Hi all ! A lot of you reached out about the BLS pick up drop off link not being available, I was able to find this link - Check if this works www.blsindia-canada.com/postalbls/
Recently BLS took out the option for booking pickup and drop off, but if you contact the BLS via phone number on the website, they'll share a link and setup the pickup for you. Thanks.
I don't usually comment on videos but this was really helpful. I live in Saskatchewan and was under the impression that I would have to physically go to Vancouver to apply for this so thank you for letting me know it is much easier!
Hi sofia, at the timing of 12:08 in video, i have to select place, which place i will mention- where i am living (Brampton) or for the jurisdiction (toronto)? Thanks in advance…
Thanks for the video. but the process is such bs. now you pay 124$ for pickup and delivery+35$ for demand draft+ get a 2x2 photo. spend all that money and time and then the processing time is, mind you, "minimum" 8 weeks now.
Hi Sofia, thank you for this informative video! I have a question, would the PCC be considered valid even after six months if you left Canada to visit a different country but not India? Or is that you have to not leave Canada at all for the PCC to remain valid?
Thanks Sofia. It is very helpful. For pickup and drop off option, do we need to leave an empty envelope with all the documents with return shipping label on it?
Hi u just put it in a regular envelope and when bls comes for pick up they will get the special envelope, the PCC will be mailed to u , no need to send any envelope
Thanks for such a informative video!! Please help me with my query should i create 2 different accounts to submit PCC application for myself and my spouse?
Apologies for the confusion. Regarding the drop-off address, there are two services listed: 1. EP and 2. Photograph. I'm uncertain whether these two services are required
Hi! my address on passport was before marriage but my parents still live there. And my aadhar card is having address of my in-laws.So what can I do in this situation?
Hi, thank you for such a informative video. I do have a doubt about the validity. I am applying for AIP program so is it same for all the programs that we dont have to take pcc if we didn't go back to india after we took the last pcc?
Thank you for the video. My question is we have just shifted our home last month.But my passport still has the old indian address. Will that create issue ?
Hi Sofia, I have one question about PCC from India. I have PCC which was issued in September 2022, but I went to India for one month in 2023, is my PCC still valid? I am applying under Non express entry.
HI Thanks for the Video. I followed everything but in the end I dont see the option of "pickup and drop off" I tried using the exact URL in your video for pickup and drop off but it shows as file not available. Do you know where can we find the pickup and drop off for BLS.
@@stallionvilluri1377 omg nooo 😂😂depending on where u stay they may charge 80-90 cad for pick up and drop, and around 39 dollars for the draft that’s it
Hi @sofia, My PCC was done in July 2022 and i have not travelled to india after that but I went to mexico for a week though. Is it still considered valid? There is no expirery mentioned on my PCC.
Thanks a lot Sofia. I really appreciate your effort to show all of us the process of getting PCC. I have a question though, I am getting my PCC done right now. I am married and I will be applying for PR along with my wife as dependent. Do both of us require to get PCC from India and Canada? or is it just me in this case?
Thank u so much for the support, you would need PCC for u and your wife www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/medical-police/police-certificates/about.html
Hi there, should I register through seperate BLS account for my spouse PCC? or I can apply in my BLS registration account together for both of our PCC ? Please kindly reply. Thanks in advance.
Hi Sofia.. Thank you for providing a detailed video about PCC. I do have a question do we need to put the purolator label inside the envelope or paste it on the envelope?
Hi @sofiaincanada I stayed in Canada from February 2022 to December 2024. I am on vacation in India from December 2024 and will be returning on the 21st of January, 2025 to Canada. Can you please let me know if I should apply for my PCC after I return to Canada or can I apply while I am in India?
Hi I already have a PCC from my home country which was issued in April 2023 when I was back in India, It was done as I need for my student visa processing and written in PCC that its for education or research. Can I use that one for Immigration purpose?
Yeah that can fasten up the process by abt a week as it can take up to a week for them to start processing your docs after u courier them , but going to the office can at times be c time consuming so see if u can book an appointment
Hey! Thanks for video. Just one question. What about the return label? I called BLS they booked me pickup drop off but I don't have return label. Just concerned about that. :)
Thanks Sofia. One question - Were the sign and seal in the PCC black in color? or was it blue? I have been seeing comments saying it should be blue, ..and mine from a consulate within the US is black..so just checking. Thank you!
@@sofiaincanada My 60 day window for document submission closes on Feb 7th. Is it possible to get digital copy by email or should I wait for it to get delivered by mail?
Hi thanks for your vidéo, I had a police certifica on 30 july 2020 and I left India on 28th August 2020 and I never went back to india, is my police certificate still valid ? Thanks
Nobody From My family lives at the address present in my passport. Does that make any difference? If Yes, Can You help me with the steps necessary. It is very confusing. You are the one person Who mentioned this address thing in your video but I need more info on that. I am in Vancouver Jurisdiction. A Sample letter would go a long way. Thanks!!!!. Also, Does any one know Why The BLS Vancouver jurisdiction does not show an option for pickup and drop to submit the application?
Hi it’s important that u hv someone staying at the address that u give fir PCC , so if no one stays at the passport address u can provide the address where they stay and proof of the address, it can be for your parents doesn’t hv to be yours, write a letter to consulate general explaining this
Hi, Thank you for the informative video. I have an issue to select drop/pickup application. I couldn't find an option on the website for this. Please help.
Hi I don’t think they will accept pan card as proof of address , if u hv diff address in passport and no address proof for current address u can give your parents or family members address proof
Yes ! Send scanned copies of first and last page and any page where u hv visa stamps , for eg - stamp from Canada or any other country that u hv visited
Hi Sofia, I just want to ask that which document we will send to then such as work permit, driving license etc. all we need to self attested? And on the checklist page we need to fill any information on that or not like ARN number and bls Center name / place? Please let me know thanks in advance
One more question Sofia, we need to put all the documents in envelope by self or the purolator person will give us that envelope and we just paste the purolator tracking label on that,please let me know
@@abhijiths4765 hey u can call on the contact numbers given on the bls website according to your province. when u search bls pcc aplly online then click on first link then at the botton there are contacts. u call call them and they will help u :)
Hi sophia I was in india in jan 2023, i received my pcc from there on 23rd jan 2023. And then i came to canada on feb 2 2023, since then i am here in canada. Do i still need to apply again ?
No the police station u select is the one that will be doing the verification so a random may delay the process or they may not do it if it’s not in their jurisdiction, search on google as the closest police station to your address or ask family or friend to inquire in the local police station
@@sofiaincanada Hie hope u doing good! I am truck driver and i have finished 10 month n eligible for oinp in international stream but i dont know which option to select here while registering express of interest. I completed bachelor in india and completed diploma in international business in canada. But not sure what to enter can u guys help me out. Under level of education in canada section.
Hi I am confused. Can u please answer my question. Before moving to canada i moved to a new place for a year. So my concern is your passport address should be the address of your residence before you moved abroad? Since i moved out from my passport address long back ,somoeone else is living there.
Hey ! That’s perfectly ok if u no longer live at the passport address or someone else is living there , in that case mention the address as a diff address where any of your family members live, provide their address proof doc and write the letter as shown in the video , i hv explained it in detail in the video as someone else was living at my passport address so I gave my parents address
Thanks for the amazing video! I have a question: The checklist I see on the site does not have the table like the one you show. I am concerned if I have the right link. Can you help?
Hi, I submitted my PCC application after receiving my ITA. Can you recall how long it took for you to receive yours? Do you have any tips or recommendations besides keeping our fingers crossed? 😅 I submitted my application in person 12 days ago, and I still have 45 days left to submit my documents.
I took around 5 weeks for me , ask your parents to check regularly with the local police station, and keep checking for updates on the passport seva india website
Hi there is no format as such , just a letter to the consulate general, stating that the address on your passport is diff and u hv attached proof for the address where the police verification needs to be done
Hi @sofiaincanada I submitted my application form on the embassy website however, I realised I made a mistake in the address after submitting. How can I edit the application form? Or do I have to submit a new form? What will happen to my previously submitted form? Please let me know if you have any idea about this. Thanks in advance.
Hi @sofiacanada, I was filling out the form but the address field is not able to incorporate my full address as mentioned in the Passport. Please suggest if the address should perfectly match the Passport?
mene imigration pcc kri thi usme certificate issued ka option aagya hai lekin jab upe click krta hu to opration failed likha aa jata hai,, kya meri pcc reject ho gyai hai?
Thanks for the video, Do we need to send original passport, can you please share the link where it mentions no passport is required. Also, who do I call to confirm this BLS?
It says on their website , also u can call the number on the website at the top right hand side , which I hv shown in the video too , i got my PCC done and no original passport was required
Perhaps Ottawa jurisdiction requests the original passport. I had submitted documents without one and received an email today instructing me to send the original passport to proceed further. 😢
Hii Sofia, My application has been returned for the reason that Mothers name must be as per passport. In the application form it is exactly same as per my passport. Upon calling they said while applying there are 2 sections, Mother’s given name and Mother’s surname. So you have done mistake there. In Indian Passport on the last page name of the mother is written in a single line - MOTHER FATHER SURNAME. So how should I write again in next application. He said write down everything in Given Name. What should I do ?
Hi Sofia.. thank you for sharing this video, it was very useful. Meanwhile, I just wanted to know understand: 1) If i can directly go to the Purolator hub and drop off my documents as it is very close by to my place. 2) Will the contact centre provide the change of address letter format that I need to use if the address in the passport is different from my current one in India? 3) Regarding the amount, it shows as $35.70 here, whereas the amount mentioned by you in the video is $41 change. Will that vary as mine is the vancouver jurisdiction? Looking forward to the answers to these questions please! 🙏 Thank you!
Hi yes u can go to purolator and drop off the documents, the contact centre can guide u on what all needs to be included on the letter , the amount may vary acc to jurisdiction and thus I would recommend to confirm the amount with them
Hi, as you mentioned if I leave Canada the PCC is only valid for 6months. What if I go to US for a couple of days and come back to Canada will it still be valid for 6 months only?
@@sofiaincanada oh okay! But you mentioned in the video that if we leave Canada it’s no longer valid. So was just confused if I go to US will it expire or not?
@@RIHRIH-j8u I should elaborated if u are leaving Canada and going back to your home country then it looses validity, if u are visiting another country it’s ok , however best is to call ircc and confirm
Yes you can on the bls website once u send your docs - under track your application and once your pcc reaches India u can also track on the passport seva website
Hyi I wanted to ask how much this online process takes time ? Is it better if I do it in person going to BLS office or through online. I need to get this ASAP. Otherwise, my invitation time will get over. Can you please help me ?
Hi, need little help. I got married in 2023 and doesn't live there for more than a month. But my passport have the new address of my in laws. Which address should i include for pcc? N do i need my siblings and parents pcc as well and what about spouse pcc if it is non accompanied in pr file as of now?
PCC is only required for applicants , so if your spouse is not in your application it’s not needed now , as long as your in laws are there for the police verification, the passport address should be fine
Thanks @sofiaincanada, Wonderful Informative video, I have one doubt, I plan to travel India, Can I get PCC in India right before travel back to Canada?
Hey Sofia, Really helpful video. I had a question so in the PCC application do i need to enter my full name? My passport has my middle name but after i finished the application i realized i only added my first and last name.
Thanks a lot Udit , I would recommend to make sure that the name is an exact match with your passport, if u hv not sent the docs yet , just fill up another application with the middle name
Hey I took the premium lounge service yesterday, I did not sign on my passport or any photocopy as self attested document. And they did not ask too. I just now realised. What should I do now ?
Hi, I have a question concerning the fees of PCC as you said in the video, it is around 41.40 CAD but when I called BLS, they told me to pay 35.7 CAD. Did that happen to you? or does the fess keep changing?
Hi Anjana , I would recommend to self attest all the photocopies if possible, not sure if it’s important, I did for my docs and it worked and thus sharing that
Hi Sofia, great video. I wanted to ask you as even I have received my ITA today while applying for PCC why did you say that we need to fill out immigration and other purposes as our purpose is for Canadian PR , so should the ans not be resident permit ?
My Address on passport is different from MY police verification/current address. From the video I did not get it can you explain in more detail what can I do in this case?
Just attach proof of address of any other doc like aadhar card or voter id which has the address where the police verification sud be done, if not u can attach your parents proof of address. Also attach a letter to consulate general explaining u hv diff address and have attached other docs. For proof
Hi! Your video is really helpful. I appreciate the clarity. I have one question, I got married while I was in India. On my aadhar card address is of my in-laws not on the passport though. So, which address should I put on here? I would really appreciate a reply back. Thanks again!!
Hi, a quick question! I want to apply for PCC now but I will be travelling to India for a month , would I have to apply again once m back ? plz let me know thanks
Hey in that case I would recommend doing it after u return from India or see if u can get the PCC done from India during your visit ; however would highly suggest calling ircc and confirming, they will be able to guide u best
I came as international student in Canada and never left Canada, now going through my PR process and they asked for medical and pcc. I do not have the copy of my old PCC. In that case do I need new one?
Hi sofia..the video is really detailed & hence subscribed ur channel! Thank you! Yet had a question that if I need to submit my original work permit or can I submit the copy of the same?
thank u so much sofia :)..happy new year by the way ! also, there was an issue in finding pick up & drop off in the bls portal, it was separate for both when i applied, hence i did my pick up first & later for drop off , there seems to be no postal service showing currently in the portal respectively :( do u have any idea about the same?@@sofiaincanada
Hi Sofia, I submitted my pcc 7 weeks back and there is still no updates. When I track it, it says “Processing at Consulate General”, it’s been like that since the day I submitted. What should I do in that case? Thank you
Hi, my entry to Canada stamp is in my expired passport. My current passport only has my new TRV. So would that be a problem if I attach only the copy of my current passport without entry stamp?
Thank you! .... I applied for pcc in February it's still in process (under review at Indian embassy) but I'm changing my current address next month. Can i still use this pcc or i have to apply again with my new residential address ?? Plz reply if u know.
Hi Sofia, Thank you for the detailed explanation. It is really helpful. Do we need to enter the employment type that we had in India or our present employment type?
Hi, I don't have the option to 'Book Your Pickup/Drop off Application'. All I see is Book an appointment and Reprint appointment letter options. Any idea ?🙄
Hello, I recieved my PCC Dec 2023 (4months Back) within this period I went back to India in Jan 2024 for a month. I have recieved ITA, Is it still valid for PR. Some are saying get a new one while some are saying old one still valid. Very confused about it.
Can we edit the application after submitting it, I believe that I may have selected the wrong police station as we have a regional police station nearby.
Thanks Sofia for the detailed video. It looks like the pickup/drop link is not available as you have mentioned in video. Can you please help by providing the correct link for pickup/dropoff
Hi , incase u are not getting the link , there may be issues with the website, u can call on the phone number shown in the video , they can arrange pick up and drop off over the phone
It says (Ottawa jurisdiction) in your video. But can this be used for Toronto jurisdiction too? I have found website page separately says (toronto jurisdiction). I have already applied but i found this later.
Hi all ! A lot of you reached out about the BLS pick up drop off link not being available, I was able to find this link - Check if this works www.blsindia-canada.com/postalbls/
Any of the options are not working for me if we click on proceed
This link is not working
Just give them a call and they will do it for you. I did it
Thank u Rohan , yes u can just call them
and they will arrange pick up and drop
@@rohangandhi3164 Is there a specific time they take calls ?
Recently BLS took out the option for booking pickup and drop off, but if you contact the BLS via phone number on the website, they'll share a link and setup the pickup for you. Thanks.
Hi thank u for sharing ! Sure it will help a lot of people
@@sofiaincanada you should pin this comment for others
What is the link???
I don't usually comment on videos but this was really helpful. I live in Saskatchewan and was under the impression that I would have to physically go to Vancouver to apply for this so thank you for letting me know it is much easier!
Thank u so much yash ! So glad u found it helpful really appreciate the support 😊
Great Video! Exactly found all the information I was looking for. Thank you so much! Found this really helpful!
Thank you Vinit! Glad you found it helpful 😊
Thanks Sofia. Detailed video with all information required. This is very helpful.
Thank u so much Chandru for your kind comment! Am so glad it was helpful
Hi, Is the BLS site not working, it doesn’t show any option for pick and drop off through purolator , please help
Hi ! you can call them on the phone number shown on the vidoe and they can arrange pick up and drop over the phone
Hello Sofia ,
1, Where letter should to be given for different address ?
2,Prior the application or at time of application?
At the time of application when u are sending all your docs along with them
Any idea why my pick up drop off page is not the same as yours? It's also not showing any option to get the photography service, in the form
Hi u don’t need to select the photography service for PCC , just uncheck it
Hi sofia, at the timing of 12:08 in video, i have to select place, which place i will mention- where i am living (Brampton) or for the jurisdiction (toronto)? Thanks in advance…
Hi u need to select according to the address that u hv selected as your residential address in Canada , if ur address is in Brampton, enter that
@@sofiaincanada thank you so mch😊
Thanks for the video. but the process is such bs. now you pay 124$ for pickup and delivery+35$ for demand draft+ get a 2x2 photo. spend all that money and time and then the processing time is, mind you, "minimum" 8 weeks now.
Yeah totally agree , the process is quite expensive and takes too long
What do you suggest for getting the process done quickly? Should i go directly to BLS with the application?
@@justinjoseph3318 yes if you read on the website the processing time for walk in is shorter than processing time for postal application.
Very helpful video! Followed the steps and submitted. Now fingers crossed 🤞
Glad to hear that this was helpful! All the best
Thank you so much for this video, I was about to do PCC for the second time
Thank u soo much for sharing ! This made me so happy, glad I could help 😃
Hi Sofia, thank you for this informative video!
I have a question, would the PCC be considered valid even after six months if you left Canada to visit a different country but not India? Or is that you have to not leave Canada at all for the PCC to remain valid?
Hi yes if u are visiting any country except India the PCC will still be valid However would recommend also calling ircc and confirming
Thanks Sofia. It is very helpful. For pickup and drop off option, do we need to leave an empty envelope with all the documents with return shipping label on it?
Hi that’s not required, bls provides that
@@sofiaincanada thanks
could you tell me what should be the BLS center(name/place) on the checklist?
@@Testusernunu hi it will depend on where u stay , go to the contact us section and see which one is your centre
@@sofiaincanada it is for ontario, do I need to write down the address?
It's really helpful.. i just have 1 question in my mind that do i need to attach my original passport as well with the application?
Hi thank u so much , as per bls Toronto u don’t need to but if u are in any other location would recommend to call bls and confirming
Hi , do we need to send original drivers license / work permit etc or just signed copies
Signed copies
Hi one question, do we need to send the original passport to BLS? or just the copy?
Hi my PCC was done without sending the original, however would recommend calling bls and confirming
@@sofiaincanadathank you for your reply
Is there any specific type of envelope in which we have to send documents and do we have to send two envelope. One for BLS to send us back ??
Hi u just put it in a regular envelope and when bls comes for pick up they will get the special envelope, the PCC will be mailed to u , no need to send any envelope
Thanks for such a informative video!! Please help me with my query should i create 2 different accounts to submit PCC application for myself and my spouse?
Hi u can create one and add your spouse or submit 2 separate ones , both should work
@@sofiaincanada Thank you!!
Hi Sofia,
Can you please explain if it is mandatory to mark EP and Photograph @14:00 in your video? What is the purpose of it?
Thanks
Hi venkat , am unable to find any checkbox at 14:00 ,can u elaborate further on your question
Apologies for the confusion. Regarding the drop-off address, there are two services listed: 1. EP and 2. Photograph. I'm uncertain whether these two services are required
Hi ! You can keep those 2 boxes blank , it’s not needed for PCC
Hi! my address on passport was before marriage but my parents still live there. And my aadhar card is having address of my in-laws.So what can I do in this situation?
Hi, thank you for such a informative video. I do have a doubt about the validity. I am applying for AIP program so is it same for all the programs that we dont have to take pcc if we didn't go back to india after we took the last pcc?
Hi it should be the same , however I would recommend to call ircc and confirming
Thank you for the video. My question is we have just shifted our home last month.But my passport still has the old indian address. Will that create issue ?
Hi no that will be ok , just write a letter explaining that and attach yours or a parents proof of address for the new one
@@sofiaincanada, Can you tell me to whom I should write this letter? I'd appreciate it if you could be clearer on this.
@@senasuroju8664 hi u just need to write a letter addressed to consulate general and attach with your docs ,
Hi Sofia, I have one question about PCC from India. I have PCC which was issued in September 2022, but I went to India for one month in 2023, is my PCC still valid? I am applying under Non express entry.
Hi it may not be valid anymore but I would recommend to call ircc and confirm
HI Thanks for the Video. I followed everything but in the end I dont see the option of "pickup and drop off" I tried using the exact URL in your video for pickup and drop off but it shows as file not available. Do you know where can we find the pickup and drop off for BLS.
Hi there appears to be a problem with the website u can call on the phone number in the video and they will arrange pick and drop
@@sofiaincanada Thank you. The agent told 300CAD for the whole process is it worth or more?
@@stallionvilluri1377 omg nooo 😂😂depending on where u stay they may charge 80-90 cad for pick up and drop, and around 39 dollars for the draft that’s it
Hello.
I could not find the pick up and drop off link, what should I do?
Can you please help? Thank you.
Hi u can call bls at the phone number shown in the video and arrange pick up and drop over the phone
Hi @sofia, My PCC was done in July 2022 and i have not travelled to india after that but I went to mexico for a week though. Is it still considered valid? There is no expirery mentioned on my PCC.
Yeah if u dint travel back to India its valid
@@sofiaincanada I called BLS and they said its only valid for 6 months.
Well not sure why ! Because ircc website says different, call ircc and confirm
Thanks a lot Sofia. I really appreciate your effort to show all of us the process of getting PCC.
I have a question though, I am getting my PCC done right now. I am married and I will be applying for PR along with my wife as dependent. Do both of us require to get PCC from India and Canada? or is it just me in this case?
Thank u so much for the support, you would need PCC for u and your wife www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/medical-police/police-certificates/about.html
Hi there, should I register through seperate BLS account for my spouse PCC? or I can apply in my BLS registration account together for both of our PCC ? Please kindly reply. Thanks in advance.
Hi Sofia.. Thank you for providing a detailed video about PCC. I do have a question do we need to put the purolator label inside the envelope or paste it on the envelope?
Hi thanks for the support, paste it on the envelope
Thanks for the video, very helpful!
Thank you so much Radha! This means lot ❤️
Hi @sofiaincanada I stayed in Canada from February 2022 to December 2024. I am on vacation in India from December 2024 and will be returning on the 21st of January, 2025 to Canada. Can you please let me know if I should apply for my PCC after I return to Canada or can I apply while I am in India?
Did you get any solution to this? In a similar situation
I think I will apply once I return to Canada
I would recommend to apply once u are back in Canada
@ okay. thank you.
Thank you for your response
Hi
I already have a PCC from my home country which was issued in April 2023 when I was back in India, It was done as I need for my student visa processing and written in PCC that its for education or research. Can I use that one for Immigration purpose?
Hi if u hv not travelled back to India after the PCC it should work but still would recommend calling ircc and confirming
To make it faster should we go to BLS office to submit the documents?
Yeah that can fasten up the process by abt a week as it can take up to a week for them to start processing your docs after u courier them , but going to the office can at times be c time consuming so see if u can book an appointment
Helpful Video. Keep up the good work!!!
Thank u so much for the support mithilesh !
Hi, I got an appointment booked after 2 weeks. So do in need to carry all of the same documents with me to BLS office?
Hi yes and carry all the originals too
thanks to you…got my submission done 😊
@@lovepreethari1788 yayyy ! Congratulations
Hi, i am the primary applicant. my question is should i get the PCC for both myself and my wife or only my pcc is enough?
Hi in that case PCC needs to be done for both
tHANX SOFIA ..Perfect !!!
Thank u ! Glad u found it helpful
Hi Sofia, Thank you so much for such detailed information. Just had a question, is there any way to edit the application once I submit it?
No but u can submit a new application
Hey! Just wanted to confirm that- if i apply for PCC, i cannot travel back to india for it to be valid, correct?
That’s what bls advised me when I called them so I would recommend that
Hey! Thanks for video. Just one question. What about the return label? I called BLS they booked me pickup drop off but I don't have return label. Just concerned about that. :)
Hi u can go on the track package section on bls and download it from there
Thanks Sofia. One question - Were the sign and seal in the PCC black in color? or was it blue? I have been seeing comments saying it should be blue, ..and mine from a consulate within the US is black..so just checking. Thank you!
Mine was blue but it was from Canada , so maybe that was why , I don’t think color should be a problem but best would be to call ircc and confirm
@@sofiaincanada Okay, I see. thanks for responding!
Hi! Thanks for the helpful video.
My application status says police verification report is clear. PCC is available for issuance. How do I get it now?
Hi they will now mail it to your home address , you can email pcc.toronto@mea.gov.in to expedite the process
@@sofiaincanada My 60 day window for document submission closes on Feb 7th. Is it possible to get digital copy by email or should I wait for it to get delivered by mail?
@@arjunmanakalath6884 they don’t send digital copy but you can email on this address and they will send it faster
@@sofiaincanada Thank you so much
Hi arjun, Did the police visit your residential address in india for verification ?
Hi thanks for your vidéo, I had a police certifica on 30 july 2020 and I left India on 28th August 2020 and I never went back to india, is my police certificate still valid ? Thanks
Yes it should be valid, but would highly recommend calling irccc and confirming
@@sofiaincanada alright thanks !
Thank you so much
Sofia, how many photos do we need to submit?
Only one pasted on the application form
My passport is expiring next year, is it possible to do both passport updation and pcc at the same appointment?
Hi ! I think u can do it but I would recommend going to the bls office in person and getting it done
Nobody From My family lives at the address present in my passport. Does that make any difference? If Yes, Can You help me with the steps necessary. It is very confusing. You are the one person Who mentioned this address thing in your video but I need more info on that. I am in Vancouver Jurisdiction. A Sample letter would go a long way. Thanks!!!!. Also, Does any one know Why The BLS Vancouver jurisdiction does not show an option for pickup and drop to submit the application?
Hi it’s important that u hv someone staying at the address that u give fir PCC , so if no one stays at the passport address u can provide the address where they stay and proof of the address, it can be for your parents doesn’t hv to be yours, write a letter to consulate general explaining this
U can arrange for the pick up And drop by calling bls
Thank you Sofia ❤
appreciated your efforts 😊
Thank you for your kind words Alan , means a lot 😊
Hi Sofia thank you for this explanation. I wanted to do pick up drop off option but when I go at home page it is not showing in appointments.
Hi There appears to be some issues with the webpage , u can call them on the phone no shown in the video , and they can arrange pick up and drop off
@@sofiaincanadaPhone service is not available rn so we can do now?
@@shubhampandya2069 did u try calling them between 8.30-4.30pm , they should be able to do it
@@sofiaincanada yea I tried to call them every possible time but they didn’t respond, can you please call them to confirm
@@sofiaincanada they picked up my call 👍🏻 thank you so much for your reply 🙏🏻
Hi,
Thank you for the informative video.
I have an issue to select drop/pickup application. I couldn't find an option on the website for this.
Please help.
Hey u can call them and arrange pick and drop
Same issue here. How did you book for pick up/drop off? I tried to call them several times but didn’t go through
@@anupaulose3516 hey, I booked an appoinment with them and planning to drop off documents directly.
Hi i wanted to ask you a question i do not have my aadhar card but i do have Pan card. Will that be enough to proceed?
Hi I don’t think they will accept pan card as proof of address , if u hv diff address in passport and no address proof for current address u can give your parents or family members address proof
@@sofiaincanada oh ok so aadhar info is just for the address nothing more?
My passport address is the current address where my family resides.
Oh then no worries at all ! I just need to submit Aadhar for id , if your passport address is updated that’s all that’s needed
Thank you for your help❤
Hi, How long will it take for the whole process if I do everything online? Thank You
Hey the whole process took around 6 weeks for me , depends on your local police station co ordinate with them so it’s faster
@@sofiaincanada Thank you
Hi sofia, one of my friend recently got PCC done. He left to USA two weeks ago for a vacation. So he still need to apply PCC again?
Hi no , as long as he is not going to his home country it’s ok
Thank you!
I want to ask is that we do NOT need to send original Passport but just the copies it?
Yes ! Send scanned copies of first and last page and any page where u hv visa stamps , for eg - stamp from Canada or any other country that u hv visited
Thanks😀@@sofiaincanada
Hi Sofia, I just want to ask that which document we will send to then such as work permit, driving license etc. all we need to self attested? And on the checklist page we need to fill any information on that or not like ARN number and bls Center name / place? Please let me know thanks in advance
Yes please self attest all the docs , on the checklist u just need to fill details that are in blanks , you can check the video for reference
Thanks for replying Sofia😊 god bless you
One more question Sofia, we need to put all the documents in envelope by self or the purolator person will give us that envelope and we just paste the purolator tracking label on that,please let me know
Or we need to send them return envelope or not?
@@rupinderkaur1937 no just put it in a regular envelope they will also bring their own
there is no option for pick up drop off under submit your application only book reprint or cancel shows here. how can i do that ?
You can call them up and arrange pick up and drop
Whom should we call?
@@abhijiths4765 hey
u can call on the contact numbers given on the bls website according to your province. when u search bls pcc aplly online then click on first link then at the botton there are contacts. u call call them and they will help u :)
@@abhijiths4765 call bls , the phone number is shown in the video
Do we have to sign and write date for self attesting docs- passport, DL,Work permit ?
It’s not mandatory but I would recommend doing it , I did it for my docs and got my PCC without any issue
Hi sophia
I was in india in jan 2023, i received my pcc from there on 23rd jan 2023.
And then i came to canada on feb 2 2023, since then i am here in canada.
Do i still need to apply again ?
Hi since it’s just a few days maybe u don’t need , I would recommend calling ircc and confirm
Hie i am confused which police station to select because i m not familiar with any of the options. Can I select any randomly?
No the police station u select is the one that will be doing the verification so a random may delay the process or they may not do it if it’s not in their jurisdiction, search on google as the closest police station to your address or ask family or friend to inquire in the local police station
@@sofiaincanada Hie hope u doing good!
I am truck driver and i have finished 10 month n eligible for oinp in international stream but i dont know which option to select here while registering express of interest. I completed bachelor in india and completed diploma in international business in canada. But not sure what to enter can u guys help me out. Under level of education in canada section.
thank you...helpful information
Glad you found it helpful
Hi
I am confused.
Can u please answer my question.
Before moving to canada i moved to a new place for a year. So my concern is your passport address should be the address of your residence before you moved abroad? Since i moved out from my passport address long back ,somoeone else is living there.
Hey ! That’s perfectly ok if u no longer live at the passport address or someone else is living there , in that case mention the address as a diff address where any of your family members live, provide their address proof doc and write the letter as shown in the video , i hv explained it in detail in the video as someone else was living at my passport address so I gave my parents address
Thanks for the amazing video! I have a question: The checklist I see on the site does not have the table like the one you show. I am concerned if I have the right link. Can you help?
Hey I hv added the link for the checklist in the description if that’s the one u are using it should be good
Hi, I submitted my PCC application after receiving my ITA. Can you recall how long it took for you to receive yours? Do you have any tips or recommendations besides keeping our fingers crossed? 😅 I submitted my application in person 12 days ago, and I still have 45 days left to submit my documents.
I took around 5 weeks for me , ask your parents to check regularly with the local police station, and keep checking for updates on the passport seva india website
@@sofiaincanada will do, Thanks for the prompt response.
Hi Sofia, I am born in Abudhabi but citizen of India, so what should I given in the field “Citizenship of India by”
Hi I would recommend calling bls they will be able to advise the right details
can you please let me know if there is any format or draft letter for having different address. Thanks in advance.
Hi there is no format as such , just a letter to the consulate general, stating that the address on your passport is diff and u hv attached proof for the address where the police verification needs to be done
@@sofiaincanada thank you. You are really awesome
@@ruthvikchimmiri3019 you are really kind thanks a lot
Pick and drop by Purolator still available? Can yiu share the link. I can't find they option in website now
Give them a call and they can arrange it over the phone
I have shared the phone number in the video
Thank you, that was quick,@@sofiaincanada have a good day
Hi @sofiaincanada I submitted my application form on the embassy website however, I realised I made a mistake in the address after submitting.
How can I edit the application form? Or do I have to submit a new form? What will happen to my previously submitted form?
Please let me know if you have any idea about this.
Thanks in advance.
Hi u can submit a new form, they don’t process anything till u mail every thing , so the old one will just be redundant I guess
@@sofiaincanada gotcha, thank you.. 🙂
Hi @sofiacanada, I was filling out the form but the address field is not able to incorporate my full address as mentioned in the Passport. Please suggest if the address should perfectly match the Passport?
Ideally it should ! U can attach a letter separately stating that the complete address could not fit however the complete address is so and so ..
@@sofiaincanada thankyou Sofia
mene imigration pcc kri thi usme certificate issued ka option aagya hai lekin jab upe click krta hu to opration failed likha aa jata hai,, kya meri pcc reject ho gyai hai?
Usually woh apko certificate address pe mail karenge , online ni dikhta
@@sofiaincanada muje email par aagya hai wo server issue tha isliye problem ho Rahi thi
Thanks for the video, Do we need to send original passport, can you please share the link where it mentions no passport is required. Also, who do I call to confirm this BLS?
It says on their website , also u can call the number on the website at the top right hand side , which I hv shown in the video too , i got my PCC done and no original passport was required
Perhaps Ottawa jurisdiction requests the original passport. I had submitted documents without one and received an email today instructing me to send the original passport to proceed further. 😢
Hii Sofia, My application has been returned for the reason that Mothers name must be as per passport. In the application form it is exactly same as per my passport. Upon calling they said while applying there are 2 sections, Mother’s given name and Mother’s surname. So you have done mistake there. In Indian Passport on the last page name of the mother is written in a single line - MOTHER FATHER SURNAME. So how should I write again in next application. He said write down everything in Given Name.
What should I do ?
Hi in this case I would recommend calling them up and confirming, they can give u the right advice as per their policy
Did they return it from BLS or Consulate?
Hi Sofia, somehow on website it is not showing pickup and drop off option. Is it a glitch or they stopped it?
Yeah it appears they hv stopped it for now ! U can just call them on the no on the video and they will arrange pick and drop over the phone
@sofiaincanada thank you so much for your prompt response
@@dipenpatel3434 glad I could help
Hi Sofia.. thank you for sharing this video, it was very useful. Meanwhile, I just wanted to know understand:
1) If i can directly go to the Purolator hub and drop off my documents as it is very close by to my place.
2) Will the contact centre provide the change of address letter format that I need to use if the address in the passport is different from my current one in India?
3) Regarding the amount, it shows as $35.70 here, whereas the amount mentioned by you in the video is $41 change. Will that vary as mine is the vancouver jurisdiction?
Looking forward to the answers to these questions please! 🙏
Thank you!
Hi yes u can go to purolator and drop off the documents, the contact centre can guide u on what all needs to be included on the letter , the amount may vary acc to jurisdiction and thus I would recommend to confirm the amount with them
Hi, as you mentioned if I leave Canada the PCC is only valid for 6months. What if I go to US for a couple of days and come back to Canada will it still be valid for 6 months only?
Hi since u are not going to India , it will still be valid
@@sofiaincanada oh okay! But you mentioned in the video that if we leave Canada it’s no longer valid. So was just confused if I go to US will it expire or not?
@@RIHRIH-j8u I should elaborated if u are leaving Canada and going back to your home country then it looses validity, if u are visiting another country it’s ok , however best is to call ircc and confirm
Hi, Thanks for the detailed video. Is there an option to track the status ?
Yes you can on the bls website once u send your docs - under track your application and once your pcc reaches India u can also track on the passport seva website
@@sofiaincanada Thank you
Hey! Am I doing anything wrong? I’m unable to see pick up and drop off option. :(
Hi u can call them and schedule pick up and drop off
@@sofiaincanada Thanks :)
Me too😢
U need to call them and arrange pick and drop over the phone
Hi, Can you pls guide like only the primary applicant need pcc or even the dependent above 18 years of age need to have pcc for the PR
Dependents over 18 will also need PCC
@@sofiaincanada Thank you
Hyi
I wanted to ask how much this online process takes time ? Is it better if I do it in person going to BLS office or through online. I need to get this ASAP. Otherwise, my invitation time will get over. Can you please help me ?
It depends and varies acc to the local police station, took around 5 weeks for me
Hi, need little help. I got married in 2023 and doesn't live there for more than a month. But my passport have the new address of my in laws. Which address should i include for pcc? N do i need my siblings and parents pcc as well and what about spouse pcc if it is non accompanied in pr file as of now?
PCC is only required for applicants , so if your spouse is not in your application it’s not needed now , as long as your in laws are there for the police verification, the passport address should be fine
Thanks @sofiaincanada, Wonderful Informative video, I have one doubt, I plan to travel India, Can I get PCC in India right before travel back to Canada?
Hi ! Yes u can get your PCC from India , the process is faster and easier too
Thank you
Hey Sofia, Really helpful video. I had a question so in the PCC application do i need to enter my full name? My passport has my middle name but after i finished the application i realized i only added my first and last name.
Thanks a lot Udit , I would recommend to make sure that the name is an exact match with your passport, if u hv not sent the docs yet , just fill up another application with the middle name
@@sofiaincanada yup! thank you
Hey I took the premium lounge service yesterday, I did not sign on my passport or any photocopy as self attested document. And they did not ask too. I just now realised. What should I do now ?
Hi if u did it at the bls centre and they dint ask for it , it should be ok , call them and confirm if u want
I did contact them. They said it’s fine! Thank you so much
Premium lounge means you didn't full out any of this details and everything did by them for you? And How much did it cost for premium lounge?
Hi, I have a question concerning the fees of PCC as you said in the video, it is around 41.40 CAD but when I called BLS, they told me to pay 35.7 CAD. Did that happen to you? or does the fess keep changing?
Hi the fees have changed , a lot of people have commented the same recently, better to follow what bls is advising
Hi thanks for the video, found it really helpful.
Just wanted to know, where to print the checklist from?
Hey the link is there in the description, u can just use that to print
Hi Sofia , is it required to self-attest all the photocopies or just the passport copy?
Hi Anjana , I would recommend to self attest all the photocopies if possible, not sure if it’s important, I did for my docs and it worked and thus sharing that
sounds good, thank you so much@@sofiaincanada
Hi Sofia, great video. I wanted to ask you as even I have received my ITA today while applying for PCC why did you say that we need to fill out immigration and other purposes as our purpose is for Canadian PR , so should the ans not be resident permit ?
Hi that is what bls advices , u can check the instruction booklet too and that states that as well
My Address on passport is different from MY police verification/current address. From the video I did not get it can you explain in more detail what can I do in this case?
Just attach proof of address of any other doc like aadhar card or voter id which has the address where the police verification sud be done, if not u can attach your parents proof of address. Also attach a letter to consulate general explaining u hv diff address and have attached other docs. For proof
@@sofiaincanadacan you make different video on that? I have same problem
Hi! Your video is really helpful. I appreciate the clarity. I have one question, I got married while I was in India. On my aadhar card address is of my in-laws not on the passport though. So, which address should I put on here? I would really appreciate a reply back. Thanks again!!
Hi thank u so much for your support! U can put your passport address if u hv parents or siblings at that address who can verify for u
Or u can put your in laws address and write the letter explaining your addrsss is different and attach a copy of the Adhar card
My application is submitted but the option for booking pick up and drop off is not showing what i can do now please help
Hi ! U can call them and they can arrange pick up and drop off over the phone
I tried but they were receiving a number of calls so didn't had word with them
@@parulparmar6414 oh ! Try calling around 8-8.30 , I called around that time and hold was comparatively less
@@parulparmar6414 Also try this link and see if it works www.blsindia-canada.com/postalbls/
Thank you so much
Hi, a quick question! I want to apply for PCC now but I will be travelling to India for a month , would I have to apply again once m back ?
plz let me know thanks
Hey in that case I would recommend doing it after u return from India or see if u can get the PCC done from India during your visit ; however would highly suggest calling ircc and confirming, they will be able to guide u best
@@sofiaincanadacalled IRCC they said as long as you dont stay anwhere for more than 6 months it would be still valid.
@@Mandeep.kaur_96 amazing
I came as international student in Canada and never left Canada, now going through my PR process and they asked for medical and pcc. I do not have the copy of my old PCC. In that case do I need new one?
If u hv not travelled to Indian the old one Will work
Would also recommend calling ircc and confirming
Hi sofia..the video is really detailed & hence subscribed ur channel! Thank you!
Yet had a question that if I need to submit my original work permit or can I submit the copy of the same?
Hi Nikitha ! Thank u so much for subscribing , means a lot. Copy of work permit is fine , no need to send original
thank u so much sofia :)..happy new year by the way !
also, there was an issue in finding pick up & drop off in the bls portal, it was separate for both when i applied, hence i did my pick up first & later for drop off , there seems to be no postal service showing currently in the portal respectively :(
do u have any idea about the same?@@sofiaincanada
Hi Sofia, I submitted my pcc 7 weeks back and there is still no updates. When I track it, it says “Processing at Consulate General”, it’s been like that since the day I submitted. What should I do in that case? Thank you
Hey u should check in the passport.gov website that’s where the updates are visible, also check with the local police station in India
Hi, my entry to Canada stamp is in my expired passport. My current passport only has my new TRV. So would that be a problem if I attach only the copy of my current passport without entry stamp?
Hey I would recommend attaching Copy of the old passport with the stamp and the new passport
@@sofiaincanadaokay . Thank you
Thank you! .... I applied for pcc in February it's still in process (under review at Indian embassy) but I'm changing my current address next month. Can i still use this pcc or i have to apply again with my new residential address ?? Plz reply if u know.
Hi that’s ok the PCC will be mailed to the old address, so as long as u can receive mail at the old address it should be good
Hi Sofia, Thank you for the detailed explanation. It is really helpful. Do we need to enter the employment type that we had in India or our present employment type?
Hi thank u so much ! Employment details are not required for PCC so no need to enter
Hi, I don't have the option to 'Book Your Pickup/Drop off Application'. All I see is Book an appointment and Reprint appointment letter options. Any idea ?🙄
@@bibinjohn7550 u can call bls and arrange pick and drop
Hello,
I recieved my PCC Dec 2023 (4months Back) within this period I went back to India in Jan 2024 for a month. I have recieved ITA, Is it still valid for PR. Some are saying get a new one while some are saying old one still valid. Very confused about it.
Hi congratulations on the ita , i would recommend calling ircc and confirming
Can we edit the application after submitting it, I believe that I may have selected the wrong police station as we have a regional police station nearby.
Hi I am not sure if that can be done , however u can go back to your application and check or call bls to ask what can be done
Thanks Sofia for the detailed video.
It looks like the pickup/drop link is not available as you have mentioned in video. Can you please help by providing the correct link for pickup/dropoff
Hi , incase u are not getting the link , there may be issues with the website, u can call on the phone number shown in the video , they can arrange pick up and drop off over the phone
Hi Gaurav, how did you manage to arrange the pickup/drop?
It says (Ottawa jurisdiction) in your video. But can this be used for Toronto jurisdiction too?
I have found website page separately says (toronto jurisdiction).
I have already applied but i found this later.
Yes it’s the same process
Is there a specific envelope size ? Any normal envelope should work ?
Any size will do , purpolator will get their own envelope