OCI process

[masterofpupp]

For OCI we had to submit at Brampton Bls

I've called BLS twice regarding this and they told me that there's no need to submit originals in case of a postal application.

 

[Here]

Hopefully next 3-4 business days. Keep me updated please

Website is update it is dispatched and at Toronto now. Not sure how long it will to deliver bls to my home.

 

[Here]

Document received today at Toronto. How long does it take to receive to home by Purolator?

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Thank you for the detailed response!

If we live in the GTA, can't we apply at the Ottawa office (BLS)? Also, don't we need the surrender certificate before submitting application for OCI?

No, you can't submit it in Ottawa if you live in the GTA AFAIK. Ottawa BLS sends application to the High Commission of India in Ottawa. Since you live in the GTA, you fall under the jurisdiction of Consulate General of India, Toronto. So, BLS Brampton or Toronto are your only options.

You'll have to submit your surrender first and then apply for OCI.

I am not 100% sure how it is now but we used to be able to apply for both surrender and OCI together. However, if BLS has stopped that process and you cannot apply for both surrender and OCI together, then you'll have to wait until you get the surrender certificate and then submit your OCI application.

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Document received today at Toronto. How long does it take to receive to home by Purolator?

2 - 3 days I suppose.

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

My surrender application status has changed to 'Ready for collection' but I paid for the courier service. Is that normal?

It should say "Ready for dispatch". Try giving them a call.

 

[T1@2]

Website is update it is dispatched and at Toronto now. Not sure how long it will to deliver bls to my home.

It seems i can get oci 5 weeks after acknowledgement date. Thanks for updating

 

[vik20]

So you did everything through post/ courier? Didn't go to the office in Brampton at all?

That is correct. I went to one near me in Toronto around 6:45 am and there were 8 people before me even at that time so I said nope and chose the courier.

 

[mehtab007]

You wont receive any email from CGI nor from BLS. You have to check status on oci services website which are already doing. For me it took 14days to show acknowledgement from the submission.

Thanks

 

[mehtab007]

My OCI application was acknowledged after 15 days from submission at BLS. We will not receive any notification or email for acknowledgment

Thanks

 

[masterofpupp]

It should say "Ready for dispatch". Try giving them a call.

They are straight out denying that I paid them the return courier fee. It was literally included in my bank draft (35$). Wonder what I should do now.

 

[sumg]

OCI - Anybody have problem with uploading Indian Origin Proof - Self Indian passport.
I am uploaded the passport pdf, but not able to view it. It keeps saying “We cannot open this file”.
Wonder what the problem is.
Such a useless website - they have a limit on how many times you can view your uploaded document!

 

[thisisdna]

OCI - Anybody have problem with uploading Indian Origin Proof - Self Indian passport.
I am uploaded the passport pdf, but not able to view it. Wonder what the problem is.

I had the exact same issue. Tried uploading it multiple times but when you click "view" you can't see it. No other documents had that issue. Seems like a standard problem with only the self indian passport.

 

[thisisdna]

They are straight out denying that I paid them the return courier fee. It was literally included in my bank draft (35$). Wonder what I should do now.

Courier fees is not supposed to be included in the draft. When you call bls and tell them you want to courier your documents, they send you a link for the courier fees to be paid via credit card. At least that's how I did mine.

 

[sumg]

I had the exact same issue. Tried uploading it multiple times but when you click "view" you can't see it. No other documents had that issue. Seems like a standard problem with only the self indian passport.

Were you able to submit your application even with that issue?