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spicysank

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Hey guys,
Just got oath invite in 2nd week of October and we are travelling first week of December. What do you think about passport surrender and OCI by Dec 7 2023 for oath on Oct 16 2023?
Wondering if we should cancel the oath at this point.
 
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somak2001

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I am reading that there are 2 types of updates in the BLS tracker after submission.

1. Processing at the consulate
2. under process (written 2 times)

Why is this difference?
 
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I am reading that there are 2 types of updates in the BLS tracker after submission.

1. Processing at the consulate
2. under process (written 2 times)

Why is this difference?
Same mine says underprocess 2 times
 
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somak2001

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Same mine says underprocess 2 times
I read in this group that someone got the OCI for a family of 3, with 'under process' status. So, we should be good?

I am interested in knowing why the difference is there? Is it a clerical error of wrong drop down selection or something specific to the processing BLS office?

Can someone please explain?
 

RedWhiteRed

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Apr 4, 2023
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Hey guys,
Just got oath invite in 2nd week of October and we are travelling first week of December. What do you think about passport surrender and OCI by Dec 7 2023 for oath on Oct 16 2023?
Wondering if we should cancel the oath at this point.
Even if you apply for an urgent passport, you will have roughly 8 weeks for SC and OCI. That's going to be super tight, especially now as I'm guessing there will be more OCI applications in the absence of visas.
 

shubham88

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Sep 20, 2019
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Hey guys,
Just got oath invite in 2nd week of October and we are travelling first week of December. What do you think about passport surrender and OCI by Dec 7 2023 for oath on Oct 16 2023?
Wondering if we should cancel the oath at this point.

You can travel with India & Canada passport. Here is video for your reference.
 
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Guptavv

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Oct 15, 2017
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App. Filed.......
21-07-2017
Doc's Request.
13-10-2017
AOR Received.
06-11-2017
IELTS Request
10-07-2017
Med's Request
25-10-2017
Passport Req..
04-12-2017
VISA ISSUED...
10-01-2018
LANDED..........
04-06-2018
I read in this group that someone got the OCI for a family of 3, with 'under process' status. So, we should be good?

I am interested in knowing why the difference is there? Is it a clerical error of wrong drop down selection or something specific to the processing BLS office?

Can someone please explain?
I think only BLS folks can explain this, I will try calling them today and see if they can elaborate on this. Problem with BLS call centre is that they cut the call rather than keep you in queue itself
 

walter_white

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You can travel with India & Canada passport. Here is video for your reference.
I already tried creating a dummy frro account to fill in exit permit and one of the mandatory documents to upload is copy of latest Indian visa. Has this guy done it or simply giving false advice?
 

samjj2

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Mar 4, 2015
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The status on BLS website says Under Process 2 times ? What does it mean the application has been sent to Consulate or still with BLS ? I thought status on BLS said In Process at Consulate.

I am worried has the application been sent back or something ?
Mine also says under process twice as well.
 

shubham88

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Sep 20, 2019
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I already tried creating a dummy frro account to fill in exit permit and one of the mandatory documents to upload is copy of latest Indian visa. Has this guy done it or simply giving false advice?
Don't know. Theoretically seems good. Someone has to try it out.