Recent content by americanidiot

Yeah @cssa - it took 29 days from application to getting the OCI delivered in Vancouver. Someone else had a similar timeline. It's a better BLS office AND it's quicker to process too.

You can keep it if you have an OCI as long as it's not agricultural property

I got my OCI card today. Applied on May 1 and delivered on May 29 which is pretty quick though I think the Vancouver office tends to be quicker at processing things, my surrender application was processed in 5 days. I am confused about the renewal process though. The next time I renew my...

I got a text from Purolator that the document has been picked up. Will be delivered on Monday. From application to delivery took 29 days or 4 weeks. Applicant Name File Reference Number Date Of Acknowledgment 03-MAY-2023 Registration Status at Mission VANCOUVER OCI-...

Maybe you had a bad group with a lot of people but mine took an hour from start to finish

Bas itna hi? Mujhe laga ki ab tak card bhi aa gaya hota

It was acknowledged on 03 May. Nothing after that

It's going to be 3 weeks tomorrow since I submitted the application. It says 'under process' on the OCI website but no movement other than that. Any idea on when it starts moving along? I'm seeing a few people that have had some progress in 2-3 weeks

Not sure if everyone even gets asked for fingerprints. I wasn't.

It won't be because they have a list of people with appointments.

Nope. The OCI booklet never gets stamped, only your passport does.

Yeah in person in Vancouver allows the entire payment though cash or debit

Yes, by 2 days

Hi - I applied for a Canadian passport after naturalization two months ago and I saw today that I received a credit of ~$34 from PASSPORT REF - REMB PAS MONCTON in my account. Can someone please tell me what this is for?

I think you might need the marriage cert and spouse passport copy because the form does ask for those details. I am single so it wasn't applicable to me. I'd say better be safe than sorry and upload them anyway