OCI process

[harsha5085]

I have the same timeline as yours DOA- 19th OCt Processed on 8th, Dispatched to Vancouver on 15th

 

[harsha5085]

have you received any update after counter delivery to BLS center after OCI stamping? My application was processed on Nov 10 and the status changed to counter delivery to BLS center on Nov 11 but nothing after that.

I have the same timeline as yours DOA- 19th OCt Processed on 8th, Dispatched to Vancouver on 15th

 

[CanEEPR]

@BoxOfCrayon @Tommy2581

Can you please share your experience of walk in at brampton for OCI? At what time did you go and how long you had to wait and number of people? Thanks!

They are closing walkin from tomorrow at BLS Brampton office , only by appointment. daily appointment will be open from tomorrow.

 

[foobaar]

I can see open slots in BLS Appointment booking but it is impossible to book. I keep getting some error or the other.
Has anyone had success booking?

 

[Kaurbal]

I can see open slots in BLS Appointment booking but it is impossible to book. I keep getting some error or the other.
Has anyone had success booking?

Even i got error, saying i booked appointment within past 7 days, which I didn’t. Called bls this morning and got to know that i actually booked appointment for the day i was trying to book. So its better call bls office.

 

[charliep40]

Received the physical copy of OCI today 11/14 by Purolator. Three applications submitted on 09/22 at the BLS Brampton.

That’s pretty quick. Congratulations

 

[ladjenild]

Any one knows how long it will take BLS to deliver the OCI card after approved by CGI ? here is my timeline

Application send to BLS Brampton Via Purolator - Sept 19, 2022
Received By BLS - Sept 19, 2022
Processing at CGI - Sept 27, 2022
Acknowledgment on OCI website - Oct 18, 2022
Processed and printed - Received at Toronot- Dispatch from New Delhi - Nov 10, 2022
BLS Tracker - Counter delivery to BLS center after OCI stamping - Nov 11, 2022

After this, there are no updates. I call BLS Brampton twice and they said it's approved but have not received it from CGI yet.
I am worried as I am traveling on Dec 03, 2022.

 

[charliep40]

They are closing walkin from tomorrow at BLS Brampton office , only by appointment. daily appointment will be open from tomorrow.

Even for pick up ?

 

[mudassirm]

Hi all, I used postal services when applying for OCI. I included my original documents like Canadian Passport, Citizenship Certificate and Indian Passport. I recently learned that we don't need to send originals when we use postal applications. I sent my documents as per the checklist. Does anyone here know how much time will they take to return all of my originals. I have created a case with them but no response.

Application Sent - Oct 25
BLS received - Oct 28
Processing at CGI - Nov 1

 

[BoxOfCrayon]

@BoxOfCrayon @Tommy2581

Can you please share your experience of walk in at brampton for OCI? At what time did you go and how long you had to wait and number of people? Thanks!

I went on Thursday (Nov 10th) at 11:15 AM and was around 75th in the queue. I reached the counter at 1:30 PM.
Overall, it was a smooth experience.

BLS has closed walk-in. Below is from the BLS website:
'With effect from 16th November, all walk-in applications would be by 'Appointment Only' which can be booked by clicking the link below'

 

[charliep40]

Hi all, I used postal services when applying for OCI. I included my original documents like Canadian Passport, Citizenship Certificate and Indian Passport. I recently learned that we don't need to send originals when we use postal applications. I sent my documents as per the checklist. Does anyone here know how much time will they take to return all of my originals. I have created a case with them but no response.

Application Sent - Oct 25
BLS received - Oct 28
Processing at CGI - Nov 1

My originals were sent back in 10 days (actually the entire application with drafts due to difference in name due to middle name dropped in Canadian passport and Indian passport had it so had to get a notarized same person affidavit.) Was a minor difference yet they sent the whole application back and a letter stating the requirement and also mentioned do not send originals back with the new application. So did it accordingly. That wasted at least 3 weeks.

 

[mudassirm]

My originals were sent back in 10 days (actually the entire application with drafts due to difference in name due to middle name dropped in Canadian passport and Indian passport had it so had to get a notarized same person affidavit.) Was a minor difference yet they sent the whole application back and a letter stating the requirement and also mentioned do not send originals back with the new application. So did it accordingly. That wasted at least 3 weeks.

My application is in processing at consulate general state. I am not sure how to get my originals back.

 

[eager]

Quick question- Do they send the Indian Passport back alongwith OCI or does it come as two separate packages?

 

[8494193]

Hi. Is it okay to only submit self-attested copies of all documents for postal (Ottawa) OCI and not submit any originals?

 

[Kashmira89]

Hello Everyone,
I am trying to book appointment now but I am not seeing any open slots as of now. Is there a specific time when slots open?