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OCI process

canvisa13

Hero Member
Nov 21, 2019
504
200
Hey guys,

Does anyone know how I can track the status of my Passport Surrender Application on the BLS website? I don't see Passport Surrender in the drop down options on the tracking page.

I know it can be done through Passport Seva. However, I'm assuming the status will only be reflective on Passport Seva when the application is sent to the Indian High Commission. Is that the case? Or does BLS itself issue the surrender certificate and not send it to the Indian High Commission?

If so, is there a way to track what happens with the application once it reaches the BLS centre?
After login, it will show your surrender application. It will show status button when you select the application radio button.
 

yourr.grace

Star Member
Jul 25, 2017
96
55
Hi Experts,

Any idea when I can receive OCI to our home ?

Date Of Acknowledgment 26-OCT-2021
Registration Status at Mission TORONTO
OCI- Number -------
Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 23-NOV-2021
Dispatched From MEA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On 23-NOV-2021
Document received At TORONTO On 23-NOV-2021
Does anybody know if he visits the BLS centre, he can collect it personally and not wait for the courier service? I ask as i am in the same boat. Kindly guide if anybody has collected the booklet on the same date as shown in 'Document received At TORONTO On ...'
 

ajit90

Star Member
Sep 4, 2014
176
33
Category........
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-04-2015
AOR Received.
29-05-2015
Med's Done....
passed -10.06.2015
I hope I will be able to see some update in next couple of days. Date Of Acknowledgment is showing as 29-OCT-2021 for my OCI Application. :)
Mine is same as yours. Hopefully in a couple of days
 

lifein360

Hero Member
Jan 23, 2016
795
207
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
AOR Received.
Jan 17, 2017
Med's Done....
Feb 20, 2017
Passport Req..
Mar 20, 2017
VISA ISSUED...
Mar 24, 2017
LANDED..........
Apr 23, 2017
Does anybody know if he visits the BLS centre, he can collect it personally and not wait for the courier service? I ask as i am in the same boat. Kindly guide if anybody has collected the booklet on the same date as shown in 'Document received At TORONTO On ...'
If you paid for courier services, give it 4-5 more days it will reach you. Pickup is only possible between 3-4 PM or something - and even then there is a queue
 

thenumbiceman

Star Member
Sep 11, 2015
175
25
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-09-2015
Doc's Request.
~
AOR Received.
05-09-2015
IELTS Request
~
Med's Request
~
Passport Req..
26-01-2016
Hi did u get any luck on OCI website?? Mine is similar. Bls us showing under process at consular but no record on OCI website
It takes about 2 weeks to show up on the OCI website.

Try searching the forum first. Most of the questions are already asked.
 
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Yen@5

Star Member
Aug 18, 2017
136
26
It takes about 2 weeks to show up on the OCI website.

Try searching the forum first. Most of the questions are already asked.
It's more than 3 weeks for our application and still no update on OCI website. BLS status is processing at consular but no record on OCI.
 

sharadsinha

Star Member
Feb 7, 2015
196
67
Hi Experts,

Any idea when I can receive OCI to our home ?

Date Of Acknowledgment 26-OCT-2021
Registration Status at Mission TORONTO
OCI- Number -------
Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 23-NOV-2021
Dispatched From MEA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On 23-NOV-2021
Document received At TORONTO On 23-NOV-2021
By 1st December I believe.
 

Yen@5

Star Member
Aug 18, 2017
136
26
Update: Shows acknowledgment ('under-process) today on OCI website. 17 days after submitting at BLS @ Toronto.
Hi..when did u apply? Mine was postal and received at BLS on 4th Nov, then status updated as Processing at consulate on 15gh Nov but still m not able to track on OCI site.
 

ajit90

Star Member
Sep 4, 2014
176
33
Category........
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-04-2015
AOR Received.
29-05-2015
Med's Done....
passed -10.06.2015
OCI processed finally :) hope to receive it soon
Date of Acknowledgement - Oct 29, 2021
 
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bickyii

Hero Member
Nov 1, 2011
313
15
Toronto, ON
Thanks for the info. I'm traveling to India by Etihad on 7th of December. I just have 2.5 hours layover in Abu Dhabi. Should I take an RT-PCR test at Abu Dhabi as well even if I had taken it in Toronto before departure? Kindly let me know. Thanks in advance.

Also, I have a 3 year old and a 9 month old with me. Would they require tests before flying?
Its bit off-topic tho, but have you confirmed with Etihad that they will let you transit to Delhi? I was checking India's AirBubble rules and they are confusing!
 

canvisa13

Hero Member
Nov 21, 2019
504
200
Hi..when did u apply? Mine was postal and received at BLS on 4th Nov, then status updated as Processing at consulate on 15gh Nov but still m not able to track on OCI site.
With in two weeks to show the status on oci-website from Nov-15th.