1. A family consisting of main applicant, spouse and up to two minor children can apply in the same Form i.e. Form XIX. (Please consult check list before submitting OCI application).
2. The OCI Application is in two parts, Part A and Part B.  Part A MUST be filled on-line by the applicant [using Microsoft Internet Explorer only] by visiting http://ociindia.nic.in/ociindia/OnlineOCIRegistrationG.jsp. Alternatively, the Form can also be submitted online on the Ministry of Home Affairs website www.mha.nic.in  at "Online Registration" on the “OCI Scheme” page.
   After on-line registration, both Part A and Part B are required to be submitted, in duplicate, to the Consulate along with all documents mentioned in the Check-list. It may be noted that on submission of Part A [at submission office: Canada-Toronto] a web reference number [CANTI………] will be generated online.  This will be a dummy number, which will feature in the printout of Part A. It will be subsequently used by the Consulate General of India as a reference number for the application. Part A is tamper proof, i.e., once Part A has been submitted online the applicant cannot make any changes in it. In case of any mistake / changes, Part A can be submitted online again by discarding the previous application and the application with correct details should be submitted to the Consulate.
3. Part B of the application is meant for all members of the family, not exceeding four including the applicant. It is in ZIP format, and can be accessed by selecting 'group' in the OCI application form. It is to be downloaded either by using the 'evaluation version' or saved on a floppy/ CD ROM in MS Word format. Part B of the form should be filled either by hand in legible CAPITAL LETTERS or typed. Additional sheets can be used in case the space provided in the OCI application form is insufficient.
   Part B cannot be filled in online.

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