OCI process

[surbee]

To surrender Indian passport it is not required to have Canadian passport. As long as you have the Citizenship certificate you can surrender your Indian passport. Eventually it can expedite to your OCI application if you have near term India travel plan with OCI status.

Thanks for responding. But, according to this checklist, a Canadian passport is required even for surrendering Indian passport ? https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/pdf/Checklist-and-Information-Booklet-for-Surrender-Certificate.pdf

Is it a recent change ? Anyone with recent experience at BLS when surrendering ?

 

[OllySyd]

Thanks for responding. But, according to this checklist, a Canadian passport is required even for surrendering Indian passport ? https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/pdf/Checklist-and-Information-Booklet-for-Surrender-Certificate.pdf

Is it a recent change ? Anyone with recent experience at BLS when surrendering ?

not required. Iapplied without one and they acvepted.

 

[Jsaini86]

Hello everyone.

I have a question regarding OCI Part A online application form. I am applying OCI for myself on Self basis.
I have mentioned my spouse name, D.O.B and marriage registration date in the mandatory fields but Haven't mentioned her passport number though (As those fields are not marked as mandatory).
Is it correct?
Any guidance would be most appreciated! Thanks.

 

[PMV]

Hello everyone.

I have a question regarding OCI Part A online application form. I am applying OCI for myself on Self basis.
I have mentioned my spouse name, D.O.B and marriage registration date in the mandatory fields but Haven't mentioned her passport number though (As those fields are not marked as mandatory).
Is it correct?
Any guidance would be most appreciated! Thanks.

I have done exactly the same. Waiting for guidance on this too before I submit.

 

[francaispourquebec]

I have done exactly the same. Waiting for guidance on this too before I submit.

Hello everyone.

I have a question regarding OCI Part A online application form. I am applying OCI for myself on Self basis.
I have mentioned my spouse name, D.O.B and marriage registration date in the mandatory fields but Haven't mentioned her passport number though (As those fields are not marked as mandatory).
Is it correct?
Any guidance would be most appreciated! Thanks.

I did mention spouse's passport number. In my experience, when it comes to BLS, providing as much information as possible is always better than providing just enough information. That way, they won't have a reason to question your application.

 

[Jsaini86]

I did mention spouse's passport number. In my experience, when it comes to BLS, providing as much information as possible is always better than providing just enough information. That way, they won't have a reason to question your application.

Thanks for info.
so, now like I have not mentioned my spouse passport number & has submitted the application online.
Now do I have to fill a new application again.

 

[PMV]

Thanks for info.
so, now like I have not mentioned my spouse passport number & has submitted the application online.
Now do I have to fill a new application again.

Wait for @canadian.2014 to also reply. They also recently submitted and might have insight.

 

[PMV]

Thanks for info.
so, now like I have not mentioned my spouse passport number & has submitted the application online.
Now do I have to fill a new application again.

I personally don’t see the need to fill spouse’s passport info simply because

1) it is not mandatory field
2) the OCI is based on my Indian origin; and not based on my spouse’s OCI or Indian status.

 

[francaispourquebec]

Thanks for info.
so, now like I have not mentioned my spouse passport number & has submitted the application online.
Now do I have to fill a new application again.

No need to fill a new application. The rule of thumb I try to follow when dealing with such applications: if you have the information available (optional or not), supply it.

 

[Jsaini86]

No need to fill a new application. The rule of thumb I try to follow when dealing with such applications: if you have the information available (optional or not), supply it.

Thanks for info.
But otherwise, are we allowed to fill a new application if we have already submitted one but didn’t sent it yet.

 

[francaispourquebec]

Thanks for info.
But otherwise, are we allowed to fill a new application if we have already submitted one but didn’t sent it yet.

Yes of course, as long as you take the printout of the correct application (the CANT number) and bring it over to BLS.

 

[hanin142]

Hi,
Is there an option to collect the OCIs from BLS eventhough I have opted for delivery? if yes , how many days can I save with that? the reason is we are travelling and the dates look pretty tight.

 

[Jsaini86]

Yes of course, as long as you take the printout of the correct application (the CANT number) and bring it over to BLS.

Thanks once again. And 1 last confusion. In this group, I have seen some people saying that Fees for fresh OCI is CAD 375. But on the checklist & on the bls website it’s showing cad 345. Just want to make sure the correct amount.

 

[francaispourquebec]

Thanks once again. And 1 last confusion. In this group, I have seen some people saying that Fees for fresh OCI is CAD 375. But on the checklist & on the bls website it’s showing cad 345. Just want to make sure the correct amount.

It's $345 CAD.

 

[francaispourquebec]

Hi,
Is there an option to collect the OCIs from BLS eventhough I have opted for delivery? if yes , how many days can I save with that? the reason is we are travelling and the dates look pretty tight.

You may want to call the BLS call centre and ask but it should be possible to collect despite opting for delivery. From my experience from opting for postal for the surrender certificate, I wasted a full week. I am presuming based on the older posts on this forum, collecting OCI in person may save you anywhere between 3 days to a week. Again, this is just my understanding.