I have not received the OCI yet and status has not changed. Should I just call BLS Brampton at this point? Is it the same number of their website?
OCI process
- Thread starter blueshirt
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If you still do not see a tracker update on BLS website i.e. "Ready for collection" you can email the following:
to enquire about the OCI pickup
One tip just be there between 1:45 - 2:00 pm if it is possible to be early in the line else there may be a long queue if you arrive around 3
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- Doc's Request.
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Guys, need some help, has anyone surrendered Indian passport in USA after acquiring Canadian citizenship ?
would recommend contacting VFS Global in US. They are way better then BLS does in Canada, actually BLS was removed from providing services few years ago in US. no harm in making a call
Hi guys, quick question regarding OCI. I hear that BLS Brampton/Toronto ask you to submit original Surrender Certificate when you submit it via walk in appt and then send it back via courier for an extra cost. Is that mandatory or can we just give a copy and avoid that extra expense? Everyone know s Canada BLS processing is a cash grab. Has anyone done this?
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They will ask you to submit the original and they will send back the original via courier!
Damnit. I know if you are sending your application via courier u dont need to send original surrender certificate. Listening to all the shit these BLS ppl pull boils my blood. Indian govt obviously dont give a shit about all things these guys do.
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For SC, the total fees is 129.40$. Is that correct. Bcoz I got confused with payment mode for postal applications which says to include passport fee+consular fee +BLS fee etc.
Is it all covered in that 129.40$ or I am misunderstanding it.
PS : I will be paying for pickup and drop separately.
https://www.blsindia-canada.com/ottawa-jurisdiction/surrender-of-india-citizenship.php
Is it all covered in that 129.40$ or I am misunderstanding it.
PS : I will be paying for pickup and drop separately.
https://www.blsindia-canada.com/ottawa-jurisdiction/surrender-of-india-citizenship.php
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Lets not blame government for everything. If all Indian community together here together sign off an appeal and present to Indian Consulate and copy to Ministry of External Affairs India, i am sure an action will be taken, I believe BLS was doing the same in US as well and their services were discontinued and VFS Global was brought in.