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OCI process

cool_wonderful

Star Member
Apr 17, 2010
89
6
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney ,Nova Scotia / New Delhi
NOC Code......
0213
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-May-2010 ; DD encashed - 30-Jul-2010
Doc's Request.
28-Sep-2010
Nomination.....
12-Jan-2011
AOR Received.
yes
IELTS Request
IELTS submitted
File Transfer...
12-Jan-2011
Med's Request
26-Oct-2013
Med's Done....
02-Nov-2013
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
24-Jan-2014 , PP sent :- 12 feb 2014 , ecas status - DM on 26 feb 2014
VISA ISSUED...
PP returned on 06-Mar-2014
LANDED..........
01 June 2014
Hi All , I have collected my OCIs , Please see my timeline may be useful.

Date of Submission at BLS Brampton - 15-SEP-2018
Date Of Acknowledgment - 25-SEP-2018
Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On- 18-OCT-2018
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )NEW DELHIOn -22-OCT-2018
Document received At TORONTO On- 25-OCT-2018
OCI Ready for Pickup at BLS Brampton -26-OCT-2018

OCIs pickedup on - 27-OCT-2018
Congrats Dimma !

Could you also answer my query ?
 

pk_2015

Star Member
Mar 23, 2015
189
12
Category........
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-07-2015
AOR Received.
14-07-2015
Med's Done....
21-04-2015
Passport Req..
10-09-2015
VISA ISSUED...
23-09-2015
LANDED..........
25-09-2015
Submitted surrender and OCI app together at Edmonton today.

Here is what I provided.

Online OCI App:
1. Canada Passport bio page
2. India Passport first/last
3. Marriage Certificate

Physical Copies for OCI:
1. Application form with photo
2. Canada passport bio page
3. India passport first and last page
4. Landing Paper notarized copy
5. Citizenship certificate
6. Driving license copy
7. Spouse Canada Passport copy
8. Spouse Landing paper copy

Surrender
1. Completed application form
2. India passport original and first/last copy
3. Citizenship certificate copy
4. Canada passport bio page
5. Driving license copy

All copies self attested (other than the notarized one of course)
 

justinline

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May 19, 2009
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Submitted surrender and OCI app together at Edmonton today.

Here is what I provided.

Online OCI App:
1. Canada Passport bio page
2. India Passport first/last
3. Marriage Certificate

Physical Copies for OCI:
1. Application form with photo
2. Canada passport bio page
3. India passport first and last page
4. Landing Paper notarized copy
5. Citizenship certificate
6. Driving license copy
7. Spouse Canada Passport copy
8. Spouse Landing paper copy

Surrender
1. Completed application form
2. India passport original and first/last copy
3. Citizenship certificate copy
4. Canada passport bio page
5. Driving license copy

All copies self attested (other than the notarized one of course)

Do they need landing paper notarized?
 

pk_2015

Star Member
Mar 23, 2015
189
12
Category........
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-07-2015
AOR Received.
14-07-2015
Med's Done....
21-04-2015
Passport Req..
10-09-2015
VISA ISSUED...
23-09-2015
LANDED..........
25-09-2015

Dimma

Star Member
Oct 22, 2012
171
38
Hi Seniors,
1) When we upload our documents for new OCI application ,do we need to upload all the pdf files (other than Signature and photo) in one file ?
OR
do we need to upload each pdf file in its own category ?

I mean do we have different categories for uploading CAD Passport , Indian PP, Landing paper ,Marriage Cert etc ?
OR do we need to make one PDF file for all the docs and upload one file ?

2) Which categories do we upload the Citizenship certifcate and Driving Licence (Address proof)

3) One of my file is more than 1 MB even after reduction in size.In the doc checklist it is mentioned that the max file size should be 500KB.
Did anyone face such issue ? How did you handle it ?
1.) Multiple documents needs combine for reach categories as per the checklist
instruction - B) DOCUMENT UPLOADING INSTRUCTIONS

For example, when you are uploading documents under INDIAN VISA category
for your minor child born in India, you need to upload a single PDF file that has
total x pages containing your child landing paper + your landing paper + your spouse landing paper+
Refugee Board letter and Notarized affidavit as well for both parents (Only if immigration category is FC ).

2.) Please refer checklist item B) DOCUMENT UPLOADING INSTRUCTIONS , If these docs is asked under some category which is applicable for you then only upload.

3.)Even though it is saying max 500KB , In my experience it will take up to 1MB or more , Try uploading it.
Also don't add any unnecessary documents, strictly follow checklist item B) DOCUMENT UPLOADING INSTRUCTIONS
for documents need for each category.
Use PDF compress online tools ,if you need to reduce file size, check the quality after compress , document it should be readable.
 
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Toronto456

Star Member
Oct 6, 2017
63
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Can someone confirm if BLS Brampton accept cash or debit card for OCI fee(425) or I have to carry a bank draft of 425 dollars.
 

Dimma

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Oct 22, 2012
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Can someone confirm if BLS Brampton accept cash or debit card for OCI fee(425) or I have to carry a bank draft of 425 dollars.
OCI Fee of $425 has to be in Bank Draft or Money order Only ,
If you applying together with your family members then a single draft for total amount (no of applicants x $425) sufficient,
no need to have draft for each applicants.
 
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cool_wonderful

Star Member
Apr 17, 2010
89
6
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney ,Nova Scotia / New Delhi
NOC Code......
0213
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-May-2010 ; DD encashed - 30-Jul-2010
Doc's Request.
28-Sep-2010
Nomination.....
12-Jan-2011
AOR Received.
yes
IELTS Request
IELTS submitted
File Transfer...
12-Jan-2011
Med's Request
26-Oct-2013
Med's Done....
02-Nov-2013
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
24-Jan-2014 , PP sent :- 12 feb 2014 , ecas status - DM on 26 feb 2014
VISA ISSUED...
PP returned on 06-Mar-2014
LANDED..........
01 June 2014
1.) Multiple documents needs combine for reach categories as per the checklist
instruction - B) DOCUMENT UPLOADING INSTRUCTIONS

For example, when you are uploading documents under INDIAN VISA category
for your minor child born in India, you need to upload a single PDF file that has
total x pages containing your child landing paper + your landing paper + your spouse landing paper+
Refugee Board letter and Notarized affidavit as well for both parents (Only if immigration category is FC ).

2.) Please refer checklist item B) DOCUMENT UPLOADING INSTRUCTIONS , If these docs is asked under some category which is applicable for you then only upload.

3.)Even though it is saying max 500KB , In my experience it will take up to 1MB or more , Try uploading it.
Also don't add any unnecessary documents, strictly follow checklist item B) DOCUMENT UPLOADING INSTRUCTIONS
for documents need for each category.
Use PDF compress online tools ,if you need to reduce file size, check the quality after compress , document it should be readable.
Thanks Dimma.
 

cool_wonderful

Star Member
Apr 17, 2010
89
6
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney ,Nova Scotia / New Delhi
NOC Code......
0213
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-May-2010 ; DD encashed - 30-Jul-2010
Doc's Request.
28-Sep-2010
Nomination.....
12-Jan-2011
AOR Received.
yes
IELTS Request
IELTS submitted
File Transfer...
12-Jan-2011
Med's Request
26-Oct-2013
Med's Done....
02-Nov-2013
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
24-Jan-2014 , PP sent :- 12 feb 2014 , ecas status - DM on 26 feb 2014
VISA ISSUED...
PP returned on 06-Mar-2014
LANDED..........
01 June 2014
Thanks Dimma.
For Part B , did you fill only one form for all the entire family ?
Someone tole me that in Part B , there is an option to fill only one form for all the applicants.No need to fill individual applications.
I did not get that option.
Do we have that option ?Does anyone know ?
 

Toronto456

Star Member
Oct 6, 2017
63
14
OCI Fee of $425 has to be in Bank Draft or Money order Only ,
If you applying together with your family members then a single draft for total amount (no of applicants x $425) sufficient,
no need to have draft for each applicants.
Thanks a lot
 

Toronto456

Star Member
Oct 6, 2017
63
14
So I applied OCI and passport surrender at BLS Brampton today. I reached at 8:10 and came out at 8:40, so if you reach early on weekday, you will not see much rush. Process was smooth and I didn't face any issue, all as per instructions on the BLS website. They insist to get OCI and originals back by courier, if not opted it can delay the application. Not sure if this is true but I opted for courier option. Also, in the column of place of birth, I wrote 'IN' in place of 'IND', she said they may return because of this but not sure. so lets see. Anyone else faced any issue due to such small and silly mistake?
 

Dimma

Star Member
Oct 22, 2012
171
38
So I applied OCI and passport surrender at BLS Brampton today. I reached at 8:10 and came out at 8:40, so if you reach early on weekday, you will not see much rush. Process was smooth and I didn't face any issue, all as per instructions on the BLS website. They insist to get OCI and originals back by courier, if not opted it can delay the application. Not sure if this is true but I opted for courier option. Also, in the column of place of birth, I wrote 'IN' in place of 'IND', she said they may return because of this but not sure. so lets see. Anyone else faced any issue due to such small and silly mistake?
Courier service is optional you can always opt for a pickup option, As far as in my case and 2 of my friends cases the processing not delayed ,
looks like they are trying to sell the courier option for a commission.
 

rdecartus

Star Member
Aug 29, 2012
128
8
Hello
Any one in Surrey got their OCI recently?Can you please share your timelines?
Here is my timeline (Surrey BC)
Date of document submission at BLS Surrey 22-SEP-2018
Date Of Acknowledgment 27-SEP-2018
Registration Status at Mission VANCOUVER
OCI- Number XXX
Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 25-OCT-2018
Dispatched From MEA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On 26-OCT-2018
Document received At VANCOUVER On 02-NOV-2018
 

cool_wonderful

Star Member
Apr 17, 2010
89
6
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney ,Nova Scotia / New Delhi
NOC Code......
0213
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-May-2010 ; DD encashed - 30-Jul-2010
Doc's Request.
28-Sep-2010
Nomination.....
12-Jan-2011
AOR Received.
yes
IELTS Request
IELTS submitted
File Transfer...
12-Jan-2011
Med's Request
26-Oct-2013
Med's Done....
02-Nov-2013
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
24-Jan-2014 , PP sent :- 12 feb 2014 , ecas status - DM on 26 feb 2014
VISA ISSUED...
PP returned on 06-Mar-2014
LANDED..........
01 June 2014
Hi Seniors,

1) After printing forms , do we need to stick the photograph on the form before we submit it to BLS ?
OR
stick the photo in front of the BLS officer ?

2) In case of NOC for OCI for minors , do we need to stick different photos of father and mother
OR
a single photo having both parents together ?