(Satpal Singh Johal)- OCI ਦੀਆਂ ਨਿਰੀਆਂ ਮੌਜਾਂ, ਦੁੱਖ ਇਕ ਵੀ ਨਹੀਂ। About renewing or reissuing India’s OCI Card: Up to the age of 20 years, there is no need to reapply OCI each time when a new (Canadian) passport is issued. Only, a photo and new Passport copy must be submitted online under OCI Miscellaneous services.
– 20 ਸਾਲਾਂ ਦੀ ਉਮਰ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ: OCI card needs to be re-issued when a new Passport is issued after gaining 20 years of age. After 50 years of age, the OCI bearer must upload their Photo and newly issued Passport copy online under OCI Miscellaneous services. To upload a new photo and copy of the new passport, visit this website: https://ociservices.gov.in/capchaActionMisc
– ਲੋਕਾਂ ਦਾ OCI ਨਾਲ ਲਗਾਓ ਵਧਿਆ: Consul Dheeraj Pareek from the CGI in Toronto said that they receive around 200 applications for OCI issuance every day. The processing time for the application is 4 to 8 weeks. He added that an entry visa (sticker) valid for 5 years is issued. A visa for 10 years is currently not available.
– ਮੁਖਤਿਆਰਨਾਮੇ ਬਾਰੇ: Mr. Pareek said that CGI also attests about 30 power of attorneys each day. People can walk into the CGI office in Toronto, from Monday to Friday, before 11.30 am to get their documents attested.
– ਸੁਰੈਂਡਰ ਸਰਟੀਫਿਕੇਟ ਜਰੂਰੀ: A surrender certificate (if Canadian (foreign) citizenship acquired on or after June 1, 2010) is required for India’s visa and OCI services. The fee for a surrender certificate is CAD $119+3+7.40=129.40
– ਕੂੜੇ ਦੀ ਛੋਟ 7 ਤੋਂ: Spring garbage exemption for the residents in Brampton, Mississauga, and Caledon will run from June 12 to June 23. The Peel Region will allow people to put any amount of acceptable garbage on the curb without requiring garbage tags. Extra garbage will be collected only on garbage collection day. Extra garbage bags must not be heavier than 20 kg.For more information (about the sizes of extra garbage), visit this website: https://peelregion.ca/waste/garbage-exemption-dates/
– ਸਕੂਲ `ਚ ਭੰਗੜਾ: Robert J Lee Public School, at 160 Mountainash Rd. in Brampton (ward 10), will have a Bhangra Club celebration on June 7, from 4 to 5 pm. Students from grades 4 to 8 will be performing.
