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OCI process

Tarakeshwar

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Aug 1, 2017
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Hyderabad
Category........
FSW
NOC Code......
2171
AOR Received.
03-12-2017
Med's Done....
22-12-2017
April 2nd status updated as
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )

But still not received at Toronto. Does it take this long to receive OCI?
we are on the same boat, my wife's is dispatched from Toronto on 2-APR as well..my OCI was dispatched and received in Toronto in 9 days.. Should not take this long actually.!
 
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2017CanadaHo!

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Nov 18, 2016
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My 1on1 experience with BLS was way back in 2022 (Oct and Dec). They did not have any as such a "premium lounge" setup...
The unit at 40 Gillingham Dr, Brampton is pretty small location and can accommodate limited counters and can only accommodate small# of people only
recently introduced
yes, Gillingham has it. now its layout has changed. separate waiting area. bundled services - form filling / prints / courier etc.
 

desmat

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Feb 8, 2018
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BLS has a "premium lounge" now thats news to me ?
Mentioned couple of times, but let me update you. It's there from many months already.
That's best option for anyone who don't mind to spend $100 because
- Appointment is available immediately next day onwards usually
- Includes courier delivery charge
- Includes photocopies
- Includes application filling and/or correction
- Includes photos (some bls agents agree and some don't do this)
 
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desmat

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Feb 8, 2018
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When I went for passport surrender, they found some mistakes on my application and charged me $100 extra and moved me to premium lounge service.

@abbas.pasha @adstarscream732 I am planning to go to India on July end. So I am trying a way to speedup the OCI process. OCI booking is all booked for April.
If I am not able to book through Premium Lounge, I think walk-in is the only option.
Why would you not able to book premium lounge.. last I checked it was available every day
 

desmat

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Feb 8, 2018
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Yes, premium lounge is available, but I am confused if I can book that service for OCI.
In my knowledge premium lounge is for any application and costs extra $100 in addition to application fee and expected to include all things I mentioned above earlier.
 
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SS6069

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Apr 16, 2024
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Does anybody know who to send the courier pick-up and drop-off application to BLS? I couldn't find any information about it on their website.
 

adc9889

Member
Mar 21, 2024
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I am applying for reissuance of OCI card as I have received a new passport after the age of 20.
Will I need to submit any of my original documents? Like my ORIGINAL OCI card and my passport?
I have got xerox of both and will submit them.
 

abbas.pasha

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Sep 17, 2016
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I am applying for reissuance of OCI card as I have received a new passport after the age of 20.
Will I need to submit any of my original documents? Like my ORIGINAL OCI card and my passport?
I have got xerox of both and will submit them.
Not a lot folks on this thread have the experience on that, better to search info on other forums/google and call BLS to inquire about this
Don't forget to share your experience ;)
 

manjot 2195

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Aug 18, 2018
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Great news!!!
Just got OCI in hand today
Application date: 8 Feb 2024
DOA: 6 Mar 2024
Processed : 27 Mar 2024
Dispatched from MEA: 28 Mar 2024
Counter delivery at BLS office : 12 Mar 2024
Received in Toronto status : 15 Mar 2024
Passport ready for colloection and picked by purolator : 16 Mar 2024
Received in hand :17 Mar 2024

My travel date is tomorrow

Thanks all for helping me throughout this journey
 

somcan18

Full Member
Sep 18, 2023
46
2
hello,
I have 2 applicants for OCI and looking for OCI service by courier. Do I need to send 2 different application and pay courier service twice ? or I can send one courier form and combine the fees.
please assist