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pgajiwala said:
I read it but it says that on Oct 20 OCI website Ack and someone replied that in 3 Weeks he should get the OCI after 20th Oct. Based on that it looks like he will get it in 4 weeks because he submitted the application on 18th Oct
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That was a misinformation. Vancouver taking more than a month after acknowledgement not 3 weeks.
 
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Yoga D said:
No need to send original documents by postal documents.
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is this for sure? The BLS checklist https://www.blsindia-canada.com/tor...list_Information_Booklet_for_OCI_2jun22NN.pdf mentions (Original and Copy) for passport.

On the information page https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/oci-fresh.php -
"The Original documents will be returned back to walk-in applicants, after verification on counter. The applicants submitting original documents through courier, may collect the original documents from BLS Office once tracking status of OCI shows 'Original ready for collection'. Those who have opted & paid for sending back original documents through courier, their original documents will be dispatched through paid courier."
Can anyone confirm if this is a valid service?
How do i pay for the courier and when do i expect originals to return?
 
Hr2019 said:
Hello! Is there a tracker sheet for Ottawa OCI applications?
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For Ottawa we have small set of data -

NameDate of AcknowledgementProcessed dateOCI received dateTotal processing time
truthbetold21-JUL-202303-Oct-202310 weeks 4 days
samdevban1-AUG-202327-Sep-202305-Oct-20239 weeks 2 days
reenal14-AUG-20236-Oct-202313-Oct-20238 weeks 4 days
@sasharma2516-AUG-202317-Oct-2023
rizwan23arif16-AUG-202312-Oct-202317-Oct-20238 weeks 6 days
myindia17-AUG-202313-Oct-202320-Oct-20239 weeks 1 day
VimalSagar18-AUG-202317-Oct-202325-Oct-20239 weeks 5 days
chvvkc18-AUG-202317-Oct-202323-Oct-20239 weeks 3 days
Shinda54522-AUG-202318-Oct-202326-Oct-20239 weeks 2 day
bulls2323-AUG-202319-Oct-202326-Oct-20239 weeks 1 day
ksr07023-AUG-202319-Oct-202324-Oct-20238 weeks 6 days
forw.jane1-SEP-202326-Oct-202302-Nov-20238 weeks 5 days
@sab12in11-SEP-202301-Nov-2023
@GagzV11-SEP-202301-Nov-2023
@anksyahoo16-SEP-202302-Nov-2023
@ankurbhatia1728-SEP-2023
@Sammzk13-OCT-2023
@RITUPAL14-OCT-2023
@tetalks16-OCT-2023
@wolf198931-OCT-2023
 
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Simmy08 said:
Hey guys!
I’m new here and have been scrolling for a while looking for approximate oci dates.
I applied at BLS walk-in (Vancouver) on Oct 18
Acknowledged on BLS on Oct 18 and currently says processing at consulate general. The OCI website acknowledgement was on Oct 20 and is currently under-process. Will have my oci end of Nov / beginning of dec?
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Sandy.gal said:
You should have it in 3 weeks starting from Oct 20
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When you do not understand the question, or have not been closely following recent trends, please do not answer -- especially so confidently. It confuses everyone.
 
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my parents both had ack dates of sept 28. One was processed on Oct 31, one is still processing. Is this normal? (Vancouver )
 
abca322 said:
is this for sure? The BLS checklist https://www.blsindia-canada.com/tor...list_Information_Booklet_for_OCI_2jun22NN.pdf mentions (Original and Copy) for passport.

On the information page https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/oci-fresh.php -
"The Original documents will be returned back to walk-in applicants, after verification on counter. The applicants submitting original documents through courier, may collect the original documents from BLS Office once tracking status of OCI shows 'Original ready for collection'. Those who have opted & paid for sending back original documents through courier, their original documents will be dispatched through paid courier."
Can anyone confirm if this is a valid service?
How do i pay for the courier and when do i expect originals to return?
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You do not need to send the original with OCI application in Postal application. You can just put self attested copies. ALso call BLS to book for postal service they will charge you $62 for it as you only need 1 pickup and 1 drop off. On website they will book you 1 pickup and 2 drop off (1 for original and 1 for OCI)
 
forw.jane said:
For Ottawa we have small set of data -

NameDate of AcknowledgementProcessed dateOCI received dateTotal processing time
truthbetold21-JUL-202303-Oct-202310 weeks 4 days
samdevban1-AUG-202327-Sep-202305-Oct-20239 weeks 2 days
reenal14-AUG-20236-Oct-202313-Oct-20238 weeks 4 days
@sasharma2516-AUG-202317-Oct-2023
rizwan23arif16-AUG-202312-Oct-202317-Oct-20238 weeks 6 days
myindia17-AUG-202313-Oct-202320-Oct-20239 weeks 1 day
VimalSagar18-AUG-202317-Oct-202325-Oct-20239 weeks 5 days
chvvkc18-AUG-202317-Oct-202323-Oct-20239 weeks 3 days
Shinda54522-AUG-202318-Oct-202326-Oct-20239 weeks 2 day
bulls2323-AUG-202319-Oct-202326-Oct-20239 weeks 1 day
ksr07023-AUG-202319-Oct-202324-Oct-20238 weeks 6 days
forw.jane1-SEP-202326-Oct-202302-Nov-20238 weeks 5 days
@sab12in11-SEP-202301-Nov-2023
@GagzV11-SEP-202301-Nov-2023
@anksyahoo16-SEP-202302-Nov-2023
@ankurbhatia1728-SEP-2023
@Sammzk13-OCT-2023
@RITUPAL14-OCT-2023
@tetalks16-OCT-2023
@wolf198931-OCT-2023
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Can you please add mine to Toronto tracker(postal application) I have travel on Dec 24.

  • Application delivered: 26th Oct
  • BLS Ack: 31st Oct
  • OCI Ack: TBD
  • OCI Processed: TBD
  • OCI Dispatched: TBD
  • OCI in Hand: TBD
 
pgajiwala said:
Can you please add mine to Toronto tracker(postal application) I have travel on Dec 24.

  • Application delivered: 26th Oct
  • BLS Ack: 31st Oct
  • OCI Ack: TBD
  • OCI Processed: TBD
  • OCI Dispatched: TBD
  • OCI in Hand: TBD
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You mean add to Ottawa tracker? If Toronto, please update here when BLS status site shows an "Application date" that will give a better idea for when to expect OCI Ack. Thanks.
 
nitesh001 said:
I applied the OCI for my 1 year old child in September, any updates for anyone who has the acknowledgment on the same days as i have. Details are below: Also , can anyone send me the link of the tracker for the OCI applications - Vancouver Jurisdiction.

Applied at BLS Edmonton (Walkin) : September 25
Ack Date at CGI Vancouver : Oct 4
Status @ CGI Vancouver : Under Process


Thanks !
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hello fellow Edmontonian. I applied same day for family of 3. Sept 25th walk in and ack was Oct 04. Please see tracker here. As per this, we need to wait atleast 30 days from time of Ack. So hopefully we will know tomorrow or next week. And then I will say around 1week to 10 days after it says "Processed". When is your travel date ?
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JhK4zYSgV9pRI6p_VKWIw-zPX9q5BCHvbmFbTCeIjNg/edit#gid=0
 
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eas2lv said:
You mean add to Ottawa tracker? If Toronto, please update here when BLS status site shows an "Application date" that will give a better idea for when to expect OCI Ack. Thanks.
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No add it to Toronto tracker I applied to BLS Brampton.
 
nitesh001 said:
ok, i hope to see something soon. I have a flight on November 15, keeping my fingers crossed
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Ok i just saw this- your flight is on Nov 15. Can @eas2lv please comment on how nitesh001 can collect in person ? I am not fully sure about that. Only option maybe t wait till it reaches BLS Edmonton office ? Unfortunately for people in Edmonton and Calgary its a bit longer since we cant really go to Vancouver and collect it, unless we decide to take a flight :(
 
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Hello Group is there any update on Entry Visa Application-Toronto?
My application status on VISA Website is still showing-Under Processing
Tentatively how much time will take to get the Visa with Original passport
We will have flight on Nov 17, 2023

Thank you in advance for your feedback
 
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