+1(514) 937-9445 or Toll-free (Canada & US) +1 (888) 947-9445
Client Portal

Recent content by zeninmaking

  1. Z

    OCI process

    So, I submitted my son's (4 year old) OCI update application (passport update) in the OCI portal and immediately got a message saying the application can't be processed as it's been over 3 months since the passport has been issued and that it will now be a paid service at BLS. However, the...
  2. Z

    OCI process

    Hello! Can someone please help answer these questions: We have 2 OCI renewal applications due to passport update - one for my child and other for myself. We are in Toronto juristidiction. Minor application (4 year old) 1. Do we need to upload 2 declaration forms (voter id and ration card...
  3. Z

    OCI process

    Sorry, need some more clarity on the OCI renewal for my kid. Do we need to do both the declaration and the parent consent form and upload them? Do we need to attest a note saying our kid never held Indian documents for the declaration? For context, kid was born in Canada, father is naturalized...
  4. Z

    OCI process

    So, for this declaration, my 4 year old has to put his thumbprint on this declaration and the parents attest it with signatures?
  5. Z

    OCI process

    Hello! We are applying for my 4 year old's OCI renewal (passport updated) and in the Document Upload section, it is asking for a Declaration. What form is this referring to - is it the VoterID/Ration Card related one? For context, kid was born in Canada, father is naturalized Canadian Citizen...
  6. Z

    OCI process

    For OCI update due to passport renewal, do we get an email acknowledgement online on the OCI portal (confirmation of in progress update) for us to travel with and show to immigration authorities? Thank you!
  7. Z

    OCI process

    Can someone kindly confirm if we can travel while the process of OCI update is ongoing be it for minor or major? For example, can I apply for the OCI update today online and travel to India next week (assuming I am being provided with an acknowledgement)? Thanks!
  8. Z

    OCI process

    Hello, Can an OCI reissuance request, due to a new Canadian passport, be done entirely online (through OCI portal) for someone above 20 years of age? Also, for minors, my understanding is nothing needs to be done except we have to carry old and new passport along with the OCI issued on the old...
  9. Z

    OCI process

    Hi! I have to update my OCI due to a passport renewal. Anyone have an idea of the processing times?
  10. Z

    OCI process

    Hello! I'm going to have to renew my Canadian passport. I believe I have to update my OCI? Is this a simple process - how long will it take?
  11. Z

    Visitor visa for my father

    Asking again since I got no replies and it is kinda urgent. So, please bear with me: Hi! I have a couple questions regarding apply for a visa for my father who is now 74 years and has been to Canada twice. In the document upload section, I don't see any request for any financial statements or...
  12. Z

    Visitor visa for my aged father

    Hi! I have a couple questions regarding apply for a visa for my father who is now 74 years and has been to Canada twice. In the document upload section, I don't see any request for any financial statements or other things asking for ties back to India - Is this something we have to upload any...
  13. Z

    OCI process

    Yes, received my kid's OCI. Here's my update: https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/oci-process.254662/post-11070696
  14. Z

    OCI process

    I will be back mid-August. I’ll contact BLS at that time to check if they have it or if the consulate is holding it.
  15. Z

    OCI process

    Received my kid's OCI today. My application I sent via postal is still "Processing". Here is the timeline for my kid's: Originally sent via postal on 21st Apr but the application was returned due to an error and we decided to do a walk-in. OCI portal tracker: Application submitted: 28 April...
See more