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    OCI process

    Its straightforward. For Voter id: Search your name in current electoral roll to find local EC/Election office where you can submit Form 7 with voter ID (they even give you paper form if they have in lot) Search using EPIC or manually using second option, Search by Details or third option...
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    OCI application with second citizenship anticipated

    as well as https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/us-citizens-dual-citizenship-and-oci-card.768378/page-2
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    OCI application with second citizenship anticipated

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    OCI application with second citizenship anticipated

    One of my friend faced same issue. For changing OCI, apostilled documents from USA were needed like Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate etc to get a fresh new OCI issued with US passport. Simply put - If decide to Use CAN Passport - You have OCI associated to-date. If want to use US Passport...
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    Indian passport surrender

    try https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/pdf/Checklist-and-Information-Booklet-for-Surrender-Certificate.pdf
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    February 2024 - Citizenship Applications

    Provide PCC's if not already and file mandamus. I tried Attorney Joshua Slayen, pretty good. Need to give a gentle nudge to officer. Do you have a lot of travel history? Any other items to note? If straightforward, then you should try Mandamus.
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    OCI process

    Great Info @rushi.gada. Just wondering if they ask for Apostilled Marriage certificate (does it need an Apostille if spouse's name is there in OCI/her Old Cancelled Indian passport?) Marriage was registered in India, Many thanks
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    OCI process

    Emails (If Toronto Jurisdiction): Acting Consul General cg.toronto@mea.gov.in com.toronto@mea.gov.in Consul (CG Office) & Consul (CW) welfare.toronto@mea.gov.in Social Secretary cgoss.toronto@mea.gov.in Trade-related Queries comsec.toronto@mea.gov.in
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    OCI process

    Is it for every applicant now on or is it case by case basis? Try escalation matrix if that works: https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/escalation-matrix.php . Also try contacting the Embassy directly: https://www.cgitoronto.gov.in/page/contact-us/ . They generally respond when...
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    Entry Visa India

    Great, thanks
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    OCI process

    Try landing Papers like Work Permit or other copies + Premium Lounge (great remedy for every pain). Basically, e-COPR and PR Card together - does provide the valid status and immigration related update. Unsure what the missing link is, try chronologically explaining status with all Work Permit...
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    Indian passport surrender

    Great, much appreciate, thanks
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    Indian passport surrender

    Hi, What is the current ETA for getting the e-Visa India? Does it consider weekends or all weekdays only? Also, is the Surrender Certificate mandatory to initiate e-Visa? I was thinking to surrender in India, Many thanks. @forw.jane @abbas.pasha
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    OCI process

    Hi, What is the current ETA for getting the e-Visa India? Does it consider weekends or all weekdays only? Also, is the Surrender Certificate mandatory to initiate e-Visa? I was thinking to surrender in India, thanks
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    Immediate Travel after Oath

    Hi, What is the current ETA for getting the e-Visa India? Does it consider weekends or all weekdays only? Also, is the Surrender Certificate mandatory to initiate e-Visa? I was thinking to surrender in India, thanks
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