FSWP2014 Applicants from India with files transferred to Warsaw visa office.

[prabhdeepsingh]

Folks I submitted the PPs today through VFS.

The procedure was pretty simple..Took 40 mins in total. Wait time of 20 mins included !
Thought I'l share the same for bros and sis who are planning to to visit soon:

- Arrived. security checks. Carried a backpack which had my folder which had just the org PPs, PPR email hard copies and photos. Kept the phones inside (Switched off)
- Security escorted into the dedicated work space for Canada.
- Took a token for Visa Submission in the Kiosk
- Waited in the area which has notice about the current day's waiting period..It was 30 mins today (displayed)
- After 20 min my token was called for. Provided the token, Org PPs , Photos
- Was asked if I need the PPs back by courier or in person. Asked if I need sms notifications.
- Additional charges apply to these. Basic charge is INR 579 per PP. Sms - 49 per applicant.
- Asked to leave the counter to pay the req total amount in cash in another counter. The VFS counter employee would waited till we come back
- Rem - They accept only cash..no cards. get the receipt and go back to the first counter.
- VFS employees checks the receipts and uploads the data into the system and gives a long receipt which would have 2 ref ids. 1 for the application and the 2nd for the application tracking ( this is the imp one - we can use this on the vfs website for tracking it ourselves - I regret paying for the sms now !)
- Was advised by the VFS employee that it would take a max of 10 Business days for it to come back and I would receive a sms. can collect it the very next working day in person bet 1400 -1600 hrs IST
- was asked to take the receipt back to the counter where I paid cash to get a PAID seal.
- Thats it headed back home !!!

Note: Please follow the instructions diligently sent in the PPR email word by word. Esp taking the hard copies of the email sent to you. PHotos: Should meet specifications (2 for each applicant) & 1 of the photo should have the date taken and the studio's adress written or stamped on the back. No stickers allowed and security protocols advised on the vfs portal.Not a fan of it but dont have a choice !

Thx for guiding all of us about the procedure.Plz guide me on one point .I cant go for submiting my passport as very busy.Can i send my father or wife for submitting passports ?

 

[prabhdeepsingh]

Folks I submitted the PPs today through VFS.

The procedure was pretty simple..Took 40 mins in total. Wait time of 20 mins included !
Thought I'l share the same for bros and sis who are planning to to visit soon:

- Arrived. security checks. Carried a backpack which had my folder which had just the org PPs, PPR email hard copies and photos. Kept the phones inside (Switched off)
- Security escorted into the dedicated work space for Canada.
- Took a token for Visa Submission in the Kiosk
- Waited in the area which has notice about the current day's waiting period..It was 30 mins today (displayed)
- After 20 min my token was called for. Provided the token, Org PPs , Photos
- Was asked if I need the PPs back by courier or in person. Asked if I need sms notifications.
- Additional charges apply to these. Basic charge is INR 579 per PP. Sms - 49 per applicant.
- Asked to leave the counter to pay the req total amount in cash in another counter. The VFS counter employee would waited till we come back
- Rem - They accept only cash..no cards. get the receipt and go back to the first counter.
- VFS employees checks the receipts and uploads the data into the system and gives a long receipt which would have 2 ref ids. 1 for the application and the 2nd for the application tracking ( this is the imp one - we can use this on the vfs website for tracking it ourselves - I regret paying for the sms now !)
- Was advised by the VFS employee that it would take a max of 10 Business days for it to come back and I would receive a sms. can collect it the very next working day in person bet 1400 -1600 hrs IST
- was asked to take the receipt back to the counter where I paid cash to get a PAID seal.
- Thats it headed back home !!!

Note: Please follow the instructions diligently sent in the PPR email word by word. Esp taking the hard copies of the email sent to you. PHotos: Should meet specifications (2 for each applicant) & 1 of the photo should have the date taken and the studio's adress written or stamped on the back. No stickers allowed and security protocols advised on the vfs portal.Not a fan of it but dont have a choice !

Also ,what is VFS here?i need to know the link where photo specification are mentioned .plz help.i am expecting ppr soon.thx in advance

 

[descanadian]

thank u so much dsmalhan fir such a wise and positive post!!! Thanks alot!!

Dsmalhan is right, my friend whos app was under my guidance rec on 31/ 12 got mr request yesterday n no statement or salary letter or income proof. God knows their style of working.

 

[fairu]

Hello my dear old applicants who are waiting,

In our case Old is not gold its unluckily '" Old is Hold ""


Two valuable members are added
Please find below given updated table of our gang

all those who have not received mr kindly share your mode of payment?? Are you all getting getting ur salary as cash?? How many of you have attatched ur salary slip as a proof of employment. Plz do share. Even those who hv already received their can also share. To begin with me i am getting paid in cash so i never included my salary slip.

 

[fairu]

Dsmalhan is right, my friend whos app was under my guidance rec on 31/ 12 got mr request yesterday n no statement or salary letter or income proof. God knows their style of working.

thanks for the information. Have u received ur MR??

 

[2leezhere]

Thanks for sharing the useful information. What do you mean by no stickers allowed?

No stickers allowed - Its part of the instructions for the photo. The back of the photo should have the date of photo taken AND the address of the studio written or stamped..no stickers to be stuck. Some studios might have their own stickers which might be stuck on the back for this purpose. Dont allow that.Hope its clear now.

This instruction comes in the URL in the PPR email for photo specifications.

 

[Trendz]

Great Prabhdeep, Very nicely articulated information and very useful .

Wish you all the best bro!

Would also like to share some useful information,which will help every one of us post our landing :

Pls see canada buddies' group on face book and there is form link shared where you can fill your details and register. You can also register to group mail id : canadabuds at gmail dot com

Read the form heading completely, it is very good.

Pls visit this link and register yourself

 

[gurnag]

i m getting salary in hand....but i have attached salary slips with application as proof of employment.

 

[2leezhere]

Thx for guiding all of us about the procedure.Plz guide me on one point .I cant go for submiting my passport as very busy.Can i send my father or wife for submitting passports ?

Sorry I might not be able to give you an accurate answer . Its better to speak to CVAC (Vfs) customer service @ 02267866002.

I had a different question for them when I called. Wanted to know if I ( Main applicant) can visit them and submit both my passport and my wife's . They said yes but I would need an authorisation letter from my wife for the same. Remember I'm the main applicant here.

Your situation might be different not sure whether u or ur wife is the main applicant and ur referring to ur father too !

p.s pls exuse tuypos .sent from mobeel device ;D

 

[prabhdeepsingh]

Sorry I might not be able to give you an accurate answer . Its better to speak to CVAC (Vfs) customer service @ 02267866002.

I had a different question for them when I called. Wanted to know if I ( Main applicant) can visit them and submit both my passport and my wife's . They said yes but I would need an authorisation letter from my wife for the same. Remember I'm the main applicant here.

Your situation might be different not sure whether u or ur wife is the main applicant and ur referring to ur father too !

p.s pls exuse tuypos .sent from mobeel device ;D

Both me and my wife applied.i am main applicant.i was referring my father in case where me and wife not going.plz send the link of photograph from your warsaw email if possible.thx buddy

 

[2leezhere]

Both me and my wife applied.i am main applicant.i was referring my father in case where me and wife not going.plz send the link of photograph from your warsaw email if possible.thx buddy

Here u go :

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/guides/3998E_tempA.pdf.

Pls call the number I gave. They are helpful and would be able to answer your other question.

 

[prabhdeepsingh]

Sorry I might not be able to give you an accurate answer . Its better to speak to CVAC (Vfs) customer service @ 02267866002.

I had a different question for them when I called. Wanted to know if I ( Main applicant) can visit them and submit both my passport and my wife's . They said yes but I would need an authorisation letter from my wife for the same. Remember I'm the main applicant here.

Your situation might be different not sure whether u or ur wife is the main applicant and ur referring to ur father too !

p.s pls exuse tuypos .sent from mobeel device ;D

.Can we submit passports to any CVAC in india if my application is getting processed from warsaw poland?

 

[earth2809]

Good Morning All,

Today I got a call from my agent...Got MEDIIIICALLLLSSSS

App dt- 10-12-14, PER-26-02-15, SLU 28-05-15, MR 30-05-15

Please guide which is the best hospital to do the medicals in Ludhiana

 

[2leezhere]

.Can we submit passports to any CVAC in india if my application is getting processed from warsaw poland?

Yes of course. Any CVAC - Canada Visa Application Center. Service provided by VFS Global

 

[2leezhere]

Also ,what is VFS here?i need to know the link where photo specification are mentioned .plz help.i am expecting ppr soon.thx in advance

Can't find the expansion for the term VFS. But hope this is helpful.....

VFS Global is the world's largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide.[citation needed] The company manages visa and passport issuance-related administrative and non-judgemental tasks for its client governments. With over 1580 Application Centres[citation needed] and operations in over 100 countries[citation needed] across five continents, VFS Global serves the interests of 45 client governments. The company has processed over 97 million applications since its inception in 2001.[citation needed]

Source: Wiki

Have shared the link to the photo specifications on one of my replies today. Pls check.