Client Portal
+1(514) 937-9445 or Toll-free (Canada & US) +1 (888) 947-9445
  • Forums
  • Settlement in Canada
  • Citizenship

OCI process

F

forw.jane

VIP Member
Apr 29, 2019
7,175
2,909
aniket123 said:
Hello there,

I have applied for OCI on December 30,2024. Postal application was sent. Now, when I check the status on BLS website it says processing at Consulate General but when I check status on OCI website, it says NO SUCH RECORD FOUND. I was wondering if Consulate usually take some time to acknowledge the file and after how many more days will I be able to see the status on OCI website ?

Thank you.
Click to expand...
Where do you apply?
 
B

bhargavat

Member
Oct 25, 2018
17
3
Hello, I have submitted OCI yesterday and have a question related to fees(paid 420CAD) If my OCI my get rejected, will BLS refund the money? the reason why I asked is that because of new rule for submitting the voter & Ration ID. I had it deleted from form7 and wrote voter id number on mandatory declaration form & ration card as "Never applied" as per BLS agent. does anyone got rejected due to this voter & ration card reason? Please share your thoughts here. thanks!
 
F

forw.jane

VIP Member
Apr 29, 2019
7,175
2,909
bhargavat said:
Hello, I have submitted OCI yesterday and have a question related to fees(paid 420CAD) If my OCI my get rejected, will BLS refund the money? the reason why I asked is that because of new rule for submitting the voter & Ration ID. I had it deleted from form7 and wrote voter id number on mandatory declaration form & ration card as "Never applied" as per BLS agent. does anyone got rejected due to this voter & ration card reason? Please share your thoughts here. thanks!
Click to expand...
You will get the demand draft/money order returned with your application. Money spent on BLS won't be refunded.
 
  • Like
Reactions: bhargavat
J

John2021

Member
Oct 25, 2021
16
3
abbas.pasha said:
Did BLS Mississauga mention to you that for pick of child's OCI both parents have to be there?
This is the requirement at BLS Brampton.

Im not first one saying it https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/oci-process.254662/page-689

Our SC and OCI process was done in Nov 2022 and Feb 2023 and in both instances we collected theses documents for the kids in person and that's why I know this is requirement the BLS imposed for pick up of minors documents. Both parents need to provide there ID proof(original) to BLS at the time of collection

Regarding the time, again Brampton standard was that center opened only at 3:00 pm but we started queuing up at 1:45 pm (we were third in the queue then)

https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/contact.php

Monday to Saturday
Submission: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Inquiry and Collection: Monday to Friday between 3 PM to 4.30 PM
Click to expand...
Yes, BLS told us that we both parents need to be present.
In summer it wouldn't have been an issue but since it's now freezing outside, it will be challenging to wait outside while carrying the infant
 
P

pw0032239

Hero Member
Oct 24, 2021
250
72
aniket123 said:
Hello there,

I have applied for OCI on December 30,2024. Postal application was sent. Now, when I check the status on BLS website it says processing at Consulate General but when I check status on OCI website, it says NO SUCH RECORD FOUND. I was wondering if Consulate usually take some time to acknowledge the file and after how many more days will I be able to see the status on OCI website ?

Thank you.
Click to expand...
for me it took 16 days to reflect in the oci website, walkin application on 21st dec, date of acknowledgement on oci site was jan 7th.
 
A

abbas.pasha

VIP Member
Sep 17, 2016
3,640
2,032
John2021 said:
Yes, BLS told us that we both parents need to be present.
In summer it wouldn't have been an issue but since it's now freezing outside, it will be challenging to wait outside while carrying the infant
Click to expand...
All of you go...(well ahead of the opening)
One person queues up for 15-30 mins and the other person than goes and stands instead.. That how you'll have to manage..
get some masala chai from nearby ;)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.