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Re: FSW 2014 Applicants Timeline- Lets Network Here.

palakpatel911

Champion Member
Aug 21, 2014
1,428
621
Ahmedabad - Gujarat - India
Category........
Visa Office......
NDVO
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-05-2014
Nomination.....
10-09-2014 - PER
File Transfer...
21-10-2014
Med's Request
29-10-2014
Med's Done....
03-12-2014 - ECAS
Passport Req..
06-02-2015
VISA ISSUED...
16-02-2015
LANDED..........
13-03-2015
gaurav jaswal said:
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen!
Toronto is marked as destination on my visa. Is it mandatory for me to land in toronto?
Secondly, is it mandatory to carry CAD 11824 or more, not less, at the time of landing? Would it be fine if i carry lesser amount like CAD 5000?
Regards,
Gaurav
1. Anyways you will be landing on Pearson Airport if landing at Ontario so Toronto is fine,
2. No not mandatory to bring $11824, it can be lesser than that as well or as you said less than $5000

If bringing over $10000 than you need to declare at immigration check and have to fill 1 extra form, its simple but that is an extra requirement.
 

palakpatel911

Champion Member
Aug 21, 2014
1,428
621
Ahmedabad - Gujarat - India
Category........
Visa Office......
NDVO
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-05-2014
Nomination.....
10-09-2014 - PER
File Transfer...
21-10-2014
Med's Request
29-10-2014
Med's Done....
03-12-2014 - ECAS
Passport Req..
06-02-2015
VISA ISSUED...
16-02-2015
LANDED..........
13-03-2015
PP send it thru VFS..It is safe...see the below for more information

Passport Transmission Services
If you have received notification from the Government of Canada requesting your passport, your passport along with the passport request letter may be submitted through the Canada Visa Application Centre of your choice.
Please note that there will be a Service Charge for the above services. The details can be obtained here.

How to submit your passport:
Once you receive notification from the Government of Canada requesting your passport, you can submit the passport and that passport request letter:

In person/ through an authorized representative at the CVAC

To retrieve your passport, you have the choice of;
1. Picking up the passport in person or through an authorized representative at the CVAC ; or;
2. Courier returns facility. The passport will be returned back to the specified home or office address via courier.

The Passport Transmission Services offered by the CVACs will enable you to;

1. Get your passport delivered to the CVO in a timely and safe manner.
2. Track the status of your passport by using the Tracking tool on the CVAC website
 

niagracalling

Champion Member
Jun 27, 2014
1,182
228
124
Chandigarh
Category........
Visa Office......
[color=purple][b]New Delhi[/b][/color]
NOC Code......
[color=purple][b]1111[/b][/color]
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
[color=purple][b]08-09-2014[/b][/color]
Doc's Request.
[color=purple][b]DD 24-11-2014[/b][/color]
Nomination.....
[color=purple][b]PER 16-12-2014[/b][/color]
IELTS Request
[color=purple][b]Sent[/b][/color]
File Transfer...
[color=purple][b]Started processing on 27-02-2015[/b][/color]
Med's Request
[color=purple][b]25-03-2015[/b][/color]
Med's Done....
[color=purple][b]28-03-2015 Third line update 08-04-2015[/b][/color]
Interview........
[color=purple][b]Skipped (Decision Made 14-05-2015)[/b][/color]
Passport Req..
[color=purple][b]13-05-2015[/b][/color]
VISA ISSUED...
[color=purple][b]21-05-2015[/b][/color][img]http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f126/pranav1981/canadianflag_zpsftrnold1.gif[/img]
LANDED..........
[img]http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f126/pranav1981/canstock14162064_zpsbfe36209.jpg[/img]
IS IT FINE TO SHOW POF IN INR AT THE TIME OF LANDING


palakpatel911 said:
1. Anyways you will be landing on Pearson Airport if landing at Ontario so Toronto is fine,
2. No not mandatory to bring $11824, it can be lesser than that as well or as you said less than $5000

If bringing over $10000 than you need to declare at immigration check and have to fill 1 extra form, its simple but that is an extra requirement.
 

kau

Star Member
Feb 7, 2015
105
16
Category........
Visa Office......
NDVO
NOC Code......
Family/Spousal Sponsorshp
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
12 April 2016
AOR Received.
4 May 2016
Med's Done....
29 March 2016
Bains87 said:
1. inamul70 DM : 20-03-2015 PPR : 01-04-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
2. quartz DM : 20-03-2015 PPR : xx-xx-xxxx Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
3. goingtocanada DM : 20-03-2015 PPR : xx-xx-xxxx Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
4. rajneeshv DM : 20-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
5. kaps1235 DM : 20-03-2015 PPR : xx-xx-xxxx Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
6. v_g1973 DM : 20-03-2015 PPR : xx-xx-xxxx Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
7. Deepu23 DM : 20-03-2015 PPR : xx-xx-xxxx Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
8. buvi8333 DM : 20-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
9. MapleTon DM : 20-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
10. Royalboyz DM : 20-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
11. darklordkuma DM : 21-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
12. farhansk DM : 21-03-2015 PPR : xx-xx-xxxx Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
13. Bains87 DM : 24-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : 06/04/2015 Passport Received :
14. Kau DM : 24-03-2015 :31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : 02-04-2015 Passport Received :
15. Vande Mataram DM : 24-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
16. arkscan DM : 24-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
17. 24 DM : 25-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
18. Maplehead DM : 25-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
19. tech2015 DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
20. shah81 DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : xx-xx-xxxx Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
21. thependraw DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
22. patelsd84 DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : xx-xx-xxxx Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
23. bhavcaluk DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
24. alexanderpride DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
25. jmyra DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
26. jacks1286 DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
27. sunil_k_gupta DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
28. keepfaith DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : xx-xx-xxxx Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
29. drsdps DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
30. Rjani DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : xx-xx-xxxx Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
31. nianoel DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : xx-xx-xxxx Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
32. BMD DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : xx-xx-xxxx Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
33. sunny2005 DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : xx-xx-xxxx Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
34. FuturCanadian DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : 01-04-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
35. gagsv DM : 25-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
36. spicysank DM: 21-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
37. gaurav202 DM: 31-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :


Request all the listed members to please update this information so that the members who are in the earlier stages can refer to this sheet and get an idea.
 

FuturCanadian

Hero Member
Mar 7, 2015
535
49
Category........
Visa Office......
NDVO
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
20-May-2014
AOR Received.
09-Sep-2014
Med's Request
27-Oct-2014
Med's Done....
14-Dec-2104
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
PPR - 01-Apr-15 / DM- 24-Mar-15
VISA ISSUED...
Waiting
LANDED..........
Planning for Jun
Bains87 said:
1. inamul70 DM : 20-03-2015 PPR : 01-04-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
2. quartz DM : 20-03-2015 PPR : xx-xx-xxxx Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
3. goingtocanada DM : 20-03-2015 PPR : xx-xx-xxxx Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
4. rajneeshv DM : 20-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
5. kaps1235 DM : 20-03-2015 PPR : xx-xx-xxxx Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
6. v_g1973 DM : 20-03-2015 PPR : xx-xx-xxxx Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
7. Deepu23 DM : 20-03-2015 PPR : xx-xx-xxxx Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
8. buvi8333 DM : 20-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
9. MapleTon DM : 20-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
10. Royalboyz DM : 20-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
11. darklordkuma DM : 21-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
12. farhansk DM : 21-03-2015 PPR : xx-xx-xxxx Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
13. Bains87 DM : 24-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : 06/04/2015 Passport Received :
14. Kau DM : 24-03-2015 PPR : xx-xx-xxxx Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
15. Vande Mataram DM : 24-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
16. arkscan DM : 24-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
17. 24 DM : 25-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
18. Maplehead DM : 25-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
19. tech2015 DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
20. shah81 DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : xx-xx-xxxx Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
21. thependraw DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
22. patelsd84 DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : xx-xx-xxxx Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
23. bhavcaluk DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
24. alexanderpride DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
25. jmyra DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
26. jacks1286 DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
27. sunil_k_gupta DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
28. keepfaith DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : xx-xx-xxxx Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
29. drsdps DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
30. Rjani DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : xx-xx-xxxx Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
31. nianoel DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : xx-xx-xxxx Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
32. BMD DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : xx-xx-xxxx Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
33. sunny2005 DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : xx-xx-xxxx Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
34. FuturCanadian DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(Consultant) : 01-04-2015 Passport Received :
35. gagsv DM : 25-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
36. spicysank DM: 21-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :
37. gaurav202 DM: 31-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) : Passport Received :


Request all the listed members to please update this information so that the members who are in the earlier stages can refer to this sheet and get an idea.
Updated my info
 

thependraw

Star Member
Aug 4, 2014
77
40
Category........
Visa Office......
NDVO
NOC Code......
2173
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
30-07-2014
Med's Request
21-02-2015
Med's Done....
02-03-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
31-03-2015
VISA ISSUED...
24-03-2015
LANDED..........
Somewhere in August 2015
gaurav jaswal said:
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen!

Toronto is marked as destination on my visa. Is it mandatory for me to land in toronto?

Secondly, is it mandatory to carry CAD 11824 or more, not less, at the time of landing? Would it be fine if i carry lesser amount like CAD 5000?

Regards,
Gaurav
you can land anywhere but Qubec. Ehere ever you land, the PR cards are sent to an address in that province only. It is not mandatory to carry any money (but advisable) although you need to prove that you have CAD 11824 + readily available at your disposal in a Canada bank or with you in some liquid form (cash/travellers cheques/travel card).

hope that clears it.
 

thependraw

Star Member
Aug 4, 2014
77
40
Category........
Visa Office......
NDVO
NOC Code......
2173
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
30-07-2014
Med's Request
21-02-2015
Med's Done....
02-03-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
31-03-2015
VISA ISSUED...
24-03-2015
LANDED..........
Somewhere in August 2015
21. thependraw DM : 26-03-2015 PPR : 31-03-2015 Passsport Submitted(VFS) :NDVO 6-Apr-2015 Passport Received : waiting.
 

palakpatel911

Champion Member
Aug 21, 2014
1,428
621
Ahmedabad - Gujarat - India
Category........
Visa Office......
NDVO
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-05-2014
Nomination.....
10-09-2014 - PER
File Transfer...
21-10-2014
Med's Request
29-10-2014
Med's Done....
03-12-2014 - ECAS
Passport Req..
06-02-2015
VISA ISSUED...
16-02-2015
LANDED..........
13-03-2015
Seven Ways To Make Yourself More Employable In Canada
http://www.cicnews.com/2014/09/ways-employable-canada-093855.html

Immigration Will Have Large Effect On Population, in coming years
http://www.canadavisa.com/news/entry/immigration-will-have-large-effect-on-population-changes-says-statistics-canada-18-09-14.html

If one is planning, not sure about where to settle in canada - this might help
http://www.canadavisa.com/news/entry/calgary-vancouver-and-ottawa-among-cities-most-attractive-to-newcomers-22-09-14.html
 

BetterLife

Hero Member
Nov 15, 2013
304
82
India
Category........
Visa Office......
NDVO
NOC Code......
2172
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-07-2014
Nomination.....
03-11-2014
IELTS Request
Sent along with application
Med's Request
09-01-2015
Med's Done....
19-01-2015
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
13-03-2015
VISA ISSUED...
30-03-2015
LANDED..........
May-2015
palakpatel911 said:
Seven Ways To Make Yourself More Employable In Canada
http://www.cicnews.com/2014/09/ways-employable-canada-093855.html

Immigration Will Have Large Effect On Population, in coming years
http://www.canadavisa.com/news/entry/immigration-will-have-large-effect-on-population-changes-says-statistics-canada-18-09-14.html

If one is planning, not sure about where to settle in canada - this might help
http://www.canadavisa.com/news/entry/calgary-vancouver-and-ottawa-among-cities-most-attractive-to-newcomers-22-09-14.html
+1 for sharing the information. How's your life going on? Nice to see you after long time.
Are you able to find the job? How's the job market for SQL Server Database Administrator?
Sorry for asking too many questions.
 

palakpatel911

Champion Member
Aug 21, 2014
1,428
621
Ahmedabad - Gujarat - India
Category........
Visa Office......
NDVO
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-05-2014
Nomination.....
10-09-2014 - PER
File Transfer...
21-10-2014
Med's Request
29-10-2014
Med's Done....
03-12-2014 - ECAS
Passport Req..
06-02-2015
VISA ISSUED...
16-02-2015
LANDED..........
13-03-2015
Immunization Certificate to Collect

Any Family bringing their young ones here in Canada make sure to get the "immunization" certificate from your family doc or from the doc where your young ones are regularly visited. They can issue a certificate or letter on their letter head, mentioning that what type of vaccination and what date given to the baby/kid.

Its good if you can get one, before arriving to Canada which is a mandatory requirement from getting an admission in schools.
 

ankushsharma

Star Member
Mar 9, 2014
140
30
Category........
Visa Office......
NDVO
NOC Code......
0112
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-Aug-14
Doc's Request.
DD: 17-Nov-14
Nomination.....
PER: 04-Dec-14
AOR Received.
SL: 6-Feb-15
File Transfer...
3-Feb-15
Med's Request
28-Feb-15
Med's Done....
9-Mar-15; 3rd Line: 23-Mar-15
Interview........
DM: 23-Apr-15
Passport Req..
28-Apr-15
VISA ISSUED...
21-Apr-15; Passports received : 5-May-15
palakpatel911 said:
Seven Ways To Make Yourself More Employable In Canada
http://www.cicnews.com/2014/09/ways-employable-canada-093855.html

Immigration Will Have Large Effect On Population, in coming years
http://www.canadavisa.com/news/entry/immigration-will-have-large-effect-on-population-changes-says-statistics-canada-18-09-14.html

If one is planning, not sure about where to settle in canada - this might help
http://www.canadavisa.com/news/entry/calgary-vancouver-and-ottawa-among-cities-most-attractive-to-newcomers-22-09-14.html
Palak bhaai, appreciate you taking time out of your schedule and sharing this information with all of us..!!
 

palakpatel911

Champion Member
Aug 21, 2014
1,428
621
Ahmedabad - Gujarat - India
Category........
Visa Office......
NDVO
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-05-2014
Nomination.....
10-09-2014 - PER
File Transfer...
21-10-2014
Med's Request
29-10-2014
Med's Done....
03-12-2014 - ECAS
Passport Req..
06-02-2015
VISA ISSUED...
16-02-2015
LANDED..........
13-03-2015
ankushsharma & BetterLife | thanks, i am trying at my best to get online and update as much i can :)

ankushsharma said:
Palak bhaai, appreciate you taking time out of your schedule and sharing this information with all of us..!!
 

darklordkuma

Star Member
Dec 9, 2013
53
4
Category........
Visa Office......
NDVO
NOC Code......
1111
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
07-07-2014
Nomination.....
30-10-2014
File Transfer...
13-01-2015
Med's Request
21-01-2015
Med's Done....
03-02-2015
Passport Req..
03-31-2015
VISA ISSUED...
05-13-2015
LANDED..........
Pending
Hello All - Just want to share my experience after PPR email.

On March 31, 2015 I received the much coveted PPR email but to my dismay they wanted me to submit my passport to NDVO within 30 days. I had already booked my tickets to travel to India on May 3, reaching on May 5. So I emailed NDVO and asked if I could get the stamping done in New York but did not get any response for a week.

Then on April 7, I emailed NYVO and asked them if I could stamp the visa in NY and they responded within 3 HOURS!!!!! However, they told me that they got approval from NDVO to stamp the visa in NY but the average time to stamp and send passport back is 30 days and this could interfere with my travel plans to India. They told me that I have the option to submit it in NY or to submit it to NDVO after I reach India. Since my travel dates are not flexible I asked to submit the passport in India after I reach on May 5. However next day (April 9) I got a new PPR from NDVO to submit Passport within 30 days.

So now I have to submit the passport once I reach India on May 5th. I plan to travel to Bangalore same day and submit on May 5th or May 6th to VFS center in Bangalore.

Only thing I'm not sure about is if I can fly back to my home town if I don't have a passport as valid photo ID? Will the airport authorities allow me to fly using photocopy of my passport and valid USA driver's license. Any thoughts??
 

alok4best

Hero Member
Dec 19, 2014
995
123
124
Frankfurt
Category........
Visa Office......
Vienna
NOC Code......
2172
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
8-Dec-2014
Nomination.....
24-Feb-2015
AOR Received.
7-Apr-2015
IELTS Request
Submitted with application
File Transfer...
7-Apr-2015
Med's Request
17-Jun-2015
Med's Done....
23-Jun-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
13-Jul-2015
VISA ISSUED...
03-Aug-2015
LANDED..........
27-Nov-2015
Hello people,

Since my last post, I sent an email to Vienna VO asking them to confirm if they have got my file.
And to be honest, they are damn fast as I got an email reply today (just 1 day).
They have confirmed they have got my files on 7th April.

So dont be surprised if the files are routed to Vieanna for some of you as well.
Looks like Warsaw and Col are also full.

Cheers.
 

sam_smr

Full Member
Jan 20, 2015
27
4
Category........
Visa Office......
NDVO
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-07-2014
Nomination.....
28-10-2014
Med's Request
09-02-12015
Med's Done....
14-02-2015 (3rd line updated & 3 PCCs, RPRF received by VO on 18-02-2015)
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
01-May-2015
VISA ISSUED...
30-May-2015
LANDED..........
02-Oct-2015
darklordkuma said:
Hello All - Just want to share my experience after PPR email.

On March 31, 2015 I received the much coveted PPR email but to my dismay they wanted me to submit my passport to NDVO within 30 days. I had already booked my tickets to travel to India on May 3, reaching on May 5. So I emailed NDVO and asked if I could get the stamping done in New York but did not get any response for a week.

Then on April 7, I emailed NYVO and asked them if I could stamp the visa in NY and they responded within 3 HOURS!!!!! However, they told me that they got approval from NDVO to stamp the visa in NY but the average time to stamp and send passport back is 30 days and this could interfere with my travel plans to India. They told me that I have the option to submit it in NY or to submit it to NDVO after I reach India. Since my travel dates are not flexible I asked to submit the passport in India after I reach on May 5. However next day (April 9) I got a new PPR from NDVO to submit Passport within 30 days.

So now I have to submit the passport once I reach India on May 5th. I plan to travel to Bangalore same day and submit on May 5th or May 6th to VFS center in Bangalore.

Only thing I'm not sure about is if I can fly back to my home town if I don't have a passport as valid photo ID? Will the airport authorities allow me to fly using photocopy of my passport and valid USA driver's license. Any thoughts??
Thanks for the update. I am in a similar situation in UK. But awaiting PPR/DM for last 50 days. I have raised CSE on 7th-Apr informing them to send the PPR such that I can stamp visa in UK itself. But no reply till now. I will now wait for PPR and then will contact LVO directly.

Regarding your questing, if you are a Indian national, I think you don't necessarily require passport to fly within India. Any Indian id proof such as PAN / Driving license is sufficient.