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Start tracking on Purolator website using file reference number CANOXXXXXX as tracking ID. Hopefully you will receive in 2-3 days.

I don't think anyone who submitted on 15-Dec got OCI or status as printed? Can you please give an example of anyone? It usually takes around 6 weeks for status to be printed.

Only problem with combining all these docs with quality is file size, as there are limits on that.

You will be able to check status on OCI portal approx 2.5-3 weeks after its sent to consulate.

I think they have notice displayed there saying that recording etc is not allowed.

I agree with Abbas' point regarding issue BLS is creating for photograph. They had objected to my minor son's photo even when he was wearing quite dark t-shirt. Infact if you have not already got photos clicked or if not getting them for much less price, I suggest to get it clicked there...

Have they kept your Indian passport & charged for 2 Purolator drop offs - one for original documents & second for OCI? They created issue for my spouse's photo as well & wanted us to sign declaration; even when photo was exactly as per guidelines & used earlier for surrender certificate.

I know that CGI employees are likely part of this, but still raise a ticket through CGI website. I am also going to complain about loot BLS is doing in name of drop-off service. Situation will keep on worsening if we don't formally complain.

Has BLS Brampton/ Toronto started accepting walk-ins without appointment? I don't see that instruction anymore which mentioned that only appointments are acceptable.

Start checking directly on Purolator website using reference number starting with CANT#####. We got OCI for my spouse on 4-Jan, & status on BLS website is still not correct.

Exactly. For my spouse's surrender certificate, we took entire checklist but they returned it saying that it's not required. So next time for my SC I only took first page of checklist & they said all the pages are needed, & charged me for printout.

Earlier they were not keeping Indian passport for walk-ins. But now they started keeping that. So I won't be surprised if they start asking for original Indian passport for postal applications as well.

Appointments are open for Jan & Feb.

Even for OCI collection it's very difficult. A person needs to collect himself (earlier it was possible to give authorization letter to close relative). It's possible only on weekdays (not on Saturday) & only between 3 to 4:30 PM. & appointments are not available.

Since your DOA is 8-Dec you can say say that only after 8-Jan. They have slowed down a bit, earlier status was getting updated after DOA in 3 weeks, now it's taking 4 weeks.

Yes, seems BLS Brampton also started this loot recently. Another way to force their Purolator services.

For my spouse DOA was 1-Dec & OCI is received at CGI today. Hopefully we will receive by 30-Dec. Since DOA is 16-Dec for you, hopefully you will receive it by 16th or 17th Jan. Someone had earlier mentioned that they collected from BLS. I think you will have to call them & will have to collect...

Document received at CGI.

Walk-in was allowed at that time. But it's not currently allowed.

No, we just showed originals & submitted self attested copies.