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Hi, I have my application returned due to incorrect draft fee [I submitted before April 1]. I contacted BLS, and they're asking me to pay for the return courier charge. I'm so fed up with these thieves. Could you please share the email addresses that helped you get the refund? Thanks

Hi bro, I'm in the same boat as you man. My postal application reached March 28. Looks like mine will be returned anytime from now. Do you mind sharing the email address of the person whom you were going to ask for a refund? Thanks

Sorry to hear that, man. When did you submit? Was it Brampton over mail?

Has anyone had their OCI application returned but submitted before April 1? Thanks

Nope. I sent the old draft of $345 because the only correction they mentioned was the application. Is there a problem? Also, will they nitpick the checklist at all? (I can honestly send it over mail or even take a day off to go in-person if that means they won't return my application) Yes and...

Hi guys, I have a problem with BLS Brampton. I had my application returned last week, and I resent my application form with the corrected information. But I forgot to send the new checklist. I called BLS today, and they told me to wait for an update. Will my application be sent back again? Is...

I'm not sure because I was a single applicant. But, if I were in your position, I'd go with the name as in your passport. The people verifying the information are like typical Indian teachers that won't accept anything outside what's given in the textbook. Perhaps, you can make an affidavit to...

1. Do I have to attach photo again on the re do application form? Yes, please remove the photo from your old form and paste it in the new application form. 2. Do I have to make all the documents again? or just corrected application form and check list page only? The corrected application form...

I hope you got your certificate. Mine was similar between consulate general and BLS tracking. BLS updates on their end once they get your certificate from consulate

Agree with @forw.jane Turnaround time for BLS Brampton is 2 weeks as of right now. I got mine in 2 weeks by postal.

Hi all, My Surrender Certificate has arrived. Here's my Surrender Certificate timeline: Feb 1 - Drop off at Purolator Feb 2 - Package received by Gill at BLS Brampton Feb 6 - Email sent by info@blsindia-canada.com generating the airway bill and acknowledging of receiving the documents Feb 7 -...

Hi guys, Is it better to apply for OCI in India than in Canada? Which Indian Visa to go for? And what's the timeline to obtain OCI in India? Thanks.

Hopefully

You don't need to submit your Canadian passport for your SC application, but you need a Canadian passport to apply for SC. They require a photocopy of it with your attestation. See the checklist.

Purolator has a partnership with BLS I guess. It should be fine. I've had no issues sending it by postal. If you live in Ontario and drop off at Purolator or had it picked up by 6:30 PM, it reaches them safely the following business day morning around 10 or 11.

Hi everyone, Today, my SC application got returned by BLS. I made a mistake and I hope no one else make this in their application. When you're filling out the Surrender Certificate online form, make sure ALL THE PARTICULARS EXACTLY MATCHES YOUR INDIAN PASSPORT that you have on hand. I made a...

That was quick, man. Was it in-person? Could you share your timeline? Thx

Unfortunately, you'd have to get 2 hard copies of your photo, because of the stamp added behind for the guarantor's signature and the date the photo was taken. There are places that do passport photo for a lower fee than Shoppers. Check on Google to find that out.

You're welcome. If you live near-by to the passport office, I'd recommend visiting sometime. There will be a security guy and/or a Lady officer just by the line, who can advise you if you can opt for a walk-in over the appointment. Maybe you can get the passport a little earlier. The office is...

Mine was walk-in. Took me 3 hours, to get to the officer. But then it was Monday and I was in the line by 9 AM. There were at least 50 people ahead of me. If you plan to go for an in person Walk-in, then I'd suggest going on days other than Mondays and Fridays because they're the busiest, and...