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    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!
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    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!
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    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...
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    OCI process

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

    Status is now showing "Passport ready For Collection after OCI stamping" with a tracking number under comments. Anyone know if Purolator delivers on Saturday?
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    OCI process

    Thank you but it is showing an error probably since it is not dispatched yet. I will keep checking.
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    OCI process

    Checked again and the status changed to Counter Delivery to BLS Centre after OCI stamping
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    OCI process

    April 28th. Originally a postal but we decided to go to BLS Toronto when it was returned due to an error.
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    OCI process

    Thank you! Given that my application granted date is June 13, I will probably see the status change to Dispatch on Monday.