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  1. bond7890

    OCI process

    should be acknowledged by this week. It's taking around 2 weeks as per the current trend. HTH!
  2. bond7890

    OCI process

    You must provide copr document as it states the category in which you became PR [let's say someone claimed asylum, why will India give them oci?] Did you lose IMM 1000? If yes, apply for VOS from IRCC. Once you receive that, you can submit it in place of the original COPR.
  3. bond7890

    November 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    Legally, they must send it at least 7 days before the oath, but 2 weeks is the norm. So anytime between now and Jul 2.
  4. bond7890

    OCI process

    Thanks!
  5. bond7890

    OCI process

    hi! I submitted my OCI application in person at BLS Toronto on June 6. BLS tracker shows “processing at consulate,” but the oci portal still shows “under-process” with no acknowledgement yet. From what I’ve seen on this forum, most people get the acknowledgement within a few days. Is anyone...
  6. bond7890

    OCI process

    They told me standard 6 weeks.
  7. bond7890

    Getting back to Canada after travelling to India on an Indian passport

    Since you’re on an e‑Visa, I’m safely assuming your OCI was applied for and received in Canada, not India. You will exit India using your e‑visa. OCI approval in Canada has absolutely no impact on your e‑visa status while you are inside India. India doesn’t ‘switch’ your immigration status...
  8. bond7890

    Nervous after Citizenship interview.

    I’ll share what I do know. Being outside Canada after applying is not a disqualifier at all. However, it can trigger additional residency‑related verification, which is likely why the interview felt more detailed. This is actually pretty common for applicants who leave Canada soon after...
  9. bond7890

    Group fee payment

    https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=616&top=4 "We will accept more than one receipt for the same application if they add up to the right amount." this tells me you can split payments. If you have any more doubts, only IRCC can clarify it. Hope this helps!!
  10. bond7890

    OCI process

    Congratulations! Do you remember when was it acknowledged by consulate?
  11. bond7890

    OCI process

    If i were to guess, I would say Toronto seems faster because it’s the largest and best‑resourced mission, so much so that it even has its own passport‑printing setup. Vancouver and Ottawa are much smaller and don’t have the same capacity, so everything, including passport and oci, takes longer...
  12. bond7890

    OCI process

    Thanks for sharing. So could be, but probably not a verified news. For passports, definitely they are printed locally in some consulates. e.g: Toronto, but not Ottawa.
  13. bond7890

    OCI process

    Printing happens in Delhi, no matter where one applies from. OCI is under MHA not MEA.
  14. bond7890

    Application for Canadian Citizenship - A Comprehensive Guide

    I’m guessing you might be worried that Vancouver is slow, and that’s why this whole “submit after 6 PM” theory sounds concerning. If that’s the case, let me clear it up using my own GCMS‑confirmed example, not random forum guesses. Based on what you said, LOL no, that’s not how it works. All...
  15. bond7890

    OCI process

    I submitted my OCI application in person at BLS Toronto [premium lounge] today and wanted to share a few observations that might help others: 1. e‑OCI is coming, but for now they confirmed that applicants will still receive a physical booklet. 2. Premium Lounge users can still choose pickup...
  16. bond7890

    OCI process

    yes, printed and awaiting dispatch. Congratulations!
  17. bond7890

    OCI process

    Quick question - do we still need to submit a physical photo? And is it 2x2 inch? I’m trying to see if I can skip the Premium Lounge and save the $100, since mine is a straightforward single‑applicant case. Even if I choose Premium Lounge, I’d still go in person to pick up my OCI, so that extra...
  18. bond7890

    OCI process

    yes, it does show "Granted".
  19. bond7890

    OCI process

    Toronto follows a fairly predictable pattern: 7–10 days for acknowledgment, 20–22 days (about three weeks) for the status to change to "Granted", and another 7–10 days for the certificate to reach BLS. Based on that timeline, hopefully sometime this week.
  20. bond7890

    Indian passport surrender

    I booked the Premium Lounge appointment, but honestly, even without it I didn’t see anyone waiting outside in the regular queue. From what I’ve heard, though, the security staff at the entrance has a lot of discretion, so experiences can vary. But one thing I can assure you — once you’re inside...