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Hi @Vikrant1, how did they finally send it then? Did they somehow post the CP return envelope? Let me know as I am in the same state. Thanks!

Hi @AnandSundar, I am waiting for them to dispatch my passport surrender certificate through the return envelope I had attached (Canada post). Did you have to create a pickup or dispatch request from Canada post to get it back? Or do BLS do it themselves? In my status, it just says ready for...

Did you get the voters id in India when you were living there? Then it is a resident voter. If you got it as an NRI, then it is the other one. The names have to exactly match voters id for a match. It took me a while but then it worked. There is also a grievance portal which may help if this...

I just did this online on ECI website after signing up and filling up the profile with EPIC number and Indian phone number. You may need an Indian phone number or email ID alone may suffice. This is something to be checked. Form 7 has some fields that need to be filled with their digital...

I just followed another person's strategy here. They did the same with OCI. So nothing great on my part. Also if you check BLS grievance page, there are options to add tracking number of many postal services like ups, USPS, Canada post etc. I have included a CP Xpresspost return envelope with...

Thanks, @forw.jane, I see it has been updated to processing at the consulate general now on the Passport site.

Yes, I can track it since today with today's application date on the status. The last line says under process. Any idea if this means it is already at the consulate? This is what I see on bls - Application Status Under Process

Update Received a message from BLS saying that the application is under process. I hope it reaches the consulate soon.

Oh sorry to hear that. This is not good that BLS can return without a reason and should warrant a complaint or follow up. On their website, they have no mention of denying other post services or couriers, which would not be legal too.

Thanks @forw.jane, hoping for the best! Could you please help with the query below as well -

Hi @sri_pri Another person here posted their application through Canada post for OCI and was processed. The only thing not available is tracking via BLS since they are associated with Purolator. Any reason that makes you say it is not accepted? I haven't contacted them to ask specifically though.

Hi guys, I have submitted my passport surrender application via Canada post. To track updates, I see that there is tracking on the BLS website. However it still shows my previous PCC application updates that are linked to my previous Indian passport. Any idea if this will get updated once BLS...

Thanks a lot for the tip, @AnandSundar. I posted my surrender application via a to and fro canada post Xpresspost service (cost me 40$ to Brampton) as purolator was far away from my house. I hope they acknowledge it soon and proces it fast before I send my OCI through the same method. I used a...

That is good to hear that they accept Canada post. Could you explain the procedure in detail please? How much did it cost finally? I guess Purolator costs 84$ if I am not mistaken for both pickup and return? Thanks

Hey all, I live in Quebec City and my zip code comes under Toronto Jurisdiction. However, Toronto is very far for an in-person SC/OCI application and I want to make sure that my application is accepted so I am not interested in postal applications. Is it possible to submit my application to...

Hey all, I live in Quebec City and my zip code comes under Toronto Jurisdiction. However, Toronto is very far for an in-person SC/OCI application and I want to make sure that my application is accepted so I am not interested in postal applications. Is it possible to submit my application to...

Hi guys, I have received my oath invite letter by email yesterday and oath instructions email today. Please update on the excel sheet. That completes the process for me. Thanks again for the help and insights. All the best to everyone!

Hi guys, Tracker says that my oath is scheduled on October 7th. Updated today and dated Sept 26th. So it took exactly a week from completed LPP to oath invite from Montreal office. I haven't received the email yet though. Thanks for keeping the hopes up, @maverick1982 and @hssrp. All the best...

Thanks for the insight, @maverick1982 however oath confirmation and letters have been sent faster at other offices like SCR I think. Looking at the spreadsheet, it seems oaths are taking more than a week. What do you think?

Hi @aeya Wow! Sorry to hear that. Which office is processing your application?