Confusing Overseas Citizenship of India OCI

[lifesocoool]

This question is for Indians only guys, I was contemplating if I have made a right decision to apply for Canadian citizenship, I must say after going through the process of OCI I really think I made THE right decision, India is such a vibrant country and theres a lot that you miss here.. but whoever came up with an idea of OCI and related paper work must be high on.... never mind!... back to where I was.. I will be eligible to apply for OCI in 3 weeks time after getting my Canadian Passport. What I have understood is you need to apply for surrender certificate once you obtain Canadian Passport - which for some ridiculous reasons is $128. my question is to all Indians - Ontario based is where do you see immigration category in COPR? I see my category on my permanent resident card but where is it mentioned in COPR? I am asking this because once you obtain surrender certificate after 2-3 weeks time you then apply for OCI and in check list it is asking to submit "Record of Landing (Applicable if born outside Canada):
o Immigration Category must be mentioned. If not, contact Canadian Immigration authorities"

Immigration category only mentioned in PR card, mine is PV2 - Provincial Nominee ON but this is not mentioned in COPR, I checked some sample images in google I didn't find the category listed, please help!

Thanks in advance!!

 

[zardoz]

This question is for Indians only guys, I was contemplating if I have made a right decision to apply for Canadian citizenship, I must say after going through the process of OCI I really think I made THE right decision, India is such a vibrant country and theres a lot that you miss here.. but whoever came up with an idea of OCI and related paper work must be high on.... never mind!... back to where I was.. I will be eligible to apply for OCI in 3 weeks time after getting my Canadian Passport. What I have understood is you need to apply for surrender certificate once you obtain Canadian Passport - which for some ridiculous reasons is $128. my question is to all Indians - Ontario based is where do you see immigration category in COPR? I see my category on my permanent resident card but where is it mentioned in COPR? I am asking this because once you obtain surrender certificate after 2-3 weeks time you then apply for OCI and in check list it is asking to submit "Record of Landing (Applicable if born outside Canada):
o Immigration Category must be mentioned. If not, contact Canadian Immigration authorities"

Immigration category only mentioned in PR card, mine is PV2 - Provincial Nominee ON but this is not mentioned in COPR, I checked some sample images in google I didn't find the category listed, please help!

Thanks in advance!!

It should be under "APPLICATION DETAILS" and "Category :".

 

[lifesocoool]

Thanks Zardoz, I have this COPR, see sample - "http://www.bchousing.org/resources/Housing_Options/RAP/Supporting_docs/imm5292.pdf" but I still don't see Application Details and/or Category. :

 

[zardoz]

Thanks Zardoz, I have this COPR, see sample - "http://www.bchousing.org/resources/Housing_Options/RAP/Supporting_docs/imm5292.pdf" but I still don't see Application Details and/or Category. :

That's because it is the older format of the COPR, or possibly a replacement.
The layout is completely different.

What is that value in field 19? I'm almost 100% certain it's the immigration category.

The current COPR looks like this

 

[lifesocoool]

Thanks again Zardoz, I am going to check it from home what it says under field "19". Are you saying the one that I attached is a replacement COPR? This was the only COPR was issued to me when I entered Canada from Peace Bridge.. all this time I've had a replacement incorrect COPR?? Mine does not look at all like the one that you copied. :'( :'(

 

[zardoz]

Thanks again Zardoz, I am going to check it from home what it says under field "19". Are you saying the one that I attached is a replacement COPR? This was the only COPR was issued to me when I entered Canada from Peace Bridge.. all this time I've had a replacement incorrect COPR?? Mine does not look at all like the one that you copied. :'( :'(

Sorry, I have been researching for you and updated my previous post. You have the old format of the COPR.

 

[lifesocoool]

Many thanks Zardoz will let know what it says under field "19" yes that's what I was issued in 2009 but 2009 does not seem to be that old. :-[

 

[zardoz]

Many thanks Zardoz will let know what it says under field "19" yes that's what I was issued in 2009 but 2009 does not seem to be that old. :-[

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2013/ob379.asp

It changed on February 4, 2012 apparently...

 

[lifesocoool]

Oh wow.. the last thing I would want at this stage is Verification of Status if category is not mentioned (crossing my finger).. that wait is 6 months. It's hard to please Indian Consulate demands for this messy OCI nonsense. I hope they would accept my old COPR without any issues.

 

[sazid]

Oh wow.. the last thing I would want at this stage is Verification of Status if category is not mentioned (crossing my finger).. that wait is 6 months. It's hard to please Indian Consulate demands for this messy OCI nonsense. I hope they would accept my old COPR without any issues.

Hi Lifesocool ,

The number 19 is your immigration category , at the back of old COPR it says what number 19 stands for. So it should not be a issue, they should accept your old COPR. just submit both the sides of COPR.

 

[lifesocoool]

Thanks Sazid, that's what I want to check when I get home what it says #19 in COPR. I hope it does.

 

[chakrab]

Thanks Sazid, that's what I want to check when I get home what it says #19 in COPR. I hope it does.

i am guessing you have already surrendered your passport. can you verify if BLS kept your canadian passport when you applied for indian passport surrender? if yes, how long did they take to return it?

 

[lifesocoool]

Hi Chakrab, no I haven't surrendered yet but going through the paper work as in what I need etc.

 

[lifesocoool]

You guys are right!! field "19" does say the category - mine PV2 there. I can't believe I missed seeing it last night. Thanks guys

 

[Ashra]

Hey, can anyone share the latest CoPR template.

Would really appreciate your support.

Cheers