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    OCI process

    Been trying to book a drop off service from BLS' website. The website doesn't go beyond proceed to payment page. Anyone else facing this problem? I've used different browsers.
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    OCI process

    I couldn't get in touch with anyone from the embassy. But I received my visa yesterday.
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    OCI process

    Is there anyway to contact the Indian consulate in Toronto? It's been 9 days since I applied for my visa, but it still shows under processing. The processing time on BLS' website says 7 days for Canadian Nationals. I really need to travel urgently.
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    OCI process

    Guess they just wanted to sell me the courier service. They get a commission on that.
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    OCI process

    I paid the courier fee for my visa application at BLS Toronto, but I don't see any purolator tracking code on my receipt. Will I get one by email after my application is approved? Also, I asked the BLS agent if I can just collect my passport from the center itself, but she told me that the...
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    OCI process

    Can I enter India with a one-way ticket on an entry visa? or do they ask to see the return ticket?
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    OCI process

    Anyone here has any experience booking an emergency visa appointment via Sampark portal?
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    OCI process

    Don't include courier fees in the bank draft. I did that for my surrender application, and upon approval, they straight out denied the fact that I had paid them the courier fee. I ultimately got that sorted, but it was a nightmare dealing with them. Just don't include the courier fee for now and...
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    OCI process

    Is BLS Toronto still allowing walk-ins? I have an appointment for tomorrow, but I won't have my passport with me until Friday afternoon. So I'll have to cancel tomorrow's appointment and try for a walk-in instead.
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    OCI process

    For those who recently applied for an entry visa at BLS Toronto/Brampton, how long did the process take? I just read an article which said that it's taking weeks for people to get their visa. I want to visit India in March so I was planning on applying for a visa next week. But it's gonna take...
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    OCI process

    Looks like vaccinated Canadians travelers no longer need to present a negative PCR test in order to travel to India: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/travelling-to-india-no-testing-at-airport-for-international-flyers-from-today-11644804639089.html
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    OCI process

    Will I get a notification? or do I just need to keep checking?
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    OCI process

    What is the File Reference Number for OCI? Im using the CANT number to track my application but it says, "No record found". It says under process on BLS tracking page.
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    OCI process

    So I have put in my OCI application and I am planning on leaving Canada soon. Can my housemate go and collect my OCI card on my behalf? If yes, is there an authorization form somewhere that can be used?
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    OCI process

    Nope
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    OCI process

    What documents did you miss the first time? And how many days after you submitted the initially application was it returned to you?
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    OCI process

    How long after BLS receives my OCI application by post, will I be able to track it on their website?
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    OCI process

    OCI checklist asks for professional details of applicant. What should I submit if I am unemployed?
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    OCI process

    Has there been any indication that e-visa will be resumed for Canadians?
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    OCI process

    Has anyone here submitted an OCI + Visa application in a single appointment? I need to travel to India next month so I am going to submit my visa application next week (I got an appointment under visa). I am wondering If I can also submit an OCI application with it.