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    India eVisa experience, timeline

    I haven't traveled to India on an e-visa, but I have seen people posting about surrendering their Indian passports at the regional passport office while traveling on an e-visa. It doesn't seem to be an issue, but I would still consider opinions from someone who has experienced this.
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    OCI process

    BLS Brampton Walk-in Date of Application: October 19, 2024 Date of Acknowledgement: October 25, 2024 Documents Printing Status: November 18, 2024 Dispatched From MEA (OCI) New Delhi: November 19, 2024 Document received At Toronto:
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    Indian passport surrender

    For walk-in, you are required to bring your original Canadian passport for verification purposes, as per the checklist instructions.
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    OCI process

    I also submitted my application on October 19 at BLS Brampton with regular appointment. Interestingly, I used the photo that was previously rejected at BLS, and it was accepted this time. Also. the employee there directly added the SMS service without asking me, and I realized it after...
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    Indian passport surrender

    Walk-In Application: July 13 2024 BLS Location: Brampton In Transit from BLS Centre to Consulate General: July 13 2024 Processing at Consulate General: July 15 2024 Passport application along with fee details have been received. The same is under processing at the Embassy/Consulate: July 15 2024...
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    Indian passport surrender

    I have an appointment for passport surrender, and I have filled out the application form. I have one query: In the 'Present Address' section of the form, there is a single text area that asks for the zip code and country. Next to that, there is a dropdown to select the country. I followed the...
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    Canadian Passport in person timeline

    I got my passport delivered yesterday. Processing took 33 business days.
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    Canadian Passport in person timeline

    Applied on April 24th. Still waiting for an update. Does it really take this long?
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    Canadian Passport in person timeline

    No update. Status is still same. We received your application and are processing...
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    Canadian Passport in person timeline

    Let's see. I will keep you posted if I get any updates.
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    Canadian Passport in person timeline

    I applied on April 24, and the agent told me the same thing. It's not approved yet. My file is currently sitting at the Mississauga location. BTW, did you put any expected travel dates in the application form?
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    Canadian Passport in person timeline

    My passport application has already passed the normal processing time, and the status has remained the same since day one. I have called multiple times but received no updates. Is there anything else I can do to expedite the processing? I believe the worst mistake I made was not providing an...
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    Canadian Passport in person timeline

    Hi, Did you receive your passport? I am in a similar situation. I applied in person at the Kitchener office with a 20-day processing time. My anticipated date has passed, but the status is still in processing.
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    November 2023 - Citizenship Applications

    Final update. I was able to download e-certificate today. Below is my complete timeline. Type: Online application Location: Toronto Office: Niagara Physical Presence Days: 1099 Application: Single Submission: November 22, 2023 AOR: December 14, 2023 Ghost Update: January 4, 2024 Test Invite...
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    Indian passport surrender

    Perhaps :D. I am looking forward to getting some time in May. Hopefully, they open slots for May.