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  1. email2kale

    OCI process

    Finally received our passports back with sticker & the OCI cards by hand at BLS. Thanks everyone! and wish you all the best in your OCI process. Feeling better now... :) (Note: As on today, all the adults have to be present at BLS to collect their submitted passport or an authorization letter...
  2. email2kale

    OCI process

    That was quick! Good Luck & Happy Travel.
  3. email2kale

    OCI process

    Today's online status: Application Status : Original documents Dispatched via courier (Processing at Consulate General/High Commission for OCI stamping)
  4. email2kale

    OCI process

    Thanks mickeyindia! I was able to get the status in evening in BLS site as: Application Status : Original documents Dispatched via courier (In Transit from BLS Centre to High Commission/Consulate General for OCI stamping)
  5. email2kale

    OCI process

    Hi mickeyindia - I have submitted our passports this morning and looking at BLS website to see the status using OCI application tracking... but it shows all the details of its initial submission status ie 2 months back old status(no new updated status). Is it the same for you too??? or am I...
  6. email2kale

    OCI process

    Not 100% sure.. but if incase you have used it after acquiring Canadian citizenship, there might be penalty while applying for Surrender/OCI process. Check the BLS site: http://www.blsindia-canada.com/renunciation_ppt.php The Mission/Consulate would levy penalty if the Indian passport has...
  7. email2kale

    OCI process

    Thanks mickeyindia!
  8. email2kale

    OCI process

    Congrats! Did they mention how to check its status after submission? And will it be coming by courier?
  9. email2kale

    OCI process

    Around 2 months with 1-2 weeks plus or minus. Surrender Certificate Application Submitted on 02-Mar-2015 OCI Application Submitted on 11-Mar-2015 Online Status with 3 dates appeared on 11-May-2015 Another 1 week time from the date of my passport submission to received with sticker & OCI...
  10. email2kale

    OCI process

    Hi Folks, Now could you please let us know how many days does BLS take after submission ? And also, what else has to be taken while going to BLS apart from below list? 1) Canadian Passport 2) Printout of the online status showing 3 dates 3) Acknowledgement slips
  11. email2kale

    OCI process

    Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 21-APR-2015 Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On 05-MAY-2015 Document received At TORONTO On 11-MAY-2015 Above are my dates. Hope this helps incoming folks to analyze later.
  12. email2kale

    OCI process

    Finally got to see the 3rd date now. Check out yours too.. and for me 3rd date took 7 days from dispatch date. Good Luck!
  13. email2kale

    OCI process

    Thanks to stan for letting us know. Yes, both can be applied on the same day at BLS(one counter for Surrender process and another for OCI). Make sure to have checklisted documents ready for both and also if you are applying for family and going alone to BLS, then have a authorization letter from...
  14. email2kale

    OCI process

    Incase of any urgency, you might have to travel using emergency visa in worst case. or if you have planned any such and don't see coming up in 10-15days... then apply for visitor visa immediately. CGI Toronto or HCI Ottawa can only do emergency visa based on your circumstance, but for OCI card...
  15. email2kale

    OCI process

    Today, saw an update of our OCI cards being dispatched from New Delhi ie 05/05/2015
  16. email2kale

    OCI process

    Hi Folks - Does anyone know when would 2nd date start displaying after 1st date in OCI online status? I feel mine is getting delayed a lot as others have mentioned its would be couple of days hardly after 1st date is visible. So far no update since April 21st and still waiting.. :(
  17. email2kale

    OCI process

    Thanks Jaihanuman!
  18. email2kale

    OCI process

    By the way, what all do we need to take BLS including Canadian passport?
  19. email2kale

    OCI process

    Thats nice to know from you. For us, there is no change in online status since 21-April-2015. Good Luck!
  20. email2kale

    OCI process

    Check out for their holidays too.. May 1st in India is Labour Day. Good Luck!