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nkshi

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May 28, 2024
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completely agree. i tried doing this. i went three times - each time, new (goes without saying - absolutely silly & inconsequential) issues were pointed out, and in fact some issues that were pointed out previously - weren't considered an issue the next time!! eventually i gave in. why? because i realized that a complaint to CGI etc. doesn't work - they are all the same, possibly even getting hush money to look the other way. i realized i can't file a complaint against BLS in Canada since this type of a company isn't covered under the usual consumer protection rules here. i realized that i and my wife, and at other times my kids have had to take time off our work or school to repeatedly be there. also i realized that there was no guarantee there will not be a 4th or a 5th time too if i don't give my offerings of $100 to them.
I had a terrible experience IN Halifax BLS, We all can rate our experiences on the website. so everyone get to see. i am tired of saying my expeience with them
 

2017CanadaHo!

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Nov 18, 2016
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for OCIs dispatched from MEA on 16May, it still doesn't show any Toronto receiving date, but now on the BLS tracking site it shows this:

(Counter Delivery to BLS Centre after OCI stamping)

@ThenT
3 OCIs received
Timeline: In-person at BLS Toronto 17Apr2024; Date of ack. 24Apr2024; Processed/Printed 15May2024; MEA dispatched 16May2024 ("Toronto received" never got updated); OCI courier received 31May2024
Timeline for self: In-person at BLS Mississauga 29Jan2024, OCI received 19Mar2024 (I never knew then that there are finer dates/milestones I could make myself anxious with!!!!)

1 OCI in progress
Timeline: In-person at BLS Mississauga 29Apr2024; Date of ack. 03May2024; Processed/Printed 28May2024; MEA dispatched 29May2024
 
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arun_canpr

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Apr 27, 2019
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Just submitted OCI(2 adults) @ BLS mississauga office yesterday(30-May-24). Looking at the earlier posts, it appears that it takes about a week to get the acknowledgement. Is it the time, when I can see update on OCI Status Inquiry page?
 

cecict

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Jul 14, 2018
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3 OCIs received
Timeline: In-person at BLS Toronto 17Apr2024; Date of ack. 24Apr2024; Processed/Printed 15May2024; MEA dispatched 16May2024 ("Toronto received" never got updated); OCI courier received 31May2024
Timeline for self: In-person at BLS Mississauga 29Jan2024, OCI received 19Mar2024 (I never knew then that there are finer dates/milestones I could make myself anxious with!!!!)

1 OCI in progress
Timeline: In-person at BLS Mississauga 29Apr2024; Date of ack. 03May2024; Processed/Printed 28May2024; MEA dispatched 29May2024
Good to know that Received date never got updated.
My dispatched date is 21-May
Today on BLS website, status updated to

(Counter Delivery to BLS Centre after OCI stamping)

I just searched my application number on Purolator website and it shows shipping label created today
 

anburaj

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Sep 10, 2018
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OCI Application at BLS Mississauga : 25-May-2024
BLS Status - Processing at Consulate : 28-May-2024
OCI Website (Acknowledgement/In process) : 30-May-2024
I also did on same date , My kid OCI application have status as 'Under process' in OCI website today, but still no such record in OCI website for me and spouse application.. but i will wait..
 
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forw.jane

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Apr 29, 2019
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Yes, walked into BLS Calgary office and handed the OCI application to the BLS staff.
It's been 5 weeks as of May 29th and there's no update on BLS tracking site.
Submission Type* - Walkin Application
Application Type* - OCI Application
Application Reference Number* - CAxxxxxxxxx
Date of Birth or Passport Number ??

Does both return no updates?
 

calguy99

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Sep 24, 2020
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Yes.


Documents Printing StatusPROCESSEDOn28-MAY-2024
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )NEW DELHIOn29-MAY-2024
Document received AtTORONTOOn
What website were you able to track the above status? It's been 5 weeks and I still see on BLS site as no records found. I walked-in and handed over the OCI application.
 

calguy99

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Sep 24, 2020
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3 OCIs received
Timeline: In-person at BLS Toronto 17Apr2024; Date of ack. 24Apr2024; Processed/Printed 15May2024; MEA dispatched 16May2024 ("Toronto received" never got updated); OCI courier received 31May2024
Timeline for self: In-person at BLS Mississauga 29Jan2024, OCI received 19Mar2024 (I never knew then that there are finer dates/milestones I could make myself anxious with!!!!)

1 OCI in progress
Timeline: In-person at BLS Mississauga 29Apr2024; Date of ack. 03May2024; Processed/Printed 28May2024; MEA dispatched 29May2024
What website did you track the events from? I'm 5 weeks as of two days ago and BLS site still shows as no record found