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This was Fort Eire, Peace Bridge. Did you know that the tolls at Rainbow bridge and Lewiston are lower than the one at Peace Bridge?

Hi everyone, just wanted to update on the Nexus experience. Applied initially April 2023. Received conditional approvals in staggered lots starting mid Jan till Mid Feb 2024. Wanted a slot for 3 at the same time, so booked in advance and got March 18th as the date. Process was pretty smooth on...

Finally got the conditional approval after around 9 months. Applied Apr 2023 and approval came this week.

Finally OCI ready for Collection. Updated today. OCI journey end in sight. Application Date 2023-05-18 Date of Ack: 2023-05-24 Application Status (Passport ready For Collection after OCI stamping)

Hi. Will try to answer your questions:- 1. DD should be for CONSULATE GENERAL OF INDIA -TORONTO This is exactly what is pasted inside BLS center. BLS fee can be paid via Debit card since you are visiting in person. 2. Yes this is the checklist. Print fill and sign only page1. 3. Sounds weird...

Please do not choose Yes to Have you ever changed your name? This is only required in case your names on Indian and Canadian passport are different. BLS will reject it and ask you to redo if you do so.

3rd visit to BLS. On every earlier visit, they found some error in the form and asked to correct. Today they said photo not as per spec (shoulder not visible it seems), I put my foot down. Spec sheet here - https://ociservices.gov.in/Photo-Spec-FINAL.pdf I was asked to sign declaration that BLS...

I wrote to Indian HC in Ottawa and CGI Toronto about the unavailability of slots for Passport and OCI services at BLS on 11 May and today the appointment slots magically opened all the way till June end. Woah!

For BLS Appointment, does showing the email received for the appt on phone suffice, or do I need to take a print only? Just asking to make sure there is no fuss/delay when dealing with the BLS staff.

That is exceptionally fast. I read about someone getting approved in 48 hours but that is probably a system glitch. Normal timelines look like 6-10 months. Dated article mentions the backlog is going down, so fingers crossed. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/nexus-travel-program-resume-1.6784853

@abbas.pasha Sirjee the document checklist for upload does not mention that we need to upload SC cert with Passport. Will it make a difference if not done this way? https://www.cgitoronto.gov.in/page/oci-documents-to-be-uploaded/

Hello @joes When did you apply for NEXUS? How long did it take to get the conditional approval?

@antman88 - Did you get an update on your application? I too have a similar status on my app for SC.

Not sure if this will help, but you can contact CGI Toronto via Sampark - https://www.cgitoronto.gov.in/sampark/ Try raising a query under FAQ/Raise a query> SC category (look for the link at the bottom of the page) and give them the details of your app.

Got a response from CGI Toronto that this is not required for minors.

@wincanton Thank you for this post. I sent a query via Sampark, and received the reply within the hour. They mentioned that original SC is not required only copy, so will keep a copy of the response for BLS folks in case they try to pull one over me.

Haha! No big shakes, she mentioned that only limited time to pickup (1 hour window), I said no problem, I live close, I will come again and again if required. All done while smiling.

Does the online in-process application for OCI expire in few days if one does not proceed with it? I was planning to fill in the details and keep it ready for submission however saw somewhere that this is valid only for 5 days (in case you do not complete it and submit)

Hello forum members, I am looking at applying for OCI for Minor born in India. It mentions, "Professional Details of the applicant" as point (g) on the checklist. Is this valid for minors and if so, what is the document and where to get it?

It took 3 weeks to arrive.