OCI process

[niswe]

I read it but it says that on Oct 20 OCI website Ack and someone replied that in 3 Weeks he should get the OCI after 20th Oct. Based on that it looks like he will get it in 4 weeks because he submitted the application on 18th Oct

That was a misinformation. Vancouver taking more than a month after acknowledgement not 3 weeks.

 

[pgajiwala]

That was a misinformation. Vancouver taking more than a month after acknowledgement not 3 weeks.

Ohh ok that's what I thought

 

[eas2lv]

You should have it in 3 weeks starting from Oct 20

@Simmy08 Not so in Vancouver. Even in Toronto its 3.5 to 4 weeks from Ack to get in hand. For Vancouver about 30-35 days plus dispatch time. See here for current trends: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JhK4zYSgV9pRI6p_VKWIw-zPX9q5BCHvbmFbTCeIjNg/edit#gid=0

 

[abca322]

No need to send original documents by postal documents.

is this for sure? The BLS checklist https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/pdf/Checklist_Information_Booklet_for_OCI_2jun22NN.pdf mentions (Original and Copy) for passport.

On the information page https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/oci-fresh.php -
"The Original documents will be returned back to walk-in applicants, after verification on counter. The applicants submitting original documents through courier, may collect the original documents from BLS Office once tracking status of OCI shows 'Original ready for collection'. Those who have opted & paid for sending back original documents through courier, their original documents will be dispatched through paid courier."
Can anyone confirm if this is a valid service?
How do i pay for the courier and when do i expect originals to return?

 

[forw.jane]

Hello! Is there a tracker sheet for Ottawa OCI applications?

For Ottawa we have small set of data -

Name	Date of Acknowledgement	Processed date	OCI received date	Total processing time
truthbetold	21-JUL-2023		03-Oct-2023	10 weeks 4 days
samdevban	1-AUG-2023	27-Sep-2023	05-Oct-2023	9 weeks 2 days
reenal	14-AUG-2023	6-Oct-2023	13-Oct-2023	8 weeks 4 days
@sasharma25	16-AUG-2023	17-Oct-2023
rizwan23arif	16-AUG-2023	12-Oct-2023	17-Oct-2023	8 weeks 6 days
myindia	17-AUG-2023	13-Oct-2023	20-Oct-2023	9 weeks 1 day
VimalSagar	18-AUG-2023	17-Oct-2023	25-Oct-2023	9 weeks 5 days
chvvkc	18-AUG-2023	17-Oct-2023	23-Oct-2023	9 weeks 3 days
Shinda545	22-AUG-2023	18-Oct-2023	26-Oct-2023	9 weeks 2 day
bulls23	23-AUG-2023	19-Oct-2023	26-Oct-2023	9 weeks 1 day
ksr070	23-AUG-2023	19-Oct-2023	24-Oct-2023	8 weeks 6 days
forw.jane	1-SEP-2023	26-Oct-2023	02-Nov-2023	8 weeks 5 days
@sab12in	11-SEP-2023	01-Nov-2023
@GagzV	11-SEP-2023	01-Nov-2023
@anksyahoo	16-SEP-2023	02-Nov-2023
@ankurbhatia17	28-SEP-2023
@Sammzk	13-OCT-2023
@RITUPAL	14-OCT-2023
@tetalks	16-OCT-2023
@wolf1989	31-OCT-2023

 

[eas2lv]

Hey guys!
I’m new here and have been scrolling for a while looking for approximate oci dates.
I applied at BLS walk-in (Vancouver) on Oct 18
Acknowledged on BLS on Oct 18 and currently says processing at consulate general. The OCI website acknowledgement was on Oct 20 and is currently under-process. Will have my oci end of Nov / beginning of dec?

You should have it in 3 weeks starting from Oct 20

When you do not understand the question, or have not been closely following recent trends, please do not answer -- especially so confidently. It confuses everyone.

 

[bd2017]

my parents both had ack dates of sept 28. One was processed on Oct 31, one is still processing. Is this normal? (Vancouver )

 

[pgajiwala]

is this for sure? The BLS checklist https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/pdf/Checklist_Information_Booklet_for_OCI_2jun22NN.pdf mentions (Original and Copy) for passport.

On the information page https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/oci-fresh.php -
"The Original documents will be returned back to walk-in applicants, after verification on counter. The applicants submitting original documents through courier, may collect the original documents from BLS Office once tracking status of OCI shows 'Original ready for collection'. Those who have opted & paid for sending back original documents through courier, their original documents will be dispatched through paid courier."
Can anyone confirm if this is a valid service?
How do i pay for the courier and when do i expect originals to return?

You do not need to send the original with OCI application in Postal application. You can just put self attested copies. ALso call BLS to book for postal service they will charge you $62 for it as you only need 1 pickup and 1 drop off. On website they will book you 1 pickup and 2 drop off (1 for original and 1 for OCI)

 

[pgajiwala]

For Ottawa we have small set of data -

Name	Date of Acknowledgement	Processed date	OCI received date	Total processing time
truthbetold	21-JUL-2023		03-Oct-2023	10 weeks 4 days
samdevban	1-AUG-2023	27-Sep-2023	05-Oct-2023	9 weeks 2 days
reenal	14-AUG-2023	6-Oct-2023	13-Oct-2023	8 weeks 4 days
@sasharma25	16-AUG-2023	17-Oct-2023
rizwan23arif	16-AUG-2023	12-Oct-2023	17-Oct-2023	8 weeks 6 days
myindia	17-AUG-2023	13-Oct-2023	20-Oct-2023	9 weeks 1 day
VimalSagar	18-AUG-2023	17-Oct-2023	25-Oct-2023	9 weeks 5 days
chvvkc	18-AUG-2023	17-Oct-2023	23-Oct-2023	9 weeks 3 days
Shinda545	22-AUG-2023	18-Oct-2023	26-Oct-2023	9 weeks 2 day
bulls23	23-AUG-2023	19-Oct-2023	26-Oct-2023	9 weeks 1 day
ksr070	23-AUG-2023	19-Oct-2023	24-Oct-2023	8 weeks 6 days
forw.jane	1-SEP-2023	26-Oct-2023	02-Nov-2023	8 weeks 5 days
@sab12in	11-SEP-2023	01-Nov-2023
@GagzV	11-SEP-2023	01-Nov-2023
@anksyahoo	16-SEP-2023	02-Nov-2023
@ankurbhatia17	28-SEP-2023
@Sammzk	13-OCT-2023
@RITUPAL	14-OCT-2023
@tetalks	16-OCT-2023
@wolf1989	31-OCT-2023

Can you please add mine to Toronto tracker(postal application) I have travel on Dec 24.

• Application delivered: 26th Oct
• BLS Ack: 31st Oct
• OCI Ack: TBD
• OCI Processed: TBD
• OCI Dispatched: TBD
• OCI in Hand: TBD

 

[forw.jane]

Can you please add mine to Toronto tracker(postal application) I have travel on Dec 24.

• Application delivered: 26th Oct
• BLS Ack: 31st Oct
• OCI Ack: TBD
• OCI Processed: TBD
• OCI Dispatched: TBD
• OCI in Hand: TBD

@eas2lv manages that

 

[eas2lv]

Can you please add mine to Toronto tracker(postal application) I have travel on Dec 24.

• Application delivered: 26th Oct
• BLS Ack: 31st Oct
• OCI Ack: TBD
• OCI Processed: TBD
• OCI Dispatched: TBD
• OCI in Hand: TBD

You mean add to Ottawa tracker? If Toronto, please update here when BLS status site shows an "Application date" that will give a better idea for when to expect OCI Ack. Thanks.

 

[DPJ]

I applied the OCI for my 1 year old child in September, any updates for anyone who has the acknowledgment on the same days as i have. Details are below: Also , can anyone send me the link of the tracker for the OCI applications - Vancouver Jurisdiction.

Applied at BLS Edmonton (Walkin) : September 25
Ack Date at CGI Vancouver : Oct 4
Status @ CGI Vancouver : Under Process


Thanks !

hello fellow Edmontonian. I applied same day for family of 3. Sept 25th walk in and ack was Oct 04. Please see tracker here. As per this, we need to wait atleast 30 days from time of Ack. So hopefully we will know tomorrow or next week. And then I will say around 1week to 10 days after it says "Processed". When is your travel date ?
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JhK4zYSgV9pRI6p_VKWIw-zPX9q5BCHvbmFbTCeIjNg/edit#gid=0

 

[pgajiwala]

You mean add to Ottawa tracker? If Toronto, please update here when BLS status site shows an "Application date" that will give a better idea for when to expect OCI Ack. Thanks.

No add it to Toronto tracker I applied to BLS Brampton.

 

[DPJ]

ok, i hope to see something soon. I have a flight on November 15, keeping my fingers crossed

Ok i just saw this- your flight is on Nov 15. Can @eas2lv please comment on how nitesh001 can collect in person ? I am not fully sure about that. Only option maybe t wait till it reaches BLS Edmonton office ? Unfortunately for people in Edmonton and Calgary its a bit longer since we cant really go to Vancouver and collect it, unless we decide to take a flight

 

[Hemusharma51]

Hello Group is there any update on Entry Visa Application-Toronto?
My application status on VISA Website is still showing-Under Processing
Tentatively how much time will take to get the Visa with Original passport
We will have flight on Nov 17, 2023

Thank you in advance for your feedback