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I was tracking mine since morning. 10AM EST I got Document Printing Status 'Processed': April 26 11:35AM I got the other 2 fields updated too. So doesnt get updated in one go, but in a few hours.

Congrats @Tamiltdot Did your status change to "Ready for Collection" on March 30 as well? I opted for pickup in person as well, but the agent told me it will slower process than Purolator shipment. Not sure if it was just thier tactic or does it really impact?

Yes you need 1 photo 2 inch x 2 inch(51 mm x 51 mm) Check link below for all details. https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/pdf/Checklist-and-Information-Booklet-for-Surrender-Certificate.pdf They have services to click photo in the office itself, if needed.

BLS Brampton Walkin March 10th OCI Acknowledgment: April 1 @kdham @looneytoony hope yours got updated too. I was following your guys updates since last week.

I did a walk-in. They did not took any originals. I guess you do it when you apply through mail.

just provided them copies. They only asked for indian passport original for verification.

Hello, I applied for my OCI today through walk-in. It was very smooth process. (very different from my experience while applying surrender certificate). @ajtoronto No originals were asked to submit. However, The agent told me that that pickup would take more time than Purolator shipment. Is...

Are you sure OCI is not accepted by walk-in person? I had booked an appointment for yesterday, months back. I still see OCI as option on link below, but no slots available though. https://www.blsindia-canada.com/appointmentbls/appointment.php

Hello, I have some doubts for OCI application for Toronto jurisdiction. 1) Do we need self declaration letter, for marriage, if I am single. If so can someone please share a sample letter. Or would the below suffice? To The Consulate General of India, I [Name], declare that I am single and...

1. Mine showed up on BLS tracker with in 24 hours. I did walk-in though. So I assume it should show when they receive your app & send it to CGI. 2. Passport Application 3. I have seen people getting it back in 1 month. My status says "Processing at Consulate General" on BLS Even though CGI...

I applied on Jan 20, BLS brampton walkin appointment. I have this status since Jan 26 Surrender certificate has been granted and is available for issuance. Close

Yes you can surrender Indian PP with the citizenship certificate itself.

Hello, did anyone do a walkin without appointment to a service canada in GTA recently?

I received my certificate today. Oath was on Dec 22. Processing office was Mississauga Goodluck everyone!

I am waiting as well. My status changed to closed on Dec 22. I saw someone else, waiting since Dec 14. https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/citizenship-certificate-after-oath-1.754306/post-9891675 They say to contact them after 6 weeks. But you can give a try.

@con2015jan Can you please confirm if they asked you the proof of travel when you applied in-person.

I did my oath on Dec 22, and still waiting. Do you know anyone who did oath around your time & received the certificate from Mississauga office?

Congrats on your visa @USIndian I am in a similar situation, need to travel back to India in Feb and planning to stay there long for some time. I got my Oath invite just recently. Do you knwo if below plan is possible If I apply & get my canadian passport, surrender my indian PP and then get...

Hey guys, I need to travel back to India in Feb and planning to stay there long for some time. I got my Oath invite just recently. I was wondering is this possible, if I apply & get my canadian passport, surrender my indian PP and then get entry visa. And later apply for OCI while in canada as...

Hello guys, can someone confirm if Minimum Processing time for Surrender of Indian passport at BLS Toronto/Brampton is really around 8 weeks as mentioned in the link below. https://blsindia-canada.com/renunciation_ppt.php Or is that old timeline from the lockdown period?