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    OCI process

    Silly Q but asking anyways. Also, in the generated OCI document, under declaration section on page 4, should I write the name, date and place using Pen or edit the PDF to add the details? Replies much appreciated.
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    OCI process

    Do I need to attest all the document copies I send for OCI?
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    What's the correct name for parents for OCI application

    When I am applying for my OCI, I am asked for my parents' name. Their name is John Doe in my passport and John Doe Jack in their own passport. Which one should I use?
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    Some questions before applying Canadian passport with the citizenship certificate.

    I have some questions before I send my certificate for passport. I typed the application, printed it out and had to write a couple of fields with blank pen, is that ok? If you sent the citizenship certificate by post, was it because the wait times for appointment at passport office or Service...
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    October 2021 - Citizenship Applications

    I have some questions before I send my certificate for passport. I typed the application, printed it out and had to write a couple of fields with blank pen, is that ok? If you sent the citizenship certificate by post, was it because the wait times for appointment at passport office or Service...
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    October 2021 - Citizenship Applications

    Oath ceremony completed today. Here are some things you should be aware of: 1. I was let into the zoom meeting like 4-5 min late. So it's ok to be anxious but if it gets more than that, do reach out to them (instructions are in the oath invitation PDF you receive) 2. It was another 15-20 min...
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    October 2021 - Citizenship Applications

    For the oath, I see the below here - https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-canadian-citizen/citizenship-ceremony.html What to bring When you come to the ceremony, bring: your ceremony notice a signed copy of the Permission Release and...
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    October 2021 - Citizenship Applications

    Thanks for your reply. Did you go in person?
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    October 2021 - Citizenship Applications

    Finally, after what seemed like forever! Tracker updated on Dec 7th. Here's my timeline: Jan 11, 2023 Scheduled for Citizenship oath Citizenship ceremony Dec 5, 2022 Activity status updated: Citizenship oath Citizenship ceremony Citizenship oath status has been updated to In progress. Nov 22...
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    Got PPR :) Do I have to go to VFS in person or send it by courier?

    I will be going there in person. Thanks for your advice :)
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    Got PPR :) Do I have to go to VFS in person or send it by courier?

    I got the PPR but the nearest VFS is still very far away. Do I have courier them my passport or should I go there in person and hand it over? Please advise.
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    Who has been successful with Provident Fund as Proof of Funds (PoF)?

    I have read in the forums that you can show Provident Funds (India) are Proof of Funds, although not entirely. From what I understood around 20 to 30% maybe considered as proof of funds. Eg: If you need $100 and you have only $80, you can show $20 as proof of funds. However, I am not sure...