H1B, H4 Visa

Thanks all for keeping the forum alive by sharing you experiences. Just want to do my bit.

I had applied for H1B renewal and opted for the Dropbox option since I met the necessary criteria as per Stanley website
Here's the timeline

Feb 12 - Went to VFS office in Chennai. Security checked me in after basic checks. I was given a token and I approached the counter when prompted. Of course there are always people to help and direct. Documents submitted:
Mandatory:
Dropbox confirmation letter
Passport
Approval notice

Supporting docs(The lady behind the counter did not specifically ask for any documents. She just asked med to hand over any doc that I thought would help my case - so convenient!!)
Petition papers including LCA
Employment verification letter confirming my position and salary
Last 3 months bank statement
Last 3 years W2
Last year's IT returns

Tracked passport by mailing [email protected] with just my Passport number in the subject (no body, just the subject field)
Feb 12 - 18 - Same status - The current status of your passport is Delivered To Post. (this apparently means that my documents have been submitted to US consulate by VFS)
Feb 19 - Ready for pickup

Feb 20 - I had opted for the pickup option and not courier since I was on a short trip to India. My father could collect the passport on my behalf. I was told by VFS to hand over an authorization letter, my id proof copy to the person going to pick it up. My father also had to take his identity proof (original + copy is safer)

It was a quick turn around considering consulate was closed on Feb 16,17,18 due to weekend and some bandh.