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    OCI process

    Yes, I did get my OCI. As for your questions: Did you download 'Form 7 - English' offline and fill it out by hand and scan it ? I downloaded the form to my laptop and filled and signed it virtually, as I didn't have access to a printer. Is this the correct link to download form 7 -...
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    OCI process

    I had a family member hand over the card but I emailed them a completed form 7 along with other details as per their request. My phone number associated with my voter ID is no longer with me so even i could not do the OTP part, hence the workaround. I do know of others who were able to submit...
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    OCI process

    Sure, and probably. I would also believe that the consulate does batch processing, meaning, they probably print and dispatch the oci cards in batches. Assume 10 days plus or minus few more to get yours.
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    OCI process

    So just as I had suspected. Yesterday afternoon I got an sms about a Purolator package from bls. It arrived home today. BLS too got updated yesterday stating ready for collection/courier, until then it showed a status of processing. I have the card in hand now and the oci website has no updates...
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    OCI process

    My oci was dispatched from the printing cell on Feb 23 and no updates since. It could either be a case of batch mailing from wherever it is coming to BLS, or like some other cases here we may get the card without seeing further updates on the site until after the fact. It shouldn't be a cause...
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    OCI process

    Thank you, very helpful. I see the oci card was printed on Feb 23 and waiting for the mission/FRRO to receive it (and then have them ship it to my address). I'm assuming the "Mission/FRRO" in this case refers to BLS receiving the card, any idea how long it usually takes for them to receive it?
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    OCI process

    Question for those who completed their OCI process recently .. I submitted my documents to BLS Toronto on Jan 17, and the OCI website shows application date as Jan 29. How long should I expect the whole process to take and receive my OCI card?
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    OCI process

    This was my list - BLS appointment letter (hard copy or soft copy to show at door) Online application form printout Surrender Certificate Surrendered i.e., last held Indian passport (front & back pages) Citizenship certificate Canadian passport Professional Details - I used employment...
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    OCI process

    1. All required documents are listed on the OCI website as well as BLS website. They don't ask for anything they have not specified, the submitter just has to read the requirements thoroughly. 2. OCI Toronto requires just the declaration you surrendered them and the form is in their list of...
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    OCI process

    While submitting the oci application on the oci services website, they ask for a photo with a light colored but not white background. And for the physical photo, they ask for a photo with a white background. I was going to upload a photo with the white background only, as that's what i have as a...
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    OCI process

    Thanks. I don't think there is a ration card shop convenient enough for my folks there to go to easily, so trying to find a way that avoids them that trip if possible. And where do I find the no ration card declaration form for BLS? I do not see one in their checklist which lists the documents...
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    OCI process

    So I'm in a bit of a pickle with the ration card name removal (Maharashtra/Mumbai) and need advice. My name is there on my family's ration card, the last time we used it to get anything was probably over 30 years ago. We moved to a different part of the city 23 years ago and that was the last...
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    OCI process

    Has anyone tried to apply for OCI while in India? I am trying to avoid submitting a new application to BLS (Toronto) while they are about to shut shop soon. At the same time, I don't want to be on the wrong side of the law/miss out on getting the OCI on time.
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    Indian passport surrender

    I submitted mine on 25th Oct. Will keep you posted. If they are closing in Dec '25, then it means they will positively close all applications before that date and possibly even stop accepting new applications for anything a few days before their last date. Just review the instructions on the...
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    Indian passport surrender

    After we are done applying for SC, can we collect certificate in person or do they send it you only via post?