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How Much Time It Takes From Passport to Visa Stamped via VFS

neel_321

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Oct 23, 2017
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Hey Christy, am sorry, I wish i knew the answer.
NDVO is getting slower this year (seems like their New-year resolution).

I remember you submitted the passports on Mar12(hope am right), in which case it's been 16 days (11 business days) so far.
It's been said by VFS that usually it will take maximum 15 business days for visa stamping and another day or two for couriers.

I believe you would be receiving by the end of this week. :)

I submitted mine last friday and got an email this Monday , that, it's been processing in New Delhi. Waiting for more updates :rolleyes:
Hi,

If the CIC account says APPROVED, does it mean that Visa is stamped? Mine is not approved yet.

Thanks.
 

sundar17feb99

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You are right my dear on the timeline!

Good Friday is a holiday in India, isn’t it? Are they already in long weekend mood? o_O

I guess, we’ll have to wait until next week. The long wait is slowly killing me :eek:
You are right, it's long weekend then :oops:

I can understand that:) it's like waiting for Pizza when it's getting baked in the oven. The anxiety of knowing we will get but when ;)
 
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sundar17feb99

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Apr 30, 2017
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Category........
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Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2281
App. Filed.......
14-06-2017
Nomination.....
05-01-2018
AOR Received.
25-01-2018
IELTS Request
R9L8W6.5S6.5
Med's Done....
09-02-2018
Passport Req..
20-03-2018
Hi,

If the CIC account says APPROVED, does it mean that Visa is stamped? Mine is not approved yet.

Thanks.
Yes, if it's says approved, you can be sure that they are done with your stamping.
Now they will proceed sending it back to VFS office. Your return tracker will be activated soon. All the best :)
 
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neel_321

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Oct 23, 2017
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Yes, if it's says approved, you can be sure that they are done with your stamping.
Now they will proceed sending it back to VFS office. Your return tracker will be activated soon. All the best :)
Thanks for confirming. I have submitted mine on 19 March at VFS ND, no update as yet, not even in the CIC profile :-(
 

meghsweet

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Mar 24, 2018
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PNP paper-based? Just wondering why your status is “decision made”. Been reading in the forum that status for EE applicants is “Approved” after visa stamping.
M also wondering the same y my status is not changing.. i m worried a lot.. my VFS status says is being processed at NDVO.. :(
 

sundar17feb99

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Apr 30, 2017
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Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2281
App. Filed.......
14-06-2017
Nomination.....
05-01-2018
AOR Received.
25-01-2018
IELTS Request
R9L8W6.5S6.5
Med's Done....
09-02-2018
Passport Req..
20-03-2018
Thanks for confirming. I have submitted mine on 19 March at VFS ND, no update as yet, not even in the CIC profile :-(
I can understand but fret not, you are at the last stage.
Seems (wish) NDVO will stamp in one-go for all :cool:
 

neel_321

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Oct 23, 2017
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I can understand but fret not, you are at the last stage.
Seems (wish) NDVO will stamp in one-go for all :cool:
Seriously :)
I asked the VFS manager the other day on the processing timeline and he said that it usually takes 7-10 days, but its even taking a month these days. That's quite strange!
 
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sundar17feb99

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Apr 30, 2017
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Chennai - India
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2281
App. Filed.......
14-06-2017
Nomination.....
05-01-2018
AOR Received.
25-01-2018
IELTS Request
R9L8W6.5S6.5
Med's Done....
09-02-2018
Passport Req..
20-03-2018
Seriously :)
I asked the VFS manager the other day on the processing timeline and he said that it usually takes 7-10 days, but its even taking a month these days. That's quite strange!
Haha, yeah it is.
In my opinion, Visa officers are not slouching or dawdling.
There may be more workload for whatever reason. Hope we all receive our passports soon :)
 
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iamxty

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07-09-2017
File Transfer...
04-11-2017
Passport Req..
08-03-2018
Haha, yeah it is.
In my opinion, Visa officers are not slouching or dawdling.
There may be more workload for whatever reason. Hope we all receive our passports soon :)
Which VFS did you submit your passport?
 

neel_321

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Oct 23, 2017
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Haha, yeah it is.
In my opinion, Visa officers are not slouching or dawdling.
There may be more workload for whatever reason. Hope we all receive our passports soon :)
I am sure it is. We all are looking at our individual case and getting worried, they may actually be overloaded with work. I wish the same and pray all our passports come real soon so that we can book our flights soon :)
 
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sundar17feb99

Hero Member
Apr 30, 2017
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Chennai - India
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2281
App. Filed.......
14-06-2017
Nomination.....
05-01-2018
AOR Received.
25-01-2018
IELTS Request
R9L8W6.5S6.5
Med's Done....
09-02-2018
Passport Req..
20-03-2018
Which VFS did you submit your passport?
VFS- chennai, it's been forwarded to Canada Visa office in Bangalore and currently in NewDelhi for processing.
 

jaspreet1003

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Mar 26, 2018
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My Cic Portal was just updated that Final Decision has been Made. But no update on VFS website.
Submitted Passport on : 14th March, @Vfs Chandigarh.
Cic update on : 28 March
Passport : Awaited
 

iamxty

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File Transfer...
04-11-2017
Passport Req..
08-03-2018
I am sure it is. We all are looking at our individual case and getting worried, they may actually be overloaded with work. I wish the same and pray all our passports come real soon so that we can book our flights soon :)
I am with you guys! I hope my husband receives his passport soon, and the rest who have been waiting too.
 
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neel_321

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My Cic Portal was just updated that Final Decision has been Made. But no update on VFS website.
Submitted Passport on : 14th March, @Vfs Chandigarh.
Cic update on : 28 March
Passport : Awaited
Oh wow! Congrats Man!

Would you mind to share a screenshot as to how your profile looks exactly please?
 

iamxty

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Mar 13, 2017
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NOC Code......
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App. Filed.......
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01-08-2017
AOR Received.
07-09-2017
File Transfer...
04-11-2017
Passport Req..
08-03-2018
VFS- chennai, it's been forwarded to Canada Visa office in Bangalore and currently in NewDelhi for processing.
Oh, it went to Bangalore then NDVO? My husband’s passport went directly to NDVO.

How many VO does India have? (I don’t want to Google it, I want to be spoon-fed this time :D)
 
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