Indian Passport Renewal from BLS Toronto

[popoye]

Hi I need some advice- Im in the same boat and very anxious!!

I submitted passport for renewal to BLS Toronto under Normal at the end of September 2024.

As of October 3rd 2024, the status was changed to Passport application is under review at Indian Embassy/Consulate. As of Today, it is still under the same status.

I need to leave for India on December 4th 2024.
Is there any way I can expedite the review process? It is very essential I need to be in India, for my family.
my flight is scheduled on December 4th 2024.

Is there any way to make my passport application tatkal or make the review process faster, so I can receive the passport in a week or in two weeks time.

I need to receive my passport soon as I also have to apply for an Indian e visa for my daughter.

Any advice would help

Hi,
The renewal takes about 40 days in total. So expect it around Nov 10.
Sadly, there is no provision to fast-track it once submitted. After submission, it continues with normal processing times of 6 weeks. I am not even sure if they allow tatkal services for renewal anymore. At least Ottawa jurisdiction does not allow tatkal passport applications at all. I would suggest you, keep tracking it via the inspect method to get the real-time Updates. BLS hardly provides any updates in this process. That way you will have an idea about the timeline..

 

[popoye]

Thank you so much @popoye

I am trying inspect mode for first time.

I see this
{
"EVENT_DESC": "",
"EMP_ACTION": "Sent To Go",
"STATUS_TRACKING_PK": 1865134311,
"LAST_MODIFIED_DATE": "2024-10-18T00:00:00",
"STATUS_DESC": "Granting Initiated",
"STATUS_ID_FK": 5099,
"FILE_NO": "CAT075374396724"
},
{
"EVENT_DESC": null,
"EMP_ACTION": "Application Form Submitted",
"STATUS_TRACKING_PK": 1865134307,
"LAST_MODIFIED_DATE": "2024-10-18T00:00:00",
"STATUS_DESC": "Submitted",
"STATUS_ID_FK": 1,
"FILE_NO": "CAT075374396724"
}

can you please anyone tell me- what this means?

It is good that granting has initiated. This means that the renewal has almost been given a green flag. Next you will see a print initiated and then with in 3-4 days with the QC check they will dispatch it.
When you see the Application Granted on No verification basis status. It will take an additional 6-7 days max to dispatch it with the tracking number.

 

[DZach]

Thank you so much @popoye - you are so kind!

So I will check in inspect mode in 3-4 days?
How long does it take from grant initiated to print generally?

 

[DZach]

It is good that granting has initiated. This means that the renewal has almost been given a green flag. Next you will see a print initiated and then with in 3-4 days with the QC check they will dispatch it.
When you see the Application Granted on No verification basis status. It will take an additional 6-7 days max to dispatch it with the tracking number.

I am manifesting your words to be true- will check in 3-4 days. Is there anything else I can do to expedite process? I dont want to risk it.

 

[popoye]

There is nothing that can be done except waiting. Renewals are processed fast. Just sit tight and wait until you get the tracking number on portal.

 

[Shehjad]

Hope some can help me..
I applied for passport renewal on 14th Sep 2024. I got my pv initiated mail on 6th October. Followed by this I send my relative to polcie station for verifocation the same week and was done by police on 11th October. Since then I am waiting for my status to change to verification complete, but nothibg changed. Hence, I raised querry on Sampark regarding this. They reaponded saying verification is still pending. I again followed up with police station in India and they said the already submitted. Now i dont know what to do.. one person saying its completed and another saying pending. Its been 15 days since i got my verifocation done at polcie station. Can anyone help me how can I confirm this with authority. I have my application with IRCC and have to submit passport by 22nd November 2024

 

[joyboy0056]

Hi. Did your status change? I'm in the same boat.

Hey,
my status changed on OCT 11 to passport under processing , and then oct 12 PV was initiated,, i think it takes longer with OTTAWA, then Police verification, my issue is little different than normal, but they did the PV and requested additional document which likely took additional week for PV, on OCT 26 PV was cleared and print is initiated on same day.
just wait patiently i would say..

 

[Sum19]

Thank you @popoye . My status still has not changed . It has been 1 month and 8 days today that I have received the police verification email on September 21 2024. I also sent someone to the local police station to check and they said it is with the Regional Police Office , and they have not received anything from there .

 

[popoye]

You can try to find some references inside that police station so that they can try to prioritize your application when they receive it.
They could have a lot of applications too.

 

[Lakhvir singh sidhu]

Hello
Good afternoon .i submitted my application for passport renewal on 15 October.after that no update so far .is there anyone who have same timeframe and got update from consulate.i need my passport as soon as possible because m long haul truck driver and cross border daily .

 

[Navyavarun]

Hi, anyone applied or traveled with EC before? I have applied for passport renewal on oct 07. My current status is Print has been initiated for passport. I have to travel india in next 48hrs due to emergency . Does any one have idea how long it will take to get passport ?

 

[Shehjad]

Hi, anyone applied or traveled with EC before? I have applied for passport renewal on oct 07. My current status is Print has been initiated for passport. I have to travel india in next 48hrs due to emergency . Does any one have idea how long it will take to get passport ?

You should try contacting Consulate or visit embasy with your reason for emergency visit. I believe they will help you out.

 

[proud_indian]

Hope some can help me..
I applied for passport renewal on 14th Sep 2024. I got my pv initiated mail on 6th October. Followed by this I send my relative to polcie station for verifocation the same week and was done by police on 11th October. Since then I am waiting for my status to change to verification complete, but nothibg changed. Hence, I raised querry on Sampark regarding this. They reaponded saying verification is still pending. I again followed up with police station in India and they said the already submitted. Now i dont know what to do.. one person saying its completed and another saying pending. Its been 15 days since i got my verifocation done at polcie station. Can anyone help me how can I confirm this with authority. I have my application with IRCC and have to submit passport by 22nd November 2024

Hello brother,

I was in the same situation. The local police station told me that the PV was completed on their end, but it still showed as pending. Thankfully, I had the WhatsApp number of the police officer handling the case, and I had to call him multiple times at 2:30 AM EST to remind him to check on his end. After a few days of calling, he finally followed up with someone in the “Kacheri” (assuming it meant some clerical department of the police station) and asked them to upload the cleared police verification. The clerical department should’ve done it on their own, but sometimes folks need a little reminder.

So, even after PV verification is done, there is separate process that involves uploading it, which is done by a different person/department. I would advise you to keep pushing on the police side and check if this is the case for you too. Once the PV is uploaded, the print will be initiated within a day or two at most and things will move very fast from thereon!

Hope that helps.

 

[Navyavarun]

You should try contacting Consulate or visit embasy with your reason for emergency visit. I believe they will help you out.

Yes , i did. But there is no response. I am visiting embassy for EC today.

 

[Shehjad]

Thank you so much brother. I sent someone to police station in India today too.They keep repeating same stuff. Last they told me that they uploaded on 22nd October although the process was done on 10th and was told before it is complete. I will agaim follow up in day or two. Just one question how long did it take to get passport deliviered once its on printed status.

Thank you again

Hello brother,

I was in the same situation. The local police station told me that the PV was completed on their end, but it still showed as pending. Thankfully, I had the WhatsApp number of the police officer handling the case, and I had to call him multiple times at 2:30 AM EST to remind him to check on his end. After a few days of calling, he finally followed up with someone in the “Kacheri” (assuming it meant some clerical department of the police station) and asked them to upload the cleared police verification. The clerical department should’ve done it on their own, but sometimes folks need a little reminder.

So, even after PV verification is done, there is separate process that involves uploading it, which is done by a different person/department. I would advise you to keep pushing on the police side and check if this is the case for you too. Once the PV is uploaded, the print will be initiated within a day or two at most and things will move very fast from thereon!

Hope that helps.