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Has anyone applied for surrender certificate through a mail/courier directly without using BLS courier service ? How much it cost that way ? How does the certificate pickup from BLS center works ?

I am planning to use Canada Post mail service instead of BLS's courier option. Do I still need to send applications separately ?

Can I mail the SC application for my wife and me in a single courier ? May be 2 envelops with documents for each individual. Should I use a single Bank draft or separate ones ?

I just called BLS to clarify on the fee and some other questions. They informed me that from 1st April till last week the fee was reduced to 38.7 and now its back to 117... They were not able to clarify why was this done and would there be any near future fee changes ..

Thanks for quick reply. - Is it safe to send Canadian and Indian passports over mail ? - As per my understanding from the checklist, only one photo 51x51mm is needed. Though they mentioned a digital copy to upload with online form but I didn't find any option in online form for photo upload...

I am planning to apply for surrender certificate without Canadian passport (its in process, but not received yet). Also, not seeing any appointment available in Brampton/Mississauga/Toronto, so going to do Postal application. Questions: - Can I apply for surrender certificate without Canadian...

What is expected in the Signature photo upload for a Minor's New OCI application (born in Canada) ? I am filling the Online application form for my baby boy who is 10 months old.

Thanks for the info. There is one problem I see, I booked appointment for Visa type, and the appointment location I got is 60 Gillingham Dr, Brampton, that is different from what I think OCI appointments are at, that is 40 Gillingham Dr.

Thanks, I was able to book under Visa appointment type. How are these appointments work. Are these walk-ins instant like can we reach the location 15 minutes prior to the appointment time Or is it like the long queues that starts from early morning that we see at Passport Service locations ?

Did you booked an appointment or just went walkin ? I am trying to check appointment slots online but none available. Any other way to get an appointment ? I am also looking for Appointment at BLS Brampton Location - 40 Gillingham Dr

Do parents need to submit the NOC form with Photographs for the new OCI of Minor Child born in Canada ? If parents' photos are required then are there any specification guidelines for the photographs ?

Here is the letter I prepared and submitted. Its pretty basic and might not be best. Just use for reference, I prepared what I can in hurry. The Canadian Embassy Immigration Section Dear Visa Officer, Re: Letter of invitation for parents’ visitor visa. I [name], and my husband [name]...

@canuck78 I finally submitted the application yesterday! Thanks for your help. We have received the Biometric Instruction Letter today, but the time frame for biometric is only 30 days. My parents had booked the Biometric date in advance few weeks back, but the latest date they got was 12th...

The 'Continue' links on list got enabled again after 3-4 hours. I was able to submit the application and the payment successfully.

I was making the payment but the session expired and the transaction was cancelled. Now, on the home screen I see the Visa application listed but with pending status and no option to make payment. How can I make payment now ?

Do you mean as a single group member ? The visa fee I see is 100 each for both parents + CAD 170 for family Biometric. Is that what it should be ?

@canuck78 I have some confusion in Visitor visa application. I see option to add member to a group. Do I have to add both parents as individual member in that group ?

Found one sample online: https://cdn.dal.ca/content/dam/dalhousie/pdf/campuslife/studentservices/International%20Centre/Immigration%20forms/Inviting_Family%20membersfriends.pdf Hope it helps!

@varinder1717 I am also looking for the invitation letter format. I will prepare the letter by today but not sure about the format. For the purpose of travel I would add both support and to attend/Celebrate birth of the child. I would be adding help/support because I have got the PHAC approval...

@canuck78 PHAC approval is to provide support and care to my wife who is pregnant and due in September. Can you please advise me on what to show as proof for property they have back in India ?