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  1. nivek

    OCI process

    i had to contact BLS. It seems eventhough I had paid for return coruier, it was not updated at their end. Yesterday after the call with BLS, I can see tracking updated in Purolator eventhough BLS tracking still shows previous status. Hope I receive my OCI either today or tomorrow.
  2. nivek

    OCI process

    anyone knows the best number to reach out to BLS Surrey, I tried both 778-508-7411 and 778-652-4855 but both get's disconnected.
  3. nivek

    OCI process

    thanks in Purolator, the tracking is still not available, hopefully it gets dispatched soon
  4. nivek

    OCI process

    here is my timeline for postal OCI application from Vancouver: Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 10-FEB-2023 Dispatched From MEA (OCI ) NEW DELHI On 11-FEB-2023 Document received At VANCOUVER On 11-FEB-2023 in BLS tracking it says: Passport ready For Collection after OCI stamping...
  5. nivek

    Indian passport surrender

    i just paid the SC fee + BLS fee in Demand Draft. For return courier fee, I paid it online in the BLS portal since even I was not sure how amount I should add in the DD
  6. nivek

    OCI process

    for my wife's Surrender Certificate, I can see that Consulate has printed it and BLS tracker says "In Transit from Consulate General to BLS Centre". Question is can I track the SC Purolator package similar to OCI using the File Number starting with CAVSC**********
  7. nivek

    Indian passport surrender

    yes, I chose Submission Type as Postal Application and Application Type as Passport Application to track the SC
  8. nivek

    Indian passport surrender

    finally my SC application gets an update in BLS tracker: Application posted: Oct 23 Application delivered: Oct 25 "Under Process" in BLS tracker: Nov 6
  9. nivek

    Indian passport surrender

    good to see some progress. didit update both in BLS and embassy trackers? what dates does it show on the trackers
  10. nivek

    Indian passport surrender

    I have a similar situation too, send the Postal application to BLS Surrey on Oct 23 and delivered on Oct 25. No updates in BLS tracker yet. Did you start getting updates on yours @vaibhavshah45
  11. nivek

    Indian passport surrender

    in the BLS website for the Track application, which option do we choose for Application Type: Passport OCI Visa PIO Consular I assume it's Passport (for Surrender Certificate) but wanted to confirm because when I choose Passport, I still see a tracking from 2018 for my PCC application.
  12. nivek

    September 2021 - Citizenship Applications

    got my Oath date scheduled for October 5th.. updated timeline: Application: Paper, Family (2) Location: Vancouver Application Sent: Sep 30, 2021 Application Received: Oct 07, 2021 AOR: Dec 23, 2021 In process ecas: Jan 20, 2022 Background process completed: Jan 24, 2022 Test Invite Date: Mar...
  13. nivek

    September 2021 - Citizenship Applications

    my status updated to Decision Made. Below is my timeline: Application: Paper, Family (2) Location: Vancouver Application Sent: Sep 30, 2021 Application Received: Oct 07, 2021 AOR: Dec 23, 2021 In process ecas: Jan 20, 2022 Background process completed: Jan 24, 2022 Test Invite Date: Mar 17...
  14. nivek

    Super Visa 2021

    hi folks, I am planning to apply for Super Visa for my mom. Wanted to confirm the fees for the same. AFAIK, it would be $100 (Visa application fee) + $85 (Biometric fee) + Medical fees + Courier fees. Is my understanding correct?
  15. nivek

    October 2021 - Citizenship Applications

    if you haven't received your test invite email and your test window has already commenced, you can use this link https://ct-tc.apps.cic.gc.ca/?lang=en to start your test. This will work only if you are currently in your test window
  16. nivek

    OCI process

    thanks @funloving for the details. so, since u are based out of Vancouver, did u apply for both SC +OCI together because I see in a later post that you have already got ur SC. And for booking appointments at Surrey , based on a previous post from @vvarma,there are new slots open between 7-7.30pm...
  17. nivek

    OCI process

    didn't know that Vancouver still accepted both SC + OCI application together, has anyone applied recently for both. In that case, when we book an appointment @ BLS, do we choose OCI or SC as the option
  18. nivek

    October 2021 - Citizenship Applications

    i noticed a similar update too. Had my AOR in 24 Dec and in 24 Jan, I see that our BG status says completed.
  19. nivek

    October 2021 - Citizenship Applications

    that was a pretty quick AOR, based on the official site tracker, they are sending out AOR's for applications received in the week of July 19, 2021 but you received your AOR eventhough ur application was received in October 1st. Based on your notes, you did a paper application right?
  20. nivek

    My landing experience at Toronto (YYZ)

    Thanks for the very informative post... you had mentioned about opening an account in Scotiabank from India. I was also planning to go for the same approach but you mentioned that you opened another account in TD. So, I am a bit confused and had the following doubts:- 1) Why did you change...