OCI process

[d13]

Hey guys, I have submitted my OCI application today at BLS ottawa center. I did not took the premium service. This forum helped me in preparing well for my application. This is my first visit at BLS center for OCI application and I am very satisfied that I got success in first attempt..hahahaha

Here is my experience at BLS ottawa:

Signature should match the one in your Canadian passport.

For Birth Mark: Put NONE if you dont have any. DONT put NA.

For previous passport section: Put your Indian Passport number (I know it sounds weird).

Dont forget to upload and print out of COPR. Note: BLS has updated the checklist in last 15 days. I have checklist which I downloaded in April that one doesn't have COPR mentioned in it. The latest one as COPR in the list. Make sure you always look for latest check list at BLS website.

For photograph: Make sure you have some white space above your head your head should not touch the border of the photo.

For voter id: Dont forget to take printout of form7 acknowledgement. If you have full status of your form 7 take print out of that as well. They wont accept the search result for EPIC card which shows NO record found.

Ottawa BLS has updated OCI declaration form, make sure you use the latest declaration form. This form ask for voter id number and ration card number. Please fill "NEVER APPLIED" if the blank space if you never held voter id or ration card.

Make sure to take your spouse passport copy if you are married and providing their information in your application.

The rule of thumb: any information that you put in the form, and I literally mean any info, they need supporting document to verify that information.

Even for section which ask for Relative name and address in india, make sure you carry a copy of their documents which has their name and address.The address field is small, you can fill the address till it fits and dont worry about the remaining address.

In case your spouse is applying immediately after you, she dont need to provide your application number in their application. I called BLS agent and they confirmed same. My wife submitted her application right after me and they did not create any issues about this. Her application was also accepted.

DO NOT MISS ANY DOCUMENT MENTIONED IN BLS CHECKLIST.

You need to upload all the documents mentioned in the checklist. I know there is no option to upload some documents, you need to make a single copy of multiple documents and upload together.
BLS guys wont know what you have uploades, but they will provide a letter and you will need to declare on it that you have uploaded all the documents.

Thats it!!
All the best.
Note: This is my experience at BLS ottawa, other BLS center may expect different info in different fields ( I know it sounds weird) pls call you local BLS office and confirm.

They need document for relative info?? What docs they need for that??

 

[DRAJPUT]

They need document for relative info?? What docs they need for that??

If you are mentioning the name and address of you relatives in india, please carry a copy of your document to show as well. It depends what If you providing address from their adhaar card/passport/ or any other document, just keep a copy of that for safe side.

 

[gaur_sakshi]

I sent a postal OCI application to BLS Toronto on 20th May and today on 23rd May the status of my application shows as returned. Where can I find the reason for which my application is returned? Thanks

 

[localhost8100]

So I think this is gonna be unique situation.

I applied oci in person at bls toronto. I have option of delivery in Toronto.

I got a job in Vancouver. My oci might take 2 more months to deliver.

Can I call bls and change delivery address?

 

[MomosKiKasam]

If you are mentioning the name and address of you relatives in india, please carry a copy of your document to show as well. It depends what If you providing address from their adhaar card/passport/ or any other document, just keep a copy of that for safe side.

Man, this whole application thing is a god damn chaotic pathetic mess.

 

[DRAJPUT]

So I think this is gonna be unique situation.

I applied oci in person at bls toronto. I have option of delivery in Toronto.

I got a job in Vancouver. My oci might take 2 more months to deliver.

Can I call bls and change delivery address?

yes call them. I think they can change for additional fees

 

[abbas.pasha]

So I think this is gonna be unique situation.

I applied oci in person at bls toronto. I have option of delivery in Toronto.

I got a job in Vancouver. My oci might take 2 more months to deliver.

Can I call bls and change delivery address?

Dont complicate things... you dont require OCI to move from Toronto to Vancouver
BLS may ask you for more money kyunki you are asking them to to do more work

 

[DRAJPUT]

Man, this whole application thing is a god damn chaotic pathetic mess.

100% agree!!!

 

[d13]

how many copy of photographs do we need for OCi?? And in new OCi Portal where we have to upload the driver's license as a proof of address??

 

[sushantg]

I started my application with previous Site, completed form A and form B , only document upload was remaining and OCI website changed. Can I get access to my application again after I register on new website and just enter application number ( starts with CANT XX)? Is there anybody in similar situation?

 

[abbas.pasha]

how many copy of photographs do we need for OCi?? And in new OCi Portal where we have to upload the driver's license as a proof of address??

These points are mentioned in the checklist.

 

[Zvkp_3424]

Hi anyone facing the issue while submitting the form in OCi website??? Please let me know.

Hello,

I am submitting oci application for my newborn, at the document upload section i see 3 types of documents, one is for baby’s passport second is for address proof and third is for parents documents. I cannot see three different tab to upload. Do i need to merge all documents and upload?

 

[DRAJPUT]

Yes, you previous application will be visible and can be edit on the new portal.

I started my application with previous Site, completed form A and form B , only document upload was remaining and OCI website changed. Can I get access to my application again after I register on new website and just enter application number ( starts with CANT XX)? Is there anybody in similar situation?

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[DRAJPUT]

how many copy of photographs do we need for OCi?? And in new OCi Portal where we have to upload the driver's license as a proof of address??

One physical photo is required at BLS.
On the portal we need to scan and upload the photo.
Upload the driver license in Utility bill section.
I called BLS agent and they confirmed.

 

[smanchanda]

Do we need to take birth certificate with us for fresh OCI application even though we are Indians by birth?
We don't have original copies with us but can provide photocopies