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    OCI process

    Maybe processing time varies at each consulate.
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    Indian passport surrender

    https://www.blsindia-canada.com/CanadaVisaCCT/BLS-CAN16Toronto-SurrenderorDeemed-Checklist-Rev3.0.pdf In the above checklist, the below information is seen. Name Variation: If your name varies between your Indian and Canadian passports:- Provide a written declaration Maybe scanned copy of the...
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    OCI process

    I think, for reissue of OCI Card, after attaining 20 years and getting a new passport, we need to pay and need to apply through BLS. For other times just updating online will be sufficient and no fee. https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/ocimisc.php...
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    OCI process

    OCI Card picked up by Purolator on April 6, 2026. OCI Card delivered on April 7, 2026.
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    Indian passport surrender

    1. Yes, we need to upload all the supporting documents except the checklist. 2. There is no need to attest the scans of original documents that we upload. Attestation is needed on the physical copies that we submit. 3. No physical photo is needed. I offered physical photo at BLS Toronto. I was...
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    OCI process

    OCI In Person Premium lounge Application submitted : February 27,2026 Place of submission : BLS Toronto Acknowledged on OCI tracker : March 4, 2026 OCI Granted : March 24, 2026 OCI Issued : March 25, 2026 OCI dispatched from printing cell : March 27, 2026 Shows "(In Transit from Consulate...
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    OCI process

    status change from pending to under process indicates it is acknowledged.
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    OCI process

    Application changes from "pending" to "under process" . And note changes from not acknowledged to other information at each stage. It would not be specifically mentioned acknowledged.
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    OCI process

    OCI In Person Premium lounge Application submitted : February 27,2026 Place of submission : BLS Toronto Acknowledged on OCI tracker : March 4, 2026 OCI Granted : March 24, 2026 OCI Issued : March 25, 2026 OCI dispatched from printing cell : March 27, 2026 Shows "(In Transit from Consulate...
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    Indian passport surrender

    I tried to give my physical photo during my surrender certificate application submission at BLS Toronto, the person at the counter did not take it. I was skeptical that they might call me for a physical photo because I thought it was needed. But I got surrender certificate without providing one.
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    OCI process

    For me less than 2 months (hoping to get OCI card by April 6th). Should be ready with voters ID, Ration card surrender prior to applying for OCI.
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    OCI process

    OCI In Person Premium lounge Application submitted : February 27,2026 Place of submission : BLS Toronto Acknowledged on OCI tracker : March 4, 2026 OCI Granted : March 24, 2026 OCI Issued : March 25, 2026 OCI dispatched from printing cell : March 27, 2026 Waiting for further updates on BLS Tracker.
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    Indian passport surrender

    For surrender certificate, there is no need of physical photo as per my experience at BLS International, Toronto. Photo and sign below the photo will be there in the printed application. It is better to mention the spouse's name and nationality. There is no need to submit any proof. We need to...
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    Indian passport surrender

    Next (26/02/2026) morning, I missed Purolator courier and went with notice at the front door to Canada post address given on the notice. Initially the person told me to come after 6 pm to collect it. But gave it after checking for it. I received it by 12:30 pm on 26/02/2026.
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    Indian passport surrender

    I did not get any appointment on trying online. I went to BLS Toronto office by 7:55am to stand in the line for people without appointment. And after an hour I went into the office and after some more waiting I submitted application. I asked that I will collect it, but the person at counter told...
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    Indian passport surrender

    Submitted application for surrender certificate on 17/02/2026. Surrender certificate has been granted and is available for issuance: on 20/02/2026 Surrender certificate has been printed: on 23/02/2026. Application has been printed, Kindly connect with Indian Embassy/Consulate. on 24/02/2026. On...
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    Indian passport surrender

    https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/create-your-own-digital-photograph-for-permanent-residency-application.507244/ used information and software in this thread to make digital photo according to the specifications for Surrender certificate and for OCI digital...
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    OCI process

    my form filled in premium service at BLS Toronto office recently. (27/02/2026) 30. Occupation chosen "others" from drop down. and then typed UNEMPLOYED 31. Employer's Address NA 32. Employer's contact number 000000 They do not want me to choose my profession (eg: doctor) from the drop down and...
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    OCI - Employment Proof

    my form filled in premium service at BLS Toronto office recently. 30. Occupation chosen "others" from drop down. and then typed UNEMPLOYED 31. Employer's Address NA 32. Employer's contact number 000000 They do not want me to choose my profession (eg: doctor) from the drop down and then type...
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    Create Your Own Digital Photograph for Permanent Residency Application

    Thank you. Using GIMP software and your detailed explanation worked for me for Indian passport Surrender Certificate application photo and for OCI digital photo too. I used it according to the digital photo requirements given for each photograph.