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    OCI process

    Hi Folks, What does this status message mean - "Passport ready For Collection after OCI stamping"? Can I go and pick up now?
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    OCI process

    I submitted my application on July 16th. I can see my status on BLS but not on https://ociservices.gov.in/statusEnqury How long before they update the status on OCI website?
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    OCI process

    My status shows up on BLS but not on OCI status enquiry. Is this normal? I submitted app on July 16th.
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    OCI process

    If you do a walk-in or have an appointment, you won't need to submit. They will just check the original and ask for photocopies.
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    OCI process

    Anyone know when can I check my status on BLS website after submitting app? It shows `No record found` for me so far. This is for Brampton office.
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    OCI process

    How long will it take for Status to show up on BLS website? I applied a day ago at Brampton office. Also, any idea what date are they processing currently?
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    OCI process

    Do they return the original surrender certificate back when applying for OCI?
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    OCI process

    For people with family members with OCI, how did you answer this question? Have you/any member of your family applied for Overseas Citizen of India registration earlier? It asks for the Reference No. and Date When Applied. I got the reference number from back of the OCI card (specified as File...
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    OCI process

    Is the OCI fees for Toronto jurisdiction $345 or some other amount? I see conflicting information online.
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    OCI process

    OCI application asks for: Have you/any member of your family applied for Overseas Citizen of India registration earlier? and asks for a Reference No. My parents already have an OCI, is this reference number on the OCI card? If not, where can I find it?
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    OCI process

    Saturday too, or just weekdays?
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    OCI process

    Anyone know what are the walk-in hours for BLS Brampton? Thx in advance!
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    OCI process

    Anyone know what are the walk-in hours for BLS Brampton? Thx in advance!
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    OCI process

    What's the current timeline for applying for OCI card? Is it possible to walk-in to BLS in GTA as I don't want to mail in my application? How long is it to get an appointment if I don't do a walk-in
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    OCI process

    After Surrender certificate has been printed, how long can I expect to wait to receive it in mail?
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    OCI process

    My status has been stuck on : "Surrender certificate has been granted and is available for issuance." for more than 10 days now. Is there anything I can do to expedite the process and have them mail my surrender certificate faster?
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    First travel to US on Canadian passport - sent to secondary inspection

    I got my Canadian passport last year in November and traveled to US for the first time on it this month. I was sent to secondary inspection where they opened my bags, patted me down and DHS officer asked me the usual questions - where am I going, how long for and my profession. Before this, I...
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    OCI process

    My surrender application says : Processing at Consulate General on BLS tracker. Is there anywhere else we can get more in-depth status of application?
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    OCI process

    Has someone been asked to submit missing or incorrect documents at this email - brampton.p@blsinternational.net Do they revert back to you to acknowledge receiving the document? I am worried as they said they will return the application if the document doesn't reach them in 7 business days
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    OCI process

    Hey, I am in the same situation as you. My first application was returned and I sent the new application on March 12th. Still no update on the BLS tracker and shows older status. Let me know what you end up doing.