OCI process

[phoenix232]

HI Guys,
How long does it take to get the OCI after you get everything updated on the OCI website ( Documents Printing Status / Dispatched From MEA (OCI ) / Document received At ). I got all 3 updated on Jan 24 2023. I have my flight 6th Feb late evening, is there a possibility I would get it before ?

I do have entry visa but still wanted to have OCI as I won't be there to collect it for a month.

 

[softwaretesting]

HI Guys,
How long does it take to get the OCI after you get everything updated on the OCI website ( Documents Printing Status / Dispatched From MEA (OCI ) / Document received At ). I got all 3 updated on Jan 24 2023. I have my flight 6th Feb late evening, is there a possibility I would get it before ?

I do have entry visa but still wanted to have OCI as I won't be there to collect it for a month.

You will hopefully get it before 31-Jan. Start checking Purolator website using reference number.

 

[phoenix232]

You will hopefully get it before 31-Jan. Start checking Purolator website using reference number.

thanks @softwaretesting

I did check purolator tracking & it gives me an error. Probably another day or so before I could track it.

 

[tst]

HI Guys,
How long does it take to get the OCI after you get everything updated on the OCI website ( Documents Printing Status / Dispatched From MEA (OCI ) / Document received At ). I got all 3 updated on Jan 24 2023. I have my flight 6th Feb late evening, is there a possibility I would get it before ?

I do have entry visa but still wanted to have OCI as I won't be there to collect it for a month.

I have exact same timeline, I am also waiting. Doesn't show anything on Purolator.

 

[Jetrocker]

Hi, on the application form, it's asking Previous Passport number. So are they asking for my previous Indian passport no or Canadian passport no if I had any? What do I need to mention there?

Also, is your occupation that you provided on profession letter mentioned on the final OCI booklet that you receive?

 

[OllySyd]

Hi, on the application form, it's asking Previous Passport number. So are they asking for my previous Indian passport no or Canadian passport no if I had any? What do I need to mention there?

Also, is your occupation that you provided on profession letter mentioned on the final OCI booklet that you receive?

The details - previous passport number - refers to the Canadian Passport. If you do not have previous canadian passports (prior to the one on which you are applying the OCI with), you can leave it blank.

 

[OllySyd]

thanks @softwaretesting

I did check purolator tracking & it gives me an error. Probably another day or so before I could track it.

What does BLS website tracking say in your case.

 

[phoenix232]

What does BLS website tracking say in your case.

processing at Consulate General

 

[tst]

processing at Consulate General

Same for mine, I think it will be shipped tomorrow and then only it will appear as update on BLS

 

[asadalirahim]

Do they stamp OCI in the passport because for my new born babies they did not take the original passport.

 

[phoenix232]

Do they stamp OCI in the passport because for my new born babies they did not take the original passport.

OCi is a booked in it self, not a Stamp or a sticker. It used to be something like sticker + OCI card / booklet but not anymore.

 

[asadalirahim]

OCi is a booked in it self, not a Stamp or a sticker. It used to be something like sticker + OCI card / booklet but not anymore.

So nothing to do with the original passport right ?

 

[abbas.pasha]

Do they stamp OCI in the passport because for my new born babies they did not take the original passport.

Sample OCI card
https://www.immihelp.com/sample-oci-card/

 

[abbas.pasha]

Hi, on the application form, it's asking Previous Passport number. So are they asking for my previous Indian passport no or Canadian passport no if I had any? What do I need to mention there?

Also, is your occupation that you provided on profession letter mentioned on the final OCI booklet that you receive?

It seems yes...see the sample OCI card https://www.immihelp.com/sample-oci-card/

 

[tst]

thanks @softwaretesting

I did check purolator tracking & it gives me an error. Probably another day or so before I could track it.

Hi, any luck ? still nothing comes up on Purolator and same status on BLS