Canada Tourist Visa (V-1) Application
Overview
I applied for a Canada tourist visa under the CAN+ program from New York, USA. Here's the timeline for my application process.
Application Timeline
12-Aug-2023: Submitted application for a Canada tourist visa.16-Aug-2023: Biometrics request from the IRCC office.
21-Aug-2023: Biometrics enrollment at VFS Mumbai, India.
29-Aug-2023: Application approved. Passport submission request from IRCC office.
11-Sep-2023: Registered for two-way courier service from Delhi.
13-Sep-2023: Passport picked up by Bluedart.
14-Sep-2023: Passport received by VFS Mumbai, India. Passport dispatched to VFS Bangalore, India.
15-Sep-2023: Passport received by VFS Bangalore, India. Passport dispatched to the IRCC office, Bangalore, India. Passport received by the IRCC office, Bangalore, India.
19-Sep-2023: Passport and visa counterfoil dispatched by the IRCC office, Bangalore, India. Application portal updated with visa details. Passport arrived at VFS Bangalore, India. Passport dispatched by VFS Bangalore, India.
20-Sep-2023: Passport delivered.
Remarks
- I applied for Canada tourist visa in USA but I faced no issues with biometrics and passport submission in India.
- I did not opt for the premium lounge service while biometrics enrollment at the VFS centre and the entire process did not take more than half an hour.
- I did not opt for the SMS notification service. VFS sent me numerous notifications via e-mails on the status of my application.
- The delay between the passport request and the passport submission was due to my travel plans. Moreover, there was an extended weekend holiday in IRCC office, Bangalore, India from 16-Sep-2023 to 18-Sep-2023 due to Ganesh Chaturthi.
Author
Anurag Gupta is a frequent traveller and an advocate of eco-tourism and sustainable living. He helps local businesses in promoting their visibility and accessibility. Anurag Gupta is also an educator and a technology consultant. He is an M.S. graduate in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Cornell University. He also holds an M.Tech degree in Systems and Control Engineering and a B.Tech degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.Add Comment
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