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dopelemon

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Jul 29, 2020
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I’m in a similar situation regarding our OCI cards. My daughter’s status shows that her OCI has been processed, dispatched, and received in Vancouver on October 18th, but we haven’t received any further updates since then. I received my OCI on October 12th, and before sending it, I received an SMS with the Purolator tracking number. My husband received his OCI card on October 19th, but he didn’t receive any messages or a tracking number.

We were fortunate to be home when Purolator attempted delivery, as they deliver between 1 PM and 3 PM. They will attempt delivery twice before scheduling a pickup. If not collected, they will hold it at the pickup location for five days before returning it.

The challenge is that we only learned this process because I have a tracking number, while my husband does not. I’m concerned about what might happen with my daughter’s application. If you happen to get a tracking number for her, could you please update me? Thank you so much!
Update: Passport ready For Dispatch after OCI stamping (BLS website)
 
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Marie_Cute

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Aug 4, 2021
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Vancouver application update: Acknowledgement Date: 13th August 2024

Passport ready For Dispatch after OCI stamping
(BLS website)
Received Purolator SMS for tracking.
 
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Oct 21, 2024
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My Kid already has an OCI based on previous passport that had first name and last name in it - This was the same as the passport previously issued and did not include the middle name then.
Eg -
Son's first name - Sanjay, Middle Name - Anish, last name - Mishra

Passport and OCI details -
Given Name - Sanjay
Surname - Mishra

However in the latest Canadian passport my kids middle name was added as it was in the Canadian birth certificate. Now the passport reads
Eg-
Given Name - Sanjay Anish
Surname - Mishra

Question is
- Do i need to update and reissue my kid's OCI as the name in OCI does not match the latest passport anymore?
- If i need to update the name - what service should i opt for? Is it OCI misc service?
- What documents do i need to provide in this case ?

Any advise is appreciated.

Thanks in advance !
 

unnipbvr

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Dec 7, 2018
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  1. Walk-in Application submitted to BLS Mississauga on Sep 20th
  2. Acknowledgment - Sep 27th
  3. Document Printing Status - Processed - Oct 18th
  4. Dispatched from MEA - Pending
  5. Document Received - Pending
  1. Walk-in Application submitted to BLS Mississauga on Sep 20th
  2. Acknowledgment - Sep 27th
  3. Document Printing Status - Processed - Oct 18th
  4. Dispatched from MEA - Oct 21st
  5. Document Received - Pending
 

phanikiran.kara

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Dec 12, 2018
802
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Canada
Category........
PNP
Visa Office......
Sydney
NOC Code......
2173
Job Offer........
Yes
App. Filed.......
03-01-2020
Nomination.....
11-12-2019
AOR Received.
18-02-2020
Med's Done....
13-01-2021
Applied BLS Bramp walkin 21st Sept 2024

Applicant NameSOME NAME
File Reference NumberCANANAD123456
Date Of Acknowledgment01-OCT-2024
Registration Status at MissionTORONTO
OCI- NumberYYYYYYY
Documents Printing StatusPROCESSEDOn22-OCT-2024
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )NEW DELHIOn????
Document received AtTORONTOOn????
 

dopelemon

Star Member
Jul 29, 2020
81
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Hey all, I received my OCI at home! So happy and I thank everyone here for their support and help in this journey. I wish the best to everyone still awaiting their OCI.

Location: Vancouver (BLS)
Application: July 31
Date of Acknowledgement: August 3
Document print + dispatched + received: October 18
OCI received and shipped by BLS: October 21
OCI received at home: October 22

Thanks again, signing off!
 
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phanikiran.kara

Hero Member
Dec 12, 2018
802
699
Canada
Category........
PNP
Visa Office......
Sydney
NOC Code......
2173
Job Offer........
Yes
App. Filed.......
03-01-2020
Nomination.....
11-12-2019
AOR Received.
18-02-2020
Med's Done....
13-01-2021

lakshgosain

Full Member
Jan 20, 2020
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Another update!


Date Of Acknowledgment23-Sep-2024
Registration Status at MissionTORONTO
OCI- NumberYYYYYYY
Documents Printing StatusPROCESSEDOn15-Oct-2024
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )NEW DELHIOn16-Oct-2024
Document received AtTORONTOOn
24-Oct-2024

Any idea when I can expect it home?
 

Sultan.Can

Newbie
Oct 16, 2024
9
0
Hi,
For OCI form filling, I have question.
My wife is currently unemployed due to job lay off.
1) Now how to fill details like Employer Name, Employer Phone etc. ?

2) For submitting Letter of Employment, her last job letter won’t work, right? What should be attached there?

3) Her Designation was “Front End Developer” but if we mention “Unemployed” on OCI form then will it be printed as Unemployed on OCI card?

She is actively seeking job & meanwhile doing Freelance Work, but not sure if that should be mentioned on OCI form?

Any help regarding above will be appreciated.
TIA
 

mickymots

Full Member
Feb 23, 2016
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Toronto
LANDED..........
23-03-2018
Hi,
For OCI form filling, I have question.
My wife is currently unemployed due to job lay off.
1) Now how to fill details like Employer Name, Employer Phone etc. ?

2) For submitting Letter of Employment, her last job letter won’t work, right? What should be attached there?

3) Her Designation was “Front End Developer” but if we mention “Unemployed” on OCI form then will it be printed as Unemployed on OCI card?

She is actively seeking job & meanwhile doing Freelance Work, but not sure if that should be mentioned on OCI form?

Any help regarding above will be appreciated.
TIA
Mention Unemployed on OCI form. I am employed yet BLS folks put it as unemployed as my employment is outside Canada. Even though I could present my employment details to them like employment letter, payslips etc. BLS rejected my form and they filled up new form (premium lounge).