OCI process

[Gracious Chap]

I was pleasantly surprised to se that status got updated today:

Date Of Acknowledgment 15-JUN-2022
Registration Status at Mission TORONTO
Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 07-JUL-2022
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )NEW DELHI On 07-JUL-2022
Document received At TORONTO On 07-JUL-2022

Does anyone know how long it takes for the OCI to be delivered by courier?

that was quick!!! I've applied in person at Brampton BLS on June 23, 2022 & shows Processing at Consulate General.

 

[arbitqubit]

that was quick!!! I've applied in person at Brampton BLS on June 23, 2022 & shows Processing at Consulate General.

Wow! I feel terrible. Ottawa applicant with June 1 date of acknowledgment and still under process.
I actually think they have lost my application.

 

[Gracious Chap]

Wow! I feel terrible. Ottawa applicant with June 1 date of acknowledgment and still under process.
I actually think they have lost my application.

sorry.. that status on BLS website not on OCIservices.gov.in.. so you maybe on right track!

 

[Gracious Chap]

Hello All,
I recently Submitted my OCI application at Toronto BLS location. They took my Indian Passport (Cancelled, of course! ) for verification. The lady at the counter told me they will verify the passport at consulate general and send it back to your home. Did anyone else also have to send their Indian passport? I heard if you go for walk-in, they check all the original document and return them to you right away. And how long does it take to return the original documents you have submitted?
Also, I got married recently and in the application I did mention my marital status, so that lady ask me to get NOC from my spouse that I am applying for OCI (What?!!!!!) . I was Indian citizen myself, why I need to get no objection certificate from my spouse to get OCI? Did anyone had similar experience?

purpose of in person applications are for agents to verify details & return original documents back to you. not sure why they kept your passport. they returned mine as soon as they verified details. there were no originals provided to them. All copies they kept.

 

[Craxyrider]

How can I see signature?

You can see it below this line.

 

[i6evx5e8]

BLS Application Search is taking 10 minutes to load - and then it's not even working.

 

[tamilvanan3]

BLS Application Search is taking 10 minutes to load - and then it's not even working.

Yes, since morning it's not working

 

[arbitqubit]

You can see it below this line.

I don’t see anything …

 

[softwaretesting]

I don’t see anything …

It won't show on Mobile phones.

 

[i6evx5e8]

So - OCI everything processed on MEA on 7th July.
When will BLS site be updated?

 

[plzhelpme]

Any montrealite here who visited BLS recently to apply for "surrender and OCI", just have few questions...

• Applying in person with BLS Montreal is fastest or any other advice?
• Can anyone explain what they mean by " Professional Details of the applicant " for fresh OCI, an offer letter would work if I hide my compensation info?
• For the copies we attach with OCI fresh application, do they need to be self signed? I don't see it mentioned in the checklist
• How much time is it taking for surrender and OCI's fresh application to process as of now?

 

[Craxyrider]

So - OCI everything processed on MEA on 7th July.
When will BLS site be updated?

Typically about 1 week to update on BLS tracker

 

[Craxyrider]

Any montrealite here who visited BLS recently to apply for "surrender and OCI", just have few questions...

• Applying in person with BLS Montreal is fastest or any other advice?
• Can anyone explain what they mean by " Professional Details of the applicant " for fresh OCI, an offer letter would work if I hide my compensation info?
• For the copies we attach with OCI fresh application, do they need to be self signed? I don't see it mentioned in the checklist
• How much time is it taking for surrender and OCI's fresh application to process as of now?

Hi @plzhelpme

Am not from Montreal but can answer your questions based on my recent exp. at BLS Brampton

- Currently BLS is the only way
- Not necessarily offer letter but any letter that confirms your name and employer issued on a letter head would be sufficient
- Not required
- Surrender is about 7-10 calendar days now-a-days, OCI is about 5-6 weeks these are in-person timelines at BLS Brampton location

Please check signature for further info.

 

[Invincible84]

Just applied for entry visa today at BLS brampton in morning. Now showing

Application Status

Under Process In Transit from BLS Centre to Consulat General

 

[plzhelpme]

Hi @plzhelpme

Am not from Montreal but can answer your questions based on my recent exp. at BLS Brampton

- Currently BLS is the only way
- Not necessarily offer letter but any letter that confirms your name and employer issued on a letter head would be sufficient
- Not required
- Surrender is about 7-10 calendar days now-a-days, OCI is about 5-6 weeks these are in-person timelines at BLS Brampton location

Please check signature for further info.

- Not necessarily offer letter but any letter that confirms your name and employer issued on a letter head would be sufficient
I asked BLS about it, they said if you work for govt sector then it's needed, if you work privately, then it's optional. I find it weird since they don't mention it on checklist Ottawa, unclear.....

-For the copies, you mentioned self signed not required? That's what you mean? Cause they said copies must be self signed(over the phone), again here checklist is unclear cause it doesn't say anything on self signed for fresh OCI's
https://www.blsindia-canada.com/ottawa-jurisdiction/pdf/Checklist_Information_Booklet_for_OCI_2jun22NN.pdf

-Processing times are looking good and thankfully the call centers are also easily reachable, so kudos to that.