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Don’t worry, just the divorce certificate you received in Canada is enough. You don’t have to get in touch with your ex. In my case, after I completed my OCI paperwork, I took it to BLS to verify for its completeness and if i need to include more paperwork as I was worried because of my divorce...

What’s the current IQAS processing timeline for Employment assessment (not ECA)?

Update for everyone looking for an answer on this question - you are no longer required divorce attestation if you were married in India and divorced in Canada. It was a requirement before but not anymore. BLS office in Calgary advised me just a photocopy is enough. I have already received my...

Yes, attestation is no longer required. Indian consulate and BLS websites are not clearly updated regarding what documents are required. Since I have completed this whole process I can answer your specific questions.

With the weekend coming, most likely you’ll get by July 13th

Thanks and Congratulations to you as well buddy! You must be all excited and counting days to board that flight to India. Yes, the immigration journey is finally over, and that’s a much relief, not dealing with either IRCC or BLS again (both are pain in the butt for different reasons) I...

There is no local phone number for BLS, and Call centre agents are not always helpful. I went there anyway, and picked up my OCI. I noticed that the OCI booklet printing quality is substandard. The number and letters are poorly stamped and have shadow underneath. The photo quality is pretty...

Quick question, my OCI status just updated to “Passport ready For Collection after OCI stamping” can i go to BLS today (It’s 15:12MT here) or it will be available for pick up tomorrow?

They do, if you paid for courier service at BLS. But if you opt for pick up (like me) the status update is “ready for collection” instead of “dispatch”

Thank you buddy :)

Hi, just wanted to get an idea, if your final update take you about 2 business days from “counter delivery” message to “passport ready for collection after oci stamping” on BLS portal?

Thanks again for the heads up :)

My application status on BLS site changed in the evening from “processing at consulate general” to “Counter Delivery to BLS Centre after OCI stamping” Is there another status update when OCI becomes available for in-person pick up?

Thanks buddy:)

Any idea after this update how many more days it takes for local BLS office to get the OCI booklet and it’s available for pickup? Registration Status at Mission VANCOUVER Date Of Acknowledgment 09-JUN-2022 Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 29-JUN-2022 Dispatched...

My OCI status just changed this afternoon. Hopefully will get it by next week. Applied for OCI at BLS Calgary 07-JUN-2022 Registration Status at Mission VANCOUVER Date Of Acknowledgment 09-JUN-2022 Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 29-JUN-2022 Dispatched From MEA (OCI...

BLS Calgary accepts the entire amount (CGI+BLS) by Debit and cash. Toronto BLS works differently.

You can pay at the BLS office in cash or by debit. DD/Money order is for postal apps.

I have the same question about Vancouver. I don’t see any Vancouver applicants, all i see is Brampton and Toronto folks lol

Fill out the application, mention the travel date on top right. Bring the proof of travel with you along with required documents to the closest passport office in your city. I assume you don’t have an appointment, so you will have to line up that can take several hours before an agent will serve...