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    OCI process

    They didn't asked for COPR as it was not in check list. I provided what was in the checklist :https://www.blsindia-canada.com/ottawa-jurisdiction/pdf/Checklist-and-Information-Booklet-for-OCI-Jan2022.pdf Including Surrender Certificate and Marriage certificate.
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    OCI process

    Dear friends, Any recent applicant applied via Purolator at BLS Ottawa(location Montreal). They were sitting on my documents since Feb 23 and updted on March 9th only after escalating to IHC and their escalation management. Now the status shows in BLS portal Under Process. Please let me...
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    OCI process

    If they don't update, i will escalate to IHC on Monday. I want my original passports. They have March 9th to return which is 14 days SLA
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    OCI process

    Mine reached on 23rd Feb and still says "File does not Exists". Call center says they have received the files should be updated by 8th day(which today). It's 10:00 PM EST .... No luck Ottawa file
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    OCI process

    Dear Friends, In terms of Ottawa Judiciary, do we need to provide original Surrender Certificate ? or just copy is enough.. This is for sending using Purolator Thanks
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    OCI process

    When i spoke to the BLA call center, they asked for send Indian Cancelled Passport and Canadian passport original. I am from Montreal and latest in person appointments are available on April 13th.. Planning to do via courier for self and spouse(C$ 160) Initial Docs(1 courier for both) Return...
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    OCI process

    I called yesterday(12-Feb-2022) to BLS call center and person on phone told me this letter is no mandatory... Not sure if they changed something now.
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    July 2020 - Citizenship application

    Looks like you will have it updated on Monday. Even though the app status says last update on Friday.
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    July 2020 - Citizenship application

    congats. it's normal anytime between 1:45 to 2:30 Hours I hope you sent the signed and scanned oath forms.. It takes around 3-5 business days to get application close state... Try Thursday or Friday morning to see the progres.
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    Surrender Certificate Timeline - Ottawa BLS

    They did it for me... all i need to do was pay and print online.
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    July 2020 - Citizenship application

    Dear Friends 18 months journey ended today. Got the passports for self and family today. All the best to you all and stay safe..
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    Anyone from Montreal got online test invite and/or oath ceremony

    Dear Friends 18 months(App sent July 2020) journey ended today. Got the passports for self and family today. All the best to you all and stay safe..
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    Surrender Certificate Timeline - Ottawa BLS

    Even though you should be able to apply without Canadian PP(Based on certificate), recommendation is wait until you receive it to apply for surrender. You need to show them your proof of passport application slip and declaration. ?I waited since 13 th December till today as i just received my...
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    Anyone from Montreal got online test invite and/or oath ceremony

    H Sad to hear that. Did you tried to reach local MP to know the exact status...
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    Surrender Certificate Timeline - Ottawa BLS

    @Suh1756 I will be applying from Montreal soon. However, using courier. the call center told me that i don't have to send Citizenship certificate and Canadian passport originals. This is what apart from application form Photo(2 * 2 inches) Indian Passport original(first and last copy)...