OCI process

[immigrant7]

Bump!

I live in Toronto. Can I submit my OCI application at BLS Ottawa if I have an appointment there? (I happen to be close by around that date)
I haven’t seen a single slot open up at BLS Toronto or Brampton over the past few weeks whenever I’ve checked. Walking in isn’t feasible at the moment

i dont think so. Unless your postal code is coming undr the Ottawa Office.

 

[Iamac]

I'd leave it on to you.
But in my case (so was for my spouse), we didnt upload/submit CoPR.

1) CURRENT PASSPORT 2) EMPLOYMENT/ WORK LETTER 3) PREVIOUS INDIAN PASSPORT OF SELF
File.
These are the files I uploaded.

But again, BLS is BLS. So precaution is always good.

Thanks for your reply, I think so too. It isn’t mentioned anywhere to upload CoPR. Sometimes I think we just overthink stuff.

 

[rodrash007]

Yes

Im confused, The COPR is not listed as a required document in the Checklist and when I submitted the forms for OCI the agent also said that COPR is not required since its not part of the checklist. The OCI filling instructions also do not mention uploading it under visa. Amy idea where this instruction is coming from?

 

[FMCAD]

Im confused, The COPR is not listed as a required document in the Checklist and when I submitted the forms for OCI the agent also said that COPR is not required since its not part of the checklist. The OCI filling instructions also do not mention uploading it under visa. Amy idea where this instruction is coming from?

it's coming from High Commission of India on a piece of printed paper available at BLS office. Also Employment letters are not required as many Indian's living here are wage earners in Canada. Just select any random option in Occupation field and proceed or use the same occupation in which you got your PR

 

[Iamac]

Im confused, The COPR is not listed as a required document in the Checklist and when I submitted the forms for OCI the agent also said that COPR is not required since its not part of the checklist. The OCI filling instructions also do not mention uploading it under visa. Amy idea where this instruction is coming from?

From this forum, this is where I read that people are uploading so I asked if I missed it. Just spoke to BLS, they said you need CoPR if parents are Indian passport holders and applying for a child’s OCI.

 

[User184]

Im confused, The COPR is not listed as a required document in the Checklist and when I submitted the forms for OCI the agent also said that COPR is not required since its not part of the checklist. The OCI filling instructions also do not mention uploading it under visa. Amy idea where this instruction is coming from?

I did call bls customer care and they asked me to submit copr. You can call them and clarify all the documents before you mail. As per customer care checklist is not updated.

 

[Prez2015]

I remember seeing a poster pic from BLS brampton office on what documents needs to be uploaded online for OCI for minors/Adults, I remember we were asked to submit COPR in for India visa for Adult applications, you can search for that picture in this thread!! I'm not able retrieve it

 

[User184]

it's coming from High Commision of India on a piece of printed paper available at BLS office.

Yes true. I found that paper copy in this forum earlier. I deleted from my phone as We got the oci.

 

[FMCAD]

Walk In OCI application Brampton
Date Of Acknowledgment 09-SEP-2022
TORONTO
PROCESSED on 30-SEP-2022
Dispatched From NEW DELHI
MEA (OCI) On 30-SEP-2022
Document received At TORONTO On 30-SEP 2022

it took a lot of time to you.. when did u initially apply? should be 15-20days before your acknowledgement date right?

 

[Cap309]

I remember seeing a poster pic from BLS brampton office on what documents needs to be uploaded online for OCI for minors/Adults, I remember we were asked to submit COPR in for India visa for Adult applications, you can search for that picture in this thread!! I'm not able retrieve it

https://imgur.com/a/4y1IBMc

 

[Cap309]

Bump!

I live in Toronto. Can I submit my OCI application at BLS Ottawa if I have an appointment there? (I happen to be close by around that date)
I haven’t seen a single slot open up at BLS Toronto or Brampton over the past few weeks whenever I’ve checked. Walking in isn’t feasible at the moment

Do walkin at Brampton location (40), if u will reach around 7 u should be done by 9:30.

 

[rodrash007]

https://imgur.com/a/4y1IBMc

Thanks, I already submitted my application and was accepted at the counter without COPR upload or copy. Lets see if I get an intimation to upload additional information in that case.

 

[michelangelo88]

Thank you for the responses everyone. I’ll try to go this week if I can free up some time from work.
So no go for the Ottawa appointment. Sad.

 

[Cap309]

Thank you for the responses everyone. I’ll try to go this week if I can free up some time from work.
So no go for the Ottawa appointment. Sad.

Walk-in are open on Saturday too.

 

[PMV]

Hi guys. Did a walk-in today at BLS Brampton and surrendered my Indian Passport + applied for an entry visa.

Anyone know what current timeline trends are like?

I travel back to India on Nov 14 so just wondering if I'll get the SC and visa back in time. Planning to apply for my OCI immediately after getting SC and then fly out whilst OCI is in process.

Have a relative who will be travelling to India later in Dec/Jan so she will carry my OCI back with her.