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I guess you can book an appointment under VISA also for surrender certificate. as there is no specific option for surrender certificate. I did same :) and they allowed me. Make sure you book one appointment for one passport surrender.

Finally the last step of immigration journey is about to finish. For all 3 applications OCI is printed , Hopefully end of next week this chapter will be closed. Phew.. Please find my timelines... Date Of Acknowledgment 20-JUN-2023 Registration Status at Mission TORONTO...

1) Sorry I used BLS currier service so I am not 100% sure about 1st question but based on answers in this forum they do not keep Canadian PP. 2) I guess @abbas.pasha bhai answered this question multiple times in this forum and you dont need notarized affidavit. Still cross check previous pages...

digitally signed letter should be okay. I have provided same for my OCI Application.

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yes +1 647 846 4077

It should be only 60 CAD for one application. (30 pickup and 30 drop). It should be only 90 CAD for two applications. (30 pickup and 30 +30 drop). But BLS agents try to add some unwanted things and it increases cost. I send 3 applications together so they should charge me 30 pickup + 90 drop...

@abbas.pasha bhai I will save your efforts here :P Since I recently submitted application. 1) Yes Pick 30 + drop 30 per application. Note incase you send multiple applications together you can choose only 1 pickup but drop's should separate per application. Also for multiple applications...

Thank you @motocrosstar , @abbas.pasha , Yes looks its very quick now days . I am able to track application on https://ociservices.gov.in/statusEnqury. 1) Purolator pick up : June 9th 2023 2) Application delivered to BLS Brampton :- June 12, 2023 3) Received confirmation mail from BLS and was...

@motocrosstar thank you so much, yes it does helps :).

Hi All, Please find my timelines 1) Purolator pick up : June 9th 2023 2) Application delivered to BLS Brampton :- June 12, 2023 3) Received confirmation mail from BLS and was able to track application on BLS portal :- June 13th 2023. 4) Status changed on BSL portal to :- Under processing :-...

Thanks Abbas Bhai, I called BSL for other question and asked this question also. Below are updates. For Minor and parents as you mentioned form is same only documents uploading is different Documents: CURRENT PASSPORT: (Child) Canadian Passport, Indian Origin proof :- Citizenship and Birth...

Thanks @abbas.pasha , much appreciated.

Hi All, I am applying for OCI for my self, spouse and my child (minor). I have compleated form for me and my spouse. Do we have same form for minor? I used same link and filled child's form but while uploading documents I was expecting options of parents passport. But it was showing same list...

Abbas Bhai, This is confusing Checklist says original also. Type A: Application for Fresh OCI Documents To be Verified by applicant Verification by Counter official (a) Checklist (b) Online Application Form (c) Surrender / Renunciation Certificate (d) Indian Passport (Original and Copy) (e)...

Thank you everyone for your quick response. I guess on safe side its better to use currier service. I can see on there website we can create one DD for all family members incase i am applying for fresh OCI for all. any inputs on this as BLS sometimes creates own rules :) Regards Kiran

Hi All, I am planning to apply for OCI. I will prefer to book an appointment at BLS - TORONTO ( to avoid giving original documents in currier ). But there are no slots available for OCI. I know few people book slot under VISA and went for surrender certificate. It worked. has anyone booked...

Hi All, I can see on BLS website status is updated as below. Does that means I need to go to BLS office to collect certificate? I already paid for return currier charges for Purolator. Application Status Ready for Collection Additional Infomation # Comments On 1 ****************...

Thanks for your guidance Abbas bhai. Btw I did follow you tips in this thread.

Hi All, My timeline are as below, 14-Apr-2023: Purolator pickup my documents . 20-Apr-2023: Received mail from BSL, Brampton , saying document's received. 19-Apr-2023: Changed to in process at consulate 25-Apr-2023: Changed to 'on the way to BLS' 28-Apr-2023: Certificate printed...