An applicant needed to update their address to a different country and had to specify a 'visa processing office' on the address-change webform, but wasn't sure which of the 3 Indian VACs (New Delhi, Chandigarh, or Bengaluru) was processing their file.
What the thread suggested:- Raise a webform directly asking IRCC which visa office is handling your application — this is a valid way to get a definitive answer if you're unsure.
- As a general rule of thumb, the visa office assigned is usually the one closest to your place of residence at the time of application, but this isn't guaranteed.
- The most reliable way to confirm which office is processing your file is to order your GCMS notes, which will show the assigned visa office explicitly.
The practical takeaway: if you're unsure which VAC/visa office is processing your application, first try the 'closest to your residence' rule of thumb, but if you need certainty (for example, to correctly fill out an address-change webform), order your GCMS notes or raise a webform inquiry to get a definitive answer.