So, I phoned CGI Edinburgh asking for the actual status of my OCI application. The lady on phone said it takes 10-12 weeks for the first time OCI application. I am not sure if its true as people who got their OCI card and updated their application status on this forum says they got their OCI card in...

Yes, in Scotland VFS was introducing new rule from 6th Jan 2020, this is what I was told as VFS center. I submitted my application on 24th Dec so still have to visit again once application is approved. I am not sure why VFS has not introduced this rule at the same time in England and Scotland?

Why different VFS center have different rules. I didn't have to submit my original documents at Edinburgh center. They were all verified in front of me and was returned. They asked me to come and submit my passport when my application is approved but I am seeing comment from persons submitting at Lo...

Timeline of my New OCI application : Application Date: 24/12/2019 VFS Center: Edinburgh Date of acknowledgment: 27/12/2019 Original docs Received: Received at the time of submission Dispatched From New Delhi (OCI ): Awaiting Document received At London: Awaiting Documents Printing Status: Awaiting P...