Congrats. Feels great to finally be at the end of the journey.So finally after being in “Ready to Dispatch” status for 2 days we received our OCI cards today.. Timelines;
Finally end of a painful process.. credit goes to this group who helped me keep my sanity
- Submitted OCI application, in person at BLS Brampton - April 09
- MEA Acknowledgement - May 04
- Processed - May 25
- Dispatched from MEA - May 26
- BLS Ready to Dispatch - June 01
- Received OCI in hand - June 03
All the best to folks who are still out there… soon!!!
OCI process
- Thread starter blueshirt
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You bet.. never felt this happy after my graduation also
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Finally received my oci today through Purolator.
Had Submitted my application on 31st March 2022 at Brampton Location
Had Submitted my application on 31st March 2022 at Brampton Location
That makes sense.
I just tried calling, but the call center line seemed pretty useless. I hung up, and then immediately afterwards got a call from BLS, with a recorded message saying that your application is under process at the mission. I am not sure if this call came in because I just called, or was it an actual status update call.
Anyhow, I might even visit the BLS Center as it is is very close to my place. If the queue is short, I will take a chance.
PS: Congrats to you for your card!
My OCI timeline:
Walk in Application: Apr 8 (Brampton)
Under Process (Consulate): May 3
Printed/Delivered at CGI Toronto: May 25
Counter delivery to BLS: May 31
Ready for dispatch: June 2
Delivered by Purolator (Toronto): June 3
Thank you for everyone here for their inputs; and good luck to those who are waiting!
Walk in Application: Apr 8 (Brampton)
Under Process (Consulate): May 3
Printed/Delivered at CGI Toronto: May 25
Counter delivery to BLS: May 31
Ready for dispatch: June 2
Delivered by Purolator (Toronto): June 3
Thank you for everyone here for their inputs; and good luck to those who are waiting!
Hi guys, I was creating a purolator shipping label with the following BLS address? 40 Gillingham Dr Unit 403, Brampton, ON L6X 4X7
However, Purolator tool is pointing to a church location and asking me whether to ignore. Did anyone else face this issue? Need to double check since I am mailing my Indian and Canadian passports original.
However, Purolator tool is pointing to a church location and asking me whether to ignore. Did anyone else face this issue? Need to double check since I am mailing my Indian and Canadian passports original.
I have an appointment for BLS Brampton for tomorrow under Visa category. I will likely not need it. Let me know if you need it. I will confirm by end of day today.
Craxyrider
Star Member
- Nov 11, 2014
- 97
- Category........
- FSW
- Passport Req..
- 15-12-2017
- LANDED..........
- 19-01-2018
Craxyrider
Star Member
- Nov 11, 2014
- 97
- Category........
- FSW
- Passport Req..
- 15-12-2017
- LANDED..........
- 19-01-2018
@alexpolis007 @rusticdud Walk-In applications are allowed but Appointments are preferred. You need to be prepared to wait in a long line if you do not have an appointment. If coming all the way from Windsor I suggest you book an appointment as you will be let in within 5 minutes once you reach the location and complete the submission. It does not matter what category you select OCI/Passport/Visa on the sire all they care is your name is on the list of people who have appointment.
Good Luck
Craxyrider
Star Member
- Nov 11, 2014
- 97
- Category........
- FSW
- Passport Req..
- 15-12-2017
- LANDED..........
- 19-01-2018
@alexpolis007 I had both submissions walk-in with appt. for SC on Apr 6th received on 12th May then OCI 16th May both were hassle free and no issues for the most part at BLS Brampton.
I was forced to redo my photo for SC at their office and had some errors in my application my appt was at 9 AM person at the counter requested me to come back before 1:30 PM to resubmit my application.
OCI was a breeze appt. was at 10 AM reached at 9:58 AM let in by 10:07 AM out after submission by 10:27 AM on both occasions I denied their postal service politely as I live in western part of GTA you can check my signature for further info.
You may need postal service as you are based out of Windsor
Good Luck
Status only mentioned "Granted on No PV basis". & Description just mentions "Application Granted on No verification basis".
Not sure if PV refers to police verification or some other verification.