OCI process

[dopelemon]

This - https://ociservices.gov.in/statusEnqury

Highly recommend emailing BLS with Indian Mission/CGI to get accurate answers with all the proof you have. Ex: Tracking number, fee receipt, portal screenshots, etc.

Just for context - I applied on July 31 (with the Premium service appointment) and got OCI website acknowledgement on Aug 03.

I applied at BLS walkin Vancouver on July 19. Same day BLS website had update UNDERPROCESS. Even today it shows same status. OCI website shows status NO RECORD.
Can you please tell me which website showed you ACKNOWLEDGEMENT status? Did you receive an acknowledgement email? if yes, who was the sender? The reason i am asking this is because i want to go to BLS and ask them why i have not received any acknowledgement. Thanks.

 

[Samarth Dwivedi]

We have seen update today on OCI and BLS website.

Documents Printing Status	PROCESSED	On	26-JUL-2024
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )	NEW DELHI	On	29-JUL-2024
Document received At	TORONTO	On	08-AUG-2024

and BLS status is Counter Delivery to BLS Centre after OCI stamping .
We have opted "Pick up" from BLS so after what status we can pick up OCIs?

 

[Samarth Dwivedi]

I am in Same boat please someone updated when we go for collection of Our OCI pick up?

 

[forw.jane]

I am in Same boat please someone updated when we go for collection of Our OCI pick up?

When it says "Ready for Collection" on BLS site.

 

[crawfishcrabapple]

Do I need to include my Canadian passport for the OCI postal service or self attested copy would be sufficient?

 

[Yen@5]

I am in Same boat please someone updated when we go for collection of Our OCI pick up?

BLS status should be changed to Read for collection after OCI stamping. Once this status is updated, you can pick up from BLS. Their Pick up is between 3 to 4:30 PM

 

[adstarscream732]

Do I need to include my Canadian passport for the OCI postal service or self attested copy would be sufficient?

Based on responses on this thread - self attested copies are sufficient.

 

[crawfishcrabapple]

also, what are the key differences in terms of timeline and cost between applying via postal or walk in at BLS?

I want to mitigate the number of returns due to incorrect application entries.

and does BLS staff force you to include Canadian passport with the OCI application?

 

[forw.jane]

also, what are the key differences in terms of timeline and cost between applying via postal or walk in at BLS?

I want to mitigate the number of returns due to incorrect application entries.

and does BLS staff force you to include Canadian passport with the OCI application?

Walkin is better if you want to save money(courier charges) and rectify things if they are not proper.
Also in walking all your original documents are returned after verification.

 

[Marie_Cute]

Hello friends, I have an odd situation - We had submitted OCI applications for my family of 2 adults and 2 kids by walk-in at the Surrey BC BLS office on April 10th and only today, I noticed that on the printed receipt issued by BLS, my wife's Canadian passport number is printed out wrongly - it has an extra "1" after the correct number. Now the tracking shows under process but only if I enter the wrong passport number for her with the extra 1 digit. Does this mean that the OCI when it is issued will have the wrong Canadian passport number as well ? Any one with a similar situation ? Please help. Thank you.

Hi amarchcan, I have the same situation as you have mentioned above. My passport number on the PDF for OCI application does not match the passport number on the tracking receipt of BLS Vancouver. Is there any update on your wife's application? Can you please reply to me if her OCI card is issued with the correct details? Thanks a lot.

 

[akhilvh1234]

Applied walkin at surrey bls
Date of acknowledgment June 11
Still showing under process, Does anyone have similar timeline or know how long its taking for Vancouver jurisdiction

Yes, my daughters application also have the same ack date. We submitted in Surrey BLS. Still awaiting a response

 

[gocerta]

BLS Ottawa complete timeline for OCI - 8 weeks from walk in application to oci delivered.

Walk in application - 18 June
Acknowledgement date - 21 June
OCI processed - 1 August
OCI dispatched - 2 August

BLS website update -
Counter delivery to BLS after OCI stamping - 9 August
Passport delivered by hand (to purolator) - 9 August

Purolator delivered passport on - 12 August

OCI status enquiry website - Still shows OCI dispatch date but received at Ottawa date is empty.

Hope this helps.

 

[Anand2021]

Hi All,

My son is US citizen and holding an OCI card with US passport.

He received his Canadian Citizenship.

Do I need to update my son OCI card with any details? such as duel citizenship, Canadian Passport etc..

Thanks.

 

[Aishaadi]

It is safe to add spouse current passport and cancelled Indian passport with your application and also have it uploaded on the OCI website. The Toronto checklist asks for it so I am going to say yes it is mandatory.

On the OCI site, should we upload the Indian Passport copy ( stamped CANCELLED) or the same last passport (without stamp) is fine as well ? I am just keeping my OCI app ready, so just wanted to confirm.

 

[forw.jane]

Hi All,

My son is US citizen and holding an OCI card with US passport.

He received his Canadian Citizenship.

Do I need to update my son OCI card with any details? such as duel citizenship, Canadian Passport etc..

Thanks.

OCI is associated with passport of only one country. If you plan to use USA passport plus current OCI nothing needs to be updated. If you want to switch to Canadian passport, will need to go through the whole process of acquiring a new OCI.