I submitted OCI application in 2004 with photocopies of my Canadian Passport and cancelled Indian passport. I am a PIO card holder but didn't submit photocopy of PIO at that time as application was submitted as per old guidelines which didn't require me to submit photocopy of PIO card. I haven't heard from Consulate office in Toronto since. Please advise if I should submit a new application as under new procedure processing on average doesn't take more than 3 months. I get 'File Number Does Not Exist' message when I check status online on http://www.mha.nic.in/oci/oci-main.htm. I think they probably have lost my application. Whenever I contact (email) consulate for status, this is the response I keep getting from them.
"Thanks for your mail. The applications for OCI submitted in 2004 or early 2005 are being dealt with by the Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi. Once we hear from them, we would let you know. You need not re apply in the new scheme."
Any suggestions on how to followup on this will be appreciated.
"Thanks for your mail. The applications for OCI submitted in 2004 or early 2005 are being dealt with by the Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi. Once we hear from them, we would let you know. You need not re apply in the new scheme."
Any suggestions on how to followup on this will be appreciated.