OCI process

[binder243]

Did you check on OCI tracker?

Did you check on OCI tracker?

I checked OCI tracker it says Under process

 

[Anirban Das]

Application progress BLS Toronto Walk In (Premium)
BLS Application Submission : Sep 26
BLS Tracker - Sep 29 - Processing at Consulate General

OCI portal
Oct 30 - Under Process
Nov 21 - Granted Nov 24 - Issued
Nov 25 - Dispatched from printing cell

BLS tracker
Dec 3 - In transit from consulate general to BLS
Dec 4 - Ready for collection / courier
Dec 10 - collected OCI in person from BLS Toronto

what id do they ask for when u r collecting in person?

 

[abab2022]

Thanks for sharing your timeline. Did you send any original documents also with the postal application?

Thanks!

Only Name change Affidavit (applicable in my case) was sent in orignal. Rest all documents were printed and self attested before mailing them to BLS. Hope this answers your query.
Note:

• If you have any doubts during the process, consider calling BLS or referring to YouTube videos for clarification on specific steps.

 

[ss0592]

what id do they ask for when u r collecting in person?

same question! also what are the hours to collect? Can you just go any time? (Toronto)

 

[Studentcbu]

If I apply OCI, will my Canadian passport go to embassy for the whole process?

 

[forw.jane]

same question! also what are the hours to collect? Can you just go any time? (Toronto)

Driving license, passport and receipt.
Collection:Monday to Saturday between 3 PM to 4:00 PM

 

[forw.jane]

If I apply OCI, will my Canadian passport go to embassy for the whole process?

No

 

[iCloud]

can someone help with the courier fee? Their website doesn't mention how much exactly is the fee?
OCI application under vancouver jurisdiction, shipping within the same province.

 

[Anirban Das]

I finally received OCI. although I did not pay for the courier back -

can someone help with the courier fee? Their website doesn't mention how much exactly is the fee?
OCI application under vancouver jurisdiction, shipping within the same province.

call them - probably they will send an email with payment link and shipping label will be generated. BLS customer service phone number for your place of submission will be available in their website.

 

[ap299]

Hello, tried searching some old replies to this thread but didn’t get much clarity. I’m applying for an OCI and have misplaced my COPR which apparently is needed to proceed with the application according to BLS (Vancouver). I’ve been told to get my PR points card (can’t access the PR portal anymore) or a Verification of status from IRCC (I’ve just completed this form and will be mailing this in but called IRCC and was told there’s an 18 week processing time for this)

Just wondering if anyone has had any success without the COPR document and if there’s anything I can do in the scenario?

 

[Anirban Das]

Hello, tried searching some old replies to this thread but didn’t get much clarity. I’m applying for an OCI and have misplaced my COPR which apparently is needed to proceed with the application according to BLS (Vancouver). I’ve been told to get my PR points card (can’t access the PR portal anymore) or a Verification of status from IRCC (I’ve just completed this form and will be mailing this in but called IRCC and was told there’s an 18 week processing time for this)

Just wondering if anyone has had any success without the COPR document and if there’s anything I can do in the scenario?

consulates generally have open house sessions - go visit and ask the officers there - they might have a solution
also - even if you have a soft copy saved somewhere with the immigration officer's signature(and date) after u landed - even that works - if u have no copies - you can go ask them - but yes - VOS status document takes time to process - IRCC will give it to you but the time required can't be negotiated.

 

[Anirban Das]

If I apply OCI, will my Canadian passport go to embassy for the whole process?

if you go in person to submit your application package they will verify your passport on the spot and return it to you there itself. If you send your application package through the courier service - then no - you don't need to send your passport - signed, attested copy of the passport(must be clearly legible copy) is good enough