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H1B visa stamping IWP in Toronto- Canada PR holder
Here is my timeline:
Application sent: 4/21/2022
Application Received: 4/26/2022
As of 6/3/2022 the status is still Application Received. It's been 6 weeks already. Anybody sent their docs in the same timeframe. Please share your experience.
Application sent: 4/21/2022
Application Received: 4/26/2022
As of 6/3/2022 the status is still Application Received. It's been 6 weeks already. Anybody sent their docs in the same timeframe. Please share your experience.
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Canada PR landing in Toronto and H1B Stamping at Ottawa
Hello All,
I landed at Toronto airport on May 21,2022 to do my soft landing. Process was pretty smooth. Officer at airport asked couple of questions including where i will be staying in Canada, what work i did before coming to Canada and address where they can mail the PR card.
Jumping to H1B stamping in Ottawa timeline,
05/24- Travelled from Toronto to Ottawa
05/25- H1 interview at 8.30am. Mostly all basic questions, where do you work, what are your job responsibilities, what's your job title, since how long you are working in this field, since how long you are with your current company
05/25 afternoon- Administrative processing
05/26- Ds160 status updated to Issued
05/30- Passport ready for pick up
05/ 31- Picked up passport
Hope this helps people who are planning to go Canada for H1B stamping or for landing. Good luck to all!
I landed at Toronto airport on May 21,2022 to do my soft landing. Process was pretty smooth. Officer at airport asked couple of questions including where i will be staying in Canada, what work i did before coming to Canada and address where they can mail the PR card.
Jumping to H1B stamping in Ottawa timeline,
05/24- Travelled from Toronto to Ottawa
05/25- H1 interview at 8.30am. Mostly all basic questions, where do you work, what are your job responsibilities, what's your job title, since how long you are working in this field, since how long you are with your current company
05/25 afternoon- Administrative processing
05/26- Ds160 status updated to Issued
05/30- Passport ready for pick up
05/ 31- Picked up passport
Hope this helps people who are planning to go Canada for H1B stamping or for landing. Good luck to all!
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H1 B Dropbox Toronto - still "No status" for more than 10 days
Canada post delivered documents on : 19th May.
Status : "No status"
It's been 11 days so far. i did not see the status changed to "Application received".
Does anyone face the same experience now ?
Status : "No status"
It's been 11 days so far. i did not see the status changed to "Application received".
Does anyone face the same experience now ?
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Toronto Dropbox Experience - Application Received 28th April
Consulate where the document was sent: Toronto
Date shipped via canada post: 25th April
Application Received Status updated on 28th April
Visa Category: H1-B
Number of application: 1
Documents Sent:
PASSPORT (CURRENT & PREVIOUS WITH VISA STAMP)
I-129 APPROVAL (ORIGINAL) - It appears i could have just sent a copy but I guess I live & learn
PASSPORT PHOTO (Just one photo, also had a photo took via webcam and uploaded to be used DS 160 online)
PREVIOUS PAY STUBS
PREVIOUS I-129 APPROVAL (COPY)
AIS Website status is currently "Send Documents" which is as expected i believe!!
Please do share your experiences and i will keep this thread updated so that you all can get a guesstimate of the timeline when choosing toronto for dropbox!
Date shipped via canada post: 25th April
Application Received Status updated on 28th April
Visa Category: H1-B
Number of application: 1
Documents Sent:
PASSPORT (CURRENT & PREVIOUS WITH VISA STAMP)
I-129 APPROVAL (ORIGINAL) - It appears i could have just sent a copy but I guess I live & learn
PASSPORT PHOTO (Just one photo, also had a photo took via webcam and uploaded to be used DS 160 online)
PREVIOUS PAY STUBS
PREVIOUS I-129 APPROVAL (COPY)
AIS Website status is currently "Send Documents" which is as expected i believe!!
Please do share your experiences and i will keep this thread updated so that you all can get a guesstimate of the timeline when choosing toronto for dropbox!
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H1B dropbox from Toronto OR Ottawa consulate
hello friends..
Currently, I reside in Toronto GTA. I will be applying for my H1B visa stamping through drop box in the next few days.
I have few questions.
Looking at the current trend of stamping duration being posted in this thread, Toronto consulate is taking approx. 5-6 weeks from the application received date to issue visa stamping and Ottawa consulate is taking between 3-5 weeks.
Since i reside in Toronto GTA, Should i need to choose Toronto consulate for drop box option or am i allowed to choose Ottawa consulate?
Also, do we need to send I-797 approval copy, when sending the documents for stamping? My visa is approved and waiting for approval notice.
Regarding photos, We will have to upload the digital photo while submitting DS-160 and send 2 hard copies when sending the documents for stamping. Is my understanding correct.
Thanks much for all your assistance.
Currently, I reside in Toronto GTA. I will be applying for my H1B visa stamping through drop box in the next few days.
I have few questions.
Looking at the current trend of stamping duration being posted in this thread, Toronto consulate is taking approx. 5-6 weeks from the application received date to issue visa stamping and Ottawa consulate is taking between 3-5 weeks.
Since i reside in Toronto GTA, Should i need to choose Toronto consulate for drop box option or am i allowed to choose Ottawa consulate?
Also, do we need to send I-797 approval copy, when sending the documents for stamping? My visa is approved and waiting for approval notice.
Regarding photos, We will have to upload the digital photo while submitting DS-160 and send 2 hard copies when sending the documents for stamping. Is my understanding correct.
Thanks much for all your assistance.
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Are you traveling from another country to apply for a US visa in Canada
Hi Everyone,
I have a Candian PR and live in the US. When I apply for H1B stamping in Canada, I answered "yes" to the question "Are you traveling from another country to apply for a US visa in Canada". The available appointments are all in 2023.
A friend who lives in Canada on visa was able to schedule their "L1 visa" stamping earlier as June 2022 and there were several dates in 2022 available to them.
Will changing my answer to "no" help get an earlier date? Will that cause any delay or admin processing?
Any suggestions/inputs are most welcome.
Thank you
I have a Candian PR and live in the US. When I apply for H1B stamping in Canada, I answered "yes" to the question "Are you traveling from another country to apply for a US visa in Canada". The available appointments are all in 2023.
A friend who lives in Canada on visa was able to schedule their "L1 visa" stamping earlier as June 2022 and there were several dates in 2022 available to them.
Will changing my answer to "no" help get an earlier date? Will that cause any delay or admin processing?
Any suggestions/inputs are most welcome.
Thank you
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DS-5535 in Canada
Hi everyone - Does anyone have experience with DS 5535 in Canada for H1B? There are many experiences of this from consulates in other countries, but not many seen from Canada. Over a month of waiting and still counting. If someone has gone through this, please share how long it took to clear up.
TIA
TIA
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H1B and H4 Stamping at Vancouver Consulate
Hello all,
Below is my experience if it helps anyone. I am based out of Canada and was eligible for courier-in/interview waiver. (Self, Spouse and 2 kids).
Application Sent: 03-May-2022
Package Delivered (as per Canada Post): 04-May-2022
Application Received: 11-May-2022
Admin Processing: 12-May-2022
Issued: 13-May-2022
Ready for Shipping & Shipped: 16-May-2022
Waiting to receive stamped passports on 17-May-2022
Below is my experience if it helps anyone. I am based out of Canada and was eligible for courier-in/interview waiver. (Self, Spouse and 2 kids).
Application Sent: 03-May-2022
Package Delivered (as per Canada Post): 04-May-2022
Application Received: 11-May-2022
Admin Processing: 12-May-2022
Issued: 13-May-2022
Ready for Shipping & Shipped: 16-May-2022
Waiting to receive stamped passports on 17-May-2022
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H1B Visa Interview Dates in Ottawa or Toronto
Hey Guys, anyone with recent experience in getting Visa interview date at Ottawa or Toronto. I am not a Canadian Citizen or PR so not eligible for Dropbox. I will have to travel from US to Canada to attend visa interview.
Can someone give an idea what is the current wait time looks like? Is it easy or hard to get appointment?
Can someone give an idea what is the current wait time looks like? Is it easy or hard to get appointment?
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US H1B Visa Extension Dropbox in Canada
Hi, my 1st H1B stamping happened in Vancouver, Canada in 2019. Now I have to get my H1B extension stamped before Nov 2023. I am planning to use dropbox in Vancouver (if I am eligible). I am planning to stay in US and send my completed application docs to my cousin in Vancouver. He can submit docs on my behalf at dropbox. Once approved, he can collect it and courier back to my US address. Did anyone else do similar process? Is there any risk of me not traveling to Canada for the process?
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