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Our photos were taken at the center as part of the package. Yes, they did send me an SMS with the confirmation.

Application submitted in person to BLS Brampton on Oct 19 for myself and spouse. I'd earlier taken an OCI for my daughter through a walk-in at the same center. This time, I took a Premium Lounge option. Yes, it's considerably more expensive than an ordinary appointment but it was hassle free and...

With regards to the photo, they'd done the same for me. Seems to me it's a tactic so that we have to retake the photo for OCI application.

Final Update: 04-May-2024: Application submitted at BLS, Brampton Office (walk-in) 04-May-2024: BLS Status : Under Process & In Transit from BLS Centre to Consulate General 06-May-2024: BLS Status : Processing at Consulate General 17-May-2024: BLS Status : In Transit from Consulate General to...

I'm coming to the same conclusion that PL might be the better option. Especially for those who plan to pay for courier which costs $60 in any case, that extra $40 will get you plentily available BLS appointments and also peace of mind that even if there is an 'error' in your form, they will...

Isn't that the "ARN" number? There is another field called "FILE NO" on the passport seva site which is blank for me.

Hi all, can someone please clarify what services are provided under the "Premium Lounge" appointments? I understand that charges for any form corrections will be covered but are courier fees and photo charges also included?

Hi all, I'd applied for Indian passport surrender for myself and wife on May 4th at the Brampton BLS office (walk-in). On the passport seva tracking website, my wife's application has generated a file number and has the status "Surrender certificate is under review at Indian Embassy/Consulate."...

Submitted surrender applications for myself and wife today at BLS Brampton. Had an appointment for early in the morning, the entire processing was done in under an hour. Took the photos from BLS and also paid for postal delivery (which I had to since we live far away from Brampton). I am already...

Same thing happened to me at Brampton office. Our appointment was rescheduled to this Saturday because of the the application being down. Came to know about it only after reached there.

FYI, lots of BLS appointments for OCI have opened up for the month of May. https://www.blsindia-canada.com/appointmentbls/appointment.php

Lots of BLS appointments available in June for Indian passport surrender. Sharing in case anyone is willing to wait and save some $$ in postal charges. https://www.blsindia-canada.com/appointmentbls/appointment.php

Sign your name using a black or blue ballpoint pen on the signature line on page 3 https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports/passport-tips.html

Lots of BLS appointments available in June for Indian passport surrender. Sharing in case anyone is willing to wait and save some $$ in postal charges. https://www.blsindia-canada.com/appointmentbls/appointment.php

BLS and Purolator working hand in hand to fleece the public. It's outrageous that they can get away with such blatant daylight robbery :mad:

Congrats! Meet you in the surrender thread :)

Received the passports today. All the best, everyone!

Yes, my status on the tracker changed yesterday. Now it's "Your passport has been printed and mailed. We're mailing it to you by Canada Post. Your tracking number is ****."

Update - Applied in person at Hamilton passport office (Queenston road) - 12 April Mailing date as per receipt - 26 April Canada Post tracking info generated - 22 April In transit - 23 April

Hi guys, I have an appointment coming up this month for Indian passport surrender at the BLS Brampton office. I would really like to limit the financial damage for the hafta that I may have to pay BLS coz I don't have millions stashed in my bank account. 1) Photos - From what I understand, they...