Indian passport surrender

[appar]

Passport and SC delivered today. Should have been delivered on Friday but Purolator messed it up (as usual).

 

[aghuman]

Passport and SC delivered today. Should have been delivered on Friday but Purolator messed it up (as usual).

What happened

 

[appar]

What happened

I've had this problem with Purolator many times. I specifically mentioned my condo buzzer code in the address but they still didn't ring me and just left a note to pick up my parcel the next working day.

 

[Knowledgeseeker01]

Any recent applications from ottawa? I filed on 27th September and it started processing on 28th. But no update after that.
i am really anxious as my brother is getting married in dec and i really have to be there.

I have applied on Sep-1st through walk-in. The status still says "Surrender certificate is under review at Indian Embassy/Consulate.".
As per BLS website, processing was supposed to be completed in under 4 weeks. But is past 6 weeks now.
Not sure, what the hell is happening. I don't see any way/anyone to contact to see what the delay is all about.

 

[forw.jane]

I have applied on Sep-1st through walk-in. The status still says "Surrender certificate is under review at Indian Embassy/Consulate.".
As per BLS website, processing was supposed to be completed in under 4 weeks. But is past 6 weeks now.
Not sure, what the hell is happening. I don't see any way/anyone to contact to see what the delay is all about.

If it's Ottawa its taking ~8 weeks + some days.

 

[forw.jane]

Is there a way to track purolator delivery for SC when the BLS site says "Ready for dispatch"?
@abbas.pasha - Any idea?

 

[Sumit Edwards]

I m from Ottawa. submitted app on 5th Sept.. walk-in at BLS.... status shows "under review"...............still awaiting
I have travel plans on 30 Nov.. i cannot apply for e-visa, right ? due to diplomatic tensions... What are my options ? Please help.

 

[forw.jane]

I m from Ottawa. submitted app on 5th Sept.. walk-in at BLS.... status shows "under review"...............still awaiting
I have travel plans on 30 Nov.. i cannot apply for e-visa, right ? due to diplomatic tensions... What are my options ? Please help.

e-visa currently is not available. SC and OCI by 30 Nov is tough for Ottawa as its taking close to ~16-18 weeks which would be end Dec/start of Jan

 

[abbas.pasha]

Is there a way to track purolator delivery for SC when the BLS site says "Ready for dispatch"?
@abbas.pasha - Any idea?

Try using the surrender application number as a reference on the purolator website to track see if that works ?

 

[forw.jane]

Try using the surrender application number as a reference on the purolator website to track see if that works ?

That numerical reference no is not returning anything.

 

[wolf1989]

I m from Ottawa. submitted app on 5th Sept.. walk-in at BLS.... status shows "under review"...............still awaiting
I have travel plans on 30 Nov.. i cannot apply for e-visa, right ? due to diplomatic tensions... What are my options ? Please help.

If destination is India, forget about it. Not gonna happen before Nov 30.

 

[wolf1989]

I have applied on Sep-1st through walk-in. The status still says "Surrender certificate is under review at Indian Embassy/Consulate.".
As per BLS website, processing was supposed to be completed in under 4 weeks. But is past 6 weeks now.
Not sure, what the hell is happening. I don't see any way/anyone to contact to see what the delay is all about.

Same here. Applied on Sept 4 ( walkin/Ottawa ). No progress other than "Surrender certificate is under review at Indian Embassy/Consulate."

 

[abbas.pasha]

That numerical reference no is not returning anything.

• Remove the dash and try
• Try with File# CATSCxxxxx (Ottawa maybe CAOSCxxxxx)
• Else try using "Indian" passport#

 

[harneetk]

Indian passport surrender application
Brampton BLS Appointment
Application submitted: 2023-Oct-03
Application received by consulate : 2023-Oct-04
Surrender certificate is under review: 2023-Oct-06
Surrender certificate has been granted and is available for issuance: 2023-Oct-12
Surrender certificate has been printed: 2023-Oct-12
In Transit from Consulate General to BLS Centre: 2023-Oct-13
Ready for Collection : 2023-Oct-16

Picked up Passport and SC , now in preparation of OCI application

 

[forw.jane]

• Remove the dash and try
• Try with File# CATSCxxxxx (Ottawa maybe CAOSCxxxxx)
• Else try using "Indian" passport#

Tried all the above 3 combo but did not work. Its for Vancouver not Ottawa.