u/shashank__010

Hi everyone,
I applied through the German **Consular Services Portal (CSP)** on **29 July 2026** and selected **Bangalore VFS**, but my application still hasn’t moved to **“Preliminary Review.”**

I wanted to check if anyone who applied around the same time through **Bangalore VFS** is in the same situation.

For those who applied recently:
When did you submit your CSP application?
Has your application moved to Preliminary Review yet?

If yes, how many days did it take?
Did you also select Bangalore VFS?
Has anyone who applied in July already received approval or moved to the VFS appointment stage?

Would really appreciate it if you could share your timeline. It would help me understand whether this waiting time is normal.
Thanks in advance! 🙏🇩🇪

Hi everyone,
I applied through the German Consular Services Portal (CSP) on 29 July 2026 and selected Bangalore VFS, but my application still hasn’t moved to “Preliminary Review.”

I wanted to check if anyone who applied around the same time through Bangalore VFS is in the same situation.

For those who applied recently:
When did you submit your CSP application?
Has your application moved to Preliminary Review yet?

If yes, how many days did it take?
Did you also select Bangalore VFS?
Has anyone who applied in July already received approval or moved to the VFS appointment stage?

Would really appreciate it if you could share your timeline. It would help me understand whether this waiting time is normal.
Thanks in advance! 🙏🇩🇪

Hi everyone!

I'm an international student from India and I'll be starting the MSc Computer Science program at the University of Paderborn this Winter Semester 2026.

I'm currently looking for accommodation (WG, shared apartment, or a private room) and was wondering if anyone else is in the same situation. It would be great to connect, share accommodation leads, or even look for a place together if our preferences match.

A little about me:

• 26 years old
• Software Engineer with 2+ years of experience
• Friendly, easygoing, and respectful
• Clean and organized
• Non-smoker
• Interested in AI, technology, fitness, and exploring new places

If you're also joining Uni Paderborn this winter or are already studying there and have any accommodation tips, I'd really appreciate your advice. Feel free to comment below or send me a DM.

Looking forward to connecting with future classmates and hopefully finding accommodation together. Thanks! 😊