OCI process

[harith123]

BLS status would need change:
Counter Delivery to BLS Centre after OCI stamping (BLS has received the OCI document from the consulate )
and after that
Ready for Collection(if you picking up) or Ready For Dispatch after OCI stamping (Purolator AWB# should be provided (if you opted for courier))

thank you so much!

 

[harith123]

Did you choose courier or pickup?

i didnt chose none so i think it’s pickup

 

[sjsingh]

Similar timeline
Bls Brampton - inperson application
Applied on 10th November, shows Processing at Consulate on BLS website.
NO RECORD FOUND on OCI Tracker

Travelling on 11th Jan. Not sure if we'll get the OCI before that

It should be under process at OCI today. I just got an update and they are processing 2 days at a time so both 9th and 10th Nov should get an update today.

 

[sjsingh]

Bls walk-in 9th Nov
Under Process at OCI 12th Dec

is it safe to travel on 10th Jan?

 

[abbas.pasha]

Bls walk-in 9th Nov
Under Process at OCI 12th Dec

is it safe to travel on 10th Jan?

Nop. Its very tight. I suggest you to postpone if you can till the end of the month or apply for eVisa if you wanna still travel on Jan 10

 

[sjsingh]

Nop. Its very tight. I suggest you to postpone if you can till the end of the month or apply for eVisa if you wanna still travel on Jan 10

I think going with evisa would be economical. Even for basic rescheduling airlines will charge $200.

The lady at BLS assured me that I will get the card by 4th Jan

 

[forw.jane]

i didnt chose none so i think it’s pickup

Status should change to "Ready for collection" on BLS. Then you can go and pickup.

 

[fallcolours]

Finally got mine processed!

Submission Type: In Person
BLS Office: Brampton
Date of Submission: 17 Oct 2023
Date of Acknowledgment: 10 Nov 2023
PROCESSED: 08 Dec 2023

Final update - OCI delivered: 12 Dec 2023

Thanks to all the active members of this forum for your helpful inputs and @eas2lv for your awesome spreadsheet.

Good luck to all!

 

[abbas.pasha]

I think going with evisa would be economical. Even for basic rescheduling airlines will charge $200.

The lady at BLS assured me that I will get the card by 4th Jan

That’s why I said it’s gonna be tight
Usually give n take it takes about 2 months from time you submit your application to BLS to receive your OCI in hand.

 

[dewk]

Just got mine processed on the OCI Website, no changes on the BLS website yet though.

Submission Type: In Person
BLS Office: Vancouver
Date of Submission: 13 Oct 2023
Date of Acknowledgment: 17 Oct 2023
Processed: 12 Dec 2023

 

[aghuman]

Any changes for 17oct ack toronto?

 

[coolhyd]

That’s why I said it’s gonna be tight
Usually give n take it takes about 2 months from time you submit your application to BLS to receive your OCI in hand.

E-visa is just $58 to $59. Go for it.

 

[remainanonymous]

Any changes for 17oct ack toronto?

Hey @aghuman I have the same date as you on the tracker. Looks like a lot of the updates have slowed down due to people being on holiday or just opting for e-visas. As per @eas2lv estimates we should see something later this week or early next. I'll keep checking on my end also and update here.

 

[Mishti]

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Thanks

 

[aghuman]

Hey @aghuman I have the same date as you on the tracker. Looks like a lot of the updates have slowed down due to people being on holiday or just opting for e-visas. As per @eas2lv estimates we should see something later this week or early next. I'll keep checking on my end also and update here.

Thanks lets hope for the best