OCI process

[forw.jane]

why are they asking for CoPR ?

It's the height of absurdity that they believe they have authority over the Canadian government, attempting to verify PR status for someone who is already a citizen.

 

[forw.jane]

Applied at BLS Ottawa on May 23rd.
NO update on application so far.
Its showing under process.
I know processing at BLS ottawa is slower than most of the centre.
Any clue when can I expect next update?
Thanks

End of this month.

 

[Kan_Sri]

Try landing Papers like Work Permit or other copies + Premium Lounge (great remedy for every pain). Basically, e-COPR and PR Card together - does provide the valid status and immigration related update. Unsure what the missing link is, try chronologically explaining status with all Work Permit or Landing Papers/ Study Permit copies you have

loved the part about - great remedy for every pain.... lol

 

[Kan_Sri]

why are they asking for CoPR ?

i am not an immigration expert by any means so take it with a grain of salt. Landing papers before covid had "category" as one of the fields. It shows if the person immigrated as a refugee or not.

 

[Kan_Sri]

I dont know what can I say, but my application was sent back by BLS saying need to apply for verification of status to IRCC, even though I submitted COPR. They said because I got my PR during covid and its not in valid format. has anybody applied for verification of status?

i have not applied VoS. but you may find the following link useful.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...tus-vos-replacement-immigration-document.html

 

[jaganv117]

Mine printed on 15th July but no update on bls

Mine was printed on July 9 and received at BLS on 18. Received yesterday. You should probably get within this week or early next week.
Good luck!

OCI website was only updated today. Keep tracking BLS for updates to see if they received it.

 

[Himanshu28]

Here is the timeline for my kid's:
premium lounge.
Application Submitted BLS Brampton: 2nd June 2025

BLS tracker:
Status Processing at consulate general from 3rd June 2025
Status incomplete/incorrect data on 10th June 2025

follow up on my son's Minor OCI application

-No Email or Phone call from BLS

After the original photo was rejected by the Consulate General of India in Toronto, a new photo was submitted in person at the BLS Office on 13th June 2025 between 3:00 PM and 4:30 PM.
Since then, there has been no progress. The BLS tracking status still shows "Incomplete/Incorrect Data" as of 30th June 2025. Despite multiple attempts to contact BLS via email and phone, I have not received any helpful response.
When I called, I was told that the consulate had rejected the photo. However, even after resubmitting the new photo, I was given vague reasons for the delay, such as the Premium Lounge staff being on vacation. It appears that no one at BLS has taken any action on the file since 13th June.


OCI portal tracker:
Application submitted: 30 June 2025
Acknowledgement: 30 June 2025
Status change to Under-Process: 1 July 2025


Email for Help Desk or General Inquiry

Cccanada@blsinternational.net

BLS tracker:
Status Processing at Consulate General from 30 June 2025


OCI portal tracker:
OCI Granted: Jul 21 2025
OCI Issued: Jul 22 2025
OCI Card Dispatched from printing cell: N/A

 

[d13]

Mine was printed on July 9 and received at BLS on 18. Received yesterday. You should probably get within this week or early next week.
Good luck!

OCI website was only updated today. Keep tracking BLS for updates to see if they received it.

Is OCi website also updated?

 

[sushantg]

i have not applied VoS. but you may find the following link useful.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...tus-vos-replacement-immigration-document.html

Thanks for all help. I am just so tired of this whole process now. First time when I was about to submit then they had these new Voter Id cancellation process, which took almost 4-5 months ( very long process due to stupid babus). When those things sorted out they have this new COPR requirement, even though I had done everything legally ( first student, then work permit, then PNP and PR), they have this new requirement, going to take another 2-3 weeks time for no reason. Lets see

 

[coolak2007]

Thanks for all help. I am just so tired of this whole process now. First time when I was about to submit then they had these new Voter Id cancellation process, which took almost 4-5 months ( very long process due to stupid babus). When those things sorted out they have this new COPR requirement, even though I had done everything legally ( first student, then work permit, then PNP and PR), they have this new requirement, going to take another 2-3 weeks time for no reason. Lets see

Is it for every applicant now on or is it case by case basis? Try escalation matrix if that works: https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/escalation-matrix.php . Also try contacting the Embassy directly: https://www.cgitoronto.gov.in/page/contact-us/ . They generally respond when send as "Urgent Request" in Email Subject/ header with pertinent information. Also, you can raise a Query wherein they do respond: https://sampark.cgitoronto.gov.in/enquiry.php?sid=4

 

[coolak2007]

Emails (If Toronto Jurisdiction):

Acting Consul General​	cg.toronto@mea.gov.in com.toronto@mea.gov.in​
Consul (CG Office) & Consul (CW)​	welfare.toronto@mea.gov.in​
Social Secretary​	cgoss.toronto@mea.gov.in​
Trade-related Queries​	comsec.toronto@mea.gov.in​

 

[sushantg]

Is it for every applicant now on or is it case by case basis? Try escalation matrix if that works: https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/escalation-matrix.php . Also try contacting the Embassy directly: https://www.cgitoronto.gov.in/page/contact-us/ . They generally respond when send as "Urgent Request" in Email Subject/ header with pertinent information. Also, you can raise a Query wherein they do respond: https://sampark.cgitoronto.gov.in/enquiry.php?sid=4

Thanks , I’ll call them tomorrow,I think it’s just a new requirement for everyone who got their PR During COVID TIME, because I got PR during Covid time , they just changed the format of copr, which doesn’t have status of me ( student ) at the time of entry in Canada. One of the member gave me suggestion to submit my study permit and work permit and pnp invitation, let’s see. I think they have this new step to ensure people didn’t apply for asylum before getting citizenship. I can understand indian government concern but it’s unfair for people like us who have done everything legally.

 

[Kan_Sri]

Thanks , I’ll call them tomorrow,I think it’s just a new requirement for everyone who got their PR During COVID TIME, because I got PR during Covid time , they just changed the format of copr, which doesn’t have status of me ( student ) at the time of entry in Canada. One of the member gave me suggestion to submit my study permit and work permit and pnp invitation, let’s see. I think they have this new step to ensure people didn’t apply for asylum before getting citizenship. I can understand indian government concern but it’s unfair for people like us who have done everything legally.

yes it is a requirement for everyone. I know someone who was sent back from BLS - Miss in may/june to apply for VoS as well.