Visa Stamping from Canada/ Mexico

I would really appreciate if someone can help or lead to right resources/post. I live in US and last stamping was in India that expired in 2021.

1. Are there 2 options? Dropbox where I don't need to travel to Canada and ship the documents or all the experiences shared here is folks landing in Canada and sending the documents?
2. I selected yes for "Are you traveling from another country to apply for a U.S. visa in Canada?" and I am not getting dropbox options. Dates are 2024 Oct.

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!

Hello,

I'm trying to find an appointment for my H1 and my wife's H4 renewal in Canada but currently I am seeing all appointments for 2024. I am non Canadian citizen and currently in US, so planning to visit Canada on visitor's visa.

Is anyone able to find any earlier appointment dates ? When did you book and at what time you found available appointments ?

Thanks in advance for any responses.

PLEASE HELP.

My wife and daughter's H1/H4 application is refused and asked to come for an in-person interview.

It's available only in Apr 4th, could you please help suggest the ways you all have used to expedite the process.

OR ANY ONE HAS EARLIER APPOINTMENT that I can use.

PLEASE HELP.

My visa was approved in interview on January 17 and the DS160 status had been in approved since then. It’s been more than 2 weeks now. My husband had his interview on 19th and got his passport on the 25th, while there is no update on mine. Calling them has been of no use as they give generic replies.

I had h1 and h4 stamping appointment in Vancouver, Canada consulate for h1 and h4. The visas were approved and are sitting in Issued state since 1/26. Anyone else who had persona interview appointment on 1/25 in Vancouver got passport tracking information?

Many users in past few months had their passport within 2-3 days of interview. Calling counselors hasn’t been of much help as they provide generic information.

Hello I have a appointment in Toronto on February 27th 2023, but also one in April.

I am going to use the April appointment and the Feb appointment is going to be wasted. Does someone want it? Could you leave your email address so I can get in touch?

Thanks!

I am Indian Citizen (Not Canada PR) in US on H1B (Previously F1 visa).
1. Can I go to Canada for my first H1B stamping?
2. If yes can I be eligible for Dropbox?
3. And which consulate in Canada would better for making appointment or start DS160
4. and if I start DS160 in one Canada location can I book or check for appointments in other locations in Canada or do I pay visa fees or fill DS160 for other location?

Anyone scheduled for February First week H1B interview in Vancouver-BC?

Hi ,

I dropped my document in Canada post (1/18/2023) and doc delivered to US consulate on 1/19

send Canada post - Toronto consulate -1/18
Document delivered to Toronto -1/19

Waiting for the next steps .If anyone falls under this timeline .Please comment