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Visa Stamping from Canada/ Mexico
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Experience - L1A@Ottawa
This forum has been very helpful for my preparation. Wanted to thus share my experience to this forum as well.
Steps 1: Entering the consulate
- Only your DS-160 and passport is checked
- Do NOT take any back-pack or any mobile device, including mobile phone
Step 2: Basic documentation check
- Will be asked for DS-160, passport, photograph (and any other document specific to your case, e.g. PR card)
Step 3: Security check
- Regular procedure, they would keep anything like smart watch, pen, etc., if you have
Step 4: Payment of fees
- You will be asked to go to a specific counter only (unlike other visa types)
- S/he will ask for your DS-160, PP, photo, I-797 and I-129S
- She will ask for required payment
Step 5: Fingerprinting
- All 10 fingers are finger-printed
- You'll be redirected to a queue for interview (there was only one counter open when I appeared)
Step 6: Visa interview [here are the questions asked]
** Initial greetings **
Where do you live and for how long?
When did you come to Canada?
Which company you are working with and for how long?
What is your job title?
How many direct reports do you have?
Do you think you have authority to promote your direct reports?
What is your highest qualification?
Are you working from client or your company's location?
Who is your client?
What is your client's business?
Then she said your visa is approved and it would take 3 to 5 business days to get your passport back. It was possibly 2-3 minutes of interview in total. She then handed me back one copy of I-129s and told me that it would be needed at the POE. I thanked her and that was it.
I got the passport back in 2 days time (excluding the date of interview).
It was a great experience and very smooth and professional approach to everything.
Suggestions:
a. Do NOT carry any electronic devices, back-packs etc. You'd be asked to return and not let enter the building.
b. Be prepared for 1-1/2 to 2 hours altogether - although it might take less depending on the rush, I guess.
c. Your photograph should be of good quality. Mine was in the borderline and there was some issue in scanning it initially. It worked eventually.
d. Be patient and answer to the point, as most questions asked are close-ended. Do not speak more than what is asked.
Ottawa is a beautiful city. Enjoy the city when you are there.
Cheers!
Steps 1: Entering the consulate
- Only your DS-160 and passport is checked
- Do NOT take any back-pack or any mobile device, including mobile phone
Step 2: Basic documentation check
- Will be asked for DS-160, passport, photograph (and any other document specific to your case, e.g. PR card)
Step 3: Security check
- Regular procedure, they would keep anything like smart watch, pen, etc., if you have
Step 4: Payment of fees
- You will be asked to go to a specific counter only (unlike other visa types)
- S/he will ask for your DS-160, PP, photo, I-797 and I-129S
- She will ask for required payment
Step 5: Fingerprinting
- All 10 fingers are finger-printed
- You'll be redirected to a queue for interview (there was only one counter open when I appeared)
Step 6: Visa interview [here are the questions asked]
** Initial greetings **
Where do you live and for how long?
When did you come to Canada?
Which company you are working with and for how long?
What is your job title?
How many direct reports do you have?
Do you think you have authority to promote your direct reports?
What is your highest qualification?
Are you working from client or your company's location?
Who is your client?
What is your client's business?
Then she said your visa is approved and it would take 3 to 5 business days to get your passport back. It was possibly 2-3 minutes of interview in total. She then handed me back one copy of I-129s and told me that it would be needed at the POE. I thanked her and that was it.
I got the passport back in 2 days time (excluding the date of interview).
It was a great experience and very smooth and professional approach to everything.
Suggestions:
a. Do NOT carry any electronic devices, back-packs etc. You'd be asked to return and not let enter the building.
b. Be prepared for 1-1/2 to 2 hours altogether - although it might take less depending on the rush, I guess.
c. Your photograph should be of good quality. Mine was in the borderline and there was some issue in scanning it initially. It worked eventually.
d. Be patient and answer to the point, as most questions asked are close-ended. Do not speak more than what is asked.
Ottawa is a beautiful city. Enjoy the city when you are there.
Cheers!
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