Visa Stamping from Canada/ Mexico

Hi,

This site was super helpful so posting my experience.

I flew to Canada on visit visa

My timelines are

9th Feb - 9.20 AM - Consulate Interview - You can go early they are not strict on timings,
you can take mobile phones with you there is free locker service inside.

Do carry passport photo OR 10CAD to get a photo inside Consulate.

Carry all documents as per the link which I have shared , if you have all documents then you will feel more confident and can avoid 221G

Qns

Are you with same employer?
What does your company do?
What do you do at Company X?
Whats your salary
Pay stubs

Visa was approved you will get it soon.

9th Feb - Status got changed to Approved.

10th Feb (Friday) - no updates status is still Approved.

13th Feb - Status got changes to Issued by ~10AM.

14th Feb - no updates.

15th Feb - Got an email to collect passport form BLS Ottawa.

I was expecting my passport on Friday 10th Feb but had to extend my stay.

Take aways - For document pick up there are multiple options I choose BLS , if its BLS you will not get any tracking#.
You will get an email once passport is ready for pick up.

I have seen post from other members who got it sooner via Canada post and if there is an option do select premium service.

While coming back you will get immigration in Ottawa airport itself which was super fast.

Good luck everyone!