Canada Visa

I obtained a 6-month Canadian visitor visa from Los Angeles in 2019, which has expired now. However, my biometrics are valid until 2029. I've recently received approval for a Canada visa (H-1B visa for work in Canada) and got a letter requesting my passport for stamping at the VAC. If I submit my passport to the same VAC in Los Angeles, will I still be required to send a money order for the package transmission fee? When I check the VAC website there was an exemption for this fees. See below

Package Transmission Fee of $21.70 USD if applicable (if you are sending your passport and documents to a VAC other than where you have provided your biometrics). Payment can be made by Money Order/Cashier’s Check only. Payments must meet the below requirements:

If you provided your biometrics in Los Angeles CVAC and you are submitting your passport in the same location, you are exempt of paying the Package Transmission fee. Include to your documents a photocopy of the Biometrics sticker that was affixed to your passport by the Biometrics agent at CVAC.

will I still be required to send a money order for the package transmission fee?

Thank you

We received our visitor visa application approval and sent our passport to Los Angeles VAC on 30th Sep.

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Oct 2: Package reached Los Angeles VAC
Oct 3: Your application, tracking ID No. X has been dispatched to the IRCC Office, on Tue Oct 03 2023 for processing.
Oct 4: Your application, tracking ID No. X has been received and is under process at the IRCC Office on Wed Oct 04, 2023

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It's been radio silence since then. I was wondering if anyone has any pointers on how long it takes to get your passport back these days. Based on the experiences listed on this forum, it seems like the passports were dispatched within a couple of days of receiving them at NY VAC.

May 19 : Application Submitted for parents visiting in B2
May 23 : Biometrics letter received
May 23 : Biometric appointment Date was selected as June 12
May 23 : Tried walkin at USCIS VAC and was able to give biometric on the same day. They gladly allowed us even though our appointment was for June 12.
May 23 : Biometrics Completed and Updated on IRCC website
June 30: Late Evening: Biometrics Received correspondence letter generated.
June 30: Late Evening: Application Approved and Passport collection letter generated.
July 3: Sent Passport for both members in same package to NY VFS expecting to get delivered to VFS on July 7. Package Included Passport, USD $23.30x2 VFS service Charge Money order, Consent form signed on page 2 and Passport collection letter for both applicants(2 copy each) and a paper with details like (Address/Name/Passport Number/Email ID). For return sent 2 separate return label using USPS Priority Mail for $10.40 stamp each.
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July 6: Package Reached NY VAC
July 10: Package received email from NY VAC and transferred to IRCC

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July 11: Package received by IRCC and in Process at IRCC
July 13: Decision Envelope dispatched from IRCC to Canada VAC NY
July 13: Decision Envelope Received by Canada VAC NY
July 13: Decision Envelope couriered by Canada VAC NY
July 17: Received Passport

I sent passport for me and my spouse to VAC Los Angeles in separate packages. I received notification 3 days ago that my passport for sent to IRCC but have not received anything for my spouse. Do they send email notifications for each applicant or just for primary applicant ?

Hello,

I sent my passport to NY VFS. Now I got a notification that they need additional documents.

When i called VFS, they said they do not need any additional documents and asked me to check in IRCC portal if the consulate required additional documents.

Has anyone faced this issue?

I have asked my firm to take a look but confused as to why they need more documents after sending the passport?

Sep 24th : Application Submitted for family of 3
Sep 24th : Biometrics letter received
Oct 11: Biometric appointment Date ( It is always 2 weeks later when you submit your application )
Oct 11: Biometrics Completed and Updated on IRCC website
Nov 9: Biometrics Received correspondence letter generated ( Not sure why this came late)
Nov 9: Afternoon: Application Approved and Passport collection letter generated
Nov 10: Sent Passport for all 3 members in different package to NY VFS expecting to get delivered to VFS on 11/14. Package Included Passport, USD $23.30 VFS service Charge Money order, Consent form and Passport collection letter

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Nov 14: Package Reached NY VAC
Nov 14: Package received email from NY VAC and transferred to IRCC

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Nov 15: Package received by IRCC
Nov 15: Application in Process at IRCC
Nov 15: Decision Envelope dispatched from IRCC to Canada VAC NY
Nov 15: Decision Envelope Received by Canada VAC NY
Nov 15: Decision Envelope couriered by Canada VAC NY( to my Home)
Nov 17: Received Passport

Any questions any one having just let me know

Timelines:
Sept 08 2022 - Attorney submitted an online application
Sept 08 2022 - Got the Letter generated for Biometrics
Sept 26 2022 - Biometrics done in Missouri, USA
Nov 10 2022 - 6+ weeks passed and no change in status.

I will share my experience as soon as I will get any update on my status, though need some review if I am expecting a change in status, else I may have to travel back to INdiA as my current vIsA is expiring on Dec 12 2022.

Do I have enough time to get the status change and get my passport stamped or if there is any other easy way. Planning to immigrate through the land border before Dec 12 2022.

Aug 17 2022 - Submitted Application
Aug 17 2022 - Received Biometrics Collection Letter
Got Biometrics appointment only after 2 weeks

Aug 30 2022 - Biometrics completed in Dallas and it was updated in portal
Sep 7 2022 - Received Original Passport submission request Letter
Sep 7 2022 - Created account in VFS Global and created 2 way courier (around 76$ ) and sent through Fedex to New york Office from Dallas.
Documents:
1. Original passport
2. Consent Form - ( Available on www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/usa as TTServices Consent Form ) - 2 copies
3. IRCC Original Passport submission request Letter
4. Printed Copy of Confirmation letter for courier service
5. Money Order / Cashier Check ONLY accepted for $22.80 USD per applicant - addressed to "VFS Services (USA) Inc"

Sep 8 2022 - Delivered to VFS New York
Sep 8 2022 - Received email - Your application is dispatched to IRCC Office
Sep 9 2022 - Received email -Your Application, tracking Id XYZ has been received and is under process at IRCC office
Sep 9 2022 - Received email - The decision envelope for your application , tracking Id no XYZ has been dispatched from IRCC office to the Canada Visa application centre in USA, New York

Application in IRCC portal updated with Approved status and visa details ( like expiry date)

Sep 9 2022 - Received email -The decision envelope for your application, tracking Id no XYZ has been received from IRCC Office on Fri 9 Sep 09 2022 at Canada Visa Application Centre and it is ready for collection.

Sep 9 2022 - Received email - The decision envelope for your application, tracking Id no XYZ has been couriered from Canada Visa Application centre, New York via Courier Partner

Sep 9 2022 - Got tracking number from Fedex

Hello All,

I applied for my open work permit extension from outside Canada and have received passport submission request. However, I am very confused regarding the next steps.

a) The email shows I need to send my passport and documents to VAC at LA or NY but how do I get the shipping labels for those?
b) Do I need to travel to Canada to get my work permit with renewed expiration date or that will be sent to me?
c) Can I apply for SIN from outside Canada?

Any leads on above will be much appreciated.

Thanks

Has anyone had recent work permit approval from USA? The cic website says 11 weeks but it also says that they are prioritizing essential workers at the moment. I already have Canadian TRV.