Same with me. I have also sent postal application with older fee which was confirmed by BLS call center. Appointment slots are open for April month and I have booked one, instead of sending package again via courier and wasting another $71, planning to go there in person by appointment. You can also try this in case you live nearby.
Watch out for extra pricing gauging BLS will do -
sms/phone call ka value added service
Courier charges for delivery of SC and cancelled Indian Passport - I have heard that they are now charging $60+ per person for the courier
Passport cover offer. They will try and upsell you on this saying it’s complimentary and when you say yes they will then charge $12+ in the final bill
From the beginning you should put your foot down on these extra charges saying No.
For the courier if you want it to be delivered it’s fine. But if you want to pick up the OCI you should say ke we have to move her house in 3-4 weeks so you will need to come and collect it
Plz make sure they carry all originals of the supporting documents including Indian, Canadian passports, Citizenship certificates, Kids Birth Certificate, address proof (parents can use their drivers license or Utility Bill, for kids you submit parents proof of address), Marriage Certificate
At the time of collection for OCI documents you can collect yourself but in the case of kids both parents will be required to collect it ( does not required to be there for collection)
Collection is between 3:00-4:30 pm between Mon-Fri only
The BLS folks are still ok to deal with in Brampton instead of Toronto and Mississauga