Entry Visa India

[Pulkit.H]

Any postal applications update guys? just Curious.

Yes, I got application received email today at 8:18 AM EST
Postal application sent - Nov03
Delivered to BLS Brampton- Nov 06
Received By BLS email- Nov 09

How much time do you think it takes from here? I have my flight booked for Dec02

 

[pgajiwala]

And when did your status changed on BLS - "Your VISA application has received at our BLS Postal...." ?

that was on 2nd Nov.

So there are multiple updates we are getting below is all:

BLS Email when they ack that they received the file: 2nd Nov
Email from ivfrt: Stating that they have started processing the application and passport is with the agent: 8th Nov (at this stage BLS Status will be Under process)
BLS Status "Under process. In transit from BLS to CGI": 8th Nov (BLS Status) (At this point Visa site status changed from Under Process to Under Processing
Processing at CGI: 9th Nov (BLS Status)

Next update i am hoping to see on Visa site is Granted but not printed and after that Granted and printed. Last we should see In transit from CGI to BLS and then ready for dispatch

 

[pgajiwala]

Hi All,
Just a quick question about the entry visa form. I updated my name after getting the canadian citizenship. I added last name, before it was only given name on indian passport. Now, on the entry visa form they ask previous name. So for previous name column, should i write NA or xxx? Sorry if this is a stupid question lol, i just dont want them to find a stupid excuse to make me pay.

I would say you need to mention your old name because this is a name change. They might create a issue so better to fill it up. Extra info given is okay in compared to not giving getting application rejected

 

[pgajiwala]

Yes, I got application received email today at 8:18 AM EST
Postal application sent - Nov03
Delivered to BLS Brampton- Nov 06
Received By BLS email- Nov 09

How much time do you think it takes from here? I have my flight booked for Dec02

Next i think wait for a week to see email from ivfrt and after check my below comment.

that was on 2nd Nov.

So there are multiple updates we are getting below is all:

BLS Email when they ack that they received the file: 2nd Nov
Email from ivfrt: Stating that they have started processing the application and passport is with the agent: 8th Nov (at this stage BLS Status will be Under process)
BLS Status "Under process. In transit from BLS to CGI": 8th Nov (BLS Status) (At this point Visa site status changed from Under Process to Under Processing
Processing at CGI: 9th Nov (BLS Status)

Next update i am hoping to see on Visa site is Granted but not printed and after that Granted and printed. Last we should see In transit from CGI to BLS and then ready for dispatch

 

[iamsukhwinder]

I would say you need to mention your old name because this is a name change. They might create a issue so better to fill it up. Extra info given is okay in compared to not giving getting application rejected

Yeah i wanted to know if i should put xxx or NA in the previous surname column because there was no surname in indian passport.

 

[IndTOcanda]

Hello Group.

I want to apply for SC and Entry Visa at same time.
Questions:
1) Do we have to give copy of all the passport pages? or just pages with information only. For Indian passport, first and last pages are mandatory. but do I have to give copy of all the pages with stamps. And also how about Canadian passport?
2) One physical photo for each application is fine or how many total photo do I need for both application? Do I need soft copy also? As I read in this group that we can upload photo also. But I filled SC application form but there was no any photo upload requirement.
3) For entry visa, do we have to submit all the supporting documents online as well before visiting BLS?

Thanks you for your time and response in advance.

 

[eas2lv]

Entry visa tracker: I've now enabled projection for mail-in applicants in early stages. Earlier this was made active only after receiving "processing at CGI" update unles its a walk-in application. As BLS mail processing delay is less the predictable, take with a larger pinch of salt. Hope it still helps.

 

[Harpreet96]

Hello everyone, can someone explain the process of purolator and walkin at bls in Brampton which one is faster i need to apply i have tickets for 27 November and whats the current visa processing times

 

[pgajiwala]

Entry visa tracker: I've now enabled projection for mail-in applicants in early stages. Earlier this was made active only after receiving "processing at CGI" update unles its a walk-in application. As BLS mail processing delay is less the predictable, take with a larger pinch of salt. Hope it still helps.

Yes it is in line with my projection as well I am hoping by tuesday morning my passport is with purolator.

 

[eas2lv]

Yes it is in line with my projection as well I am hoping by tuesday morning my passport is with purolator.

Projected date for yours was already enabled as its with CGI. The change is relevant only for those in very early stages.

 

[Neerja]

that was on 2nd Nov.

So there are multiple updates we are getting below is all:

BLS Email when they ack that they received the file: 2nd Nov
Email from ivfrt: Stating that they have started processing the application and passport is with the agent: 8th Nov (at this stage BLS Status will be Under process)
BLS Status "Under process. In transit from BLS to CGI": 8th Nov (BLS Status) (At this point Visa site status changed from Under Process to Under Processing
Processing at CGI: 9th Nov (BLS Status)

Next update i am hoping to see on Visa site is Granted but not printed and after that Granted and printed. Last we should see In transit from CGI to BLS and then ready for dispatch

Thanks for the detailed input. And its basically the time post is sitting with BLS, after that its normal processing. Also, I came to know that they are currently processing applications for 1st and 2nd Nov. I am assuming the ones they added in system and not dropped at BLS.

 

[pgajiwala]

Hello everyone, can someone explain the process of purolator and walkin at bls in Brampton which one is faster i need to apply i have tickets for 27 November and whats the current visa processing times

If you have tickets for 27th and it is urgent then I would say go to BLS Walking they are getting there passport back in atleast 7 days so if you go tomorrow to submit your file you should have your passport back with you either next week friday or max by 21st hopeing no more delays. Look at this tracker for details on timeline .

For postal application below is the expected timeline as still no one has received there passport back yet.

After purolator pickup next business day they will deliver your file to BLS then 4-5 business days for BLS to accept the file. Then 4-5 business days for BLS to process it and send it to CGI. Once it is with CGI then 4-5 business days to get back to BLS for them to send it back with Purolator and additional 1-2 days depending on where purolator needs to deliver. so looking at this even if you send your file tomorrow moring through purolator possibility for you to get your passport back is on 29th Nov based on the current projection

 

[bigdaddy2412]

Hi Guys
Yesterday I got an update "Ready for Dispatch" and today it is "Dispatched via courier" Thanks to everyone for their wisdom. This forum is truly phemonial. I hope Visa gets processed for everyone.

Thanks

 

[pgajiwala]

Thanks for the detailed input. And its basically the time post is sitting with BLS, after that its normal processing. Also, I came to know that they are currently processing applications for 1st and 2nd Nov. I am assuming the ones they added in system and not dropped at BLS.

No i believe they are processing application delivered to them on 1st and 2nd Nov.

 

[Harpreet96]

If you have tickets for 27th and it is urgent then I would say go to BLS Walking they are getting there passport back in atleast 7 days so if you go tomorrow to submit your file you should have your passport back with you either next week friday or max by 21st hopeing no more delays. Look at this tracker for details on timeline .

For postal application below is the expected timeline as still no one has received there passport back yet.

After purolator pickup next business day they will deliver your file to BLS then 4-5 business days for BLS to accept the file. Then 4-5 business days for BLS to process it and send it to CGI. Once it is with CGI then 4-5 business days to get back to BLS for them to send it back with Purolator and additional 1-2 days depending on where purolator needs to deliver. so looking at this even if you send your file tomorrow moring through purolator possibility for you to get your passport back is on 29th Nov based on the current projection

Thanks for the details really appreciate it