OCI process

[preet1911]

hi there
i have question regarding MINOR OCI FORM

1. In the signature page , i need left thumb impression on top section but how about the below section(application for minor child) , do parents need to sign or thumb impression of child is required there too?
2. how about self-attested the documents, do parents need to sign all the documents or child thumb impression is required there as well?

 

[eas2lv]

In my experience, Scarborough is better than Brampton for walk-in. When I went to Brampton last week the line was very long (weekday) and, anecdotally, chances of getting was low without lining up in the wee hours of the morning. Whereas in Scarborough I was there at 10 am and got in by 11am (again weekday). That said, its recommended to go as early as you can, preferably be there before 8am when they open.

Also, be prepared to spend the whole day as BLS has recently started rejecting applications for extremely minor things that really do not matter and give you an option to correct it using their value added service where someone will fill in a new online application with you and then process it. Its a pity but they did that the majority of applicants when I was there. And, it takes a very long time as most people take up on the offer and its a time consuming process.

 

[Simi_Sandhu]

Did you choose courier option?

They said there is no option for pickup . We asked. They said only passport can be picked on oci.

 

[Simi_Sandhu]

Give it a few working days for dispatch.

We are hoping to receive by Wednesday.

 

[Boviesam]

Guys. For minor OCI can we leave the "Signature of applicant" empty on the Checklist form? Its hard to place a thumb impression over there.

 

[abbas.pasha]

Guys. For minor OCI can we leave the "Signature of applicant" empty on the Checklist form? Its hard to place a thumb impression over there.

postal or in person submission?

 

[Boviesam]

postal or in person submission?

Postal submission

 

[abbas.pasha]

Postal submission

If you were doing that in person I would have suggested you to keep it blank and at the counter follow what BLS agent would have said.
Since it is postal application, just follow as per this link https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/pdf/OCI-Sample-form-with-common-errors.pdf

 

[Boviesam]

If you were doing that in person I would have suggested you to keep it blank and at the counter follow what BLS agent would have said.
Since it is postal application, just follow as per this link https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/pdf/OCI-Sample-form-with-common-errors.pdf

I'm sorry. Actually I'm not talking about this form. This one is already good. I've included the thumb prints. I'm worried about the checklist instead. I've filled up this one manually.
https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/pdf/Checklist_Information_Booklet_for_OCI_2jun22NN.pdf

 

[abbas.pasha]

I'm sorry. Actually I'm not talking about this form. This one is already good. I've included the thumb prints. I'm worried about the checklist instead. I've filled up this one manually.
https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/pdf/Checklist_Information_Booklet_for_OCI_2jun22NN.pdf

Oh ok, signature on checklist should not be an issue (but plz print all pages and include)

 

[Mickeyy]

Document printing status- processed- 4th oct
Dispatched from New Delhi MEA oci- 5th oct
Document received at Vancouver- 5th oct
Document received at BLS after printing- 6th oct.
3 applications. No update since 6th oct. How long will they hold at BLS. It usually takes 1 day after dispatch status. But I don’t see any dispatch status. Our flight is booked for 16th oct.

There wasn’t any working day after 06 Oct. 10th oct would be first working day after 06oct

 

[Simi_Sandhu]

There wasn’t any working day after 06 Oct. 10th oct would be first working day after 06oct

7th oct sat bls was working. Getting a bit anxious, would have preferred by hand pickup to avoid uncertainty, but bls said no, it has to be through purolator. Hoping to receive it by Wednesday 11th oct.

 

[RuchiWalia]

7th oct sat bls was working. Getting a bit anxious, would have preferred by hand pickup to avoid uncertainty, but bls said no, it has to be through purolator. Hoping to receive it by Wednesday 11th oct.

When did u submitted application? And what was the ack date plz?

 

[Simi_Sandhu]

When did u submitted application? And what was the ack date plz?

23 Aug submitted and 29th Aug acknowledgement.

 

[eas2lv]

I'm sorry. Actually I'm not talking about this form. This one is already good. I've included the thumb prints. I'm worried about the checklist instead. I've filled up this one manually.
https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/pdf/Checklist_Information_Booklet_for_OCI_2jun22NN.pdf

In my experience they never care about the checklist at all. Being a postal application fill it and include it though.