Posted on: 04-06-14 11:15:32
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Originally posted by hchheda
If anyone is under 50 - they don't need to transfer the OCI sticker onto the new PP. You can travel with current PP + PP with OCI sticker on it.
Best to avoid BLS as much as possible.
Hiren
Thanks for the reminder. This is what I am going to do when my passport expires.
Quote:
Originally posted by hchheda
If anyone is under 50 - they don't need to transfer the OCI sticker onto the new PP. You can travel with current PP + PP with OCI sticker on it.
Best to avoid BLS as much as possible.
Hiren
What about PIO - does it apply there as well? Also, is there an official link you can provide that might suggest it?
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Originally posted by febpreet
Quote:
Originally posted by hchheda
If anyone is under 50 - they don't need to transfer the OCI sticker onto the new PP. You can travel with current PP + PP with OCI sticker on it.
Best to avoid BLS as much as possible.
Hiren
What about PIO - does it apply there as well? Also, is there an official link you can provide that might suggest it?
For PIO - I believe it is a separate card valid for 15 years not tied to your PP.
For OCI - see the attached link :
http://www.cgivancouver.org/devcgi/index.php/left-center-right/oci
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Originally posted by hchheda
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Originally posted by febpreet
Quote:
Originally posted by hchheda
If anyone is under 50 - they don't need to transfer the OCI sticker onto the new PP. You can travel with current PP + PP with OCI sticker on it.
Best to avoid BLS as much as possible.
Hiren
What about PIO - does it apply there as well? Also, is there an official link you can provide that might suggest it?
For PIO - I believe it is a separate card valid for 15 years not tied to your PP.
For OCI - see the attached link :
http://www.cgivancouver.org/devcgi/index.php/left-center-right/oci
Thanks. Yes. I received a separate card for PIO. But, BLS site also asked to endorse a new passport. So, I guess I need to get it endorsed.
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Originally posted by hchheda
If anyone is under 50 - they don't need to transfer the OCI sticker onto the new PP. You can travel with current PP + PP with OCI sticker on it.
Best to avoid BLS as much as possible.
Hiren
Hi Hiren.
I really don't want to deal with BLS and yes I know that I can use new PP + old PP with OCI sticker to travel, however, some overzealous airline staff can create problems for you during travel sometimes when they don't know the rules. That's why I was thinking about having the OCI transferred to new passport and was looking to see if anyone has done it recently thru BLS.
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Originally posted by febpreet
Great review of BLS on Yelp:
http://www.yelp.ca/biz/bls-international-services-inc-toronto</font>
Pretty scary reading all those BLS reviews - I would love to avoid this agency at all costs unless I absolutely don't have a choice.
In the US, the Indian mission recently replaced BLS with another agency called Cox & Kings.
I wonder why they don't do the same here in Canada.
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Originally posted by kulb
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Originally posted by hchheda
If anyone is under 50 - they don't need to transfer the OCI sticker onto the new PP. You can travel with current PP + PP with OCI sticker on it.
Best to avoid BLS as much as possible.
Hiren
Hi Hiren.
I really don't want to deal with BLS and yes I know that I can use new PP + old PP with OCI sticker to travel, however, some overzealous airline staff can create problems for you during travel sometimes when they don't know the rules. That's why I was thinking about having the OCI transferred to new passport and was looking to see if anyone has done it recently thru BLS.
It is unlikely that any airline staff would give you trouble if you use old passport+new passport+OCI booklet. I have seen some staff not even looking at the OCI booklet and they put it aside, but make sure you get it back.
OCI renewal to transfer sticker is a long process, you have to submit all your documents and pictures again, get bank draft made, visit BLS 4 times at least and wait for 2 months at least plus it is not mandatory in your case.
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