OCI process

[Abhishek901]

I thought they are not taking any appointments?

 

[Anandh1983]

Hello Friends,

MY Son's OCI status in BLS tracking shows the below. What does it mean and how long will it take from now to receive OCI? Applied on Sept 14th by Walkin Brampton.

Application Status

(Counter Delivery to BLS Centre after OCI stamping)

 

[krunal2904]

I thought they are not taking any appointments?

They are talking appointment. I went to BLS Brampton today. They were talking people who have booked an appointment first then people who didn't book appointment. I stand in the line for 4 hours and they closed at 2 PM without finishing everyone who was in line. Currently, For OCI - everything is full until Dec 15, 2021.

 

[DOD]

Hi @krunal2904

May I ask what time did you go to BLS Brampton? I'm planning to go there by 7 AM on Wednesday as walk-in.

They are talking appointment. I went to BLS Brampton today. They were talking people who have booked an appointment first then people who didn't book appointment. I stand in the line for 4 hours and they closed at 2 PM without finishing everyone who was in line. Currently, For OCI - everything is full until Dec 15, 2021.

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Hi @krunal2904

May I ask what time did you go to BLS Brampton? I'm planning to go there by 7 AM on Wednesday as walk-in.

I would recommend 6:30. Someone went in at 7 and had 20 people in front of them. Don't take any risks. Visit at 6:30. Waiting sucks but at least you'll be done with it before 8:30.

 

[ajit90]

For OCI application,
Can we use black and white print out and then self attest and scan ? Or does it need to be colour scans only ?

 

[krunal2904]

For OCI application,
Can we use black and white print out and then self attest and scan ? Or does it need to be colour scans only ?

Black and white print will work. No color print required.

 

[vishalv]

OCI is now showing under process in OCI site.


Application Submitted: Oct 6, 2021
BLS "Processing at Consulate General": Oct 6, 2021
ociservices.gov.in "Under Process": Oct 18, 2021

Just checked the OCI website today and noticed it's "Under Process"

 

[priysen02]

Can u pls let me know if the online form after uploading photo and signature needs to be printed in color or balck and white

 

[krunal2904]

No color print is required. Black and white copy should work.

 

[krunal2904]

I would recommend 6:30. Someone went in at 7 and had 20 people in front of them. Don't take any risks. Visit at 6:30. Waiting sucks but at least you'll be done with it before 8:30.

I'm planning to go on Friday @ 6:30 without appointment. Please let me know if anyone wants to join.

 

[lifein360]

I'm planning to go on Friday @ 6:30 without appointment. Please let me know if anyone wants to join.

Good luck. Bundle up - you'll be waiting in the cold for 90 mins.

But yes, 6:30 or earlier. Even 7 I felt was late. I saw one person happily coming in at 7:30 thinking she's early and then see the line and walk away crestfallen

 

[chirag9331]

Hi,

Anyone applied for OCI at Brampton around 15 September and heard anything? My OCI Enquiry page is showing Date Of Acknowledgment as 23rd September and under process.

 

[aj1997]

Hi,

Anyone applied for OCI at Brampton around 15 September and heard anything? My OCI Enquiry page is showing Date Of Acknowledgment as 23rd September and under process.

Hi, I applied for OCI at Brampton BLS on 16 September(applied via Purolator on 10th September which they opened and accepted on 16th). OCI Enquiry page shows Date Of Acknowledgment as 24th September and is also still under process.

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Hi,

Anyone applied for OCI at Brampton around 15 September and heard anything? My OCI Enquiry page is showing Date Of Acknowledgment as 23rd September and under process.

You might receive your OCI around 27th October.