H1B Stamping Dropbox in Canada
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It is YES, you qualify. its applicalble for person who is staying legally on work permit, study permit
No it's not, it's permanent resident OR a NATIONAL, meaning you have to have a permanent residency card OR hold a Canadian passport.
I don't have basic knowledge of english, that's why I asked here for experts like you to clarify
Does that mean all work permit holders are not eligible for drop box? I don't think so
That is true, but if they answer "No" to the question they won't be eligible for dropbox,right?
Yes, but your chances for admin processing are much higher if you go through the dropbox route and you're not a PR/Citizen of Canada.
https://ca.usembassy.gov/visas/visa-renewal-by-mail/
As per the conditions mentioned here, the one should stay and physically present in Canada.
Hi All,
I am on H1B and in the process of submitting my documents for the dropbox here in Vancouver.
My question is regarding the statement below, I guess I know the answer but still want to ask to be safe.
(H) TEMPORARY WORKER
Any input is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I am on H1B and in the process of submitting my documents for the dropbox here in Vancouver.
My question is regarding the statement below, I guess I know the answer but still want to ask to be safe.
(H) TEMPORARY WORKER
- Receipt Number for your approved petition as it appears on your Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker Form I-129 or Notice of Action Form I-797 from USCIS (does not apply to H1B1 visa applicants).
- Job offer from United States employer and a Certified Department of Labor approved application (applies to H1B1 visa applicants only).
Any input is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Hello everyone - I am a permanent resident in Canada. Moved around July 2023 after getting laid off from a H1b position in Detroit. I am renting a place currently in Windsor, Ontario. Found a new job back in the US and got i797B approval. Applied for stamping in US Consulate, Ottawa on September 25th, 2023. I am eligible for interview waiver.
Current status is 'Pending Consular Authorization'. and Estimated wait time for further instructions is 5 weeks. Explored emergency appointment options and consulate helpline staff recommended waiting for that instructions as it looks faster in my case. (Emergency appointments are taking approximately 20-30 days wait time)
As of today - I am sitting on my hands waiting for them to ask my documents for further processing.
Now, Anyone have insight/ in the same boat into how long consulate in Ottawa takes to send request for documents/document shipping instructions?
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I thank you in advance for taking the time to reply
Wishing you all well !
Current status is 'Pending Consular Authorization'. and Estimated wait time for further instructions is 5 weeks. Explored emergency appointment options and consulate helpline staff recommended waiting for that instructions as it looks faster in my case. (Emergency appointments are taking approximately 20-30 days wait time)
As of today - I am sitting on my hands waiting for them to ask my documents for further processing.
Now, Anyone have insight/ in the same boat into how long consulate in Ottawa takes to send request for documents/document shipping instructions?
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I thank you in advance for taking the time to reply
Wishing you all well !I'd include job offer and let the consular officer decide if he wants to ignore it / need it. No harm in sending relevant additional information when in doubt.
Recently I went through this process. However, I applied in Toronto though.Hello everyone - I am a permanent resident in Canada. Moved around July 2023 after getting laid off from a H1b position in Detroit. I am renting a place currently in Windsor, Ontario. Found a new job back in the US and got i797B approval. Applied for stamping in US Consulate, Ottawa on September 25th, 2023. I am eligible for interview waiver.
Current status is 'Pending Consular Authorization'. and Estimated wait time for further instructions is 5 weeks. Explored emergency appointment options and consulate helpline staff recommended waiting for that instructions as it looks faster in my case. (Emergency appointments are taking approximately 20-30 days wait time)
As of today - I am sitting on my hands waiting for them to ask my documents for further processing.
Now, Anyone have insight/ in the same boat into how long consulate in Ottawa takes to send request for documents/document shipping instructions?
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I thank you in advance for taking the time to reply
In my case, it took 10 days to receive the email instructions.
I couriered the passport on the day I received the email instructions. I took 34 days to receive my passport back ( I know it's quite late compared to many others. Better to prepare for the worst case timelines ).
All the best!.
I remember the toronto consulate having 15 calendar days processing time a while ago? Was it during this time period? Or was this few months ago? I ask not to pry, but to gauge consular processing times in general. Please let me know if you can