1 extra for each minor child application . There is a letter you need to sign for minor and affix both parent’s photo
OCI process
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BLS called. I missed the call. Dialed back. Got a representative in about 5 mins.
It was a status update call to let me know that the OCI application was verified and sent to the consulate for processing.
Although the web status still says underprocess.
I did not know that they give updates by phone. Pleasantly surprised!
PS: I am aware that OCI status can be checked at BLS website and then at OCI website. Is there any other place too (like CGI portal or other). Just confirming.
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https://ociservices.gov.in/welcome
From memory, click on New OCI Registration from the site above and fill the online form. After part 1, upload the photo and signature. Then fill in the declaration of Part 2. You will then be able to print out the OCI form.
I don't mean to ruin your surprise, and I am not sure about BLS Vancouver, but BLS Brampton tried to sell me an additional service for sending me updates on my application for an extra $5. Check your receipt and make sure that they haven't charged you for this service. If they haven't charged you then you're right it is a pleasant surprise.
Thanks for mentioning this. I did not have a minor child's application so wasn't aware of it.
Lol. Now I indeed was surprised yesterday by this one extra $5 slip they stapled to our main $353 ones. I did not worry too much about it then, as I had just saved $66 by opting for self pickup and successfully rejecting Purolator.I don't mean to ruin your surprise, and I am not sure about BLS Vancouver, but BLS Brampton tried to sell me an additional service for sending me updates on my application for an extra $5. Check your receipt and make sure that they haven't charged you for this service. If they haven't charged ypu then you're right it is a pleasant surprise.
Now I realize that I actually could save $61 only.
Update:
Purolator dropped off the Surrender Certificate today.
Strangely the status update on CGI still shows Surrender Certificate has been printed and BLS tracking shows ‘Processing at Consulate General’
I shouldn't be surprised at this lack of consistency but I still somehow am
Purolator dropped off the Surrender Certificate today.
Strangely the status update on CGI still shows Surrender Certificate has been printed and BLS tracking shows ‘Processing at Consulate General’
I shouldn't be surprised at this lack of consistency but I still somehow am
Once again, it has to do with your status statement hereUpdate:
Purolator dropped off the Surrender Certificate today.
Strangely the status update on CGI still shows Surrender Certificate has been printed and BLS tracking shows ‘Processing at Consulate General’
I shouldn't be surprised at this lack of consistency but I still somehow am
I don't mean to ruin your surprise, and I am not sure about BLS Vancouver, but BLS Brampton tried to sell me an additional service for sending me updates on my application for an extra $5. Check your receipt and make sure that they haven't charged you for this service. If they haven't charged you then you're right it is a pleasant surprise.
In my case I declined courier charges but she insisted on this $5 for updates. I accepted that since the lady was nice to me.
They charged me that $5 for updates and $4 for photo copied even tho i already provided them the photo copies.
I realized it after, i sent email fro the refund of those extra charges .
they refunded me Via cheque , i have to go there to collect the cheque
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OCI process completed. Below Timeline Update
- BLS Submission (Brampton, In-Person Appointment): March 09
- OCI services Acknowledgement: April 1
- Document Printing Status 'Processed': April 26
- Dispatched from MEA New Delhi: April 26
- Documents received at Toronto: April 26
- Received courier via Purolator: April 29th