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    OCI process

    I applied for OCI for family of 3 last week. Make one pdf for Canadian documents, similarly make one document for Indian documents. Upload these documents in relevant sections. Do upload all other documents mentioned in the drop down options as well. look at this hci Toronto website...
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    OCI process

    Unfortunately yes. In the checklist BLS specifically mentioned that all documents needed to be uploaded on the oci portal. However there is no option to upload copr. I made one document for all Canadian documents like passport copr citizenship certificate and uploaded together. Similary I made...
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    OCI process

    https://www.hciottawa.gov.in/pdf/menu/Declaration_by_the_OCI_Applicant.pdf BLS has updated this in May 2025. The one I downloaded in April 2025 doesnt need voter id number and ration card number. The new one does ask for those. If you dont have these put NEVER APPLIED in front of voter id...
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    OCI process

    Yes
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    OCI process

    In my case it took a week to cancel the voter ID. Form 7 acknowledgement will be available immediately once you submit form 7 in the voter self service portal.
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    OCI process

    It depends from centre to centre. I went to Ottawa BLS and they did asked for form 7 acknowledgement print out. See, BLS is not consistent in their work, someday they ask for something other days they will not. So depends on you luck :)
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    OCI process

    BLS agent told that electricity bill/utility bill that appear in the drop down are just example. You can upload driver's licence by selecting the utility bill option (or whatever its called...I dont remember exactly)
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    OCI process

    Yes. same here.
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    OCI process

    For Ottawa: https://www.blsindia-canada.com/ottawa-jurisdiction/pdf/Checklist_and_Information_Booklet_for_OCI-HCI_Ottawa_2024.pdf For Toronto: https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/oci-checklist.php For Vancouver...
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    OCI process

    There should not be any space or special character in the relationship field. For example put GRANDFATHER instead of GRAND FATHER
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    OCI process

    To cancel voter ID: Go to https://voters.eci.gov.in/ Login with your registered mobile number and submit form 7. After submitting Form 7, reach out to you BLO/ERO: You can find their contact here: https://electoralsearch.eci.gov.in/pollingstation Follow up with them to cancel Voter ID. Take...
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    OCI process

    For Adult application: birth certificate is not required. Passport is sufficient.
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    OCI process

    One physical photo is required at BLS. On the portal we need to scan and upload the photo. Upload the driver license in Utility bill section. I called BLS agent and they confirmed.
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    OCI process

    Yes, you previous application will be visible and can be edit on the new portal. ,
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    OCI process

    100% agree!!!
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    OCI process

    yes call them. I think they can change for additional fees
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    OCI process

    If you are mentioning the name and address of you relatives in india, please carry a copy of your document to show as well. It depends what If you providing address from their adhaar card/passport/ or any other document, just keep a copy of that for safe side.
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    OCI process

    I mean Form 7 acknowledgement is also sufficient. I submitted the form 7 acknowledgement print out. Reach out to your BLO/ ERO, look for their contact number on voter id self service portal.
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    OCI process

    Now you don't need VPN, the website is working fine now
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    OCI process

    Hey guys, I have submitted my OCI application today at BLS ottawa center. I did not took the premium service. This forum helped me in preparing well for my application. This is my first visit at BLS center for OCI application and I am very satisfied that I got success in first attempt..hahahaha...