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Today's Update :

OCI timeline:

Application type: Walkin application.
Location: BLS Bramption
Application Submitted - July 10th 2023
In Transit from BLS to Consulate: July 11th 2023
BLS Status - Processing at Consulate General - July 12th 2023
Date of Acknowledgment: July 17th 2023

similar timeline :)
 
Guys, need some help, has anyone surrendered Indian passport in USA after acquiring Canadian citizenship ?

would recommend contacting VFS Global in US. They are way better then BLS does in Canada, actually BLS was removed from providing services few years ago in US. no harm in making a call
 
Hi guys, quick question regarding OCI. I hear that BLS Brampton/Toronto ask you to submit original Surrender Certificate when you submit it via walk in appt and then send it back via courier for an extra cost. Is that mandatory or can we just give a copy and avoid that extra expense? Everyone know s Canada BLS processing is a cash grab. Has anyone done this?
 
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Here is my OCI timeline:

29-Jun-2023: Postal application sent
30-Jun-2023: Received at BLS
04-Jul-2023: BLS status application received
07-Jul-2023: BLS under process
10-Jul-2023: BLS Processing at Consulate General
17-Jul-2023: OCI Under Process (Date of Ack: 17-Jul-23)
 
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Hi guys, quick question regarding OCI. I hear that BLS Brampton/Toronto ask you to submit original Surrender Certificate when you submit it via walk in appt and then send it back via courier for an extra cost. Is that mandatory or can we just give a copy and avoid that extra expense? Everyone know s Canada BLS processing is a cash grab. Has anyone done this?

They will ask you to submit the original and they will send back the original via courier!
 
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They will ask you to submit the original and they will send back the original via courier!
Damnit. I know if you are sending your application via courier u dont need to send original surrender certificate. Listening to all the shit these BLS ppl pull boils my blood. Indian govt obviously dont give a shit about all things these guys do.
 
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Damnit. I know if you are sending your application via courier u dont need to send original surrender certificate. Listening to all the shit these BLS ppl pull boils my blood. Indian govt obviously dont give a shit about all things these guys do.


Lets not blame government for everything. If all Indian community together here together sign off an appeal and present to Indian Consulate and copy to Ministry of External Affairs India, i am sure an action will be taken, I believe BLS was doing the same in US as well and their services were discontinued and VFS Global was brought in.
 
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Also for SC, the form asks to upload a photo on the form but I can’t see any link to it. Can anyone share their experience please?
Thanks in advance