OCI process

[T0r0nt022]

Today's update -> Passport ready For Dispatch after OCI stamping

Strangely my spouse already received OCI on Friday

That sucks. Its been 11 days since the document was received at Toronto and you still haven't received your OCI.
It's one thing when there is a general delay for everyone. It's another when there are inconsistent timelines such as the one between you and your spouse. Makes it difficult to predict.

Do you mind sharing your spouse's timeline? My application reached the 'Document received at Toronto' status on Oct 28th but on the BLS tracker it still says 'Processing at Consulate General'. My flight is on Nov 12th. I am praying that mine won't take as long as yours.

 

[somasun1984]

My travel date is Nov 5. And no travel visa. Still waiting for the OCI

Got an update on the BLS Tracker.
"Passport ready For Dispatch after OCI stamping"

Going to BLS Montreal today to see if it is available to pick up in person as I need to travel tomorrow and will not be available to receive the Courier for 2 months.

 

[maddy_m]

What is the BLS Brampton or Toronto contact number ?

 

[canadian.2014]

That sucks. Its been 11 days since the document was received at Toronto and you still haven't received your OCI.
It's one thing when there is a general delay for everyone. It's another when there are inconsistent timelines such as the one between you and your spouse. Makes it difficult to predict.

Do you mind sharing your spouse's timeline? My application reached the 'Document received at Toronto' status on Oct 28th but on the BLS tracker it still says 'Processing at Consulate General'. My flight is on Nov 12th. I am praying that mine won't take as long as yours.

Everything is same except that my spouse received it on Friday (28th Oct) and I received it today.

 

[canadian.2014]

Today's update -> Passport ready For Dispatch after OCI stamping

Strangely my spouse already received OCI on Friday

Finally, I received the OCI via courier but there is no update on BLS tracker.
My spouse's tracker as of today shows the Purolator Shipment number.

 

[myindia]

Got an update on the BLS Tracker.
"Passport ready For Dispatch after OCI stamping"

Going to BLS Montreal today to see if it is available to pick up in person as I need to travel tomorrow and will not be available to receive the Courier for 2 months.

I still didn't have an update that it is ready for dispatch. So I just went in and said that I am here to collect OCI and they gave me.

 

[somasun1984]

Got an update on the BLS Tracker.
"Passport ready For Dispatch after OCI stamping"

Going to BLS Montreal today to see if it is available to pick up in person as I need to travel tomorrow and will not be available to receive the Courier for 2 months.

Got the OCI Booklet in person from BLS Montreal bypassing the Puralator courier. They had my OCI booklet already inside the courier envelope but have not created the final shipping label. Good I went today and collected as I am travelling tomorrow. The waiting has come to an end

 

[Pvraju]

Today I got the aknowledgement in OCI site (https://ociservices.gov.in/statusEnqury)

Brampton walkin application on 13th Oct
BLS status upate processing at consulate on 14th Oct
Date of Aknowledgemtn : 1st Nov

Hope this helps who are waiting

 

[ms453]

Date of Application	BLS	By post to BLS Brampton	On	07-SEP-2022
Processing at Consulate General	BLS	BLS Application Tracker	On	14-SEP-2022
Date Of Acknowledgment	MEA	OCI Status Enquiry(ociservices.gov.in)	On	30-SEP-2022
Documents Printing Status	MEA	PROCESSED	On	25-OCT-2022
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )	MEA	NEW DELHI	On	26-OCT-2022
Document received At	MEA	TORONTO	On	26-OCT-2022
Counter Delivery to BLS Centre after OCI stamping	BLS	BLS Application Tracker	On	01-NOV-2022
Passport ready For Dispatch after OCI stamping	BLS	BLS Application Tracker	On	Awaited

My timeline above. Just received update "Counter Delivery to BLS Centre after OCI stamping".

Should receive the OCI by the end of the week or early next week.

Application sent by post to BLS Brampton. Single applicant living in Toronto. No originals were sent.

 

[Edifytech]

Date of Application	BLS	By post to BLS Brampton	On	07-SEP-2022
Processing at Consulate General	BLS	BLS Application Tracker	On	14-SEP-2022
Date Of Acknowledgment	MEA	OCI Status Enquiry(ociservices.gov.in)	On	30-SEP-2022
Documents Printing Status	MEA	PROCESSED	On	25-OCT-2022
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )	MEA	NEW DELHI	On	26-OCT-2022
Document received At	MEA	TORONTO	On	26-OCT-2022
Counter Delivery to BLS Centre after OCI stamping	BLS	BLS Application Tracker	On	01-NOV-2022
Passport ready For Dispatch after OCI stamping	BLS	BLS Application Tracker	On	Awaited

My timeline above. Just received update "Counter Delivery to BLS Centre after OCI stamping".

Should receive the OCI by the end of the week or early next week.

Application sent by post to BLS Brampton. Single applicant living in Toronto. No originals were sent.

All the best. My status is as follows:

Documents Printing Status	PROCESSED	On	27-OCT-2022
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )	NEW DELHI	On	28-OCT-2022
Document received At	TORONTO	On	28-OCT-2022

I am yet to pay them for the drop off service since I live near Windsor. At what point should I pay them?

 

[Edifytech]

That sucks. Its been 11 days since the document was received at Toronto and you still haven't received your OCI.
It's one thing when there is a general delay for everyone. It's another when there are inconsistent timelines such as the one between you and your spouse. Makes it difficult to predict.

Do you mind sharing your spouse's timeline? My application reached the 'Document received at Toronto' status on Oct 28th but on the BLS tracker it still says 'Processing at Consulate General'. My flight is on Nov 12th. I am praying that mine won't take as long as yours.

Not sure what steps they need to take after receiving the document at Toronto. I thought it will be ready for pick up but guess not.

 

[GokulGuruprasad]

Hi guys,

Seems like I'd be getting my passport (hopefully tomorrow) almost 5 months after applying, so thought I'd get my OCI process rolling.
I went through the documents & filled in a partial form on the OCI portal, and have a few queries.
So thought I'd list them here -

1. What is the latest timeline for the OCI from Toronto/Brampton look like?
2. Is there any timeline difference in sending documents through courier / physically submitting?
3. I saw a checklist somewhere on the BLS website that seemed to suggest that the originals have to also be sent with the application? Is this true? Would a certified copy not suffice?
4. Further, can I avoid sending the originals if I go to a center to apply instead of Purolator courier?
5. I have undergone an official name change, so wondering if I have to submit any extra documentation regarding that?
6. What documents have you guys submitted regarding work experience/employment letter? I'm a self-employed incorporated contractor since day 1 in Canada and am in a fix as to what to submit for this!!
7. In the passport section of the OCI application form on the website, we fill in our old Indian passport details only, right? There is no space on the form for the new Canadian passport, right? Or am I misinterpreting something on there?

I tried calling BLS for the past couple of days, but I've only always got the hold tone after selecting options on the IVR, and have never been able to speak to an agent. Hours on the phone wasted!

So thought I'd pop my questions here...

 

[Gracious Chap]

Anyone booked fight from YYZ to AMD? Which website was cheaper with short duration?

 

[nav85.boparai]

Hi everyone. Please share ur experiences with Oci application. What the maximum time it takes.

I applied on September 10thh2022. Postal. And Bls brampton started processing on September 15th 2022.

I am travelling on December 3rd 2022 to India

WILL I BE ABLE TO GET MY OCI ON TIME Or should I apply for Visa??

Date Of Acknowledgment	03-OCT-2022
Registration Status at Mission	TORONTO
OCI- Number	A68****
Documents Printing Status	PROCESSED	On	26-OCT-2022
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )	NEW DELHI	On	26-OCT-2022
Document received At	TORONTO	On	26-OCT-2022

Document received Toronto 26th Oct
After that how long it will take ??

Please reply.. I'll be thankful

 

[nav85.boparai]

My update for postal application to Brampton (delivered to BLS on 7th September, 2022). Hope it helps for those who are with similar timeline for Toronto office.

Applicant Name	XXXXXXXX
File Reference Number	XXXXXXXX
Date OfAcknowledgment	3-Oct-22
Registration Status atMission	TORONTO
OCI- Number	XXXXXXXX
Documents PrintingStatus	PROCESSED	On	26-Oct-22
Dispatched From MEA(OCI )	NEW DELHI	On	27-Oct-22
Document received At	TORONTO	On	27-Oct-22

My Status is the same as yours.. Any idea how long it will take for Oci??