Hello to everyone on this forum. I've got a few questions regarding this "Ready for Visa" email that I received yesterday - I'd be very grateful if someone could take the time out to respond to me ASAP. Thank you so much.
Once again, would be extremely grateful if you all could help me out with this. Thank you so much in advance!
- The email specifies a timeline of 30 days for submission of the package. Considering that it is dated February 4, 2022, I'm guessing that the due date for submission is Sunday, March 6, 2022. Simple math, but please help me re-confirm this.
- The last line of the email says: "We are looking forward to receiving your package within 30 days to conclude your application for permanent residence in Canada." When they say "receive", do they mean at the VFS office or at the regional IRCC office / embassy of Canada? If it helps, I'm located in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
The reason I ask this is because I'd like to know if it's okay for me to arrange for the VFS pick-up on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Would that be within the timelines specified for submission of the package?
- Along with the various documents specified in the email (original passport, 2 photos, copy of the email, receipt of RPRF, and the details of height and eye colour), what are the other documents that VFS would need? For example, do they need a self-addressed envelope? Any consent form signed from my end (in case I'm opting for the SMS facility)?
- How are we supposed to give the details regarding height and eye colour? Do we have to write it on a self-attested document / letter? Is there a format for giving these details?
- What's the average processing time that we're seeing for such passport collections? I'm actually due to travel overseas on Sunday, February 20, 2022; assuming I arrange for the VFS pick-up on Monday, February 7, 2022, can I anticipate receiving my passport from VFS / IRCC before that date? Or is it too risky, from your experience?
- Could someone please guide me on the process for the VFS web-form for the two-way courier service? I reached the payment page, but I'm unsure if I would get an option to schedule a pick-up on a particular day. Do I get that option, or is it on a first come first serve basis for the next available day on which they would pick up the passport package? Also, which type of application do I need to select on the web-form? For context, the email I received was for Express Entry PR application (no family, no spouse, single applicant, no dependents).
Even if you could help me with just questions 1 and 2 above, please, that would be really helpful. Thank you so much!
