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 !