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H1B Stamping Dropbox in Canada

vj9

vj9

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May 29, 2017
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Hi

Did anyone get their passport size photo from Walgreens/CVS? I read online that Walgreens/CVS photos are not accepted by US consulate? I sent my application last week with a photo taken at Walgreens.
 
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zoh7009

Star Member
Oct 27, 2018
63
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Hi Everyone
here is my final updated timeline.
H1b renewal( employer changed since first stamp) , first stamping interviewed in canada. travelled from the US

H1b renewal dropbox - Toronto consulate
Docs- ds-160 confirmation, courier in confirmation, 3rd page of instruction letter, 1 photo, i-797, passport(s), employer verification letter, paystubs, PR copy, i-129,LCA copy
  1. Arrived in Canada- 4 nov
  2. Documents submitted in canada post-5 nov
  3. Documents delivered by canada post -7 nov
  4. Ds-160 No status to Application Received - 9 Nov
  5. Ds-160 Application received to Approved- 15 nov
  6. Ds-160 Approved to Issued-16 Nov
  7. Tracking number issued in email and ais-us website - 17 Nov
  8. Passport ready for pickup -18 Nov morning
  9. Picked-up passport-18 Nov afternoon
Thank you all for the help and support.
one suggestion: don’t overthink and don’t overdo online research. first ask your HR, lawyer or your network and secondly follow this forum .
 
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H1bissue

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Nov 15, 2022
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vj9 said:
Hi

Did anyone get their passport size photo from Walgreens/CVS? I read online that Walgreens/CVS photos are not accepted by US consulate? I sent my application last week with a photo taken at Walgreens.
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I used staples . I doubt this would matter a lot imo
 
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H1bissue

Full Member
Nov 15, 2022
21
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zoh7009 said:
Hi Everyone
here is my final updated timeline.
H1b renewal( employer changed since first stamp) , first stamping interviewed in canada. travelled from the US

H1b renewal dropbox - Toronto consulate
Docs- ds-160 confirmation, courier in confirmation, 3rd page of instruction letter, 1 photo, i-797, passport(s), employer verification letter, paystubs, PR copy, i-129,LCA copy
  1. Arrived in Canada- 4 nov
  2. Documents submitted in canada post-5 nov
  3. Documents delivered by canada post -7 nov
  4. Ds-160 No status to Application Received - 9 Nov
  5. Ds-160 Application received to Approved- 15 nov
  6. Ds-160 Approved to Issued-16 Nov
  7. Tracking number issued in email and ais-us website - 17 Nov
  8. Passport ready for pickup -18 Nov morning
  9. Picked-up passport-18 Nov afternoon
Thank you all for the help and support.
one suggestion: don’t overthink and don’t overdo online research. first ask your HR, lawyer or your network and secondly follow this forum .
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Congratulations
 
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kpadm3

Star Member
Feb 5, 2022
58
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zoh7009 said:
Hi Everyone
here is my final updated timeline.
H1b renewal( employer changed since first stamp) , first stamping interviewed in canada. travelled from the US

H1b renewal dropbox - Toronto consulate
Docs- ds-160 confirmation, courier in confirmation, 3rd page of instruction letter, 1 photo, i-797, passport(s), employer verification letter, paystubs, PR copy, i-129,LCA copy
  1. Arrived in Canada- 4 nov
  2. Documents submitted in canada post-5 nov
  3. Documents delivered by canada post -7 nov
  4. Ds-160 No status to Application Received - 9 Nov
  5. Ds-160 Application received to Approved- 15 nov
  6. Ds-160 Approved to Issued-16 Nov
  7. Tracking number issued in email and ais-us website - 17 Nov
  8. Passport ready for pickup -18 Nov morning
  9. Picked-up passport-18 Nov afternoon
Thank you all for the help and support.
one suggestion: don’t overthink and don’t overdo online research. first ask your HR, lawyer or your network and secondly follow this forum .
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Sweet! Congratulations.
 
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H1bissue

Full Member
Nov 15, 2022
21
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kpadm3 said:
Just got to hold on. Now they'll make an actual decision in your application. Since it's a Friday I would say to be patient till next week so you'll see a change in status.
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Just got another update as “Administrative processing “ I just wonder what’s happening. Here’s my timeline -
Nov 9 - Application received
Nov 15 - Refused
Nov 18 - Administrative processing
Nov 21 - Administrative processing
 
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swan0206

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May 14, 2019
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H1bissue said:
oh god, I wonder why would the system play with our health? My anxiety went through the roof the minute I saw my status
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This pattern of "Admisnitrative processing' and then followed by 'Refused" and then followed by "Issued" has been there from past 2years for the people who attended interviews in India. Seems like they started it here as well. Unless it says "Denied" we are good. :)
 
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Sujith_SU

Full Member
Nov 15, 2022
27
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Hello , every one,

My H1B case approved in India , But now I'm in Canada as status workpermit. Can I go for H1B first time stamping in Canada ?

Need help on this.

Regards- Sujith
 
vj9

vj9

Star Member
May 29, 2017
135
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Sujith_SU said:
Hello , every one,

My H1B case approved in India , But now I'm in Canada as status workpermit. Can I go for H1B first time stamping in Canada ?

Need help on this.

Regards- Sujith
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Hi Sujith

I think so. However, reach out to your attorney to confirm. In the meanwhile, you can go to the link below and create an account. Answer the questions and it will tell you if you are eligible to book a visa interview.

https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ca
 
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