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Paimy_CA

Newbie
Dec 8, 2020
5
0
Hi Guys,
Just got an update for my kid oci from Vancouver mission.
Date of acknowledgement nov 7.
Document printing status Dec 15.

I spoke to bls last week about the delay and they said Vancouver mission is closed for 2 weeks so they are running late. Hopefully they will fast track the process and everyone gets their oci.
Oh thankgod.. i thought i am never going to get mine. Please share when you receive yours in mail.
thanks for sharing this
 

surya450

Star Member
Jul 7, 2010
169
31
Visa Office......
Delhi
App. Filed.......
March 16 2016@PNP CIC
Nomination.....
January 2016@ AINP
AOR Received.
14-Apr-2016
IELTS Request
N/A
File Transfer...
17-May-2016
Med's Request
4-oct-2017
Med's Done....
12-Oct-2017
Passport Req..
28-12-2017
LANDED..........
28-01-2018
Oh thankgod.. i thought i am never going to get mine. Please share when you receive yours in mail.
thanks for sharing this
sure
 

vijayniranjan04

Star Member
Feb 22, 2018
94
37
OCI timeline : for new born:
Date applied Walkin toronto - Nov 19
OCI- acknowledgement - Nov 19th
Original return :Nov 27
OCI- stamping - Dec 15
OCI card received- Dec 17th.

Np update on BLS with tracking num for the OCI :)
only message as : Passport ready For Dispatch after OCI stamping

Thank all !!
 

newbei

Member
Dec 17, 2020
18
2
I submitted OCI application for my newborn on 8 Dec at BLS and received the originals today by Purolator.
When I was submitting the application at BLS, one agent said that they will not be issuing stickers anymore.
I called BLS number today regarding same and they also said same thing.

Is there anything change recently ? I could not get any information on internet regarding this. Kindly help
 

vijayniranjan04

Star Member
Feb 22, 2018
94
37
I submitted OCI application for my newborn on 8 Dec at BLS and received the originals today by Purolator.
When I was submitting the application at BLS, one agent said that they will not be issuing stickers anymore.
I called BLS number today regarding same and they also said same thing.

Is there anything change recently ? I could not get any information on internet regarding this. Kindly help
Can you elaborate stickers ?, just the tracking will do for monitoring the status of oci
 

Kannan0216

Member
Apr 3, 2016
17
1
I submitted OCI application for my newborn on 8 Dec at BLS and received the originals today by Purolator.
When I was submitting the application at BLS, one agent said that they will not be issuing stickers anymore.
I called BLS number today regarding same and they also said same thing.

Is there anything change recently ? I could not get any information on internet regarding this. Kindly help
Hi, Did you apply in Toronto? Is it possible to track return of documents? I applied for OCI for my newborn on Dec 3rd (Postal application in Toronto). No updates yet.
 

kprs_ind

Hero Member
Apr 17, 2013
709
50
Chennai
Category........
CEC
Visa Office......
New Delhi
NOC Code......
2174
App. Filed.......
02-08-2013
Doc's Request.
N/A
Nomination.....
N/A
AOR Received.
06-10-2013
IELTS Request
Sent with Application
File Transfer...
N/A
Med's Request
07-03-2014
Med's Done....
10-03-2014
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
25-03-2014
VISA ISSUED...
04-04-2014
LANDED..........
29-07-2014
Hi All,

I am filing my OCI application and came across a question.
  1. Checklist for Surrender of Indian Passport
    • Under APPLICATION FORM, it asks for 2 copies of the form (in duplicate) - I am unable to download the application. The link http://blsindia‐canada.com/forms/HCI‐CGI_Surrender%20and%20Renunciation%20form.pdf is not working. Does anyone has the application form copy? And what do they mean by "2 copies of the form (in duplicate)" - are they asking to fill two applications by hand or fill one and then take a copy of the filled one?
 

hardnut

Hero Member
Aug 23, 2018
325
43
Brampton, ON
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
New Delhi, IND
App. Filed.......
11-2010
VISA ISSUED...
07-2011
LANDED..........
10-2011
Hi All,

I am filing my OCI application and came across a question.
  1. Checklist for Surrender of Indian Passport
    • Under APPLICATION FORM, it asks for 2 copies of the form (in duplicate) - I am unable to download the application. The link http://blsindia‐canada.com/forms/HCI‐CGI_Surrender%20and%20Renunciation%20form.pdf is not working. Does anyone has the application form copy? And what do they mean by "2 copies of the form (in duplicate)" - are they asking to fill two applications by hand or fill one and then take a copy of the filled one?
Read carefully, duplicate is only for people who lost Indian passport.

You need to go to https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in , register, fill up and send the passport surrender appl. online.
Then take a printout of that appl. and send that
printout with your physical appl. to BLS.
 

kprs_ind

Hero Member
Apr 17, 2013
709
50
Chennai
Category........
CEC
Visa Office......
New Delhi
NOC Code......
2174
App. Filed.......
02-08-2013
Doc's Request.
N/A
Nomination.....
N/A
AOR Received.
06-10-2013
IELTS Request
Sent with Application
File Transfer...
N/A
Med's Request
07-03-2014
Med's Done....
10-03-2014
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
25-03-2014
VISA ISSUED...
04-04-2014
LANDED..........
29-07-2014
Read carefully, duplicate is only for people who lost Indian passport.

You need to go to https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in , register, fill up and send the passport surrender appl. online.
Then take a printout of that appl. and send that
printout with your physical appl. to BLS.
Okay, I misread that. So that means "Deemed Surrender Certificate" form is also required for Lost Passport?
 

hardnut

Hero Member
Aug 23, 2018
325
43
Brampton, ON
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
New Delhi, IND
App. Filed.......
11-2010
VISA ISSUED...
07-2011
LANDED..........
10-2011
Okay, I misread that. So that means "Deemed Surrender Certificate" form is also required for Lost Passport?
Yes. Actually it is not your fault, the way it is printed there is no clear cut division between two categories.
 

anilkumar925

Star Member
Aug 7, 2013
120
2
Hi All,

I had applied for OCI while i was in Canada. Currently, i am in India on a Entry visa. I gave my friend's address and he seems to have received the OCI card on Dec 21st.

I am planning to get it couriered to India. I have few questions :

1. After receiving the OCI, can i extend my stay beyond the Entry Visa expiry date ?
2. Does it need to be registered in anyway so it is linked to my travel ?

Thanks in advance.
 

hardnut

Hero Member
Aug 23, 2018
325
43
Brampton, ON
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
New Delhi, IND
App. Filed.......
11-2010
VISA ISSUED...
07-2011
LANDED..........
10-2011
Hi All,

I had applied for OCI while i was in Canada. Currently, i am in India on a Entry visa. I gave my friend's address and he seems to have received the OCI card on Dec 21st.

I am planning to get it couriered to India. I have few questions :

1. After receiving the OCI, can i extend my stay beyond the Entry Visa expiry date ?
2. Does it need to be registered in anyway so it is linked to my travel ?

Thanks in advance.
You wish to extend your stay on the basis of your new OCI which has not been issued in India.
So after you get your OCI, go to the nearest Foreigner registration office, FRRO and they will guide you correctly.
 
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surya450

Star Member
Jul 7, 2010
169
31
Visa Office......
Delhi
App. Filed.......
March 16 2016@PNP CIC
Nomination.....
January 2016@ AINP
AOR Received.
14-Apr-2016
IELTS Request
N/A
File Transfer...
17-May-2016
Med's Request
4-oct-2017
Med's Done....
12-Oct-2017
Passport Req..
28-12-2017
LANDED..........
28-01-2018
Hi,
Time line for my kid OCI but I’m still waiting for oci card. Bls website shows nothing at status. Not sure how long it will take to get the OCI. Our travel date is on Dec 31st not sure whether I will get it by that time:(
Date Of Acknowledgment07-Nov-2020
Registration Status at MissionVancouver
OCI- NumberX0000000
Documents Printing StatusPROCESSEDOn16-Dec-2020
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )NEW DELHIOn18-Dec-2020
Document received AtVancouverOn18-Dec-2020
 
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