All good now, the label got created a few minutes back and status is showing up. Yes, I was tracking the same way yesterday and this morning. Thank you so much.
OCI process
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. Hi Their, I am on same boat..do we have any update on how to surrender voter id/ration card?
Hello all, can anyone please tell me when can I expect the OCI at home after dispatched on 29 OCT 2024 from New Delhi.?
| Date Of Acknowledgment | 05-OCT-2024 | ||
| Registration Status at Mission | TORONTO | ||
| OCI- Number | xxxxxxxx | ||
| Documents Printing Status | PROCESSED | On | 28-OCT-2024 |
| Dispatched From MEA (OCI ) | NEW DELHI | On | 29-OCT-2024 |
| Document received At | TORONTO | On |
Anyone applying for OCI from USA? The checklist asks for Canadian Address Proof, which I dont have since I live in the USA. Did anyone navigate through this issue?
Mine also says (Passport ready For Collection after OCI stamping) but I have paid for return courier. Will they ship it after switching to this status?
Yes they will ship it in a day or two. You will hear from Purolator before them. I guess you can track using the reference number.
Anyone in Vancouver with Ack Date in November who received their OCI or have seen the status change? Can you please respond, as I have heard there is a staff shortage at Vancouver BLS. Thanks.
Hello everyone! I wanted to share my experience with the OCI application process at BLS Mississauga and get some guidance on the pickup process.
Date: November 6, 2024
Location: BLS Mississauga
We booked our appointment a week in advance through the BLS website and completed all the necessary paperwork. We found the YouTube channel *Canada Tried and Tested* very helpful.
A Few Tips to Keep in Mind:
1. Employment Letter: Ensure your employment letter includes a clear address. The agent was particular about this detail. Ours included it, and she seemed disappointed not to find any issues.
2. New Voter ID Declaration: Make sure to have this declaration printed, signed, and uploaded to the OCI portal. There’s no specific upload section for this, so just use any available document header and upload it there. The agent initially insisted I pay to re-upload it, but I managed to upload it on-site and took responsibility for any risk.
3. Courier Service: We declined the BLS courier service (over $60) and noticed the agent seemed unhappy with our choice. She tried persuading us by emphasizing the inconvenience of picking it up in person, She placed arguements like, it's first come first serve basis. You have to stand in line. It's only open for 1 hour per day, but we politely declined.
In the end, we only paid $2.40 per application.
Somehow, feels like a moral victory in times when BLS is in a habit of sending people back, and charging exhorbitant fee.
My Question:
For those who opted for in-person pickup, can you share your experience? We’re planning to pick up in mid-January, and I’d like to know if there’s any flexibility around picking up both my and my wife’s documents, considering we’ll have a newborn at home. Any insights would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
Date: November 6, 2024
Location: BLS Mississauga
We booked our appointment a week in advance through the BLS website and completed all the necessary paperwork. We found the YouTube channel *Canada Tried and Tested* very helpful.
A Few Tips to Keep in Mind:
1. Employment Letter: Ensure your employment letter includes a clear address. The agent was particular about this detail. Ours included it, and she seemed disappointed not to find any issues.
2. New Voter ID Declaration: Make sure to have this declaration printed, signed, and uploaded to the OCI portal. There’s no specific upload section for this, so just use any available document header and upload it there. The agent initially insisted I pay to re-upload it, but I managed to upload it on-site and took responsibility for any risk.
3. Courier Service: We declined the BLS courier service (over $60) and noticed the agent seemed unhappy with our choice. She tried persuading us by emphasizing the inconvenience of picking it up in person, She placed arguements like, it's first come first serve basis. You have to stand in line. It's only open for 1 hour per day, but we politely declined.
In the end, we only paid $2.40 per application.
Somehow, feels like a moral victory in times when BLS is in a habit of sending people back, and charging exhorbitant fee.
My Question:
For those who opted for in-person pickup, can you share your experience? We’re planning to pick up in mid-January, and I’d like to know if there’s any flexibility around picking up both my and my wife’s documents, considering we’ll have a newborn at home. Any insights would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
3-4.30 pm is the pickup time. You need the receipt and ID proof.Hello everyone! I wanted to share my experience with the OCI application process at BLS Mississauga and get some guidance on the pickup process.
Date: November 6, 2024
Location: BLS Mississauga
We booked our appointment a week in advance through the BLS website and completed all the necessary paperwork. We found the YouTube channel *Canada Tried and Tested* very helpful.
A Few Tips to Keep in Mind:
1. Employment Letter: Ensure your employment letter includes a clear address. The agent was particular about this detail. Ours included it, and she seemed disappointed not to find any issues.
2. New Voter ID Declaration: Make sure to have this declaration printed, signed, and uploaded to the OCI portal. There’s no specific upload section for this, so just use any available document header and upload it there. The agent initially insisted I pay to re-upload it, but I managed to upload it on-site and took responsibility for any risk.
3. Courier Service: We declined the BLS courier service (over $60) and noticed the agent seemed unhappy with our choice. She tried persuading us by emphasizing the inconvenience of picking it up in person, She placed arguements like, it's first come first serve basis. You have to stand in line. It's only open for 1 hour per day, but we politely declined.
In the end, we only paid $2.40 per application.
Somehow, feels like a moral victory in times when BLS is in a habit of sending people back, and charging exhorbitant fee.
My Question:
For those who opted for in-person pickup, can you share your experience? We’re planning to pick up in mid-January, and I’d like to know if there’s any flexibility around picking up both my and my wife’s documents, considering we’ll have a newborn at home. Any insights would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
Hello Everyone,
Another question on OCI Application (Fresh - New registration)
1) In OCI photograph backside, the seal mentions Guarantor's signature. Who we can get the signature from - Can we self sign?
2) In my daughter (Minor) photocopy of documents, who need to sign as self attestation (one of I and my wife or both I and my wife OR thumb impression of my daughter)
3) I think there is an application form for minors. Can someone please share the link for the form?
Another question on OCI Application (Fresh - New registration)
1) In OCI photograph backside, the seal mentions Guarantor's signature. Who we can get the signature from - Can we self sign?
2) In my daughter (Minor) photocopy of documents, who need to sign as self attestation (one of I and my wife or both I and my wife OR thumb impression of my daughter)
3) I think there is an application form for minors. Can someone please share the link for the form?
1) That's for Canadian passport not needed for OCI.
2) Check https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/oci-process.254662/post-10828873
Picked up today in Bramp. Both parents mandatory for minor. Driving licenses were enough. Same process as Surrender cert pickup. No one. I mean no one was there. Only us when we went there
. . Yup that $2.40 and $0 extra for surrender were my victories as well. Over and out with BLS hopefully.