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    OCI process

    Literally got the empty envelop today. What a scam on part of BLS
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    OCI process

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    OCI process

    I checked the application status on BLS and it said - In Transit from Consulate General to BLS Centre I applied for OCI barely two weeks ago--what does this status mean? Inbetween they had also asked for a NOC from my spouse which was quite ridiculous.. but anyways i mailed it to the email...
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    OCI process

    I tried to check the status of my application on the oci website https://ociservices.gov.in/statusEnqury It asks for passport number, online resgistration number ( i believe this is CANT#####) and File acknowledgment number. What is this file number and where do i get it from? Thanks
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    OCI process

    Thanks for your reply dev514. I am at peace after reading your reply.
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    OCI process

    my passport surrender shows - dispatched via courier but when i try to track it nothing shows up. I called up Purolator and they said no such tracking id has been created? Could it be that BLS updates the status without even couriering? Anyone with such an experience. TIA
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    OCI process

    Ok, i read the bls website again -can you confirm -- seems wierd the passport surrender is in favour of bls and not consulate 1) Passport surrender - DD in favour of BLS International Services Canada Inc. - for $250.4 --- also for this scenario they say only cash or debit if you walk in and DD...
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    OCI process

    With the help of folks in this thread and previous threads I have managed to collect all documents so far. I am a bit confused with the payment process. I plan to walk in to the bls office to submit my application. Is it mandatory to create demand drafts for consulate for surrender and oci ? Or...
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    OCI process

    Congratulations
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    OCI process

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    OCI process

    Hello dev514 - another question :) when you applied for oci , did bls ask you to submit original Canadian marriage certificate which they will return back after a few days? Or do they just verify on spot and return it back. TIA
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    Mississauga Citizenship Applicants

    Thanks. Overall it will be a 15 month journey. I recd the oath invite via email. And the ECAS also had this. Funnily enough ECAS mentioned they sent me notice on Aug 27 but i received it in OCt and there was no update in ECAS as well until i recived the invite via email.
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    OCI process

    Thank you. Very useful. Two last questions - 1) Is there any fees to be paid at the indian consulate ? 2) A bit confused on the submission to BLS - original of the authenticated certificate attested by consulate or a copy Also does this need to be filled up before going to the consulate...
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    OCI process

    Thank you so much. QQ clarification A) When i submit OCI application - i need to give 1) the notarized copy of marriage certificate, 2) the original authentication certificate 3) attestation letter by the Indian consulate? B)Does the Indian consulate give a separate letter or do they stamp...
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    OCI process

    Folks - New to the forum. I will be applying for my OCI soon. I have a question regarding marriage certificate. - I have a canadian marriage certificate as we got married in Canada. Therefore my document is issued my ministry of ontario. Spouse has no status in canada yet - OCI requires that i...
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    july 2018, Citizen Application.

    You should definitely contact your MP. The MP would be the area where you live.
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    Mississauga Citizenship Applicants

    Phew - got my oath invite. One step closer. Here are my approximate timelines. My app is in Mississauga office From May to before test invite - i sent them a webform once and called them twice App recd - Last week of July 2018 AOR and In Process - Last week of October 2018 Test Invite - Third...
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    july 2018, Citizen Application.

    Phew - got my oath invite. One step closer. Here are my approximate timelines. My app is in Mississauga office From May to before test invite - i sent them a webform once and called them twice App recd - Last week of July 2018 AOR and In Process - Last week of October 2018 Test Invite - Third...
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    Mississauga Citizenship Applicants

    Any idea based on the conversation with office when oath could be expected?
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    july 2018, Citizen Application.

    I had my test on the same date at Mississauga. Did the officer tell you when oath could be expected? Or have you received any update?