Recent content by mumbai1985

Nope. But that was the process 2 years ago - bls didnt change the message on their website.

Got update on bls site: Original documents Delivered by Hand (Passport ready For Collection after OCI stamping) Collecting today evening.

Bls status is updated to: Original documents Delivered by Hand (Counter Delivery to BLS Centre after OCI stamping). Not sure I understand this status. I guess it will be ready for pickup soon.

Still waiting for BLS to update their status as ready for pickup. I suspect they a huge backlog.

I submitted at bls on Nov 14 Oci acknowledgement on Nov 27th Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On18-DEC-2018 Dispatched From MEA (OCI )NEW DELHI On18-DEC-2018 Document received At TORONTO On18-DEC-2018. Looks like they processed a bunch in one batch. Hopefully should receive it this week. I...

One month later, my document printing status is still in process.

Got the originals back. No oci yet. Now able to see status Under Process in oci website.

I don't see any tracking available on govt oci website. Keeps saying no records found . Based on this, I'm assuming they are doing all processing and printing in Canada

Submitted on 15th. Some friends at work got everything (originals and oci booklet) in 2 weeks. It's still in transit, hopefully it'll be ready for pick up today.

Hello there. I've not been able to search my application on oci website. Bls tracking is showing In transit from consulate general to bls. Does this mean it's all ready ?

On oci status enquiry page, we need to enter one of the below - Online Registration No * or File (Acknowledgment) No * What is the number printed on application form that starts with CANTxxxxxxxx, which was also sent by email once application was submitted? Is that file number? It's been a...

How much is the fee for this ? I.e do they need to apply as fresh application and pay full application fee ? Or just reissue fee (~50$)?

What's with these bls guys forcing you to take courier option? They said if we take courier option, they will notify if cgi asks for additional documents etc.

Does bls actually take the checklist along with the application? Or its just for our reference only ? The reason I'm asking is that it has signature on every page. Not sure if they are expecting a thumb impression from minors on every page.

I've the same question. Bls checklist creates more questions than answers.