OCI process

[sodapop123]

OCI In Person Premium lounge (2 Adult, 1 Minor 11 years)

Application submitted : Feb14,2026

Place of submission : BLS Brampton

Acknowledged on OCI tracker : Feb 20, 2026

OCI Granted : march 13, 2026

OCI Issued : waiting
OCI dispatched from printing cell :
OCI received at Mission/FRRO :
OCI Ready for collection :
OCI Delivered :

Was the premium lounge in-person worth it ?

What documents did you need to take with you for the premium lounge ?

If one does the in person premium lounge thing - can you still opt for in person pickup of OCI instead of courier/mail ?

 

[noelt1991]

Minor OCI Application:

Application submitted : 23rd January,2026

Place of submission : BLS Brampton

Acknowledged on OCI tracker : Feb 2, 2026

OCI Granted : Feb 23, 2026

OCI Issued : Feb 25, 2026
OCI dispatched from printing cell : Feb 26, 2026
OCI received at Mission/FRRO :
OCI Ready for collection :
OCI Delivered :

Application seems to be stuck at this phase. How much time does it usually take for the mission to recieve it ?

 

[Indo_canadean]

Was the premium lounge in-person worth it ?

What documents did you need to take with you for the premium lounge ?

If one does the in person premium lounge thing - can you still opt for in person pickup of OCI instead of courier/mail ?

Yes absolutely worth it. If you are going to pay for courier and get photos your self then your are paying $60-$70 already and you have to fill your application and print outs yourself. Even then it’s not confirmed that they will accept your application. It’s better to pay premium lounge and you just need to get there and they will do everything for you. It includes filling your application, photos, courier service etc. these days they are forcing everyone to get premium service. So it’s just $30 or $40 you are paying extra.

 

[sodapop123]

Yes absolutely worth it. If you are going to pay for courier and get photos your self then your are paying $60-$70 already and you have to fill your application and print outs yourself. Even then it’s not confirmed that they will accept your application. It’s better to pay premium lounge and you just need to get there and they will do everything for you. It includes filling your application, photos, courier service etc. these days they are forcing everyone to get premium service. So it’s just $30 or $40 you are paying extra.

Thanks. Definitely gonna do that.

What about a pickup in-person option for premium lounge when the OCI card is ready ? - my housing situation is weird when it comes to receiving mail / deliveries and I want to pickup such kinda important documents myself at the BLS office.

 

[Indo_canadean]

Thanks. Definitely gonna do that.

What about a pickup in-person option for premium lounge when the OCI card is ready ? - my housing situation is weird when it comes to receiving mail / deliveries and I want to pickup such kinda important documents myself at the BLS office.

You can ask them to pickup in person. I chose delivery and I think they are pretty much responsible to deliver correctly. Just put your address correct.

 

[sodapop123]

You can ask them to pickup in person. I chose delivery and I think they are pretty much responsible to deliver correctly. Just put your address correct.

Cool, just wanted to confirm that pickup is indeed an option. Thanks !