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Sk5142

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Oct 11, 2023
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niswe said:
Go to Consulate tomorrow with ticket copy and any other proof for the reason for urgency to request in-person collection of OCI tomorrow itself from Consulate. Today is Wednesday and open house day (don't know the time). You can even try today.
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Its my sister in law wedding. I have tickets though will this work??
 
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Yoga D

Newbie
Oct 26, 2023
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niswe said:
Go to Consulate tomorrow with ticket copy and any other proof for the reason for urgency to request in-person collection of OCI tomorrow itself from Consulate. Today is Wednesday and open house day (don't know the time). You can even try today.
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Toronto consulate open house is from 3 to 5 pm
 
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nick5139

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Feb 8, 2018
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Hey guys,

I'm going to apply for OCI soon and I was going through the checklist of documents.

Did you guys actually submit your original Citizenship Certificate and Canadian passport along with the application? Seems weird that they can't go by with just copies? Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks! (POSTAL APPLICATION)
 
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forw.jane

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Apr 29, 2019
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nick5139 said:
Hey guys,

I'm going to apply for OCI soon and I was going through the checklist of documents.

Did you guys actually submit your original Citizenship Certificate and Canadian passport along with the application? Seems weird that they can't go by with just copies? Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks!
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Are you doing postal application? If yes, many did not send it and still have there OCI. If no, just take the original, they verify and give it back. Self Attested copies are needed for submission.
 
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nick5139

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Feb 8, 2018
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forw.jane said:
Are you doing postal application? If yes, many did not send it and still have there OCI. If no, just take the original, they verify and give it back. Self Attested copies are needed for submission.
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I'm doing postal application indeed. So, I should be good with just self attested copies?
 
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Neerja

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Jul 24, 2017
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Can anyone please help me in understanding by when I can expect my originals to come back. Application date 13th and 16th Oct for two of my family members. Thanks in advance.
 
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Retruitious

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Jan 10, 2018
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Status changed today to OCI card dispatched via Purolator. Updated status as follows:

BLS tracker:
  • Applied (in-person) in Toronto: 23rd September
  • In processing at Consulate General
  • Counter Delivery to BLS after OCI Stamping: 31st October
  • Passport ready for Dispatch after OCI stamping: 01st November
  • Comments updated with "OCI card dispatched via Purolator" and also contains Purolator tracking number: 01st November
OCI tracker:
  • No records found: till receiving acknowledgement
  • Acknowledgement: 06th October
  • Document Printing Processed: 30th October
  • Dispatched from MEA: 31st October
  • Received at Toronto: 31st October
 
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anix86

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Nov 1, 2023
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Hi All, i have applied OCI in Toronto jurisdiction for my Minor child on Oct 4 via postal, it shows on BLs website ‘Processing at consulate general ‘ since 12/Oct but OCI enquiry says no record found … is that normal and how long does it take to process when its in this status … Also does anyone know Toronto BLS take walking for entry Visa. Thanks appreciate the help… i found this forum pretty late but everyone seems to be very helpful …. Appreciate what all you guys do here …. cheers
 
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