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  1. rushi.gada

    OCI process

    Would you recommend OCI submission by post or in-person?
  2. rushi.gada

    OCI process

    Well, what can I say, I managed to do the impossible. Now, I need to do another impossible task, collect our documents back.
  3. rushi.gada

    OCI process

    Hi friends, Got our applications submitted for the SC, no issues. I told them I want to pick it up in-person, and the guy started the script that the collection is between 3-4pm only, and there is usually a long queue with people lining up 2 hours in advance. He also mentioned that only about...
  4. rushi.gada

    OCI process

    Exactly. it's 1000% better in India vs here in Canada.
  5. rushi.gada

    OCI process

    I literally fell of my chair laughing.. How dumb are these guys.. haha But, on a more serious note, when I applied for our Canadian passport, we forgot to mention some minor detail. still, the guys at Service Canada were so chill, they allowed us to edit the form with a pen. No BS, no hidden...
  6. rushi.gada

    OCI process

    You're funny bud! I had the honour of experiencing BLS services in Brampton 2 years ago when I needed to renew my Indian Passport. I had a rather early morning that day, and I refused to chat in Hindi with the girl at the counter. this made her extremely conscious and when I refused to the VAS...
  7. rushi.gada

    OCI process

    Oh! shoots... so BLS Brampton is going to sell me courier services no matter what.. shame
  8. rushi.gada

    OCI process

    Hey Abbas, Is there a separate queue for collection? BLS are trying to sell courier services saying that in-person collection are by appointment only or it's the same queue as other walk-in applicants for surrender and oci collection.
  9. rushi.gada

    OCI process

    Hey everyone, I'm currently looking for insights on the in-person walk-in experience for OCI collection at the BLS Brampton location. Specifically, I'm curious if, with all OCI application documents in order, it's possible to opt for in-person collection instead of using a courier service...
  10. rushi.gada

    OCI process

    Q: What did the mention under Status?
  11. rushi.gada

    OCI process

    Thank you my old friend!
  12. rushi.gada

    OCI process

    Thank you, Abbas!
  13. rushi.gada

    OCI process

    One more thing: Please can someone share a template for the employment letter that we need to submit for our OCI? Thanks
  14. rushi.gada

    OCI process

    Hi friends, please can someone confirm a few things with regards to in-person OCI application submission: 1. How many physical photos do BLS ask for? CGI asks for 1, but I'm hearing that BLS asks for an extra photo as well. 2. Do we need a bank draft for the BLS fees when applying in person or...
  15. rushi.gada

    January 2023 - Citizenship Applications

    Looks like a legit email.
  16. rushi.gada

    January 2023 - Citizenship Applications

    Total run time of the oath is 1hr 45 mins and you only need to pay attention when they pull you out for a 1:1, oath and the national anthem. Total time you'll need to pay attention would not be more than 20 mins tops overall.
  17. rushi.gada

    January 2023 - Citizenship Applications

    Congratulations. I would use instructions from the most recent email and keep the previous one ready, just in case. Good luck (:
  18. rushi.gada

    January 2023 - Citizenship Applications

    Awesome! So happy for you buddy!
  19. rushi.gada

    January 2023 - Citizenship Applications

    Get one out for GCMS too!
  20. rushi.gada

    January 2023 - Citizenship Applications

    Nice.. I wish I had an in-person oath, but nvm! haha