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    Super Visa 2021

    Hi all, I applied for SuperVisa for my parents in April 2021 - submitted everything they asked for. Biometrics completed in Jan 2022 but NO PROGRESS after that. No request for medicals..nothing at all. I get a standard reply saying we're working on applications etc when I submit a query. Now, I...
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    Visitor visa time line Aug.31

    Hi everyone, We just applied for my fiance's visitor visa and selected intended duration of stay on application form as 4 weeks. I have few questions and really hoping someone responds on this forum: 1) We will register our marriage in Canada and go for inland spousal PR sponsorship. What if...
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    【INLAND】 Spousal Sponsorship *2022*

    Hi everyone, We just applied for my fiance's visitor visa and selected intended duration of stay on application form as 4 weeks. I have few questions and really hoping someone responds on this forum: 1) We will register our marriage in Canada and go for inland spousal PR sponsorship. What if...
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    Super Visa 2021

    Hi Everyone, I applied for my parents Super Visa in April 2021. Dad got biometrics done in Aug 2021 and Mom in Jan 2022. After that, no change to the application or request for medical exam. I didn't want to go for upfront medical because I knew there may be COVID-related delays. Getting...
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    Super Visa 2021

    Hello All I applied for my parents super visa in April 2021. However, the application is moving rather slow. We got the biometrics done in August 2021 but no update ever since. My parents are in India. I saw a number of members saying upfront medicals done and webform submitted. Are we able...
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    OCI process

    Hi Here's my OCI timeline. Similar to the experience of others, BLS staff told me 3 months, the website states 5-6 weeks. Most people have gotten it in 4 weeks. Date of submission at BLS Toronto: Oct 13 Date of Acknowledgement: Oct 19 Documents printing status: Nov 10 Dispatched from MEA...
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    OCI process

    I did not submit surrender and OCI applications together. Since I had the citizenship certificate, I went to BLS and surrendered Indian passport first and submitted a written declaration that I'll be applying for Canadian passport. At the time of surrender, they did take a look at my COPR and...
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    OCI process

    I just checked on BLS website.
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    OCI process

    Hi - my date of acknowledgement was 19th Oct ..I'd check periodically. I saw an update when I checked on 10th Nov. So you should see some changes shortly as well.
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    OCI process

    You can check OCI status here: https://ociservices.gov.in/statusEnqury. Use your file number starting with CANT and the canadian passport number. BLS website will keep showing 'Processing at Consulate General' - the website isn't updated instantly.
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    OCI process

    You will need COPR for OCI. They will take original COPR along with your application and return it in few days time.
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    OCI process

    1) Self attest photocopies for surrender and OCI application. 2) Yes, they took my original COPR for OCI, it was returned a few days later via Purolator. 3) No.
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    OCI process

    Doesn't need to be notarized.
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    OCI process

    Hi - I surrendered my passport on Sep 28 and applied for OCI on Oct 13. On the BLS website, the status for both shows 'Processing at Consulate' - does this statement ever change? I am more concerned about the OCI - have heard it can take anywhere between 40-60 days.
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    OCI process

    I submitted my surrender application on Sep 28 and OCI application on Oct 13 - both times as a walk-in applicant. If you reach early in the morning at BLS Toronto office (I got there around 8:15am) - you should be done fairly quickly...provided there's a short lineup. Alternately, you can book...
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    OCI vs Indian Tourist Visa - 2020 situation

    Hi Everyone I am wondering if any of the forum members can help me? :( I am an Indian passport holder and will soon be applying for a Canadian passport (virtual oath ceremony coming up!). Due to health and family reasons, I will need to travel to India very soon (as early as Nov 2020) and...
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    June 2019 citizenship applicants

    Hi - please update the tracker for dun146. Oath invite email: February 27, 2020 Oath ceremony: March 27, 2020
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    June 2019 citizenship applicants

    Hello - please update the status for dun146 (currently row 15) - Decision made date: December 17, 2019. A big thanks to the admin for managing the spreadsheet.
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    June 2019 citizenship applicants

    Hi Could you please update the entry for dun146 (currently row 49) with the following details? Test Invite letter (email): November 29 Test Date: December 16, 2019 (in Scarborough)
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    June 2019 citizenship applicants

    Hi I am currently line 60 on the tracker. Please update the below: In process ECAS: Oct 9, 2019