H1B visa appointment availability

[Takita]

Sent an email this morning and just got a response back from Ottawa. They cancelled my appointment and reset my status to 'Send Documents'.

great, mind sharing what did you say in the email as the email I sent to Toronto said I need to cancel appt first and then they change the responses?

 

[Kiara02]

great, mind sharing what did you say in the email as the email I sent to Toronto said I need to cancel appt first and then they change the responses?

sent an email asking to enable ‘Register to send documents’ option for me as I did not have then option when I paid the fee on July 16th 2021.
Just followed @swan0206's suggestion https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/h1b-visa-appointment-availability.621766/post-9691849

I haven't changed any answers on my profile or cancelled the appointment. As a response first received 'APPT cancellation' email and when I logged in to my account status was ' Send documents'. Later received another email with courier instructions.

 

[Takita]

sent an email asking to enable ‘Register to send documents’ option for me as I did not have then option when I paid the fee on July 16th 2021.
Just followed @swan0206's suggestion https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/h1b-visa-appointment-availability.621766/post-9691849

I haven't changed any answers on my profile or cancelled the appointment. As a response first received 'APPT cancellation' email and when I logged in to my account status was ' Send documents'. Later received another email with courier instructions.

do you know the timeline to receive passport back?

In my case I have travel on Oct end and have appt on Oct 1st. Timeline for interview vs dropbox would really make me decide cancelling appt and go for interview waiver/send the docs option..

 

[Kiara02]

do you know the timeline to receive passport back?

In my case I have travel on Oct end and have appt on Oct 1st. Timeline for interview vs dropbox would really make me decide cancelling appt and go for interview waiver/send the docs option..

I’m not very sure but response email from Ottawa mentioned this: ‘Please note mail in applications are taking 4-6 weeks to process.’

 

[Takita]

I’m not very sure but response email from Ottawa mentioned this: ‘Please note mail in applications are taking 4-6 weeks to process.’

Any idea if the timeline remain same for interview applicants as well?

 

[jups]

they are not changing/resetting answers without cancelling appt first and can't guarantee dropbox option will show up after cancelling appt and changing answers.

I dont think there is any specific timing. I found an appointment on Labor day holiday, so there is no human intervention involved, its more on cancelations. Since I selected September 13th from December 13th, my December 13 appointment started showing up after 2-3 hours on the same day.

One thing to note though: I see the site rendering the site is using caching logic. So refreshing the same page again and again you might be served with cached data from your own browser disc cache. (You can notice it on Dev tools). One way to avoid this might be to use different browser to check or use incognito window and verify that you are not being served base on disc cache.

 

[chaudri]

is there a particular time to check for appointment opening slots? As of right now in Toronto the earliest one is October 2022, should I check for earlier spots in the middle of the night? any tips?

 

[swan0206]

sent an email asking to enable ‘Register to send documents’ option for me as I did not have then option when I paid the fee on July 16th 2021.
Just followed @swan0206's suggestion https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/h1b-visa-appointment-availability.621766/post-9691849

I haven't changed any answers on my profile or cancelled the appointment. As a response first received 'APPT cancellation' email and when I logged in to my account status was ' Send documents'. Later received another email with courier instructions.

Thats nice Good that it worked for you. Please keep us updated here with your status .

 

[tuhadapeo]

Sent an email this morning and just got a response back from Ottawa. They cancelled my appointment and reset my status to 'Send Documents'.

What email address did you use? Is that on their website? I have mines scheduled at Calgary and need to update the answers.

 

[Takita]

How long is it taking these days to receive stamped passport back? both dropbox vs in-person?

 

[jups]

How long is it taking these days to receive stamped passport back? both dropbox vs in-person?

I'm also looking for this information.My in person visa is approved and DS-160 status shows as issued. I opend for expediting delivery, but I don't see any where the courier number or any other details.

 

[Takita]

I'm also looking for this information.My in person visa is approved and DS-160 status shows as issued. I opend for expediting delivery, but I don't see any where the courier number or any other details.

Afghan crisis seems to delay processing of applications due to more work load with still COVID-19 restrictions on processing resources at U.S. consulates.

Let us know if you hear anything..

 

[swan0206]

I'm also looking for this information.My in person visa is approved and DS-160 status shows as issued. I opend for expediting delivery, but I don't see any where the courier number or any other details.

Hi, was this an expedited appointment?? or normal? can you please eloborate on your experience.

 

[jups]

Hi, was this an expedited appointment?? or normal? can you please eloborate on your experience.

Nope, Its normal appointment. I replied above regarding the details on how to book an appointment.

 

[gmaple07]

Hi @jups, can you please update us here once you receive your stamped passport back? Just want to know the expected time to receive passport after the visa interview. Also, how did you opt for expedite delivery? I see "Request Premium Delivery" option which I believe is to deliver passport at your home address or a pick up from additional locations at extra cost. But I don't see anything to request for expedite delivery. Please suggest.

There's no expedited delivery - i think @jups was referring to the Premium delivery - that's usually faster than regular pickup (at least by 2-3 days). Once its issued, you will get an email with the tracking details . its done using Purolator in GTA/Toronto area