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#281 ·
Applied for Indian passport Renunciation and OCI - through an agent in Sydney.
Date of Acknowledgement - 07-March-2024
Status - Under assessment at the High Commission/Consulate General of India.

Any idea as to when the cancelled passport & OCI be received? Any help or response would help as have travel plans.

Thank you
 
#282 ·
Archanayr said:
Applied for Indian passport Renunciation and OCI - through an agent in Sydney.
Date of Acknowledgement - 07-March-2024
Status - Under assessment at the High Commission/Consulate General of India.

Any idea as to when the cancelled passport & OCI be received? Any help or response would help as have travel plans.

Thank you
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First the passport will be cancelled and returned to you
Then the OCI processing will start and the OCI printed and sent to you
Cheers
 
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#290 ·
thisisram said:
Hi. Need some inputs while Filling OCI online application

1. National identification number

2. Previous passport number

Occupational details. I am just driving Uber now. What should mention For below questions

Address of employer ?

Employer contact number ?

Do i need to attach employer letters in the attachments section ?


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Did you get a response for this?
 
#291 ·
Hi All, I have applied for an OCI on 5th September and the status is showing - Document printing aa Processed since 27th Sep. there are no changes in main OCI tracking link and VF lS Visa tracking link which is showing document submitted to high commission of India. my question is - how long should it take from here based on experience. B) will there be any change in status like dispatched in OCI SITE?
 
#293 ·
Here is my timeline: (haven't got my OCI yet)

renunciation was done beforehand and the application was submitted to VFS Sydney.

sent OCI application via auspost: 8/7/2024
auspost delivered to VFS: 9/7/2024
VFS accepted application: 22/7/2024
Date Of Acknowledgment on ociservices.gov.in: 20/9/2024

Status on ociservices.gov.in - under process
Status on VFS website - Under assessment at the High Commission/Consulate General of India.

It took nearly 2 months for my application to be acknowledged by the Indian govt from the date it was accepted by VFS!

This shows their inefficiency in processing applications and it said a straightforward application should only take about 8 weeks on VFS website and here I am waiting for an OCI after 13 weeks.

Heard nothing after that.

Anyone can point me in any direction where I can call or email to better understand the cause of the delay?
 
#294 ·
frustratedmate said:
Here is my timeline: (haven't got my OCI yet)

renunciation was done beforehand and the application was submitted to VFS Sydney.

sent OCI application via auspost: 8/7/2024
auspost delivered to VFS: 9/7/2024
VFS accepted application: 22/7/2024
Date Of Acknowledgment on ociservices.gov.in: 20/9/2024

Status on ociservices.gov.in - under process
Status on VFS website - Under assessment at the High Commission/Consulate General of India.

It took nearly 2 months for my application to be acknowledged by the Indian govt from the date it was accepted by VFS!

This shows their inefficiency in processing applications and it said a straightforward application should only take about 8 weeks on VFS website and here I am waiting for an OCI after 13 weeks.

Heard nothing after that.

Anyone can point me in any direction where I can call or email to better understand the cause of the delay?
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You can email cgi sydney and try your luck
In all probability you will get the stock reply that it’s under processing
Cheers
 
#296 ·
I emailed & called the consulate yesterday, they told me to wait till Nov 1st Week and complain via email.
They didn't reveal the actual reason for the delays. and also asked me to apply for a Visa if travelling in a short time.
I got the impression that I & others who applied after July won't be getting OCI coming this Year.
 
#297 ·
sandeepnl said:
I emailed & called the consulate yesterday, they told me to wait till Nov 1st Week and complain via email.
They didn't reveal the actual reason for the delays. and also asked me to apply for a Visa if travelling in a short time.
I got the impression that I & others who applied after July won't be getting OCI coming this Year.
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What email did you contact them?

Thanks
 
#300 ·
Hi all, I would like to know the current OCI timelines, I have submitted the OCI on 26/09/2024. I was informed the process may take up to 8 weeks. I have planned my travel to India by December 1st week. Hence if it may take more time, I may have to apply for eVisa.

The passport surrender was completed previously in July and was informed the process may take up to 4 weeks, but I received the surrendered passport and certificate in 1 week. I assume the timelines may change when submitted from different cities, correct me if I am wrong.

OCI Submission: 26/09/2024
Acknowledgement Date: 03/10/2024
OCI Application Status: Under-Process (as on 23/10/2024)
Place: Melbourne
Passport Surrender: July (Completed)
 
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