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BLS web site is down: We’ll be back soon! Due to Cyclonic weather last couple days , the server connectivity is temporarily down. We would assist with rescheduled appointments and walk-in can resume the moment connectivity is restored. You can check updates on BLS website and Call Center.

Pre-booked an appointment but still took 2 hours or so. They had a huge queue, it's a small place. It was at 11:40, we went around 11:15, and got out by 1:45 PM (they continued operating even after 1 PM -their normal end time for acceptance of applications, as they need to cater to both by...

Just thought to share - It was very annoying experience last week. With most painful difficulty, we were able to get an appointment at BLS Mississauga for walk-in. With all documents as per checklist and everything checked, the lady did not bother to send us back home and did not accept the...

7OCIcardholder_miscserviceGuidelines_15112019.pdf (mha.gov.in) Also, Please see OVERSEAS CITIZENSHIP OF INDIA (OCI) Miscellaneous services at Canada center (blsindia-canada.com)Its straightforward now with this memo

Yes the Helpdesk is slow in evening i guess good time to call per wait time, i had to wait for 7-8 mins and called at 6478464077

|Just called them, yes its operational and she said to arrive 5 mins prior to appointment with exact cash or Debit card for SC

Does anyone happen to visit newly created Mississauga location for BLS document submission for OCI or SC? Are they operational and started accepting applications?

They must be operational as they are giving appointments at the Mississauga location per BLS booking site. I am trying to book one and let you know

Just curious - 1. Do we have to get a new H1B visa stamp once change Citizenship to Canada (since your Indian passport is invalid, which had the last H1B stamp) 2. Do we also need an Amendment to the existing H1B I-129 petition? I heard that Canadians (Non-Immigrant Intent with H1B Approval...

Just curious - 1. Do we have to get a new H1B visa stamp once you change Citizenship to Canada (since Indian passport is invalid, which had last H1B stamp) 2. Do we also need an Amendment to the existing H1B I-129 petition? I heard that Canadians (Non-Immigrant Intent with H1B Approval notice...

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Just curious - 1. Do you have to get a new H1B visa stamp once you change Citizenship to Canada (since Indian passport is invalid, which had last H1B stamp) 2. Do you also need an Amendment to existing H1B I-129 petition? I heard that Canadians (Non Immigrant Intent with H1B Approval notice may...

Question was: Could you let me know if traveling to India on e-VISA without having obtained the Surrender Certificate first, is allowed? I am in Canada and have acquired Canadian citizenship and would like to apply and request an OCI and Surrender Certificate (SC). Considering the wait times...

Just FYI - on eVisa and SC: We got the following reply from eVISA India team: Dear Applicant, Prior to submitting an application for an e-Visa, it is mandatory to initiate the process of "renouncing Indian citizenship." Regards e-Visa support Team From: Self To: "e-TV Support Team"...

Timeline Type: Online application Location: Markham, ON Physical Presence Days: 1109 Application: 1 Adult+1 child Application Submitted: August 31, 2023 Delivered: August 31, 2023 (Online) AOR: Oct 12, 2023 Tracker Access: Oct 15, 2023 GU1: Oct 16, 2023 GU2: Oct 18, 2023 Background Verification...

No. But i think we'd come to know sooner or later if it moves slow vs fast..If you look at AOR, they may have a Group ID/Group no mentioned on top right. It means they go by Batches/lots

Type: Online application Location: Markham, ON Physical Presence Days: 1108.5 Application: Family (1 Adult+ 1child) Application sent: Aug 31 AOR: Oct 12 Office: Sydney (Email states Citizenship Program (Grants), Case Processing Centre - Sydney, P.O. Box 12000, Sydney NS B1P 7C2)...

Same here. Awaiting for Minor+1Family, submitted Aug31, submitted online. Today as of 06-Oct, they are processing for week of Aug 14. How to check your application status - Canada.ca

Type: Online application Location: Markham, ON Physical Presence Days: 1109 Application: Parent+Daughter Application sent: Aug 31, 2023 Delivered: Aug 31, 2023 AOR: TBD

Our Medicals were 'Passed' on Jan 19, 2021 (CEC Express Entry PR Application Submission Date/AOR: 04-Dec-2020), but today changed to 'You do not need a medical exam. We will send you a message if this changes'. I'm CEC Inland with Family of 2. Today, also got third Ghost Update (2 in April, 1...