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    OCI process

    I’ve been trying but call keeps gets disconnected ugh
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    OCI process

    Can you share the email address? My minor son’s application has been “Pending” for over 3 weeks by BLS Surrey. I’m hoping someone higher up can look into it.
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    OCI process

    Unfortunately I don't have proof. I will submit a complaint to their Grievance team right away. I hope BLS gets replaced by a better service provider.
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    OCI process

    Did anyone experience “Pending” status for a long time? Though I included a copy of birth certificate in my child’s OCI application, I received an email from BLS stating I had to send the birth certificate. I emailed it right away but it’s been over 10 days and no change to the status. So...
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    OCI process

    Can someone confirm if any original document (passport/birth certificate) should be included in postal applications? Checklist indicates copies only but BLS/CGI website says original docs will be returned. Ugh so frustrating.
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    Indian Passport Renewal from BLS Toronto

    Hi anyone has/had this issue: Married but don't have Marriage Certificate? BLS has asked me to send it but I don't have it! I couldn't lie on my application and say I am single. Since I selected "Married", spouse details became mandatory fields. Ugh.
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    Indian Passport Renewal from BLS Toronto

    Hi, did you include a self addressed return envelope with your application? And did you provide a photocopy of all pages of your passport?
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    Indian Passport Renewal from BLS Toronto

    Hi, did you include a self addressed return envelope in your application? And did you provide photocopy of all pages of your passport?
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    Indian Passport Renewal from BLS Toronto

    Did you provide photocopy of all pages of the old passport?
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    Indian Passport Renewal from BLS Toronto

    Did you include a self addressed return envelope with the application?
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    Visitor Visa Refused over 179(b)

    It should be fine. Long term employment refers to being at a job for a minimum of 5-6 years (as per my understanding).
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    Visitor Visa Refused over 179(b)

    Update from my end: I reapplied for my sister but it got denied for the 2nd time (very frustrating). So, I emailed CIC to appeal against the verdict. Most of you would not believe this.. but on the 2nd day after sending the email, the application status changed from Refused to Submitted and I...
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    Visitor Visa Refused over 179(b)

    I’ll try doing that. Thanks!
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    Visitor Visa Refused over 179(b)

    I actually did think that it could raise a red flag. But my parents’ application is yet to be approved/denied. So, I wasn’t sure if that’d impact my sister’s application. No, she doesn’t live with them. Any suggestions on how I can handle this?
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    Visitor Visa Refused over 179(b)

    Yes, they make good and stable income. I have applied for my parents’ supervisa. It’s on hold cause of my dad’s additional medical tests -sputum for TB (local doctor confirmed that he doesn’t have TB through molecular biology test) I only have one sibling and everyone’s living in home country...
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    Visitor Visa Refused over 179(b)

    They have traveled quite a bit but only to south East Asian countries. No, it’s just me in Canada. No, they have never applied to Canada.
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    Visitor Visa Refused over 179(b)

    Hey all, My sister, her husband and her kid were denied visitor for the following reasons: • I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary resident, as stipulated in paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR, based on your family ties in Canada and in your country of...