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    OCI process

    No Originals taken, and not even Originals verified in my case except Canadian Passport, She used it all the time to check the application details + enter some info into her system, then handed it back to me. For child applications she used a cancelled Indian passport copy to verify the parents...
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    OCI process

    Submitted 3 OCI applications today at Montreal BLS center. Hadhard time to find the location, thanks to the google review, which mentioned they moved to the down stairs at metro level. To be honest I reviewed my application to its perfection and added all documents more than required. Took...
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    OCI process

    Thank you i will give a try on 30th June and will give the update
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    OCI process

    Can One parent Canadian passport enough for child OCI??????
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    OCI process

    Last minute of OCI submission, I need clarity. Can someone help. On the OCI Ottawa checklist I do not see anywhere it states that the document needs to be translated. My daughter Birth certificate was issued in Quebec 4 years back and it is fully french in both long form and short form. Do I...
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    OCI process

    https://www.blsindia-canada.com/ottawa-jurisdiction/entry-visa.php
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    OCI process

    Why ? Ottawa Jurisdiction Entry Visas for persons of Indian origin remain available but due to added documentation and scrutiny/verification requirements, processing time for such visas will be more than 45 days.
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    OCI process

    check BLS tracking, soon (1 to 3 days) it will change to Dispatched (if opted for courier ) , My son Surrender was sent to BLS center at my location from there it was dispatched took little extra time than My wife & myself got it dispatched from ottawa and got on the next day. You will see...
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    OCI process

    i just checked the sample form. Please enter Canadian / foreign passport details. Here foreign passport means for example American or Philippino passport but not Indian Passport. https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/pdf/BLS_oci_sample_form.pdf So just enter Canadian and you...
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    OCI process

    They will update on the tracker itself if I am not wrong. I haven't applied yet for OCI but my surrender has the tracking number on the BLS tracking. I believe it should be the same for other application types too. Application Details Application Reference Number 22-200xxxxxxxxx...
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    OCI process

    OCI application requires a Canadian Passport with 6 months Validity, i wonder why you are using Indian passport details. Canadian Passport details are Mandatory fields for expiry dates. With an expired passport you should have issue while applying for a Surrender certificate but not at OCI...
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    OCI process

    you can track after 1 week from the delivery date for Surrender certificate. it would be available anywhere between delivery date +5 days to 8 days to show up on the tracker. https://www.blsindia-canada.com/ottawa-jurisdiction/track-application.php Submission Type* -- Select --...
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    OCI process

    you can submit and get it without a Canadian passport. If you have applied, attach a copy of acknowledgement from service Canada and an explanation letter that you haven;t received yet. If you are not applying or will apply later, Just an explanation letter informing them that you don;t have...
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    Canadian Passport in person timeline

    Other forums like OCI have this discussion. As long as the country allows you to board without an entry stamp in Canadian passport (if you obtained a new passport outside Canada) or without status in Canada in case if you are using home country passport (No PR card as it was nullified and...
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    Canadian Passport in person timeline

    https://ircc.canada.ca/english/passport/map/map.asp?po=1#table1caption click on the last line that says Check walk-in wait times before you go. New for each location to see wait time. for example: Current wait time for Calgary (estimate) To help you plan your visit, the wait time for the...
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    OCI process

    FYI Hello all, Anyone looking for an appointment at Montreal BLS, they have opened the calendar now, June from today's date until July end full Calendar green, if anyone would like to book an appointment, go ahead and book. I booked 4 slots for 4 applications (OCI) . Thank you
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    Canadian Passport in person timeline

    If nothing urgent, enjoy the weather , let it come when it has to come, but it has to come one day.
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    Canadian Passport in person timeline

    Are you talking about the Canadian passport application transfer to the local passport office? Call the line, tell them you have an urgent travel plan, request for file transfer, they may say how much it costs, most of the cases they paid a little amount 20 to maximum 50 dollars. Your file...
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    OCI process

    Best way is to apply for surrender ASAP and get it in hand so you may try a VISA if you have a Canadian passport ready by the time surrender is received, which is the best and easiest way to deal with all emergencies. You could have done that while awaiting 2.5 months for Canadian passport.
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    Canadian Passport in person timeline

    it should be ExpressPost envelope prepaid national post < 2 days Delivery ( i got same 4 years back for my daughter and last week for us), so i see the same envelope eevrytime for passports.