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!
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.
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 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?
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 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?
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!
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
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, 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 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…
Hello! The video was incredibly useful! I'm in the process of applying for my PCC, and when I contacted BLS, they informed me that I need to send my original passport through the mail. Should I still send my passport to them?
Hi bls keeps updating their rules and it varies from location to location, for my PCC it was not required to send the original passport however if they hv asked u to send the original passport i would recommend doing so
Hello Sofia!! Video is really informative and helpful 🥹❤ I have a problem. I m here in Canada, and my family is here too. No one’s home in India. I m just confused and worried about how police verification will happen in my case? I haven’t applied yet though.
@@sofiaincanada Thank you for your response 🥺❤🥺❤ yes, i can try though. Worst case, is it okay to travel to India to obtain PCC myself during those 60 days of timeframe between ITA and PR application??
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 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
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.
Excellent Information! Just one thing confused. Will Indian police submit report online or will they received request by courier/post ? Do we need to handover request in person or by online system communication?
They will receive the request on their portal , but they will reach out to you on your address but at times they are slow , so best is to tell your family members to go to the local station and let them know a police verification will be coming , once it’s done u can see it on the pass port gov india website, and bls will mail the letter to your address, unfortunately they don’t send email copies
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
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
Hi the Ircc website says that u need police for: you and your family members who are 18 years or older and every country you (or a family member) stayed in during the last 10 years for 6 months or more in a row You don’t need to give us police certificates for any period of time before you were 18 years old or for time spent in Canada. So according to me you would need police certificate from India if you were in India before 2018 and if you were in any other country for more than 6 months since 2013 www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/apply-permanent-residence/police-certificates.html
Hello Sofia, Great video. Did BLS accept your application in first try or they refused it. I am asking because it happened with my friend his application got rejected 3 times and they were mentioning that photo is not correct. Can you share your experience about it Thanks
Hi Nitin ! Thank you for the feedback ☺️ mine got accepted the first time , for photo i would recommend going to ensure that u don’t use a passport size photo as the PCC specifications are diff , u can go to any ups store they can get it done correctly
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 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?
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
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 ?
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?
1) Are we only self-attesting the passport and address proof copy? 2) Do we need to self-attest all pages of the passport or just the front page photocopy?
Thank you for this video. Very useful. Just needed to know that if we personally submit the application to the BLS centre do we still need to make a draft or can we pay by cash or credit card personally.
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, Thank you so much for this accurate information. Currently, I am living in India and got my ITA. So, how can I apply for PCC ?? Am I eligible for above mentioned process ? Thank you.
1.Suppose jo address canadian license pe hai ab banda vahan na rehta ho to kisi dusre address pe pick up and drop off kara sakte hain ? 2. Agar hame khud hi drop karna hai application to fir b pickup and drop off dena hoga? 3. Jab ham documents bhej dete hain to uske baad kya hota hai... kya pcc complete hone ke baad hame kuchh aata hai doc return ? 4. Ye add p page service aur photography service kya hai ?
I think sort registered address pe hi ho sakta hai but best to call bls and confirm, Khud aap bls centre pe jaa ke kar sakte ho the whole process but online ke liye u need pick and drop
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 Sophia, In place of Birth for PCC; The question is mention ( Village/ Town/city). But in my passport place of Birth - there is town and state -( Kerala) . So should I put both ( city & state) or just the city.
They do provide a waterproof envelope for all the docs, but I would recommend to put them all in one envelope seal it and then put in the purolator envelope
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
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, 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, 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
Thank you for the informative video! I have a doubt - Should I paste the purolator label on the cover and then put it in the purolator cover that they give? Or will I be sticking the label on the purolator cover?
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.
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 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?
Hello, Very informative video. Although, I am confused that what should be the amount of money order that I need to make (Passport fee + consular fee + BLS Service charges + Return courier fees). I have already paid for the purlator courier fee online. Thanks in advance
Hi ! Thank u so much if you have already paid for pick up and drop fees online , when I sent my application the fees was 41.82 CAD , however i would recommend calling the no I hv shown in the video and confirming with them
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, 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 ?🙄
Hi Sofia! Thankyou for this video. I have a question regarding the address. My passport and current address in India are different. So do I need to call the consulate general and let them know or I can just attach a letter with the application explaining or should I do both?
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!!
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 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, Thank you so much for the video! two questions: 1. will by G1 driver license would be okay? and 2. I only have 54 days left for my application. so do you suggest that I do this online or in person? Do let me know, thanks! :)
Hey ! Thanks for the support ! G1 will be ok , I used g1 too , 54 days should be good however ask your family members to talk to the local police station as sometimes they can be careless and not work on it ,talking to them and chai paani ke paise speeds up the process , also going in person reduces the time by a week as that is the time it takes usually for bls to submit your application after u hv mailed them
@@sofiaincanada Hey Sofia, one more question, the price breakup wasn't clear to me, the website states that: Postal Applications: Kindly Provide a Demand Draft/Money order only in favor of BLS International Services Canada Inc., which includes Passport fee + consular fee + BLS Service charges + Return courier fees, to send back your processed application. So where do I the exact amount? also is it necessary that I need to drop the package the day i get my DD issued from the bank? or would be it be ok if I get the DD in advance and then drop the package the next day? Please do let me know! :)
Hey Sofia, the info was really helpful. I have two questions : 1. The address for letter to consulate will be same as the address given for the jurisdiction coz my jurisdiction is Vancouver but i reside in Alberta ? 2. If my current address in India has changed from my passport address but it is few blocks away from previous address. Do I still need to write the address?
Yeah address it according to your jurisdiction, also call bls and confirm. 2. Yes I would recommend to do that , as the police will go the exact address and incase they are not able to verify they may fail the PCC so better not to take the risk
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 ?
Hello Sofia, Great video. The address in my passport is not valid anymore. My new address is updated in my Indian drivers license. I have 2 questions: 1. While filling the application, do I need to enter the address from the passport or the new address ? 2. Regarding the new address, do I need to email the consulate general at Toronto or write them a physical letter that can be sent with the rest of the documents ? Thanks !!
Thanks a lot ! Enter the address where u have family members who can complete the verification from local police station on your behalf, so the new address will be apt .attach a letter to consulate general of Toronto explaining this and also attach a copy of the drivers license or any other id proof which has the address
Hi Sofia, can I book an appointment for PCC through the premium lounge? I see available slots there, but for regular appointments, I only see slots available after a month. May I know is it worth and will get the things done asap vs regular way and Purolator way? Pl suggest
Hey if u can get a walkin Appointment right away that is faster but if u are getting it after a month I would recommend doing online as it will be faster than waiting for a month
Hi Harpreet , as per their website it states that u don’t need to send original passport, I also called them to confirm, however I would recommend calling them before sending your docs as the rules can get changed with time
Hi Sophia! thank you for this informative video. I am confused how to start writing letter for address changed to counsellor do i need to mention the address of the BLS center or just simply start it. please reply ASAP. Thank you.
Hi it’s just a general letter explaining that why your address on passport is different, since a lot of people have been asking for it , I am planning to make a video in 2-3 days
Hi, Sofia thanks for sharing the video it's really helpful. I have a question as I have filled out the form, however, I'm not able to see the pick-up and drop-off option in Submit your application. is there any other way to do that??
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
Hi Should I add my Mother’s name according to my passport? In my passport only my mother’s first name is mentioned. Should I put only first name in the application form or I should include last name also?
Hi, I came to India for 1 month, should I take PCC from India or when I go back to Canada I should take from there, one of my colleagues is saying that take it from India, it will save my 60 days, can you please help
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 Sofia, my express entry application is in the pool, I received OINP nomination and currently waiting for general draw. I have all the documents ready including PCC from India. However, I might need to visit India some time next month. I wanted to know if I visit India for a month and come back, will my PCC still be valid? Or do I have to get a new one because I visited India?
Hi Feroz. I do have the same situation. I got nominated OINP today. How did you manage? Did you receive ITA? Did you get information regarding this bro? Is it ok to go home while PCC application on process?
Great video, I have one question, If someone is working for provincial government (in Canada) what they should select while selecting employment type; private or government? Thanks in advance.
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
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 😊
Very helpful video! Followed the steps and submitted. Now fingers crossed 🤞
Glad to hear that this was helpful! All the best
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
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 😃
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
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
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.
Helpful Video. Keep up the good work!!!
Thank u so much for the support mithilesh !
great job Sofia!!! this is super helpful
Thank u so much Anubhav
Thank you Sofia ❤
appreciated your efforts 😊
Thank you for your kind words Alan , means a lot 😊
Thanks for the video, very helpful!
Thank you so much Radha! This means lot ❤️
tHANX SOFIA ..Perfect !!!
Thank u ! Glad u found it helpful
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.
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 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?
Very helpful explanation. Thank you ❤
Thank u for your support 🙏
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.. 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 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!
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
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
Thank you so much
Sofia, how many photos do we need to submit?
Only one pasted on the application form
Please share a reference for not sending in the original passport through the pick-up and drop-off service.
Hi Siddharth I called the bls office and checked and they confirmed, u can call on the phone number showed in the video
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
Looks like we cannot select pickup/drop-off anymore :(
Yeah but u can call them and arrange pick and drop
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, 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😊
Hello! The video was incredibly useful! I'm in the process of applying for my PCC, and when I contacted BLS, they informed me that I need to send my original passport through the mail. Should I still send my passport to them?
Hi bls keeps updating their rules and it varies from location to location, for my PCC it was not required to send the original passport however if they hv asked u to send the original passport i would recommend doing so
Hello Sofia!! Video is really informative and helpful 🥹❤ I have a problem. I m here in Canada, and my family is here too. No one’s home in India. I m just confused and worried about how police verification will happen in my case? I haven’t applied yet though.
Hey is there any friend or relative who can go to the local police station and talk to them for your verification
@@sofiaincanada Thank you for your response 🥺❤🥺❤
yes, i can try though. Worst case, is it okay to travel to India to obtain PCC myself during those 60 days of timeframe between ITA and PR application??
Great and easy explanation
Thank u so much Jasbir ! Glad u liked it 😀
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
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
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
Excellent Information!
Just one thing confused. Will Indian police submit report online or will they received request by courier/post ?
Do we need to handover request in person or by online system communication?
They will receive the request on their portal , but they will reach out to you on your address but at times they are slow , so best is to tell your family members to go to the local station and let them know a police verification will be coming , once it’s done u can see it on the pass port gov india website, and bls will mail the letter to your address, unfortunately they don’t send email copies
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?
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
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
2018 - 2023 in USA
2023 - now in Canada (Closed Work Permit)
Does one still need Indian PCC in this case?
Hi the Ircc website says that u need police for:
you and your family members who are 18 years or older
and
every country you (or a family member) stayed in during the last 10 years for 6 months or more in a row
You don’t need to give us police certificates for any period of time before you were 18 years old or for time spent in Canada.
So according to me you would need police certificate from India if you were in India before 2018 and if you were in any other country for more than 6 months since 2013
www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/apply-permanent-residence/police-certificates.html
Hello Sofia,
Great video.
Did BLS accept your application in first try or they refused it.
I am asking because it happened with my friend his application got rejected 3 times and they were mentioning that photo is not correct.
Can you share your experience about it
Thanks
Hi Nitin ! Thank you for the feedback ☺️ mine got accepted the first time , for photo i would recommend going to ensure that u don’t use a passport size photo as the PCC specifications are diff , u can go to any ups store they can get it done correctly
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 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, 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
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
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
Very informative video thanks
Thank u so much jimmi , appreciate the support ☺️
1) Are we only self-attesting the passport and address proof copy?
2) Do we need to self-attest all pages of the passport or just the front page photocopy?
Yes self attest it and I would recommend self attesting every page that has a stamp
Thank you for this video. Very useful. Just needed to know that if we personally submit the application to the BLS centre do we still need to make a draft or can we pay by cash or credit card personally.
@@wilmafernandes6969 thank u so much , if you are going to the centre u don’t need draft u can pay with card
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
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 Sophia,
In the checklist as they say we need to submit all the documents right??
Should we submit thr color copy or the printed copy is fine??
Hi I would recommend color copies if possible but black abt white should also be ok
Hi Sofia, Thank you so much for this accurate information. Currently, I am living in India and got my ITA. So, how can I apply for PCC ?? Am I eligible for above mentioned process ? Thank you.
Congratulations on the ita ! If u are in India u don’t need to go through this process , u can simply get it done from the police station
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
1.Suppose jo address canadian license pe hai ab banda vahan na rehta ho to kisi dusre address pe pick up and drop off kara sakte hain ?
2. Agar hame khud hi drop karna hai application to fir b pickup and drop off dena hoga?
3. Jab ham documents bhej dete hain to uske baad kya hota hai... kya pcc complete hone ke baad hame kuchh aata hai doc return ?
4. Ye add p page service aur photography service kya hai ?
I think sort registered address pe hi ho sakta hai but best to call bls and confirm, Khud aap bls centre pe jaa ke kar sakte ho the whole process but online ke liye u need pick and drop
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
Hi Sophia, In place of Birth for PCC; The question is mention ( Village/ Town/city). But in my passport place of Birth - there is town and state -( Kerala) . So should I put both ( city & state) or just the city.
No u can just put the name of your town
Hey Sofia, does Purolator provides the envelope or do we have to pack it up and wait for the pickup ?
They do provide a waterproof envelope for all the docs, but I would recommend to put them all in one envelope seal it and then put in the purolator envelope
very informative, thank you
Glad you liked it 😊
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
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
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, 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, 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.
Thank you for the informative video! I have a doubt - Should I paste the purolator label on the cover and then put it in the purolator cover that they give? Or will I be sticking the label on the purolator cover?
Hey it needs to go on the purolator cover that they give
Thanks Sofia!
Hey Sofia, thank you for sahring this video. Could you be able to share a sample letter for a different address in the current address in India ?
Hi it just a basic letter explaining the reason why I am attaching my parents address proof and why my passport address is different
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
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
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
Hello, Very informative video. Although, I am confused that what should be the amount of money order that I need to make (Passport fee + consular fee + BLS Service charges + Return courier fees). I have already paid for the purlator courier fee online. Thanks in advance
Hi ! Thank u so much if you have already paid for pick up and drop fees online , when I sent my application the fees was 41.82 CAD , however i would recommend calling the no I hv shown in the video and confirming with them
They haved charged me around 200 dollars isn’t that expensive
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, 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
Hi Sofia! Thankyou for this video. I have a question regarding the address. My passport and current address in India are different.
So do I need to call the consulate general and let them know or I can just attach a letter with the application explaining or should I do both?
Hey no need to call , it was the same case with mine too , just attaching the letter is enough
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
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?
Book your drop off pick up ..... its not showing any more
I selected from down then it says File Not Found
Try calling them on the phone number mentioned on the video , they can arrange pick up and drop off over the phone
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 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
Hi Sofia, Thank you so much for the video! two questions: 1. will by G1 driver license would be okay? and 2. I only have 54 days left for my application. so do you suggest that I do this online or in person? Do let me know, thanks! :)
Hey ! Thanks for the support ! G1 will be ok , I used g1 too , 54 days should be good however ask your family members to talk to the local police station as sometimes they can be careless and not work on it ,talking to them and chai paani ke paise speeds up the process , also going in person reduces the time by a week as that is the time it takes usually for bls to submit your application after u hv mailed them
@@sofiaincanada thank you so much!! Appreciate your feedback! 🤗
@@sofiaincanada Hey Sofia, one more question, the price breakup wasn't clear to me, the website states that: Postal Applications:
Kindly Provide a Demand Draft/Money order only in favor of BLS International Services Canada Inc., which includes Passport fee + consular fee + BLS Service charges + Return courier fees, to send back your processed application. So where do I the exact amount? also is it necessary that I need to drop the package the day i get my DD issued from the bank? or would be it be ok if I get the DD in advance and then drop the package the next day? Please do let me know! :)
Hey Sofia, the info was really helpful. I have two questions :
1. The address for letter to consulate will be same as the address given for the jurisdiction coz my jurisdiction is Vancouver but i reside in Alberta ?
2. If my current address in India has changed from my passport address but it is few blocks away from previous address. Do I still need to write the address?
Yeah address it according to your jurisdiction, also call bls and confirm.
2. Yes I would recommend to do that , as the police will go the exact address and incase they are not able to verify they may fail the PCC so better not to take the risk
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
Hello Sofia,
Great video. The address in my passport is not valid anymore. My new address is updated in my Indian drivers license. I have 2 questions:
1. While filling the application, do I need to enter the address from the passport or the new address ?
2. Regarding the new address, do I need to email the consulate general at Toronto or write them a physical letter that can be sent with the rest of the documents ?
Thanks !!
Thanks a lot ! Enter the address where u have family members who can complete the verification from local police station on your behalf, so the new address will be apt .attach a letter to consulate general of Toronto explaining this and also attach a copy of the drivers license or any other id proof which has the address
@@sofiaincanada Would you happen to have any sample letters to consulate general of Toronto ?
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
I called IRCC and PCC is valid only for 6 months.
Hi if u are applying from India then yes , not if u are applying from Canada as per the ircc website
Hi Sofia, can I book an appointment for PCC through the premium lounge? I see available slots there, but for regular appointments, I only see slots available after a month. May I know is it worth and will get the things done asap vs regular way and Purolator way? Pl suggest
Hey if u can get a walkin
Appointment right away that is faster but if u are getting it after a month I would recommend doing online as it will be faster than waiting for a month
Are you sure we don’t need to submit original passport and how much time does it take to get it.
Please tell.
Hi Harpreet , as per their website it states that u don’t need to send original passport, I also called them to confirm, however I would recommend calling them before sending your docs as the rules can get changed with time
Hi Sofia, Thanks for the video. I have a question. I do not have my my drivers license updated. So can I attach my current bank statement?
It should work but I would recommend calling bls and confirming
Hi Sophia! thank you for this informative video. I am confused how to start writing letter for address changed to counsellor do i need to mention the address of the BLS center or just simply start it. please reply ASAP. Thank you.
Hi it’s just a general letter explaining that why your address on passport is different, since a lot of people have been asking for it , I am planning to make a video in 2-3 days
Hi, Sofia thanks for sharing the video it's really helpful. I have a question as I have filled out the form, however, I'm not able to see the pick-up and drop-off option in Submit your application. is there any other way to do that??
Thanks ! You can call them and arrange pick and drop over the phone
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
Should I add my Mother’s name according to my passport?
In my passport only my mother’s first name is mentioned.
Should I put only first name in the application form or I should include last name also?
Put it as per your passport
Hi, I came to India for 1 month, should I take PCC from India or when I go back to Canada I should take from there, one of my colleagues is saying that take it from India, it will save my 60 days, can you please help
Hey I would recommend calling ircc and confirming if u can get it from ircc
Great video. Very helpful
Thank you for your kind words Kavitha , glad you found it helpful
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
Hi Sofia, my express entry application is in the pool, I received OINP nomination and currently waiting for general draw. I have all the documents ready including PCC from India. However, I might need to visit India some time next month. I wanted to know if I visit India for a month and come back, will my PCC still be valid? Or do I have to get a new one because I visited India?
Hi in this case the safest way would be to call ircc and confirm or ask them on their twitter page
Hi Feroz. I do have the same situation. I got nominated OINP today. How did you manage? Did you receive ITA? Did you get information regarding this bro? Is it ok to go home while PCC application on process?
Great video, I have one question, If someone is working for provincial government (in Canada) what they should select while selecting employment type; private or government? Thanks in advance.
U should ideally select gov i would say
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 !
How can I print the PCC application already in my profile? I want to take a print of that but unfortunately I have to go to shoppers. Please help me
Hi unfortunately I do not know how u can get a copy of the PCC u hv already submitted, maybe call ircc