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    February 2024 - Citizenship Applications

    Try https://joshuaslayen.com/ He is a very competent lawyer and represents with clear facts to the government. He may aid in if the case is hold up for unknown reasons much beyond normal processing time and without fault on own. This is from personal experience.
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    LPP Stuck on Physical Presence

    Yes we did Mandmus: Below is the lawyer. Fees are bit high, try if you can Joshua Benjamin Slayen, B.A., J.D. (Distinction)* Managing Partner | Adjunct Professor, Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law, Queen’s University Canadian Immigration Lawyers Email...
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    OCI process

    OCI application (BLS Toronto With Appointment, Premium Longue) Background: Single Applicant. Spouse and Kid aleady have their OCIs. I was in India till Jan due to medical issues and treatment on e-Visa (5.5 months) and came back to apply for OCI. -> Voter ID: I surrendered in Person at local...
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    OCI process

    Call the helpdesk and check if they allow out of province submission. Check https://www.blsindia-canada.com/ It reads: Applicants are solely responsible for the application(s) they submit. Any false or misrepresentation of facts, incomplete or invalid supporting documents will have a direct...
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    OCI process

    This is Voter ID/Ration Card issued by Government in India i.e. Indian Authorities. You need a Declaration form signed with the application
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    OCI process

    Its straightforward. For Voter id: Search your name in current electoral roll to find local EC/Election office where you can submit Form 7 with voter ID (they even give you paper form if they have in lot) Search using EPIC or manually using second option, Search by Details or third option...
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    OCI application with second citizenship anticipated

    as well as https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/us-citizens-dual-citizenship-and-oci-card.768378/page-2
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    OCI application with second citizenship anticipated

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    OCI application with second citizenship anticipated

    One of my friend faced same issue. For changing OCI, apostilled documents from USA were needed like Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate etc to get a fresh new OCI issued with US passport. Simply put - If decide to Use CAN Passport - You have OCI associated to-date. If want to use US Passport...
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    Indian passport surrender

    try https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/pdf/Checklist-and-Information-Booklet-for-Surrender-Certificate.pdf
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    February 2024 - Citizenship Applications

    Provide PCC's if not already and file mandamus. I tried Attorney Joshua Slayen, pretty good. Need to give a gentle nudge to officer. Do you have a lot of travel history? Any other items to note? If straightforward, then you should try Mandamus.
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    OCI process

    Great Info @rushi.gada. Just wondering if they ask for Apostilled Marriage certificate (does it need an Apostille if spouse's name is there in OCI/her Old Cancelled Indian passport?) Marriage was registered in India, Many thanks
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    OCI process

    Emails (If Toronto Jurisdiction): Acting Consul General cg.toronto@mea.gov.in com.toronto@mea.gov.in Consul (CG Office) & Consul (CW) welfare.toronto@mea.gov.in Social Secretary cgoss.toronto@mea.gov.in Trade-related Queries comsec.toronto@mea.gov.in
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    OCI process

    Is it for every applicant now on or is it case by case basis? Try escalation matrix if that works: https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/escalation-matrix.php . Also try contacting the Embassy directly: https://www.cgitoronto.gov.in/page/contact-us/ . They generally respond when...
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    Entry Visa India

    Great, thanks
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    OCI process

    Try landing Papers like Work Permit or other copies + Premium Lounge (great remedy for every pain). Basically, e-COPR and PR Card together - does provide the valid status and immigration related update. Unsure what the missing link is, try chronologically explaining status with all Work Permit...
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    Indian passport surrender

    Great, much appreciate, thanks
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    Indian passport surrender

    Hi, What is the current ETA for getting the e-Visa India? Does it consider weekends or all weekdays only? Also, is the Surrender Certificate mandatory to initiate e-Visa? I was thinking to surrender in India, Many thanks. @forw.jane @abbas.pasha
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    OCI process

    Hi, What is the current ETA for getting the e-Visa India? Does it consider weekends or all weekdays only? Also, is the Surrender Certificate mandatory to initiate e-Visa? I was thinking to surrender in India, thanks
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    Immediate Travel after Oath

    Hi, What is the current ETA for getting the e-Visa India? Does it consider weekends or all weekdays only? Also, is the Surrender Certificate mandatory to initiate e-Visa? I was thinking to surrender in India, thanks