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Tips needed to mail passports for Canadian visitor visa
I got so much info already from reading the experiences here. I am in US, helping my parents who are currently with us in US to obtain their Canadian visitor visas so they can come with our family in an upcoming vacation to Canada.
I got two letters for both parents to send in passports. Per instructions: https://www.vfsglobal.ca/Canada/USA/how_to_apply.html#temporary_documents
Question 1:
Under 2.c
Fees required for applicants who are not enrolling biometrics;
Fee Required for Package Transmission: USD$19.90
Fee Required for Assisted Service-Paper Applications: USD$30.80
*Payment amount must be the exact service charge fee for your application
Does it mean for each of my parents, I need two money orders. So in total, 4 separate money orders?
Question 2:
Should I mail 1 big envelop for both patents, or mail 1 envelop for each of my parents (in other words, 2 envelops)?
Thank you so much in advance!
I got two letters for both parents to send in passports. Per instructions: https://www.vfsglobal.ca/Canada/USA/how_to_apply.html#temporary_documents
Question 1:
Under 2.c
Fees required for applicants who are not enrolling biometrics;
Fee Required for Package Transmission: USD$19.90
Fee Required for Assisted Service-Paper Applications: USD$30.80
*Payment amount must be the exact service charge fee for your application
Does it mean for each of my parents, I need two money orders. So in total, 4 separate money orders?
Question 2:
Should I mail 1 big envelop for both patents, or mail 1 envelop for each of my parents (in other words, 2 envelops)?
Thank you so much in advance!
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Canada visitor visa from USA - LA VAC
Hey guys,
I am an F1 visa student in USA. I applied on June 25th to LA VAC for visitor visa.
I had previously given biometrics so did not need to give biometrics.
Timeline:
Submitted online application: June 25th
Biometrics request letter: June 26th (Biometrics already done)
Since then have not received a single notification from cic. I called their number and the agent told me that they have huge volume of applications and sent a message to IRC on my behalf to expedite the application.
I had submitted complete documents and made a detailed application.
Most cases here have approval within 2 weeks or so. What is the cause of delay? Does delay pertain to a mostly likely a rejection?
Any response would be greatly appreciated,
Thanks.
I am an F1 visa student in USA. I applied on June 25th to LA VAC for visitor visa.
I had previously given biometrics so did not need to give biometrics.
Timeline:
Submitted online application: June 25th
Biometrics request letter: June 26th (Biometrics already done)
Since then have not received a single notification from cic. I called their number and the agent told me that they have huge volume of applications and sent a message to IRC on my behalf to expedite the application.
I had submitted complete documents and made a detailed application.
Most cases here have approval within 2 weeks or so. What is the cause of delay? Does delay pertain to a mostly likely a rejection?
Any response would be greatly appreciated,
Thanks.
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Canada visitor visa approved without biometrics (Indian naitonal)
Hello,
I am an Indian National and have applied to Canada visitor Visa online.
I received a letter to submit my passport within a week of application submission.
However, I never received a letter for biometrics. My husband who applied at the same time (Indian), has received a letter to submit his biometrics.
I have tried contacting IRCC and Los Angeles VAC several times, however never received a response.
Has anyone faced a similar situation?
Thanks.
I am an Indian National and have applied to Canada visitor Visa online.
I received a letter to submit my passport within a week of application submission.
However, I never received a letter for biometrics. My husband who applied at the same time (Indian), has received a letter to submit his biometrics.
I have tried contacting IRCC and Los Angeles VAC several times, however never received a response.
Has anyone faced a similar situation?
Thanks.
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Study visa canada august intake 2019
I ve applied study visa online on 13th may, gave biometrics on 21 may, confirmed next day itself. Since then background verification is pending. 18th august my classes starts and I ve been waiting since 2 months havent got any revert. However the processing time is 4 weeks officially but here its been 9-10 weeks. Filled the webform but no response. Such a disappointment. Can someone help what needs to be done?
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Just applied for my Canadian Visa
Submitted online? 07/17/19
Biometrics required: 07/18/19
Biometrict submited: 07/19/19 (Walk in in Oakland CA)
It already shows my biometrics on my application but I still did not get the letter for passport.
I have to travel in two weeks. Very concerned about it. I will update here soon.
Biometrics required: 07/18/19
Biometrict submited: 07/19/19 (Walk in in Oakland CA)
It already shows my biometrics on my application but I still did not get the letter for passport.
I have to travel in two weeks. Very concerned about it. I will update here soon.
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Canada Visitor visa - NYC
Hi All,
so far this is the experience -
1. 16th Jul - 08 PM evening i submitted to UPS via ground courier ($10)
2. 18th Jul - 1 PM - Delivered to VAC
3. 20th July - 4:10 PM - received update in email -application dispatched to IRCC office
4. July 23rd 09:02 - application under process in IRCC
5. July 23rd 2:22PM - Decision made and send to VAC
6. July 24th 3:40 PM- mail from CIC saying that you have a new message where it’s now having some valid document line over there.
7- UPS return packet tracking is not yet activated
Hopefully it should be activated soon
so far this is the experience -
1. 16th Jul - 08 PM evening i submitted to UPS via ground courier ($10)
2. 18th Jul - 1 PM - Delivered to VAC
3. 20th July - 4:10 PM - received update in email -application dispatched to IRCC office
4. July 23rd 09:02 - application under process in IRCC
5. July 23rd 2:22PM - Decision made and send to VAC
6. July 24th 3:40 PM- mail from CIC saying that you have a new message where it’s now having some valid document line over there.
7- UPS return packet tracking is not yet activated
Hopefully it should be activated soon
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Biometric data not received by the responsible office
My file says biometric data not received by the responsible
What does it mean
Visitor visa for Canada
In such what to do at my level
Please respond
What does it mean
Visitor visa for Canada
In such what to do at my level
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Canada Study Permit Applied from USA
Hi All
Please find my timeline below
Jul 10, 2019 - Submitted online application (Study permit for me, Visitor visa for wife and kid)
Jul 11, 2019 - Biometrics Request for me and my wife
Jul 12, 2019 morning - Biometrics completed at USCIS location
Jul 12, 2019 afternoon - Biometrics information updated in both the applications
Since then the application status is shown as Submitted and no more communication has happened.
What will be the next step?
When can I expect the next step to happen?
My program starts on August 28. Can I make it?
Please find my timeline below
Jul 10, 2019 - Submitted online application (Study permit for me, Visitor visa for wife and kid)
Jul 11, 2019 - Biometrics Request for me and my wife
Jul 12, 2019 morning - Biometrics completed at USCIS location
Jul 12, 2019 afternoon - Biometrics information updated in both the applications
Since then the application status is shown as Submitted and no more communication has happened.
What will be the next step?
When can I expect the next step to happen?
My program starts on August 28. Can I make it?
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My Canada TRV application experience
Hi All,
I have applied for TRV my wife and myself and below are timelines.
1. Online Application and Submission Confirmation - June 25th
2. Biometrics Request - June 26th
3. Biometrics Submission - July 10th (Since I have submitted at USCIS Application Center near me, was not able to get earlier appointment)
4. Biometrics in the system - July 12th
5. Passport request - July 15th
6. Passport shipped - July 16th
7. VFS Tracking info and Passport dispatched to IRCC - July 18th
8. Visa Application under process at IRCC - July 19th
9. Decision envelope for your application has been received from IRCC at VAC, NY center and is ready for collection - July 22nd @ 9.40AM
10. Your processed decision envelope has been collected from the Canada VAC, NY - July 22 @ 10.06AM
But still the UPS tracking information is not updated so hoping by afternoon it will get updated.
I have applied for TRV my wife and myself and below are timelines.
1. Online Application and Submission Confirmation - June 25th
2. Biometrics Request - June 26th
3. Biometrics Submission - July 10th (Since I have submitted at USCIS Application Center near me, was not able to get earlier appointment)
4. Biometrics in the system - July 12th
5. Passport request - July 15th
6. Passport shipped - July 16th
7. VFS Tracking info and Passport dispatched to IRCC - July 18th
8. Visa Application under process at IRCC - July 19th
9. Decision envelope for your application has been received from IRCC at VAC, NY center and is ready for collection - July 22nd @ 9.40AM
10. Your processed decision envelope has been collected from the Canada VAC, NY - July 22 @ 10.06AM
But still the UPS tracking information is not updated so hoping by afternoon it will get updated.
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Canada work permit - LMIA Exempt
Hi All,
Please find my timelines below.
June 25th - Applied online.
June 26th - request for Biometrics
Biometrics - completed on 7/12
passport request letter on 7/16.
My visa application filed by my company attorney. Could you please help me to know the process for visa stamping and answers to below questions.
1) To pay visa stamping fee, do I need to register online or can I pay directly or need to send money order.
2) My daughter is a USA citizen and 6 months old. I don't have a passport request letter for her from IRCC. Is there any different process for minor USA citizen.
Please find my timelines below.
June 25th - Applied online.
June 26th - request for Biometrics
Biometrics - completed on 7/12
passport request letter on 7/16.
My visa application filed by my company attorney. Could you please help me to know the process for visa stamping and answers to below questions.
1) To pay visa stamping fee, do I need to register online or can I pay directly or need to send money order.
2) My daughter is a USA citizen and 6 months old. I don't have a passport request letter for her from IRCC. Is there any different process for minor USA citizen.
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