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immigrant7

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Aug 15, 2013
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Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo -> Ottawa
NOC Code......
2173
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-MAY-2012
AOR Received.
27-AUG-2012
IELTS Request
With Application
File Transfer...
27-AUG-2012
Med's Request
29-OCT-2012
Med's Done....
05-NOV-2012
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
11-SEP-2013
VISA ISSUED...
10-OCT-2013
LANDED..........
19-OCT-2013
Update from my experience today at BLS Brampton (Building 40), walk-in, for my OCI application, new registration, individual, adult naturalized Canadian.

Before that, thanks everyone for answering my previous questions.

Timelines:
  • Got there at 6.20am. I was 10th in line.
  • At 7.00am there were about 30-35 people in line.
  • By 8.00am there were about 65-70 people in line. About 5 people left because they were standing in line for a visa, including 1 in front of me.
  • At 8.00am, the 8 people in front of me were let in together.
  • At 8.10am, I was let in. During this time 1 person with appointment was let in, plus 3 people sent over from the other building.
  • At 8.22am I was done with my submission, out of the building and on my way home for a power nap.

Note:
  • All originals were checked and returned to me.
  • Outside the centre there is a large printout with requirements and it mentions a COPR for a fresh OCI adult application. BUT inside I was not asked for nor did I present my COPR.
  • The only documents I submitted were as per the latest checklist on the BLS website and nothing else at all, 1 copy of each.
  • I did not attest any of the copies

Hope this helps
Thanks for sharing the exp.
 
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MPC

Newbie
Jun 12, 2014
9
8
Does anyone know if below status means that OCI is ready for pickup?


Application Status
(Passport ready For Collection after OCI stamping)
 

nc_positiveguy

Star Member
Aug 25, 2017
91
36
I am writing this from the airport....mixed feelings!

Date Of Acknowledgment 14-SEP-2022

Registration Status at Mission TORONTO

Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 06-OCT-2022

Dispatched From MEA (OCI )NEW DELHI On 07-OCT-2022

Document received At TORONTO On 07-OCT-2022

One step closer I guess. Now awaiting for BLS to move their ass and give it to Purolator.

Status on BLS still used processing at consulate.

Regards,
NC
 

pc1

Newbie
Aug 16, 2022
4
2
Hi guys,

I had send postal application and my OCI status too is similar to the previous post.

Date of Acknowledgement: 14th Sept 2022
Document Printing Status: Processed- 6th Oct 2022
Dispatched from MEA- 7th Oct 2022
Documents received at Toronto: 7th Oct 2022

Hoping it comes soon.

Cheers!
 

Tommy2581

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May 15, 2017
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Quick Question: Can I submit my spouse and my surrender applications together in the same walk-in OR my spouse also needs to be physically present to submit her application? I asking this for Brampton BLS. Any recent experience?
 

KrishHH

Star Member
May 18, 2016
128
9
Category........
NOC Code......
2173
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-06-2016
Hi guys,

I had send postal application and my OCI status too is similar to the previous post.

Date of Acknowledgement: 14th Sept 2022
Document Printing Status: Processed- 6th Oct 2022
Dispatched from MEA- 7th Oct 2022
Documents received at Toronto: 7th Oct 2022

Hoping it comes soon.

Cheers!
What is your Bls application date ? How many days it took to get acknowledgement in oci website?
 

KrishHH

Star Member
May 18, 2016
128
9
Category........
NOC Code......
2173
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-06-2016
What is your Bls application date ? How many days it took to get acknowledgement in oci website?
My bls application date is sep 21 till now no acknowledgement in oci website
 

rodrash007

Star Member
Aug 9, 2020
114
38
Quick Question: Can I submit my spouse and my surrender applications together in the same walk-in OR my spouse also needs to be physically present to submit her application? I asking this for Brampton BLS. Any recent experience?
Document submission can always be done by 1 person but for collection all applicants need to be present. Just make sure you have all required documents and signatures etc before submission
 
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aditagar2801

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Apr 24, 2019
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Quick Question: Can I submit my spouse and my surrender applications together in the same walk-in OR my spouse also needs to be physically present to submit her application? I asking this for Brampton BLS. Any recent experience?
Should not be a problem if you submit your spouse's application along with your own. I did the same for my family at the North York center on 1st October. Only thing to note here is make sure you have all the documents self attested and signed.
 
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Jack-Can

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Aug 8, 2018
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I submit an OCI application on September 9th in Ottawa ( Walkin ) , but communication so far. I checked the status on the below URL, but it says "UNDER PROCESS"

https://ociservices.gov.in/statusEnqury

I see many people, they receive the acknowledgment , Is am I checking on correct URL ? and How long it takes to get the OCI ?
 

plzhelpme

Star Member
Jan 14, 2013
79
3
look here is some one time line.
Date of Submission (walk in)North York Office17-Aug-2022
Date Of Acknowledgment01-SEP-2022
Registration Status at MissionTORONTO
Documents Printing StatusPROCESSEDOn22-SEP-2022
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )NEW DELHIOn22-SEP-2022
Document received AtTORONTOOn22-SEP-2022
Passport Dispatched via Courier (status on BLS)03-OCT-2022
Damn, wow , that's not even 4 weeks, OTTAWA looks slow I guess............ :confused: