Does anyone have experience with Incomplete/Incorrect Data on the BLS website? When can I expect them to contact me with further information?
OCI process
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completely agree. i tried doing this. i went three times - each time, new (goes without saying - absolutely silly & inconsequential) issues were pointed out, and in fact some issues that were pointed out previously - weren't considered an issue the next time!! eventually i gave in. why? because i realized that a complaint to CGI etc. doesn't work - they are all the same, possibly even getting hush money to look the other way. i realized i can't file a complaint against BLS in Canada since this type of a company isn't covered under the usual consumer protection rules here. i realized that i and my wife, and at other times my kids have had to take time off our work or school to repeatedly be there. also i realized that there was no guarantee there will not be a 4th or a 5th time too if i don't give my offerings of $100 to them.
they train their staff to just go sniffing like dogs/bitches for (what they can "call") mistakes, and deliberately keep their website/instructions vague so as to mint money. couldn't they have given clarity and practiced consistency on these:
was i the first married applicant who had a registration date different from marriage date? 99.99% would have different dates.
was my spouse the first case of a post marriage name change.
how difficult is it to give clarity about which date to write (as application date) for existing OCI holders in the family.
how difficult is it to give clarity about whether to choose granted/not granted for WIP OCI applications in the family.
is IND featuring after someone's city/state of birth such a critical issue and is it an issue at all to be considered a mismatch.
are ON and Ontario different, is Brampton different from Brampton ON - which cave do they live in.
a minor's birth cert mentions both parents, his passport does too, both parents' passports mention each other's name as spouses too. why is the marriage certificate still needed, and if it is, why is it not mentioned clearly on the portal.
people keep asking each other about what address to write and whether to give a letter for unemployed/housewife/retired etc. why.
the list goes on........
was i the first married applicant who had a registration date different from marriage date? 99.99% would have different dates.
was my spouse the first case of a post marriage name change.
how difficult is it to give clarity about which date to write (as application date) for existing OCI holders in the family.
how difficult is it to give clarity about whether to choose granted/not granted for WIP OCI applications in the family.
is IND featuring after someone's city/state of birth such a critical issue and is it an issue at all to be considered a mismatch.
are ON and Ontario different, is Brampton different from Brampton ON - which cave do they live in.
a minor's birth cert mentions both parents, his passport does too, both parents' passports mention each other's name as spouses too. why is the marriage certificate still needed, and if it is, why is it not mentioned clearly on the portal.
people keep asking each other about what address to write and whether to give a letter for unemployed/housewife/retired etc. why.
the list goes on........
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This was my 2nd visit for OCI, I have shared my 1st visit experience here: https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/oci-process.254662/post-10835942
so during my 1st visit I have refused to pay for correction and left, so yesterday during my 2nd visit they have identified another error which was approved during 1st visit even I have shown them previous document verified by another person from same BLS Mississauga office. The lady simply said I can't go based on what other collogues approves, my counter question was "I hope all associates here follow standard instructions or SOP given by consulate they via such discrepancy". Finally to avoid further delay I have accepted to make them correction and opted for courier as well (this was for my wife application), whereas mine was accepted without issue - for which I have choose "Pick up" option, so instead of saving $xxx, saved $xx amount
Also during my US born son OCI postal application was rejected saying "applicant should complete 1 year stay in Canada", this criteria was nowhere. I have to get consulate approval to justify this and during next walk in appointment my son application accepted without looking consulate approval..
This was my 2nd visit for OCI, I have shared my 1st visit experience here: https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/oci-process.254662/post-10835942
so during my 1st visit I have refused to pay for correction and left, so yesterday during my 2nd visit they have identified another error which was approved during 1st visit even I have shown them previous document verified by another person from same BLS Mississauga office. The lady simply said I can't go based on what other collogues approves, my counter question was "I hope all associates here follow standard instructions or SOP given by consulate they via such discrepancy". Finally to avoid further delay I have accepted to make them correction and opted for courier as well (this was for my wife application), whereas mine was accepted without issue - for which I have choose "Pick up" option, so instead of saving $xxx, saved $xx amount
Also during my US born son OCI postal application was rejected saying "applicant should complete 1 year stay in Canada", this criteria was nowhere. I have to get consulate approval to justify this and during next walk in appointment my son application accepted without looking consulate approval..
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If I send an application by post to BLS Brampton, can I go to the Toronto location during inquiry hours for more information?
It might be a silly mistake to consider, with so may BLS experiences I have carefully reviewed all fields by referring BLS checklist, reference document, few recent you tube videos and input from this forum, where people like you provides great help based on their experiences or references.
to avoid further hustle, I have asked them suggest what content/option should I select from this fields.. and it got accepted
to avoid further hustle, I have asked them suggest what content/option should I select from this fields.. and it got accepted
Hi,
My experience with OCI application, first time the error found was ‘the state name repeated twice’ and paid $ 100 each ( 2 applications) for correction and printout.
Later when I was there for 3 rd application a week later, a new mistake was found ‘previous OCI application for any of the family members - NOT GRANTED- as it is just under process’. No need to answer that column.
There is no clear instructions on that matter whether to mention or not.
So again $ 100 to be paid for correction and printout.
For all these visits I have to take day off & watch the website to book an appointment online.
So there is no value for our time / money / energy.
Just pay & complete the process.
My experience with OCI application, first time the error found was ‘the state name repeated twice’ and paid $ 100 each ( 2 applications) for correction and printout.
Later when I was there for 3 rd application a week later, a new mistake was found ‘previous OCI application for any of the family members - NOT GRANTED- as it is just under process’. No need to answer that column.
There is no clear instructions on that matter whether to mention or not.
So again $ 100 to be paid for correction and printout.
For all these visits I have to take day off & watch the website to book an appointment online.
So there is no value for our time / money / energy.
Just pay & complete the process.
How did this process work? Did BLS contact you with more info re; the error? Could you solve it over the phone, or did you have to go to the location?
a good way out is (if there's only 1-2 vague items) to make multiple versions of applications.It might be a silly mistake to consider, with so may BLS experiences I have carefully reviewed all fields by referring BLS checklist, reference document, few recent you tube videos and input from this forum, where people like you provides great help based on their experiences or references.
to avoid further hustle, I have asked them suggest what content/option should I select from this fields.. and it got accepted
for the last 2 applications, i made 3 versions each (trying to cover some known vague items - like dates etc.) - so 6 applications n prints etc. - whichever one they like, i'll use that.
guess what, for one applicant, NONE of the 3 versions worked, why? because they found a completely new issue!
Walkin Application (Toronto) - 16 May,2024
Date of Acknowledgment (OCI website) -24 May,2024
Status - Under process
Date of Acknowledgment (OCI website) -24 May,2024
Status - Under process
That would work unless BLS come up with something new issue. I was confident in my 2nd visit everything will go fine because I had1st visit application reviewed by them but no luck.
As you suggested good way out, I will add further - have 1 fully submitted application version + 1 partially submitted application with information. Carry laptop and make required correction based on feedback and submit that application (if they allow that much time to do correction by ourselves)
As you suggested good way out, I will add further - have 1 fully submitted application version + 1 partially submitted application with information. Carry laptop and make required correction based on feedback and submit that application (if they allow that much time to do correction by ourselves)
Inside BLS they do not allow you to open the laptop and edit the application. We had that issue during our application submissions relating to the photographs.
multiple forms and an entirely new issue - yes that is what happened with me as i mentioned in my post!
partly submitted form - i carried my laptop (and knowledge of places nearby where i could print stuff) but they said once you leave, you may not be able to re-enter as a walk-in. basically selling their services with fear. much like insurance.