. I would like to know when will I receive the surrender certificate back? My wondering if I receive everything by end of feb.
 

mehtab007

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Jan 22, 2012
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India
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I have applied for OCI Dec 14th , when will they return my original documents?
I applied via postal application from Atlantic Canada to Brampton BLs- selected Toronto consulate. No originals were asked. Did you apply via postal applicaiton?
 

mehtab007

Star Member
Jan 22, 2012
162
29
India
Job Offer........
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I am assuming draft is required only for OCI fees and all others(passport surrender/visa) can be paid via cash/card..
What's the exact amount for OCI fees for which draft needs to be taken per application ? $341 or $345 ?
$345 for the consulate and $7.50 for BLS International Service Inc. (Toronto Postal application for OCI) + Purolator courier fees if applicable