My Timeline with BLS located in Lawrence Ave E
1. Made an appointment at
https://www.blsindia-canada.com/bookappointment.php a week before actual appointment date (Appointment dates are enabled weekly only)
2. Sep 19th
- 9:00 am appointment, reached by public transport (Start - 7:15 am, reached 8:30 am from downtown) - around 15-20 people in queue
- 8:55 am security guard lets you in
- Make sure your name, parents name and address are same as in passport - my first mistake. No more appointment privilege (20 mins)
- Stood in line along with 10 more. Filled my application during this time (9:30 am to 10:00 am)
- Make sure you enter your address details with postal code - my second mistake. Back to the queue (30 mins)
- Again in queue with 15 more. Filled my application again (10:30 am to 11:15 am)
- 3rd time is the charm (15mins). No more queue
3. Sep 21st - Application sent from BLS to Consulate
4. Sep 22nd - Application processing at Consulate
5. Sep 22nd (eve) - Received email from passportindia.gov.in - Police Verification Request has been sent to the police department (CAT**********)
6. Sep 23rd - BLS Website - Processing at Consulate. Passportportal website status - PCC application is under review at Indian Embassy/Consulate.