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OCIFeb20

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Mar 26, 2020
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I am unable to reach BLS since last couple of days. No replies to emails as well. Anyone received OCI in last 2 months
 

hardnut

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Aug 23, 2018
325
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Brampton, ON
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
New Delhi, IND
App. Filed.......
11-2010
VISA ISSUED...
07-2011
LANDED..........
10-2011
anyone recently applied for oci/surrender through bls postal?
Called them a few days ago. they are accepting walk ins for surrender/OCI at the walk in branches.
Postal applications are also being processed.
 

shimnui1

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Called them a few days ago. they are accepting walk ins for surrender/OCI at the walk in branches.
Postal applications are also being processed.
Ok, thanks.
What’s the typical processing time to get oci nowadays?
 

hardnut

Hero Member
Aug 23, 2018
325
42
Brampton, ON
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
New Delhi, IND
App. Filed.......
11-2010
VISA ISSUED...
07-2011
LANDED..........
10-2011
Ok, thanks.
What’s the typical processing time to get oci nowadays?
I asked them that too and he said 5-6 weeks for OCI. Seems like the same as before the virus.
 

Sam8119

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Aug 26, 2016
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Can anybody please shine some light on the necessity of having Canadian passport for OCI application and Indian passport renunciation? I cannot apply for a passport as passport offices are closed but I have the citizenship certificate in hand. TIA
 

hardnut

Hero Member
Aug 23, 2018
325
42
Brampton, ON
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
New Delhi, IND
App. Filed.......
11-2010
VISA ISSUED...
07-2011
LANDED..........
10-2011
Can anybody please shine some light on the necessity of having Canadian passport for OCI application and Indian passport renunciation? I cannot apply for a passport as passport offices are closed but I have the citizenship certificate in hand. TIA
For OCI , they need to enter your Canada Passport no. in your OCI booklet.
 
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sydcarton

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Sep 4, 2015
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Can anybody please shine some light on the necessity of having Canadian passport for OCI application and Indian passport renunciation? I cannot apply for a passport as passport offices are closed but I have the citizenship certificate in hand. TIA
The checklist for renunciation states that if you don't have a foreign passport at the time of applying, you must write a declaration with a reason. You can go ahead and renounce but will have to wait for the passport to apply for an OCI.
 

hardnut

Hero Member
Aug 23, 2018
325
42
Brampton, ON
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
New Delhi, IND
App. Filed.......
11-2010
VISA ISSUED...
07-2011
LANDED..........
10-2011
Can anybody please shine some light on the necessity of having Canadian passport for OCI application and Indian passport renunciation? I cannot apply for a passport as passport offices are closed but I have the citizenship certificate in hand. TIA
Don't be without a passport at any time. If you keep your Indian Passport and haven't got your Canadian passport. And you need to travel urgently , Indian passport can be used for 3 months ( grace period) and even more if you can pay penalty later.
 
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catchdennis

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Aug 24, 2020
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Can you please post the OCI timelines ( Applying from Toronto) ? Especially ppl who applied after July or around Aug 2020
 

shimnui1

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Jun 28, 2012
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Can you please post the OCI timelines ( Applying from Toronto) ? Especially ppl who applied after July or around Aug 2020
Received OCI card for myself and my child today. our timelines are as follows:

Date Of Acknowledgment: 04-AUG-2020
Registration Status at Mission: TORONTO
Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 25-AUG-2020
Dispatched From MEA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On 25-AUG-2020
Document received At TORONTO On 25-AUG-2020

Hope this helps.

Also check the following thread:
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/oci-process.254662/page-128
 

catchdennis

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Aug 24, 2020
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