OCI process

[letstry21]

Hi Everyone,

I have a question regarding OCI. I want to apply it by mail.

1. Draft or money order in favor of "The Consulate General of India - Toronto"
   (Note: Fees payable under this draft / money is for Consular fees + ICWF Charge only). - $345
2. In favor of BLS International Services Canada Inc. via - Nothing has been mentioned for this one.

Can anyone specify the amount.

Also, is it recommended to apply through mail. How long does it take.

Thanks.

For point 1 , yes you are right , for point 2 , for BLS payment if you are applying in person you can pay using cash/debit card

i would suggest you to go to apply in person if you can spare 1-2 hours from your schedule as in that way you will save money on courier costs if there any issues in application but again thats my personal opinion based on stuff i read on this forum , I went for Walkin at BLS Brampton

 

[regalkp123]

For point 1 , yes you are right , for point 2 , for BLS payment if you are applying in person you can pay using cash/debit card

i would suggest you to go to apply in person if you can spare 1-2 hours from your schedule as in that way you will save money on courier costs if there any issues in application but again thats my personal opinion based on stuff i read on this forum , I went for Walkin at BLS Brampton

Thank you for the quick reply. Another question is regarding Employment letter, what does it need to have? Any specific format?

 

[letstry21]

Thank you for the quick reply. Another question is regarding Employment letter, what does it need to have? Any specific format?

Standard Work Exp letter ,but for me they returned it back to me at the time of submission of application

 

[amriash]

Hi Everyone,

I have a question regarding OCI. I want to apply it by mail.

1. Draft or money order in favor of "The Consulate General of India - Toronto"
   (Note: Fees payable under this draft / money is for Consular fees + ICWF Charge only). - $345
2. In favor of BLS International Services Canada Inc. via - Nothing has been mentioned for this one.

Can anyone specify the amount.

Also, is it recommended to apply through mail. How long does it take.

Thanks.

if you have time constraint and you need your OCI sooner, I would suggest that go in person and Apply. I applied through mail and there was some problem in my application, they returned it (which is now cost for one return and one re-send), plus it wasted more than 2 weeks of time.

Having that said, 1st draft for 355$ per person in favor of "The Consulate General of India - Toronto", you can remove the if bank can't support those many letters.
other draft would be in favor of "BLS International Services Canada Inc" for 7.4$ per person. (this is amount i paid, plz verify on the OCI site or by Calling them) OVERSEAS CITIZENSHIP OF INDIA (OCI) Miscellaneous services at Canada center (blsindia-canada.com)

Courier fee you can pay using credit card.

Again I would suggest calling them before sending your documents.

 

[User184]

Standard Work Exp letter ,but for me they returned it back to me at the time of submission of application

I just wrote a letter stating my profession and employer Address. I got OCI August 10th.

 

[User184]

if you have time constraint and you need your OCI sooner, I would suggest that go in person and Apply. I applied through mail and there was some problem in my application, they returned it (which is now cost for one return and one re-send), plus it wasted more than 2 weeks of time.

Having that said, 1st draft for 355$ per person in favor of "The Consulate General of India - Toronto", you can remove the if bank can't support those many letters.
other draft would be in favor of "BLS International Services Canada Inc" for 7.4$ per person. (this is amount i paid, plz verify on the OCI site or by Calling them) OVERSEAS CITIZENSHIP OF INDIA (OCI) Miscellaneous services at Canada center (blsindia-canada.com)

Courier fee you can pay using credit card.

Again I would suggest calling them before sending your documents.

Its always good to call bls customer care and clarify your questions with OCI. I did follow their instructions and I didn't have any trouble.

 

[MontrealIndian]

Based on what I have seen for Ottawa applications, it should take between 3-7 days to receive via pickup or courier.

They also send sometimes courier on specific days in a week from Ottawa to bls.
So hopefully we will see updated status tomorrow afternoon.

I received the OCI today.

Thank you for the assistance @alex the king @Troy2245

 

[nvpatel4u]

Please someone help with below tracking questions:
Canadian born minor application (walk-in Calgary on Aug, 25)

I see 2 tracking websites, OCI (Gov. of India) and BLS Canada.
Current status on both as below:
"under progress" on ociservices.gov.in/
and
"Processing at consulate general" on blsindia-canada.com/

What is the correct and accurate way to track the application?
What would be the next expected tracking update(s) / Status?

Thanks in advance

 

[Troy2245]

I received the OCI today.

Thank you for the assistance @alex the king @Troy2245

Same here!

 

[Troy2245]

Received OCI today.

OCI Submission at BLS: 28th July 2022
Date Of Acknowledgment 03-AUG-2022
Registration Status at Mission: OTTAWA
Documents Printing Status: PROCESSED On 31-AUG-2022
Dispatched From MEA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On 01-SEP-2022
Document received At OTTAWA On 07-SEP-2022
Counter Delivery after OCI Stamping on 09-SEP-2022
Ready to Pickup on 12-SEP-2022

 

[Troy2245]

I received Oci today and noticed last page of booklet is slightly torn.
Will this cause issue?
They are bunch of idiots

 

[alex the king]

I received the OCI today.

Thank you for the assistance @alex the king @Troy2245

What's the pick up time ? MONTREAL BLS office? I saved the screenshot but I don't see it. Collection time 2:30 to 4:00 ??

@Troy2245 any idea . I will be going tomorrow to collect the OCI ( for my 3 applications)

 

[Troy2245]

What's the pick up time ? MONTREAL BLS office? I saved the screenshot but I don't see it. Collection time 2:30 to 4:00 ??

@Troy2245 any idea . I will be going tomorrow to collect the OCI ( for my 3 applications)

3 to 5.
I picked it today. In and out in 10 mins

 

[amriash]

any Aug 1 - Aug 5 OCI applicants from Toronto here, with Ack Aug 22.? is there any movement on your files?

finally

Documents Printing Status	PROCESSED	On	12-SEP-2022
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )	NEW DELHI	On	13-SEP-2022
Document received At	TORONTO	On	13-SEP-2022

 

[ivikas]

Thanks. Did you provided pictures of both?

Yes and those can be of any size (no particular requirement).