OCI process

[Toronto456]

It works fine for me. Below is the link where it will redirect you from BLS website.
Link: https://ociservices.gov.in/welcome

Thanks, this link works fine but it is not same which is on bls page. Thanks again.
Another question, for photo and signature image upload, can we take these photos ourselves or should be done on studio.

 

[Goku]

Thanks, this link works fine but it is not same which is on bls page. Thanks again.
Another question, for photo and signature image upload, can we take these photos ourselves or should be done on studio.

It should be done from Studio because you have carry same photos when you go to bls to submit you application, and the photo specification is different for OCI application.

 

[homecanada]

You can take and upload photo yourself provided it meets specifications. If in doubt, get the photo in studio as per specs and upload the soft copy.

 

[tenacioustopanga]

Costco takes compliant photos for $6.99

 

[canadahere.I.come]

Yeah. If you haven't been issued AOR then you wont be able to track it. It usually takes a week for them issue you AOR.

I have submitted my application on 2nd Oct, 2018 and till today I have not received my original documents as well as AOR. Its almost 3 weeks for documents to reach at BLS. I am hoping I should have got my documents back by this time.

 

[Goku]

I have submitted my application on 2nd Oct, 2018 and till today I have not received my original documents as well as AOR. Its almost 3 weeks for documents to reach at BLS. I am hoping I should have got my documents back by this time.

Did you try calling them asking for update on your application and reason for not receiving your originals back?

 

[canadahere.I.come]

Did you try calling them asking for update on your application and reason for not receiving your originals back?

I had called BLS international but got the regular answer that It is being processed and will update site once they will receive the documents from the consulate.
I will give them a call again today to check. Thanks

 

[KRP]

I had called BLS international but got the regular answer that It is being processed and will update site once they will receive the documents from the consulate.
I will give them a call again today to check. Thanks

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/changed-rules-to-seek-reasons-for-renouncing-indian-citizenship/articleshow/66339642.cms

 

[CanadianIdol259]

HI All, I have submitted my OCI application on 12 of September my status is below
Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 17-OCT-2018
Dispatched From MEA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On
Document received At TORONTO On

As I can see it shows procesed on 17th Oct .. But The dispatched date is still not available. Normally i have seen in all forums the dispatch is the very next day but i still do not see a date after 1 week. Could something be wrong ? I am travelling to India next month and need the OCI. Wondering who i can call or talk to to find the status. I called the BLS office and they said they cant do anything and i should wait. Please let me know your thoughts.

 

[soup]

Hi Folks,

My son's OCI status shows - "Counter Delivery to BLS Centre after OCI stamping"

#1
Any idea how long they take to send it via fedex. I have paid for shipping to home via Fedex.

#2
I am planning to travel on Feb 12th which is around 11 working days ( Monday to Friday ) from today.
If I don't receive OCI in hand by end of next week, can I walk-in to the BLS center and collect it in person?
HAs anyone done that before - paid for shipping but collected it in person? could you please share your experience.

Thanks.

Hey guys, my status on BLS website for OCI also changed to "Counter Delivery to BLS Centre after OCI stamping". Anyone know what this means ? Is it ready for pickup ? I didn't opt for courier.

Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 22-OCT-2018
Dispatched From MEA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On24-OCT-2018
Document received At TORONTO On 26-OCT-2018

 

[Goku]

Hey guys, my status on BLS website for OCI also changed to "Counter Delivery to BLS Centre after OCI stamping". Anyone know what this means ? Is it ready for pickup ? I didn't opt for courier.

Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 22-OCT-2018
Dispatched From MEA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On24-OCT-2018
Document received At TORONTO On 26-OCT-2018

Yes. It should be ready for pickup. Make sure to call them to confirm though.

 

[soup]

Yes. It should be ready for pickup. Make sure to call them to confirm though.

Thanks! Just called and they confirmed it is ready for pick up. I'm surprised that the dispatch and delivery date took 2 days. I was expecting at least a week.

 

[cool_wonderful]

Hi Seniors,
When we upload our documents for new OCI application ,do we need to upload all the pdf files (other than Signature and photo) in one file ?
OR
do we need to upload each pdf file in its own category ?

I mean do we have different categories for uploading Passport , Address Proof ,Citizenship cert,Landing paper etc ?
OR do we need to make one PDF file for all the docs and upload one file ?

 

[cool_wonderful]

Hi Seniors,
1) When we upload our documents for new OCI application ,do we need to upload all the pdf files (other than Signature and photo) in one file ?
OR
do we need to upload each pdf file in its own category ?

I mean do we have different categories for uploading CAD Passport , Indian PP, Landing paper ,Marriage Cert etc ?
OR do we need to make one PDF file for all the docs and upload one file ?

2) Which categories do we upload the Citizenship certifcate and Driving Licence (Address proof)

3) One of my file is more than 1 MB even after reduction in size.In the doc checklist it is mentioned that the max file size should be 500KB.
Did anyone face such issue ? How did you handle it ?

 

[Dimma]

Hi All , I have collected my OCIs , Please see my timeline may be useful.

Date of Submission at BLS Brampton - 15-SEP-2018
Date Of Acknowledgment - 25-SEP-2018
Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On- 18-OCT-2018
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )NEW DELHIOn -22-OCT-2018
Document received At TORONTO On- 25-OCT-2018
OCI Ready for Pickup at BLS Brampton -26-OCT-2018

OCIs pickedup on - 27-OCT-2018