OCI process

[Hot2Cold]

@Hot2Cold @vivek.89 - i think we are in the same boat with similar timelines. For all three of us it is stuck at - "Certificate has been printed" status in HCI portal. I think the next status we should expect is "Dispatched" or something

Yes, I think the next step will be something like that on the HCI portal, and BLS will update their tracker when they receive the passports. Hopefully they will not hang on to them for too long, and we get the Purolator tracking code soon after that.

I think we all have same timeline ( I am assuming) My visit to consular camp expedited my file. Funny HCI website says still under processing.
Do check the BLS at this stage , mine showed picked up by Purolator.

Yes. Our timelines are very similar - end of Feb - early March. @dineshrehab, just curious, but are/were you able to track your application on BLS's site or were they never involved in the process?

 

[akhil5293]

Hi Guys quick question ? what is the process for OCI at BLS Brampton ? do we have to send the original documents like Canadian passport and citizenship I don't get a proper communication please help ?

 

[Tamiltdot]

Hi Guys quick question ? what is the process for OCI at BLS Brampton ? do we have to send the original documents like Canadian passport and citizenship I don't get a proper communication please help ?

No original documents need to be sent. Just self signed copies.

 

[Chironto]

Does anyone know where in 60 Gillingham drive we must go to submit entry visa application? Is it from the service canada entrance or somewhere else?

 

[akhil5293]

I applied for single entry short term visa and the BLS did not charge me anything for the visa, except the courier charges. Is this normal. Am wondering if this was a mistake?

They charge me $163 nt sure whey and they told me its gonna be only for 6 month ? can you tell is it going to be a year or 6 month

 

[Rendezvous70]

Hello Guys,

For my OCI , MEA website says it has been dispatched and received at Toronto. However on BLS website it still says Processing at Consulate General. Does anyone knows what will be the next update and when can I go to collect the OCI.

Any feedback is appreciated.

Thank you.

 

[ironsheikthelegend]

Some progress finally on my OCI, here is my timeline so far:
Walk-in at BLS Toronto: 11 Feb 2022
Acknowledgment from MEA: 28 Feb 2022
Processed: 25 Mar 2022
DIspatched from MEA: NA
Received at Toronto: NA

 

[Tamiltdot]

Some progress finally on my OCI, here is my timeline so far:
Walk-in at BLS Toronto: 11 Feb 2022
Acknowledgment from MEA: 28 Feb 2022
Processed: 25 Mar 2022
DIspatched from MEA: NA
Received at Toronto: NA

Good, throwing some hope for me and my timeline

 

[ironsheikthelegend]

Good, throwing some hope for me and my timeline

Yup, I feel us folks submitting applications at BLS Toronto should add an extra week to the usual timelines.

 

[Swathi1990]

Yup, I feel us folks submitting applications at BLS Toronto should add an extra week to the usual timelines.

Is there a timeline difference between walk-in applications and postal once sent by Purolator

 

[Tamiltdot]

Is there a timeline difference between walk-in applications and postal once sent by Purolator

I think the timeline really is from the acknowledgement date on the OCI gov website, regardless of the postal or walkin submission

 

[Swathi1990]

I think the timeline really is from the acknowledgement date on the OCI gov website, regardless of the postal or walkin submission

Cool then, we should be expecting some progress on Monday probably.

 

[dineshrehab]

Yes, I think the next step will be something like that on the HCI portal, and BLS will update their tracker when they receive the passports. Hopefully they will not hang on to them for too long, and we get the Purolator tracking code soon after that.



Yes. Our timelines are very similar - end of Feb - early March. @dineshrehab, just curious, but are/were you able to track your application on BLS's site or were they never involved in the process?

I submitted the Surrender application with BLS ( paid for courier ). Went to the consular camp for OCI without the SC. ( consular people dont accept OCI)
The consular lady took my complaint that the status is showing at HCI website for more than a week. She took my application number and assured to dispatch SC asap.
The status at HCI still shows under review- BLS website now showing Purulator collected the package.
I got the cancelled passport and SC yesterday.

 

[Tamiltdot]

Cool then, we should be expecting some progress on Monday probably.

Yes, I am positive we will get it next week for sure

 

[PumpkinJack]

Is there a way to apply for OCI and SC at the same appointment at BLS. I know it was not possible in the past so just checking if anything has changed. I’m in Toronto jurisdiction.

Also, do I need to provide or show original citizenship certificate for applying SC or just a photo copy is enough to submit the application ?. I see only a copy is sufficient but wondering if I need to show original.