Is VFS involved again at that stage? Could you explain or share details of the passport handling part please? Is this additional to the biometric fee that we already paid while submitting our application?
Yes, they are collecting this fee at the time of issuing you a token when you enter the VFS office. This is in addition to the biometric fee we paid at the time of eAPR.
I'm not sure where exactly this premium service starts, is it right from the biometric enrolment or only from the PPR. Because after submitting my biometrics, I was seated in a premium lounge where you will find free snacks and drinks.
About passport handling... Once you received the PPR, your passport must be submitted to the Canadian Embassy in New Delhi for visa stamping. This is where VFS is involved again, they will coordinate to collect and deliver our passports.