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Ottawa H1B visa stamping miss passport
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SOS
If any one had the H1B interview at U.S. embassy at Ottawa Canada last week and waiting for to pick up passport at Canada post today. Pleas pm
Situation
There was another passport with passport in my envelope and I did handover to the post office guy.
SOS
If any one had the H1B interview at U.S. embassy at Ottawa Canada last week and waiting for to pick up passport at Canada post today. Pleas pm
Situation
There was another passport with passport in my envelope and I did handover to the post office guy.
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Timeline for H1B extension stamping for Canadian PR (COPR) in Toronto
Hi All - Posting here to see if anyone are in similar situation as me (Hope we can share timelines)
Background - I already had my first H1B stamping in India, here for extension stamping
May 20 - Landed in Canada with COPR
May 21 - Sent the documents to Toronto Consulate via Canada Post
May 24 - Documents got delivered to Consulate (Based on Canada Post) but status still says "No Status" (Tracking)
May 30 - Status is still same "No Status"
Thank you
Background - I already had my first H1B stamping in India, here for extension stamping
May 20 - Landed in Canada with COPR
May 21 - Sent the documents to Toronto Consulate via Canada Post
May 24 - Documents got delivered to Consulate (Based on Canada Post) but status still says "No Status" (Tracking)
May 30 - Status is still same "No Status"
Thank you
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Question regarding date availability if COPR holder
Hi, I am unable to get dates for this year if I apply as a third country citizen (non-US and non-Canada but working in US).
I hold a COPR and planning to do a landing soon. 1.) Could you tell me where does this visa interview waiver option show (Does it show at the time of creating the account on ais.usvisa-info site) or there is an option after opening an account. 2.) I already created an account, submitted my DS-160 no. and paid the visa fees as a third country citizen. Is it possible to change the profile here for an interview waiver (basically asking so that I avoid paying the fees again) or do I need to create a fresh account and fill the questionnaire again (where I fill the info that I am a Canadian resident and see the interview waiver option) I will do step 2 (i.e new account and new DS-160) once I land there.
Thanks
I hold a COPR and planning to do a landing soon. 1.) Could you tell me where does this visa interview waiver option show (Does it show at the time of creating the account on ais.usvisa-info site) or there is an option after opening an account. 2.) I already created an account, submitted my DS-160 no. and paid the visa fees as a third country citizen. Is it possible to change the profile here for an interview waiver (basically asking so that I avoid paying the fees again) or do I need to create a fresh account and fill the questionnaire again (where I fill the info that I am a Canadian resident and see the interview waiver option) I will do step 2 (i.e new account and new DS-160) once I land there.
Thanks
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O1b Visa Interview Waiver Program Consulate Vancouver
Timeline:
British Citizen, awaiting Canadian Citizenship ceremony, currently Canadian PR holder.
After no real explanation on the website, eventually my lawyer logged in as me and told me that I didn't need an interview and instead I was being asked to send documents in.
O1b visa petition approved, then I completed ds-160 on April 6th.
Apr 11 10am - Delivered documents to Canada post
Apr 12 7:40am - Documents delivered to consulate (initially Canada post did not show them as delivered for 2 days, apparently there is a large mail bag and thus the scan is process is not simple.
Current: Apr 19 - Still "no status" and current status is still listed as "send documents"
Have seen someone else here have a total timeline of 3 weeks and 5 days. I have a pregnant partner who I am desperate to get back to in the states, I hope for the best.
British Citizen, awaiting Canadian Citizenship ceremony, currently Canadian PR holder.
After no real explanation on the website, eventually my lawyer logged in as me and told me that I didn't need an interview and instead I was being asked to send documents in.
O1b visa petition approved, then I completed ds-160 on April 6th.
Apr 11 10am - Delivered documents to Canada post
Apr 12 7:40am - Documents delivered to consulate (initially Canada post did not show them as delivered for 2 days, apparently there is a large mail bag and thus the scan is process is not simple.
Current: Apr 19 - Still "no status" and current status is still listed as "send documents"
Have seen someone else here have a total timeline of 3 weeks and 5 days. I have a pregnant partner who I am desperate to get back to in the states, I hope for the best.
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H1b Visa Interview US Consulate Toronto
Sharing timeline from my visa appointment experience in Toronto.
Sept 2022 - Booked appointment slot for April 12th, 2023.
4/12/2023 - Visa interview @ 8:00am- In and out in 1 hour - Interview was basic questions regarding job function, position, location, Master's degree field. Approved, told 1 week to get passport back.
4/13/2023 - Status changed to Issued.
4/14/2023 - Passport picked up by Canada Post.
4/15-4/16 - Weekend
4/17/2023 -10:00am - Passport ready for pickup at selected Canada Post location.
Overall very smooth experience for anyone looking to get H1b visa done in Toronoto.
Sept 2022 - Booked appointment slot for April 12th, 2023.
4/12/2023 - Visa interview @ 8:00am- In and out in 1 hour - Interview was basic questions regarding job function, position, location, Master's degree field. Approved, told 1 week to get passport back.
4/13/2023 - Status changed to Issued.
4/14/2023 - Passport picked up by Canada Post.
4/15-4/16 - Weekend
4/17/2023 -10:00am - Passport ready for pickup at selected Canada Post location.
Overall very smooth experience for anyone looking to get H1b visa done in Toronoto.
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H1B Stamping - Ottawa - Dropbox (Mar-Apr'23)
Sharing my timeline here and will continue to keep this updated. Appreciate any updates/notes from folks on similar experience.
History: Canadian PR holder living in USA. I have had my stamping done in Canada 2 times prior to this a) Vancouver - In Person (2019) and b) Toronto - Dropbox (2021).
Current Dropbox:
Mar 20 - Reached Canada
Mar 21 - Post Docs at 10 AM in Post Office closest to consulate.
Mar 22 - 10 AM received by Consulate.
April 6 - Application moved to "Application Received" in first half of day after no status for 2+ weeks.
Waiting on next steps.
2021 Dropbox:
Oct 10: Reached Canada
Oct 11 - Post Docs at 10 AM in Post Office closest to consulate
Oct 15 - Issued
Oct 18 - Passport collected from Post Office in evening.
Oct 19 - Left Canada.
Updates:
April 17 - Approved (Morning hours)
April 18 - Issued (Morning hours)
History: Canadian PR holder living in USA. I have had my stamping done in Canada 2 times prior to this a) Vancouver - In Person (2019) and b) Toronto - Dropbox (2021).
Current Dropbox:
Mar 20 - Reached Canada
Mar 21 - Post Docs at 10 AM in Post Office closest to consulate.
Mar 22 - 10 AM received by Consulate.
April 6 - Application moved to "Application Received" in first half of day after no status for 2+ weeks.
Waiting on next steps.
2021 Dropbox:
Oct 10: Reached Canada
Oct 11 - Post Docs at 10 AM in Post Office closest to consulate
Oct 15 - Issued
Oct 18 - Passport collected from Post Office in evening.
Oct 19 - Left Canada.
Updates:
April 17 - Approved (Morning hours)
April 18 - Issued (Morning hours)
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H1b stamping - Toronto Canada - In person
Timeline:
Aug 12 2022 - Got appointment for March 29th (after a rescheduling a few later appointments )
March 29th 7:45am - Interview
March 29th 9:00 am - Status changed to approved
March 31st 3:45PM - Status changed to Issued
April 3rd 9:30am - Tracking number generated
April 3rd 4:30pm - Picked up by CanadaPost
April 4th 11:00 am - Ready for pickup
Interview Experience:
1. Was let into the consulate a little after 8am (many people before in me in queue up to 8:30am appointments).
2. First stop - document check (DS160, passport, valid status in canada, photo).
3. Next stop one more doc check (DS160, passport, valid status in canada, photo). Photo scanned into their system. I am a PR holder (with just CoPR no PR card) so no reciprocity fee. if not, have to go to another counter to pay the fee
4. Next stop - fingerprints
5. next stop - interview. Very quick. Was just asked what i do in my role and where I live. Approved.
Aug 12 2022 - Got appointment for March 29th (after a rescheduling a few later appointments )
March 29th 7:45am - Interview
March 29th 9:00 am - Status changed to approved
March 31st 3:45PM - Status changed to Issued
April 3rd 9:30am - Tracking number generated
April 3rd 4:30pm - Picked up by CanadaPost
April 4th 11:00 am - Ready for pickup
Interview Experience:
1. Was let into the consulate a little after 8am (many people before in me in queue up to 8:30am appointments).
2. First stop - document check (DS160, passport, valid status in canada, photo).
3. Next stop one more doc check (DS160, passport, valid status in canada, photo). Photo scanned into their system. I am a PR holder (with just CoPR no PR card) so no reciprocity fee. if not, have to go to another counter to pay the fee
4. Next stop - fingerprints
5. next stop - interview. Very quick. Was just asked what i do in my role and where I live. Approved.
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Cap-Exempt H1B Stamping - Toronto Canada - Interview Waiver
Hi all,
Wanted to share my experience and where I am currently in the process.
I am applying for a cap-exempt H-1B visa with an interview waiver
March 01 2023 - Mailed documents to the Toronto consulate via Canada Post
March 03 2023 - Canada Post tracking indicated that it had arrived at the destination. CEAC still showing "No Status"
March 13 2023 - CEAC status changed to "Application Received"
March 20 2023 - CEAC status changes to "Approved"
As of March 22 2023 there is no further update. I haven't received any indication that my passport has been mailed back to me. Would I normally get a tracking number? How long does it normally take to get my passport after my application was approved?
Thanks
Wanted to share my experience and where I am currently in the process.
I am applying for a cap-exempt H-1B visa with an interview waiver
March 01 2023 - Mailed documents to the Toronto consulate via Canada Post
March 03 2023 - Canada Post tracking indicated that it had arrived at the destination. CEAC still showing "No Status"
March 13 2023 - CEAC status changed to "Application Received"
March 20 2023 - CEAC status changes to "Approved"
As of March 22 2023 there is no further update. I haven't received any indication that my passport has been mailed back to me. Would I normally get a tracking number? How long does it normally take to get my passport after my application was approved?
Thanks
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visa appointment in Canada
Hi,
I was trying to renew my H1B visa from Canada. But before paying for the visa fee, I can see that earliest appointment is in 2024. Do you think it is possible to get an earier appointment if I pay the fee and check for it from time to time? or can I expedite on the ground of a conference?
I was trying to renew my H1B visa from Canada. But before paying for the visa fee, I can see that earliest appointment is in 2024. Do you think it is possible to get an earier appointment if I pay the fee and check for it from time to time? or can I expedite on the ground of a conference?
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H1B Extension Stamping - Toronto - COPR
Hi All,
Would like to post my h1b stamping experience :
Landed in Canada with COPR on Jan 17th
Jan 18th - Sent documents to Consulate through Canada Post
Jan 19th - Consulate received my documents
Jan 30th- Status changed to Application Received
Feb 4th - Status changed to Refused
Reason : Not eligible for interview waiver asked me to come for in person interview
tried booking the appointment latest i got was Apr 4th
Sent a expediate request to having something in Feb but request rejected consulate responded the request cannot be accommodated due to no slot availability
Refreshed every day and got appointment in March 7th
We had to stay in Airbnb and those were long frustrating waiting days
Mar 7th - Interview at 7.45 - Attended interview and asked based questions job tile ,roles& repsonsibility,work location
Around 8.30 - Status changed to Approved
March 9th - Status changes to Issued
March 10th - Tracking number generated
March 13th - collected passport ( 11 & 12 - Canada post not working so had to collect my passport on March 13 )
Waiting in the airport now to travel to US after 55 DAYS
I see some post the consulate will accept COPR but in my case they asked me to come for interview .. Not sure what exactly the reason . I will never go for drobox again & In person interview is always the best as you will know what is happening in your case .
If i would have book inperson interview the work will be done in 6- 7 days Thank You
If any information is required .Please reach out to me .
Would like to post my h1b stamping experience :
Landed in Canada with COPR on Jan 17th
Jan 18th - Sent documents to Consulate through Canada Post
Jan 19th - Consulate received my documents
Jan 30th- Status changed to Application Received
Feb 4th - Status changed to Refused
Reason : Not eligible for interview waiver asked me to come for in person interview
tried booking the appointment latest i got was Apr 4th
Sent a expediate request to having something in Feb but request rejected consulate responded the request cannot be accommodated due to no slot availability
Refreshed every day and got appointment in March 7th
We had to stay in Airbnb and those were long frustrating waiting days
Mar 7th - Interview at 7.45 - Attended interview and asked based questions job tile ,roles& repsonsibility,work location
Around 8.30 - Status changed to Approved
March 9th - Status changes to Issued
March 10th - Tracking number generated
March 13th - collected passport ( 11 & 12 - Canada post not working so had to collect my passport on March 13 )
Waiting in the airport now to travel to US after 55 DAYS
I see some post the consulate will accept COPR but in my case they asked me to come for interview .. Not sure what exactly the reason . I will never go for drobox again & In person interview is always the best as you will know what is happening in your case .
If i would have book inperson interview the work will be done in 6- 7 days Thank You
If any information is required .Please reach out to me .
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