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F1 restamping in Vancouver
Hi,
Time to give back to the forum.
Interview date: December 6, 2017
Appointment time: 8:00 am
Visa type: F1 (re-stamping, MS-> PhD)
In the interview, asked for resume and detailed letter of research. I was given the 221 g yellow form, and asked to email these two documents. I emailed the documents on the same day (December 6) at 12:00pm.
December 6 Status: Admin Processing
Until January 3 Status: Admin Processing
On January 4: Last status update date changed to January 4 @ 2:30pm Canada time.
On January 5: Status changed to Issued @ 8:30 am.
On January 5: 9:00 am received email from consulate with tracking number.
On January 6: 9:00 am received email from Canada post that passport is available for pickup.
On January 6: 6 pm flew back to US. Immigration happened at Vancouver, very smooth, no questions asked. Also, I got a security clearance date on my visa: Date: December 29, 2017.
Thank you to all those who helped me with my questions.
Good luck to others with the interview and AP.
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