Finally received the OCI in hand after some technical issues with Purolator.
Timeline
Walk-in submission at BLS Surrey 30 Aug 2025
Under processing at consulate 4 Sept
Granted 3 Nov 2025
Purolator received the package on 14 Nov, and was scheduled to deliver at a shared rental house on 17 Nov. I requested “hold for pickup” instead of deliver at house.
Any Address change including generating new label for “hold for pickup” is not allowed by BLS and the package was in limbo. It was not even known where it was. We were worried it was lost. Finally could pickup the package today.
P.S: if for a minor child who can’t give you authorization for pickup, carry birth certificate and passport with you to purolator for pickup.
Timeline
Walk-in submission at BLS Surrey 30 Aug 2025
Under processing at consulate 4 Sept
Granted 3 Nov 2025
Purolator received the package on 14 Nov, and was scheduled to deliver at a shared rental house on 17 Nov. I requested “hold for pickup” instead of deliver at house.
Any Address change including generating new label for “hold for pickup” is not allowed by BLS and the package was in limbo. It was not even known where it was. We were worried it was lost. Finally could pickup the package today.
P.S: if for a minor child who can’t give you authorization for pickup, carry birth certificate and passport with you to purolator for pickup.
