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I don't think there is anything special about Wednesdays.

There was some speculation earlier in the thread that BLS might move to a walk-in only system after this date. It's also possible that they will open up June appointments once May begins. Maybe check again on May 1?

A la carte menu of BLS optional services. Key word: OPTIONAL.

Haha! So BLS still having the last $5 laugh! Well played BLS.

The volume of applications must have gone up exponentially now that most lockdowns are over and summer travel season is coming up. Not just in Canada, but globally. MEA must be busy too.

I agree - "more rather than less" - should be the motto when dealing with BLS. Don't give them any excuse to hold up the application.

BLS + Purolator = Deadly Combo :D

I don't know about any time, but if you can make it today, they do run an open house every Wednesday from 3:00-4:30 pm. Advance registration required. CGI Toronto Open House Wednesdays

Sadly, this is our common shared experience here. Don't forget to sign the petition (almost 5,000 signatures and growing) > Petition · Remove BLS International from Canada as exclusive visa processor for travel to India · Change.org

PSA: Air Canada suspending direct service between Vancouver and Delhi from Jun 2 to Sep 6

Ontario just announced job and income support (up to $28,000), as well as free education, healthcare and emergency housing for our friends from Ukraine. So not too bad.

Nice!

Yes. HUNDREDS of OCI appointments available in Brampton over the next two months. Maybe BLS has finally onboarded new staff. Or otherwise maybe a major technical error, lol.

Toronto Resumption of Open House Sessions at the Consulate from March 30, 2022 The Consulate shall be resuming Open House sessions from 30 March, 2022. They will be held every Wednesday between 3.00 PM and 4.30 PM. Applicants should register at https://forms.gle/eGkYHWz7msKZagsz8 to meet...

Yes, we can thank Trudeau and Alghabra for this. Best to apply for OCI.

You forgot the one topic that unites them all - BLS's notorious courier fees! ;)

Fun Fact - Mr. Anshuman Gaur (Deputy High Commissioner, Ottawa) and Smt. Apoorva Srivastava (Consul General, Toronto) are husband and wife. :)

Imagine, three different parties handling our originals - BLS, CGI and courier. So many things could go wrong and they would each just blame the other. This really requires a big leap of faith... and hope and prayers for a soft landing.

How else can they hold us hostage? ;)

Not only different rules for different jurisdictions, but different interpretations at a single jurisdiction. It's all a big black box with exorbitant courier fees on each end.