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Online. Any type of appointment will work. Plenty of appointments are available and people also cancel the appointments so keep checking and you will easily get one

Had good experience with BLS Brampton. There was a huge line of walk-ins but I had appointment so they just let me in straight. The service was prompt and courteous. I gave them all the documents and politely mentioned I do not want any optional service. They only charged me $8.10 per...

You went to Bldg#40 or at Bldg#60 - they let you submit OCI ?. Asking because I also have Visa type appointment. (As per BLS website, Applications for Visa and Passport Surrender at Bldg#60, All other applications at Bldg#40 Gillingham Drive, Brampton, ON. )

For OCI document upload, do we need to take print out of originals - Attest them by signing and then upload ?

"Applications for Visa and Passport Surrender at Bldg#60, All other applications at Bldg#40 Gillingham Drive, Brampton, ON. " Seems now those with OCI appointments, need to go to BLS Brampton Bldg#40. Are they allowing those with Visa/Passport appointment (i.e. Bldg#60 appointment) , to submit...

Canadians are NOT eligible for Indian e-visa. Please stay away from the fake message and fraud website link posted above by "katherineccombs"

I too have the same status - seems Consulate does this in batches and today (Wed.) they updated everybody's status. @indigonation5 ,Passport seva status would change to "Surrender certificate printed" and BLS website status would change to "Ready to pick-up" and then one can go and collect...

I submitted more than 1 week before you and the status is still "Surrender certificate is under review at Indian Embassy/Consulate". BLS website mentions "Minimum Processing time is around 8 weeks" for Toronto jurisdiction so I guess they are moving slower than before.

A4 or Letter size doesn't matter. Letter would be acceptable.

BLS Brampton allows that. Collection timings are : 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

See the below Image for crystal-clear list of documents as required for OCI. It was posted by BLS Brampton on their noticeboard. Shared as received. OCI - BLS Brampton Requirement

Others will be knowing better. My two cents would be- you would need self-attested copy of indian passport of your grandparent and then a relationship proof of your parent (Birth certificate or passport) to show the relationship between Grandparent & Parent and then your birth certificate...

If they wanted you to "paste" your image, they would have given an empty box there. Just include 1 additional photo with your app.

Yes, surrender + entry visa application can be submitted together

Correct . 4 months, if you are lucky with appointments else more

People get traffic tickets all the time, doesn't make them in-eligible for citizenship. Unless it's a police case, it doesn't affect your citizenship application.

I got the call very next day at around 9:30am

I received callback next day. I myself asked for appointment for 2 weeks later date as I had some personal engagement before that. At Service Canada office, they did not ask me for any proof of flight tickets or travel. They did ask when are you planning to fly (may be check whether I need...

Did they allow you to pick-up your OCI from BLS brampton counter or they will send via purolator ?

If applied thru appointment at Brampton, Can we hand collect surrender certificate or OCI ? Or purolator is the only option ?