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This is such a positive and action oriented video! Thank you for helping people avoid BLS from scamming us and unnecessarily taking money from common people.
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thank you for creating this detailed video! Questions - 1. At 5:14, while filing in parent's details - My mother passed away few years ago. How do we fill that info? 2. For photographs - I was able to create a digital copy out of a regular passport copy picture. Do you suggest printing at home or go to a studio to get exact 80% picture as suggested? Thanks again.
Just enter parents detail , don’t worry about other things. For photo get it done professionally this helps you challenge if service provider tries to act smart
One video blasted 98% percent of my inhibitions on filing OCI. Another 2% is for these questions: 1. Do I print color or b&w? 2. Do I stick the photo on top the printed photo location in the application or just leave it small envelope in the filing package?
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@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal I am going to send color photos. I am talking about printing the application form after it's generated. Should I print the form also in color or b&w is fine?
Hello sir, At 3:32, Under the section of Applicant's information, You said to follow what is mentioned in the passport. So Which passport to follow here? Canadian or Indian? Thank you.
Thanks for this informative video. Just confused about should i send original Indian and canadian passport or not as checklist states “original and Copy”.
For OCI courier services, they charge an additional 30$(as of Aug 2023) for drop off of original documents in Toronto, though OCI has no original documents required(for the majority of us?). There is no way to uncheck that option when you use the combined 'Pick up and Drop off' option. But I think if you do 'Pick up' separately and then 'Drop off' separately, the separate drop off option does not add on the 'Original Drop off' fees and you may save money. I haven't tried this as I discovered this after :( but hope this helps.
Just follow the steps. 1. Ask them for details. If you don’t get add MEA to CC in email 2. Once you get breakdown ask for refund of money which they promptly will do. I initiated after two months and got it
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Hey Rajiv! Considering your comment is recent - could I ask you 2 questions: 1- Can you confirm that there really are no original documents to submit? The information is so inconsistent everywhere. 2- Is it possible to authorize someone else to pick up on your behalf? I'd be applying from Vancouver, but I think BLS rules are probably the same in Toronto and Vancouver. Would appreciate your inputs!
@@finsandscales Hey, we didn't submit any originals. But we haven't got any feedback on it yet. So perhaps not the best person to ask. But the video author does suggest the same somewhere else too I believe. re: authorization delegation. not sure, consider just putting in the address of someone else as no one verified our credentials when they returned it to the condo. But best to phone and check?
14:05 you ticked no to the first one, you uploaded OCI for your wife, should that be ticked no, only asking because it says if your family member has OCI registration earlier? Please let me know.
Great video and very well explained, probably the best one on YT for OCI! Quick question: Do I HAVE TO have and send Surrender /Renunciation Certificate? If yes, what's the process to get Surrender /Renunciation Certificate?
Hi, i have a question with place of birth . In my canadian passport it is given as Vellore Ind . Should i type the same ? Or should i just give the city name vellore ? Without INd ?
If you want to be foolproof. Call BLS helpline. Ask for representative name, note down date and time and ask him/her this question and fill accordingly. If they deny application the write to consulate directly and keep BLS in copy your money and time will be safe
you need to renounce your indian citizenship first if you have acquired different nationality and then follow this process and get your oci this is two part process, video covers last part only. Renunciation part takes about 2-3 weeks
17:23 If I reside in Ontario, but I am unable to get the appointment here at BLS, and i am travelling to Regina, SK in a week, can i book my appointment there in Regina even though i filled my application from ON ?
Hello there sir, can you please explain about 12:36 JOINT DECLARATION OF SUBSISTING OF MARRIAGE part, I’m an US citizen and my wife is Indian and she’s in India right now and we’ve been married over two years now, and also what should i mark in “are you applying oci on the basis of indian spouse/ spouse's oci-card” 5:37 please help.
Hi Ravi in your case the answer will be yes for “applying on basis of Indian spouse “ and fill the information required. For the joint declaration use this temple www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/india/united-states-of-america/oci-services/pdf/sworn-affidavit.pdf also make sure to have your marriage certificate apostle/ notarized. Hope this helps
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Can you give me tips for employment details.. What all should be included and to whom should we address the letter ? Or an employment letter from employer is best option..
If you have employment letter you can hide confidential details and send photocopy or else giving this info on a piece of paper with company name, contact person, your designation, since when you are with company and company address will also work
Great Video.I have one question about the pages you can upload like job letter has two sides.Is it possible to upload both front and back of letter.How to go about it if you can help?
Thank you for information, quick question where we do acquisition method , naturalization the date will be of citizenship certificate issued date or passport issue date
Thank you for your reply one last question renunciation passport no is surrender certificate no or our old Indian passport no. I already filled and submitted my family member oci Indian passport no in renunciation passport no,what should I do in this case
Hi. I have a question though. If we are mailing the documents what do we include in our package ? What happens to the original documents required in the checklist ? Thanks
Hi, I have a question. My husband's given name in Canadian passport is XXX and Surname has his real name, whereas in the cancelled Indian passport he has his real name in Given name and Surname is left blank. So what should be entered in the application for personal particulars? Please reply.
Excellent viseo. I become 50 few yeara back and just had mu new passport but did not know that I need ro submit to get a jew OCI in 2018. My hew US passport qill have to be done in2028. Does that mean my OCI is not valid? Should I now get an eVisa as I am going to India in 8 days? i did not know about rhis back in 2018. Help please. Thanks
@canadatriedandtestedoriginal i have another question please ! i am in montreal, not in toronto or ottawa or vancouver.. so which mission should i select ?? thank you !
OTTAWA JURISDICTION All locations below fall under the Consular Jurisdiction of the High Commissioner in Ottawa - National Capital Region of Ottawa- Hull - Ontario (Applicants residing at postal code starting with K) - Montreal (Quebec, applicant residing at postal code starting with J, H) - Kingston, Cornwall, Hawkesbury, Arnprior, Renfrew, Perth, Prescott, Brockville, Carleton Place, Smith’s Falls Morrisburg (all Ontario) - Nunavut Territories
Thanks for the video, quick question… in the application for place of birth should I fill what is there in my Indian passport or canada passport? Asking because my Indian passport has area & state while in my Canadian passport it has the city name & IND (for which I have affidavit)
I have the same issue. Place of birth is different in Indian and Canadian Passport. Please help me on below query. 1. is affidavit mandatory in such scenario 2. how to obtain affidavit in case its mandatory. 3. what have you mentioned in OCI (one in Indian passport or Canadian passport)
Sir, How do you transfer the photo & signature to desktop, and how do you transfer your documents to your desktop and how to reduce documents resolution under 500kb as per their requirement,Thanks
Do you have scanner at home if not you can get the scanning done at nearest library for free and get this on email. Both photos and signatures will have to be scanned first. 2. You can download the attachment on email to desktop and then follow as shown. Do let me know if any questions or you are stuck
No worries. If you have incorporation attach the incorporation certificate that’s what recently my friend did. Don’t share any sensitive info as there is service provided involved i between you and consulate. Also a call to service provider will help
Hello sir, I have a query,my full name on indian passport is under given name and my canadian passport has full name in surname and given name blank ,what should I fill up in given name as it is mandatory in oci application
Hi you can share job offer letter hiding information like salary or you can ask company to give basic details and also mention your mat leave. Even otherwise you can fill company details on a piece of paper(A4) and mention that you are currently in maternity leave and that should do. Hope this helps
Hello sir, please help me for the pdf files. While I am uploading pdf file it is not excepted. It says invalid format, but its size is perfect. still it is not work.
Thanks for your reply. Where should I upload citizenship certificate? If I am putting Citizenship Number as National Identification number (as per your instructions), so that’s why I am thinking if I should also upload the certificate as a proof. Please advise
Question - I am a 23 year old Canadian citizen, my OCI was issued in 2010 , using my old Canadian passport (issued 2008, expired 2018). Now I want to upload details of my new Canadian passport (issued 2018, my age was 18), it does not give me an option to upload the details without submitting a Re-Issuing OCI application. The instructions say the re-issuing OCI application is only to be submitted if the new passport was issued after age of 20. So I am stuck.
Hi I have a question on Part A of application. in this video @4.51 We need to enter Applicants passport Details. Is it INDIAN passport details or current US passport details. It is very confusing
Hello sir, I live in New zealand. I managed to fill Surrender certificate form and printed it out but renunciation certificate form is the one that i am having trouble with. Can you please guide/help me with this.
Complete Online filled, Printed, and duly signed Declaration/Application Form for Renunciation Indian Citizenship. (Fill according to Indian Passport.)
Hi surrender certificate is renunciation certificate. If you have filled this form all is good. My suggestion is to call the agency with whom you will have to initiate further and check documents required. Let me know if I have not understood the question
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal www.hciwellington.gov.in/page/cancellation-passport/ 1) Renunciation of Indian Citizenship(1st form) 2) Surrender of Indian Passport(2nd form) Can you please open the link and have a look at it. Two separate forms. I am having trouble with 1st form.
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For new born Canadian passport/ for New citizens you can enter citizenship certificate. Don’t worry as you will send both citizenship certificate and Canada passport as copy
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Hi brother , just wondering can I give drop of address different from pick up as we are going to india and won't be able to collect it .can I give friends address for drop off It says name and passport number on drop of tab .what to fill there .baby name or friends name
Applicant's Passport details - In this section i need to fill my Indian Passport details ? Also the Previous Passport Number would be my previous Indian Pasport number ?
@canadatriedandtestedoriginal i wanted to know how you made your signature ? i mean, did you write it on paper, then take a picture on your smart phone and edit after ? or did you get that done at a professional photo place ? it looks too good !. as well, your photo, was it with a smart phone or did you get it done professionally ?.. i will check back here, thank you !
Great video, thank you so much. Do we need to upload surrender certificate along with rest of the documents in online OCI application ? clarification will be highly appreciated. Thanks
With the upload it is not required however as a photocopy this will be required. To make it easy get both canceled photo and surrender certificate as one document and upload as pdf
@vinayparamanand930 Hi Surrender certificate is not part of upload but sending photocopy along with application. I made cancelled passport and surrender certificate as one single document and uploaded. Hope this helps
I filled to application today for my baby from UK now I have booked appointment for day after tomorrow. I want to know should I send application form and documents by post there or by self in VFS on my appointment date ??
Hi how did you get on with your oci application? Im applying now from UK and would like to know... 1. if appointment with vsf is neccessary? 2. if possible to send docs by post? 3. If so, how to make payment? Thank u so much for your help.
@@suhailpatel5912 hi sorry for the late reply. I applied online and uploaded my docs. Online then booked appointment nearest VFS centre and went there. I submitted the British Passport of the baby. One of parent's brp card and the docs U uploaded. Take original and printouts both.
Hello, Thank you for this amazing explanation. Is it okay if I scan my documents using camscanner app ? Will that be acceptable when submitting online application. It converts to .pdf but is keeping its watermark on the corner of each document.
I have a quick question , after taking print out of the form it generates the form with your photo and signature. So can i attach a passport photo with a paper clip?
Thanks for sharing the video. Just a quick question does the visible mark have to be what is showing in the surrendered Indian passport or can it be different to what is shown because this is not shown in my British passport. Thanks.
Thanks for your reply. My wife had changed her last name in the UK passport which is different in the Indian passport, so should I tick 'Have you ever changed your name' and just follow the steps?
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great video. 1 question - regarding upload of indian passport, do we upload the cancelled passport or pre cancelled passport? Cancelled passport has punched holes.
Hi sir, one more question . My husband has indian nationality, i recently acquired canadian citizenship ,so in the relationship with the root origin section under spouse passport details, should i still give self ?
Hi, I am trying to apply for OCI on Sept 22-2023 , on photo and signature file upload page i don't see any upload box as in your video. I am able to all previous steps and also able to select photo file and signature file and crop both, the system also says crop is fine but there is no upload option box, not even close option box, its blank at bottom. Is it due to India's visa ban for Canadians ? Are OCI applications also banned similar to visa ? please let me know.
Hi, thank you for reply. I got it , it was my browser. I want to make sure about sending original docs along with copies. As you have mentioned in your video that we don't need to send originals only copies will work. Is that still valid, please confirm once that if we send only copies, can it delay the process or all gud ?@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal
Hi sir, my husband passport expired in July 2023, we applied for renewal for him, can I still apply for oci for myself and my son with this expired passport information ( spouse ). Please give me advise , m so stressed
Just update guys recent experience take copr as well i went to bls Brampton some time they are asking for copr too. Fee can be paid by debit card or exact amount of fee in cash or draft.
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@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal self attested in the upload page? or in the later pages?…and also when i scanned my passport with the cam scanner app , theres a white background on which the document is viewed and also with the logo (scanned by camscanner) will that be a problem?
@harith8527 No worries.self attestation is taking photo and signing on a corner of document. If you want you can mention CTC which means certified true copy. It’s self declaration.
I have question regarding the once we upload the indian passport should we have to upload whole pages of the passport or first and last page of the passport?
So no originals to be sent? Not even the cancelled passport or the surrender certificate....bls is constantly busy so I have no other avenue to verify this info, hence asking...thanks in advance.
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The love and care with which this is explained, commendable. Thanks a ton.
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Hi how can I apply for family one can you explain please 🙏
And also I lost my Indian passport so there is other options. Thank you
This is such a positive and action oriented video! Thank you for helping people avoid BLS from scamming us and unnecessarily taking money from common people.
Excellent presentation...appreciate your efforts in making the entire process so simple and clear.
Thank you. I am glad it helped
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at 16:32, what does "Place" mean?
Select country where you are and applying from
Thank you for these excellent videos with small clarifications which are so helpful! I just filed my application following your video!
Thank you
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In 4:38 Applicants passport section - do I need to mention my Canadian passport details or Indian passport?
Canadian passport
Thank you so much for the detailed and accurate video on OCI. Best video on the subject ❤️🌹🙏
Glad it was helpful!
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thank you for creating this detailed video! Questions - 1. At 5:14, while filing in parent's details - My mother passed away few years ago. How do we fill that info? 2. For photographs - I was able to create a digital copy out of a regular passport copy picture. Do you suggest printing at home or go to a studio to get exact 80% picture as suggested? Thanks again.
Just enter parents detail , don’t worry about other things. For photo get it done professionally this helps you challenge if service provider tries to act smart
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal THANK YOU
One video blasted 98% percent of my inhibitions on filing OCI. Another 2% is for these questions:
1. Do I print color or b&w?
2. Do I stick the photo on top the printed photo location in the application or just leave it small envelope in the filing package?
Color photos and send that separately. I secured with metal paper clip.
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal Thank you very much for the response. Will b&w do for application print out or does it have to be color as well?
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@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal I am going to send color photos. I am talking about printing the application form after it's generated. Should I print the form also in color or b&w is fine?
@arunghanta5066 oh I get it. Application can be B&W. I sent B&W application printouts
Hello sir, At 3:32, Under the section of Applicant's information, You said to follow what is mentioned in the passport. So Which passport to follow here? Canadian or Indian? Thank you.
Canadian passport
Thanks for this informative video. Just confused about should i send original Indian and canadian passport or not as checklist states “original and Copy”.
incredibly great video. Keep up the great work dear.
Thank you
For OCI courier services, they charge an additional 30$(as of Aug 2023) for drop off of original documents in Toronto, though OCI has no original documents required(for the majority of us?). There is no way to uncheck that option when you use the combined 'Pick up and Drop off' option. But I think if you do 'Pick up' separately and then 'Drop off' separately, the separate drop off option does not add on the 'Original Drop off' fees and you may save money. I haven't tried this as I discovered this after :( but hope this helps.
If you have been charged extra just ask them to share breakdown and you can contest. I got my money back all three times. Thank you for sharing
Just follow the steps.
1. Ask them for details. If you don’t get add MEA to CC in email
2. Once you get breakdown ask for refund of money which they promptly will do. I initiated after two months and got it
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Hey Rajiv! Considering your comment is recent - could I ask you 2 questions:
1- Can you confirm that there really are no original documents to submit? The information is so inconsistent everywhere.
2- Is it possible to authorize someone else to pick up on your behalf?
I'd be applying from Vancouver, but I think BLS rules are probably the same in Toronto and Vancouver. Would appreciate your inputs!
@@finsandscales Hey, we didn't submit any originals. But we haven't got any feedback on it yet. So perhaps not the best person to ask. But the video author does suggest the same somewhere else too I believe.
re: authorization delegation. not sure, consider just putting in the address of someone else as no one verified our credentials when they returned it to the condo. But best to phone and check?
14:05 you ticked no to the first one, you uploaded OCI for your wife, should that be ticked no, only asking because it says if your family member has OCI registration earlier? Please let me know.
Hi while you are applying together the response will be no. If spouse already has OCI then the response will be Yes
Great video and very well explained, probably the best one on YT for OCI! Quick question: Do I HAVE TO have and send Surrender /Renunciation Certificate? If yes, what's the process to get Surrender /Renunciation Certificate?
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Hi, i have a question with place of birth . In my canadian passport it is given as Vellore Ind . Should i type the same ? Or should i just give the city name vellore ? Without INd ?
If you have option to write Vellore India go ahead
Thank you for the reply . It's a big scam going on in BLs . People are just grabbing money like anything . Thanks for this video . I will try my luck
If you want to be foolproof. Call BLS helpline. Ask for representative name, note down date and time and ask him/her this question and fill accordingly. If they deny application the write to consulate directly and keep BLS in copy your money and time will be safe
Also do let me know how your application goes. Thank you
@aishwaryas3307 Any update regarding place of birth ??? Only city or with IND.
you need to renounce your indian citizenship first if you have acquired different nationality and then follow this process and get your oci this is two part process, video covers last part only. Renunciation part takes about 2-3 weeks
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Can it be combined application ?
@jhonalter5024 no
17:23 If I reside in Ontario, but I am unable to get the appointment here at BLS, and i am travelling to Regina, SK in a week, can i book my appointment there in Regina even though i filled my application from ON ?
Hi I am not sure. Can you call BLS helpline please. They do respond
Hello there sir, can you please explain about 12:36 JOINT DECLARATION OF SUBSISTING OF MARRIAGE part, I’m an US citizen and my wife is Indian and she’s in India right now and we’ve been married over two years now, and also what should i mark in “are you applying oci on the basis of indian spouse/ spouse's oci-card” 5:37 please help.
Hi Ravi in your case the answer will be yes for “applying on basis of Indian spouse “ and fill the information required. For the joint declaration use this temple www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/india/united-states-of-america/oci-services/pdf/sworn-affidavit.pdf also make sure to have your marriage certificate apostle/ notarized. Hope this helps
Hi, at 17:55 do we need to send only copy of Indian passport, Citizenship certificate and Canadian passport? Checklist says original and copy
No originals are required. Only photocopies. If you are doing walking carry originals with you if you want.
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What we have to fill in national identification number?
Hi, I need help with surrender process..do you have any video..also, do we need to send both the passport (pick up and drop option)
How to surrender Indian Passport In Canada step by step guide|2023|Latest updates
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very good info ! can someone please post the latest checklist link for OCI ?
OCI Application Guide 2024: How to Apply for OCI Card | Step-by-Step Process
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Sir, Your video is awesome. This video was a lot of help for me. Thank you sooooo much
Thank you. I am glad it helped
Can you give me tips for employment details..
What all should be included and to whom should we address the letter ? Or an employment letter from employer is best option..
If you have employment letter you can hide confidential details and send photocopy or else giving this info on a piece of paper with company name, contact person, your designation, since when you are with company and company address will also work
Thank you
Great Video.I have one question about the pages you can upload like job letter has two sides.Is it possible to upload both front and back of letter.How to go about it if you can help?
You can merge both as pdf. Desi tarika. Get that in word document or ppt and save as pdf
Got answer from the messages section.You mentioned to someone that we can create a file containing the pages and upload it.Thanks
Thank you for information, quick question where we do acquisition method , naturalization the date will be of citizenship certificate issued date or passport issue date
Citizenship date always for all official purposes
Thank you for your reply one last question renunciation passport no is surrender certificate no or our old Indian passport no.
I already filled and submitted my family member oci Indian passport no in renunciation passport no,what should I do in this case
@mdarpanmahajan5959 can you please timestamp where it is. As far as I remember details were regarding India passport which was canceled
Thank you so much! For national identification number should I use the Social Security number (I’m a US citizen) ?
I would never be comfortable sharing SSN.
do we have to self attest the uploaded soft copies
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Thank you sir ; your video was very helpful 👍
Thank you 🙏 I am glad it was helpful
Hi. I have a question though. If we are mailing the documents what do we include in our package ? What happens to the original documents required in the checklist ? Thanks
No originals please. You just send photocopies attested by you
thank you so much @@canadatriedandtestedoriginal
Need to self attached all documents for upload ?
Hi, I have a question. My husband's given name in Canadian passport is XXX and Surname has his real name, whereas in the cancelled Indian passport he has his real name in Given name and Surname is left blank. So what should be entered in the application for personal particulars? Please reply.
I am not sure about this. Can you please call up BLS once.
Thank you for your promptness. Which number should I call? @@canadatriedandtestedoriginal
Excellent viseo. I become 50 few yeara back and just had mu new passport but did not know that I need ro submit to get a jew OCI in 2018. My hew US passport qill have to be done in2028. Does that mean my OCI is not valid? Should I now get an eVisa as I am going to India in 8 days? i did not know about rhis back in 2018. Help please. Thanks
No OCI is for lifetime you just need to update by going to the website
How to self attest the document? Do you have to write 'Self attested' along with your Signature and Date?
No just your signature will do
Hello..where can i find national identification number for minor oci application...please answer..
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Thank you so much for the information. 🙏
Can you also make a video for Oci for foreign spouse
Thank you. Yes sure
@canadatriedandtestedoriginal i have another question please ! i am in montreal, not in toronto or ottawa or vancouver.. so which mission should i select ?? thank you !
Select Ottawa
OTTAWA JURISDICTION
All locations below fall under the Consular Jurisdiction of the High Commissioner in Ottawa
- National Capital Region of Ottawa- Hull
- Ontario (Applicants residing at postal code starting with K)
- Montreal (Quebec, applicant residing at postal code starting with J, H)
- Kingston, Cornwall, Hawkesbury, Arnprior, Renfrew, Perth, Prescott, Brockville, Carleton Place, Smith’s Falls Morrisburg (all Ontario)
- Nunavut Territories
Hi. Thanks for the detailed information. Do we need to attach picture to the form or just put in the envelope ?
Just put it in envelope. I secured envelope with uclip
Good aftarnoon sir can re uploude dacument after genrate pdf in case of mistake😊
Hi please check edit section I have shown in video. If not you can start new application and make sure to send correct application
Thanks for the video, quick question… in the application for place of birth should I fill what is there in my Indian passport or canada passport? Asking because my Indian passport has area & state while in my Canadian passport it has the city name & IND (for which I have affidavit)
Mention as it is in India passport. Makes it easy for the reviewer
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal in OCI card does it mention anywhere the place of birth?
I have the same issue. Place of birth is different in Indian and Canadian Passport. Please help me on below query.
1. is affidavit mandatory in such scenario
2. how to obtain affidavit in case its mandatory.
3. what have you mentioned in OCI (one in Indian passport or Canadian passport)
Sir, How do you transfer the photo & signature to desktop, and how do you transfer your documents to your desktop and how to reduce documents resolution under 500kb as per their requirement,Thanks
Do you have scanner at home if not you can get the scanning done at nearest library for free and get this on email. Both photos and signatures will have to be scanned first.
2. You can download the attachment on email to desktop and then follow as shown. Do let me know if any questions or you are stuck
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Hi just a question, i am self employed, dont have any job letter or anything, so what is the alternative document i can upload. Thank you
No worries. If you have incorporation attach the incorporation certificate that’s what recently my friend did. Don’t share any sensitive info as there is service provided involved i between you and consulate. Also a call to service provider will help
Hello sir,
I have a query,my full name on indian passport is under given name and my canadian passport has full name in surname and given name blank ,what should I fill up in given name as it is mandatory in oci application
Hi call BLS once they will guide you as they see such situation daily
what is self attesting? and what all docs needs to be self attested?
Just do a signature. No harm doing on photocopies
One more question, I just got a pickup label.. how will bls know whther we opted for drop off too..do we get a receipt
Once they take payment they keep track
Do we need job letter if on maternity leave?
Hi you can share job offer letter hiding information like salary or you can ask company to give basic details and also mention your mat leave. Even otherwise you can fill company details on a piece of paper(A4) and mention that you are currently in maternity leave and that should do. Hope this helps
Hello sir, please help me for the pdf files. While I am uploading pdf file it is not excepted. It says invalid format, but its size is perfect. still it is not work.
Hi can you try today. If not I really need to understand what the problem is? I guess you have checked the file size
Thank you very much..Detailed presentation
Thank you
Thank you for the video. Very informative.
Please let me know where to upload surrender certificate?
When you upload India passport (punched) have the surrender certificate too as page added in pdf. Make this into single file
Thanks for your reply. Where should I upload citizenship certificate? If I am putting Citizenship Number as National Identification number (as per your instructions), so that’s why I am thinking if I should also upload the certificate as a proof. Please advise
My spose is dual citizen. What should i put
Hi please call BLS to be on safer side and to get the answer.
Has BLS stopped postal service ? Their website says file not found for postal pick up. Still trying to connect with them.
Hi that is their bread and butter and revenue generating machine. The link might be broken. Call them and they will send you the link
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Can my son 7 year old sign his oci application?
If he can why not. Go ahead
Thankyou for quick confirmation
I don 't understand national identification number...which number is required indian o which country passport i have now???
National identification number of current nationality. Please check video 3:00 onwards I have explained
Thank you
Question - I am a 23 year old Canadian citizen, my OCI was issued in 2010 , using my old Canadian passport (issued 2008, expired 2018). Now I want to upload details of my new Canadian passport (issued 2018, my age was 18), it does not give me an option to upload the details without submitting a Re-Issuing OCI application. The instructions say the re-issuing OCI application is only to be submitted if the new passport was issued after age of 20. So I am stuck.
Hi Sir I have a question what if In india they revoke the passport how do I apply for ocI
Sorry Revoke in the sense. Can you clarify?
Hi I have a question on Part A of application. in this video @4.51 We need to enter Applicants passport Details. Is it INDIAN passport details or current US passport details. It is very confusing
Applicants passport details would be US passport, there is another section where you enter surrendered passport details
Hello sir, I live in New zealand. I managed to fill Surrender certificate form and printed it out but renunciation certificate form is the one that i am having trouble with. Can you please guide/help me with this.
Complete Online filled, Printed, and duly signed Declaration/Application Form for Renunciation Indian Citizenship. (Fill according to Indian Passport.)
Hi surrender certificate is renunciation certificate. If you have filled this form all is good. My suggestion is to call the agency with whom you will have to initiate further and check documents required. Let me know if I have not understood the question
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal
www.hciwellington.gov.in/page/cancellation-passport/
1) Renunciation of Indian Citizenship(1st form)
2) Surrender of Indian Passport(2nd form)
Can you please open the link and have a look at it. Two separate forms.
I am having trouble with 1st form.
Hi All, Can you please clarify, We need to enter the Australian passport details or Indian Passport Details in the Passport Details segment?
Please check this for more clarity OCI Application Guide 2024: How to Apply for OCI Card | Step-by-Step Process
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Hello Sir, Can you please explain the difference and what category i belong to? Citizenship by birth, descent, registration and naturalisation.
Do you know the difference?
Hi, do we need to upload original scanned documents or a self attested copy needs to be uploaded?
Upload-scan original. Attachment- photocopy self attested
Thank you :)
Can you please share the list to be download for minor child born in India
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I have to go the same thing if I m living in European country?
Yes sir.
Thanks for the video. National Identification Number would be the Canadian Passport Number or the Canadian Citizenship Certificate number ?
For new born Canadian passport/ for New citizens you can enter citizenship certificate. Don’t worry as you will send both citizenship certificate and Canada passport as copy
Any dimensions for uploading documents?
No just make sure the scanned documents has everything visible and also not heavy. The document upload section has the acceptable file size mentioned
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal thank you for info!
Hi, in applicant’s address details where they ask for zip code, area code … i have to enter postal code??
Yes that’s correct
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Checklist says to provide Cano number, Where I can find the CANO No ?
Does that mean file no ?
Hi Pravin, just follow the way I have filled you will not go wrong. Others have done successfully without any issues
Let me know if you are still stuck
Hi when can we apply for OCI after marrying indian national?
Foreign spouse can submit application for OCI on the basis of Indian origin spouse only after two years of valid marriage.
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal thank u sir🙏
Hello Sir, very useful video. However i have a question, what do we write in professional details of applicant ? please help
Sorry what exactly do you need. Please pick closest one you think it is
Hi brother , just wondering can I give drop of address different from pick up as we are going to india and won't be able to collect it .can I give friends address for drop off
It says name and passport number on drop of tab .what to fill there .baby name or friends name
Hi best will be to check with BLS . I am sure they will have right answer for you
Applicant's Passport details - In this section i need to fill my Indian Passport details ? Also the Previous Passport Number would be my previous Indian Pasport number ?
Please check video from 4:00 you won’t go wrong
@canadatriedandtestedoriginal i wanted to know how you made your signature ? i mean, did you write it on paper, then take a picture on your smart phone and edit after ? or did you get that done at a professional photo place ? it looks too good !. as well, your photo, was it with a smart phone or did you get it done professionally ?.. i will check back here, thank you !
good job thank you very much .
i don't have the the pink paper , when i got landed immigrates, what should i do ?
Do you mean COPR? Sorry can you give little more context please
Great video, thank you so much. Do we need to upload surrender certificate along with rest of the documents in online OCI application ? clarification will be highly appreciated. Thanks
With the upload it is not required however as a photocopy this will be required. To make it easy get both canceled photo and surrender certificate as one document and upload as pdf
Where should we upload this?
@vinayparamanand930 Hi Surrender certificate is not part of upload but sending photocopy along with application. I made cancelled passport and surrender certificate as one single document and uploaded. Hope this helps
I filled to application today for my baby from UK now I have booked appointment for day after tomorrow. I want to know should I send application form and documents by post there or by self in VFS on my appointment date ??
Take an appointment with VFS and carry documents. Since you are going in person carry originals to show if required.
Hi how did you get on with your oci application? Im applying now from UK and would like to know...
1. if appointment with vsf is neccessary?
2. if possible to send docs by post?
3. If so, how to make payment?
Thank u so much for your help.
@@suhailpatel5912 hi sorry for the late reply. I applied online and uploaded my docs. Online then booked appointment nearest VFS centre and went there. I submitted the British Passport of the baby. One of parent's brp card and the docs U uploaded. Take original and printouts both.
Hello, Thank you for this amazing explanation. Is it okay if I scan my documents using camscanner app ? Will that be acceptable when submitting online application. It converts to .pdf but is keeping its watermark on the corner of each document.
Not a problem. You can also take photo on phone and bring photo to Microsoft word and save the file as pdf. This is another option
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal thank you for your prompt response and advise.
what to fill in employer information if you are unemployed
Just mention unemployed. It’s okay
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal thanks, then what to submit in employer letter? Not sure there
I have a quick question , after taking print out of the form it generates the form with your photo and signature. So can i attach a passport photo with a paper clip?
Does it have to be a colour print out or you can just take a black and white print out and affix a passport photo on the form?
Hi, Application print B&W. Photo secure with paper clip or place in envelope . Hope this helps
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal Thanks a lot ! 👍
Thanks for sharing the video. Just a quick question does the visible mark have to be what is showing in the surrendered Indian passport or can it be different to what is shown because this is not shown in my British passport. Thanks.
Just mention the latest. It’s all good
Thanks for your reply. My wife had changed her last name in the UK passport which is different in the Indian passport, so should I tick 'Have you ever changed your name' and just follow the steps?
@user-pl4dy3mz8k yes since the name has changed you will have to select that option and submit the documents required
Will the old PIO card be returned to us after getting OCI card ?
I am not sure about this. Usually Indian passport in surrender is returned with cancelled stamp.
Hi it’s really helpful for me to apply oci…thank you
Most welcome 😊
hello i tried but idk why im not getting the option of upload , my picture and signature shows crop is fine but still cant
Hi
Do we have to upload the scanned copies of documents?
For upload yes
Hello sir. Is there any guideline that says how old the photograph should be??
No. Go ahead as long it is you it should be okay
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal thank you sooo much for the quick response. I am going to use 10 months old pic same one as on Canadian passport.
@thetruth5672 yes that is absolutely okay
For Minor Applicants in the signature upload webage do we upload a thumb impression of the minor applicant ?
Yes, this one is for minor applicant ua-cam.com/video/K78GTnxG7R0/v-deo.htmlsi=aTyNnGRSF5i2iJ62
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Hi sir, for the professional details of the applicant, can I provide the letter of employment which I submitted in the online form?
Yes please
thankyou so much for the clarification, you are doing an incredible work for everyone.@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal
great video. 1 question - regarding upload of indian passport, do we upload the cancelled passport or pre cancelled passport? Cancelled passport has punched holes.
Cancelled passport to be uploaded
Should we also sign on all photocopies??
Yes please
Very clear explanation. Would you happen to know if we can submit a application set for family under 1 OCI in-person appointment?
Hi what I learn is that they only allow 1 person for 1 appointment and they have had resistance to person submitting family applications
I want to know if originals are required, on the checklist it says that original are required but in video you are saying don't send originals
Hi no originals when you send postal.
Hi sir, one more question . My husband has indian nationality, i recently acquired canadian citizenship ,so in the relationship with the root origin section under spouse passport details, should i still give self ?
Since you have relinquished recently you can choose self
Hi, I am trying to apply for OCI on Sept 22-2023 , on photo and signature file upload page i don't see any upload box as in your video. I am able to all previous steps and also able to select photo file and signature file and crop both, the system also says crop is fine but there is no upload option box, not even close option box, its blank at bottom. Is it due to India's visa ban for Canadians ? Are OCI applications also banned similar to visa ? please let me know.
No OCI has not been stopped. You should get all options as I showed in video. Can you re initiate application process. My videos are up to date
Hi, thank you for reply. I got it , it was my browser. I want to make sure about sending original docs along with copies. As you have mentioned in your video that we don't need to send originals only copies will work. Is that still valid, please confirm once that if we send only copies, can it delay the process or all gud ?@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal
@nannujatt2436 yes only photocopies
Thanks@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal
Hi sir, my husband passport expired in July 2023, we applied for renewal for him, can I still apply for oci for myself and my son with this expired passport information ( spouse ). Please give me advise , m so stressed
Yes you can apple as you are surrendering the current one even if it is expired
Just update guys recent experience take copr as well i went to bls Brampton some time they are asking for copr too. Fee can be paid by debit card or exact amount of fee in cash or draft.
Is this debit card thing for CGI too? Or just BLS if it is walkin?
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal bls only
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do my documents have to be self attested? or can i just upload them by using the cam scanner application on my phone?
The photocopy has to be self attested. Upload can go as direct scan
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal self attested in the upload page? or in the later pages?…and also when i scanned my passport with the cam scanner app , theres a white background on which the document is viewed and also with the logo (scanned by camscanner) will that be a problem?
i think i am not understanding the exact meaning of self attested, please help🥲
@harith8527 No worries.self attestation is taking photo and signing on a corner of document. If you want you can mention CTC which means certified true copy. It’s self declaration.
@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal thank you so much..and what about the white background thing?
Thank you Sir. Very helpful. God bless you.🙏🙏💪
Thank you
I have question regarding the once we upload the indian passport should we have to upload whole pages of the passport or first and last page of the passport?
Passport first and last page only
I am confused why does it say to include original citizenship certificate and passport. Please help
Don’t worry just submit photocopies
So no originals to be sent? Not even the cancelled passport or the surrender certificate....bls is constantly busy so I have no other avenue to verify this info, hence asking...thanks in advance.
One more ques - what do you provide as work proof for a businessman?
You can self attest and mention details of business and add incorporation certificate .