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    OCI process

    From my experience with others, it seems they follow the exact same pattern. Mine changed to "Counter Delivery to BLS Centre after OCI stamping..!!" on February 3rd. I paid for shipping when I applied and received it today. So 6 days from that status change. Of course, the BLS website provided...
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    OCI process

    Okay... So my OCI arrived today.
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    OCI process

    This particular one is from the BLS website. Up until processing, you need to track on the OCI Services website.
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    OCI process

    Yeah... I have the same status. Feb 3 is Document received at Toronto for me and I don't have anything so far. Just waiting. Hoping I'll have my OCI by Friday.
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    OCI process

    Sitting at this status since Friday, Feb 3rd... No change in BLS tracker. Should I be receiving it this week? (Purolator paid for already). Applicant Name File Reference Number Date Of Acknowledgment11-JAN-2023 Registration Status at MissionTORONTO OCI- Number Documents Printing...
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    OCI process

    I believe just the SC should suffice. I acquired Canadian Citizenship decades ago and at the time they only stamped the Indian passport like yours. I never really got a SC. So I just applied using that page on my case. You should really do both, they work on a whim unfortunately, it seems.
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    OCI process

    OMG man... You are a fortune teller! That's exactly what happened today. No change till earlier today. Figured I'd refresh and see wht happening and BOOM! Applicant Name xxxxxxxxxx File Reference Number xxxxxx Date Of Acknowledgment11-JAN-2023 Registration Status at MissionTORONTO OCI- Number...
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    OCI process

    Yeah... I mailed it earlier in December as well, BLS website date of application states December 17. OCI website states January 11 as "Date of Acknowledgement". Already received my originals by Purolator. Seems I'm getting close :)
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    OCI process

    So pretty much about 5 weeks and that too through the Christmas holidays...
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    OCI process

    30 days from Date of Acknowledgement?
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    OCI process

    Applicant Name xxxxxxxx File Reference Number CANTxxxxxxx Date Of Acknowledgment 11-JAN-2023 Registration Status at Mission TORONTO OCI Application Status UNDER-PROCESS If Date of Acknowledgement is Jan 11, when do you guys think I'll get my OCI? I received my originals...
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    OCI process

    Great, so you and I are in the same boat. I applied by mail and got "received" confirmation from BLS on Dec 15 So many weird things during this experience... Will be glad when it's over.
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    OCI process

    Anyone having this issue? Whenever I try to enquire status of OCI using https://ociservices.gov.in/statusEnqury and enter my passport and application number, it changes the passport number as I hit enter on the track button... some 8CQ number and I get wrong data error. I've tried different...
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    Tourist Visa - Indian

    FYI folks... Canadian Passport holders are now once again allowed to use e-Visa service starting December 20th. Of course, this had to happen only after I mailed in paper application and paid almost $200... oh well. Hopefully other folks looking for visa can benefit from this announcement...
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    OCI process

    FYI folks... Canadian Passport holders are now once again allowed to use e-Visa service starting December 20th. Of course, this had to happen only after I mailed in paper application and paid almost $200... oh well. Hopefully other folks looking for visa can benefit from this announcement...
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    OCI process

    wow... OCI applications go all the way to MEA, New Delhi?? Is it electronically transferred or physically? How can it be sent from New Delhi and received in Toronto on the same day?
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    Tourist Visa - Indian

    Will keep adding to this post as the application progresses: December 9: Applied for Tourist visa for my wife by mail.
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    Surrender Indian Passport & OCI - Toronto/Brampton

    An update that Purolator just delivered the passport with surrender certificate attached today, December 8, 2022. I applied in-person on November 15, 2022. Hope this information helps someone.
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    Surrender Indian Passport & OCI - Toronto/Brampton

    Does anybody know if the Surrender Application can be tracked online using the "Passport" option on the BLS website? I've tried a few times but not having any luck. Applied in-person on November 15, haven't heard anything.