OCI process

[masterofpupp]

At least for Toronto jurisdiction, it is not mandatory. As per the checklist, if you have not applied for canadian passport, you can write a declaration addressed to the Consulate General stating that you have not applied for a foreign passport, and hence don't have one. Can't comment about Ottawa and Vancouver jurisdiction.

Personally, I would strongly advise that you wait until you get your canadian passport before you apply for surrender certificate. BLS is notorious for asking for documents out of the blue, and deviating from the standard procedure will only worsen your experience with them. Which is horrible to begin with.



https://www.blsindia-canada.com/trackapp.php

For application type, select Passport Application.



Sorry, I don't have answer for this as we applied in person.

I do advise applying in person if possible as once they accept your application in person, it is pretty much guaranteed to be processed, whereas in postal, there is always a chance they might reject it for a random reason. To book an appointment, visit this link between 8:30 am and 9:30 am daily. Toronto and Brampton same-day spots show up in that timeslot and you can select any type of appointment (Visa/OCI/Passport).

https://www.blsindia-canada.com/appointmentbls/appointment.php


Just my guess, but knowing BLS, they'll ask for a 2nd appointment as well (OCI checklist is very long and I think it takes a long time for the person at the counter to verify the documents). Who knows?! Maybe by the time you go next week, India opens eVisa for canadians (I think India removed canadians from evisa eligibility as a retaliation for Canada having specific testing requirements from India - which was removed last week).

Alternatively, you can try booking a same day appointment using the steps I mentioned above to another person.

Has there been any indication that e-visa will be resumed for Canadians?

 

[samkan]

Nobody have answer for this ? please reply

if the label is generated by BLS then you need to pay only application fee.

 

[xlnc7]

Guys,

I have received my OCI, but the part where they have those <<<<<<<< arrows like that has two characters of my OCI number aren’t printed properly. The bottom half of them is not printed. Do you think it’s gonna be a problem? Should I ask for a reprint?

After all the hassle and hefty fees, this is the quality we get. ‍

Did the Indian address or reference get any police verification call?

 

[xlnc7]

OCI timeline for my child. A long wait comes to an end. Thanks to valuable posts from members on this forum, it was really helpful in preparation of my child's OCI application.

1. Walk-in application at Brampton BLS: Dec 1st, 2021
2. BLS status changed to Processing at Consulate General within 4-5 days
3. Acknowledgment date on OCI website: Dec 15th, 2021
4. No updates until 19th Jan, 2022
5. OCI website status changed to printed, processed and received at Toronto on 20th Jan, 2022
6. BLS status changed to counter delivery on 24th Jan, 2022
7. BLS status changed to passport ready for dispatch after OCI stamping on 25th Jan, 2022
8. Received OCI booklet on 26th Jan, 2022 via Purolator.

Hi, did the Indian address or Indian reference receive any police verification during the process??

 

[xlnc7]

Walked in to BLS Brampton on December 17, 2021 for OCI.
Date if acknowledgement- Jan 6th 2022
Doc printed and received at Toronto Jan 27th. Will be picking it up from CGI Toronto directly due to emergency although paid for Purolator shipping to home.

Hi, did the Indian address or Indian reference receive any police verification during the process??

 

[swatkats]

How did you receive the tracking information for drop off?

There was no tracking info on bls for drop off in my case. It was delivered on the day when I was expecting the tracking info to be updated.

 

[swatkats]

Hi, did the Indian address or Indian reference receive any police verification during the process??

None.

 

[masterofpupp]

OCI checklist asks for professional details of applicant. What should I submit if I am unemployed?

 

[mogly]

Good Day Folks, I just finished my oath ceremony, it went really well and short.

One of the IRCC officer who was speaking with me 1-on-1 during the ceremony, mentioned to me that OCI services has been stopped due to COVID at least in Vancouver, if not all the regions.

As you all know by know, that I have finished my longest journey to get to this stage. Wanted to know Where, When and how to proceed with Next journey you guys started with in OCI, Passport Surrender etc.

I hope our next milestones are as follows:

1. Surrender Indian Passport Application submitted :
2. Surrender Received:
3. OCI Application :
4. OCI Status Under-Process :
5. Documents Printing Status PROCESSED:
6. Dispatched From MEA (OCI )NEW DELHI:
7. Document received at ?:
8. Document received at Home:

I appreciate any guide and references to start mine. Useful links to apply for surrendering Passport, OCI app etc. ?

 

[Dr kbknaidu]

if the label is generated by BLS then you need to pay only application fee.

No it was not generated by BLS , how to do that by the way ??

 

[Dr kbknaidu]

Those who wants to know the courier fee please see this link

https://blsindia-canada.com/vas/

 

[sheikhzaid]

Can anyone tell me the documents required for applying OCI or PIO?

 

[canvisa13]

Can anyone tell me the documents required for applying OCI or PIO?

Checklist for Toronto BLS: https://www.blsindia-canada.com/CanadaVisaCCT/Checklist_and_Information_Booklet_for_OCI.pdf
BLS website has other centers list under OCI --> Forms/Checklist section

 

[Ishar]

This is not true. I received today for my son. We applied on January 21 and acknowledged date was January 26.

Good Day Folks, I just finished my oath ceremony, it went really well and short.

One of the IRCC officer who was speaking with me 1-on-1 during the ceremony, mentioned to me that OCI services has been stopped due to COVID at least in Vancouver, if not all the regions.

As you all know by know, that I have finished my longest journey to get to this stage. Wanted to know Where, When and how to proceed with Next journey you guys started with in OCI, Passport Surrender etc.

I hope our next milestones are as follows:

1. Surrender Indian Passport Application submitted :
2. Surrender Received:
3. OCI Application :
4. OCI Status Under-Process :
5. Documents Printing Status PROCESSED:
6. Dispatched From MEA (OCI )NEW DELHI:
7. Document received at ?:
8. Document received at Home:

I appreciate any guide and references to start mine. Useful links to apply for surrendering Passport, OCI app etc. ?

 

[do_good_be_good]

This is not true. I received today for my son. We applied on January 21 and acknowledged date was January 26.

Hi Ishar
Did you received your OCI card ? my oci application date is 7th Jan 2022 at BLS Toronto , Acknowledge date is 24th Jan , received original back on 25th Jan but haven't received OCI card yet.
can you please share your experience.