OCI process

[hardnut]

Do not go to Costco for passport photos. The staff just don't care .
Try
PRO PASSPORT PHOTO 10990 Chinguacousy Rd, Brampton, ON L7A 0P1

Good reviews .

thanks KRP

 

[Chrisstina]

OK. but I am confused about the charges . If you drop off yourself , you mentioned the charges in your previous post as
425 draft for OCI + 243 passport surrender + 38.1 x2 courier = 744.2

but Chrisstina paid 804.6 with pick up option which should be one courier extra, not two ( 744.2 + 38.1= 782.3)
And justrajdeep paid 425draft + 349.2 = 774.2 by dropping off the appl. himself

Yes it is correct that I paid 4 courier charges one for pick up and three for return of documents, return of passport and return of OCI. Further I have fixed one photo on application for surrender of Indian passport and as advised one additional photo was sent separately with other documents. As advised by customer care I uploaded my photo and signatures on OCI application form. Though BLS Brampton has received my application on 28th Sep 2020 at 9.25 am but I am getting message on tracking that NO RECORD found. On the other hand we are getting message : Did you processing time is same of postal as of walk in application: I have to wait till my application is shown on the system.

 

[saahil2020]

Application Sent: AUG 25 2020
- Application Delivered: AUG 26, 2020
- Passport Printed:SEPT 18
- Passport Tracking Details received:SEPT 21
- Passport Received:SEPT23
- Citizenship Certificate tracking details received:SEPT 16
- Citizenship Certificate Received:SEPT 18

 

[hardnut]

BLS is best to answer this.

May be the BLS service fees differ and hence HST calculated will differ if using a pick up vs dropped as they have to coordinate with one more entity (purolator)? Just speculating.

My tracking status shows Processing at Consulate General since yesterday. So will have to wait to hear further from them. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Thanks . How many photos do we need for passport surrender + OCI? I gather it is 2, some say it is 3.

 

[s23srinivas]

Thanks . How many photos do we need for passport surrender + OCI? I gather it is 2, some say it is 3.

BLS took 2 from me.

 

[Chrisstina]

BLS took 2 from me.

Yes it is true. I also sent two photos on the advice of customer care. Today I again contacted BLS to clarify about two or three photos and I was informed that only two photos are required and not three. I have pasted one photo on Application for surrender of Indian Passport and one spare was attached alongwith Citizenship and Landing paper, however in OCI application photo and signatures were uploaded as per requirement.

 

[Chrisstina]

No, postal application.

Hi "shimui1, Congratulations for completing all processes from PR to OCI a great achievement. I have sent my OCI and Surrender of Indian Passport on 25th which was received by BLS On Monday (28th Sept 2020 at 9 am) But till date there is no response and customer are repeating that you application has not been opened as yet. You have also sent postal application, will you please share that after how many days from the date of receipt by BLS, you were given tracking number or any other email confirming that your OCI file is under process with CGI Toronto Regards.

 

[justrajdeep]

Ok. that is fine , it is not a major issue.

By the way, Can you recommend a passport photo place in Brampton?
Several choices online but in your personal experience for good quality?

thanks

i took my photos from Costco. Some of the employees are really good and they have system which tells them the photo requirements for different categories.

 

[justrajdeep]

Thanks . How many photos do we need for passport surrender + OCI? I gather it is 2, some say it is 3.

BLS took 2 from me.

Yes it is true. I also sent two photos on the advice of customer care. Today I again contacted BLS to clarify about two or three photos and I was informed that only two photos are required and not three. I have pasted one photo on Application for surrender of Indian Passport and one spare was attached alongwith Citizenship and Landing paper, however in OCI application photo and signatures were uploaded as per requirement.

Yes, correct. BLS took 2 photos and one was affixed to surrender application so total required 3 photos.

 

[zam7]

Yes, correct. BLS took 2 photos and one was affixed to surrender application so total required 3 photos.

I can’t seem to find any appointment spots. It’s always saying no spots available. Any suggestions?

 

[justrajdeep]

I can’t seem to find any appointment spots. It’s always saying no spots available. Any suggestions?

Try early morning. As the slots for the day becomes available they get filled up pretty fast. I found 2 days with empty slots, you just need to try couple of times.

 

[shine1429]

i took my photos from Costco. Some of the employees are really good and they have system which tells them the photo requirements for different categories.

Even i took photos from Costco rather always take photos from Costco. Never had bad experience.

 

[Chrisstina]

Hi form members. I sent OCI and surrender of Indian passport applications in one envelope through urolator on 25th Sep 2020 which was received by BLS Brampton on 28th September 2020. Today I got registration numbers separately. Status on 1st October 2020 shows under process. Hope I may get both within a month or so. I am grateful to all the forum members for extending cooperation and sharing their experiences. Regards

 

[hardnut]

Yes, correct. BLS took 2 photos and one was affixed to surrender application so total required 3 photos.

Again there is confusion; 2 or 3 ?

 

[raja06042016]

Hi,

Can anyone please shed a light on what the below status means?

Date Of Acknowledgment	02-SEP-2020
Registration Status at Mission	TORONTO
OCI- Number	XXXXXXX
Documents Printing Status	PROCESSED	On	22-SEP-2020
Dispatched From MEA (OCI )	NEW DELHI	On	22-SEP-2020
Document received At	TORONTO	On	22-SEP-2020

Application Reference Number	XXXXXXXXX
Application Date	2020-08-29
Applicant Name	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Applicant Passport Number	XXXXXX
Applicant Date of Birth	XXXXXXX
Application Status	(Counter Delivery to BLS Centre after OCI stamping)

Thanks

Did you receive your OCI? How long does it take to receive it after this status?