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OCI process

letitsnownow

Newbie
Aug 3, 2023
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I need some insight on the OCI process.

I have already got the Canadian passport, Indian passport surrender certificate, filled the OCI application online and have booked the BLS appointment for the OCI application submission for next week.
I am travelling to India on OCT14

Do I need to give them my original documents (Indian/Canadian passport) when I visit BLS center for OCI appointment or would they accept the copies ( or would they just look at original, verify and return it real-time). I am just worried what if they lose/misplace it if they plan to keep it with file.

What is the estimated timelines to get the OCI, any idea if it would arrive by OCT or is it just better to get e-visa.
 

Simplesim

Star Member
Jul 11, 2015
165
12
You should start with yoga first... Breathe In and Breathe Out
and then get ready for a BLS joyride...

Book an appointment (under Passport) : https://www.blsindia-canada.com/appointmentbls/appointment.php

Create the surrender application through here: https://portal6.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.html

Checklist: https://www.blsindia-canada.com/vancouver-jurisdiction/pdf/Checklist-and-Information-Booklet-for-Surrender-Certificate.pdf

Sample Surrender Application Form(This sample form is from the Toronto jurisdiction, but it should be applicable for other jurisdictions as well) https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/pdf/Surrender-Sample-form-with-common-errors.pdf

Surrender Application Form Filling Instructions (These instructions are from the Toronto jurisdiction, but it should be applicable for other jurisdictions as well)
https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/pdf/SURRENDER-FORM-FILLING-INSTRUCTIONS.pdf
What should be the National Identification Number:
 

pHrankee

Star Member
Dec 20, 2017
130
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Upto a week these days
Applied walk-in on July 25th at Brampton and today is the 8th business day. It still says 'no records found' on the OCI site. Hoping for update later today. If not probably mid week next week. I have seen recent updates here where two of applicants status was updated on the OCI site exactly at 8 business days of submission at BLS. Fingers crossed.
 
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abbas.pasha

VIP Member
Sep 17, 2016
3,327
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Applied walking on July 25th and today is the 8th business day. It still says 'no records found' on the OCI site. Hoping some update later today. If not probably mid week next week. I have seen recent updates here where two of applicants status was updated on the OCI site exactly at 8 business days. Fingers crossed.
Aayega Aayega kahan jaayega ;)