Anybody on PGWP applied for US visa ??

[Smile26]

I just wanted to know if it was easy to get US visa from Canada.I am on my PGWP which expires in May 2012.I am residing in Canada.I will be applying for CEC but am concerend about the US interview and wld like to get US visa while am in Canada but since my PGWP expires will I get US visa till May 2012 ( expiry date of my PGWP ) or for 5 years.

Thanks in advance

 

[amydoan]

Smile 26:

From my experience, I had to renew my US B1/B2 Visa every year since the validity is 1 year max.

The appointment is usually available in the next 4-6 weeks. If someone cancels theirs then you are lucky enough to get one in couple days.

If currently employed, you have a high chance of being approved.

"usvisa-info.com/en-CA/selfservice/ss_country_welcome"

Check out the link for more info. G'luck!

 

[asifS]

I have send my application recently and have an interview on sept. 8th. Lets see what happens

 

[Smile26]

I have send my application recently and have an interview on sept. 8th. Lets see what happens

That will be great.All the best for the interview!!!

 

[Smile26]

Smile 26:

From my experience, I had to renew my US B1/B2 Visa every year since the validity is 1 year max.

The appointment is usually available in the next 4-6 weeks. If someone cancels theirs then you are lucky enough to get one in couple days.

If currently employed, you have a high chance of being approved.

"usvisa-info.com/en-CA/selfservice/ss_country_welcome"

Check out the link for more info. G'luck!

I spoke to the US representative and was told it depends on the interview and the person interviewing !! Good to take a chance.

 

[bravosix]

I just went through the process in Vancouver.

My american visa expired late july and applied for a renewal before that date. After paying the fee they scheduled me for an interview august 5 (completed the online application form and payment on June 23).

They recommend to show proof of income if you are working, offer of employment, why do you want to travel to the states.

I got to the consulate, submitted my passport, waited for like 45 min until my number came up for the interview which didn't last more than 5 minutes. pretty straight forward questions.. what do I do? how long i've been in canada? do i have relatives here and why do I want to go to the states.. I said that I wanted to renew my visa because might be going back home in december and ill be staying in houston, tx for a couple of days.

Right after that he told me that my visa was approved, he kept my passport and gave me a piece of paper with info of how and when to pick it up. 2 days ago I got a phone call saying my passport and visa are ready for pick up.

They didn't ask for my work permit, job offer letter, bank statements, nothing... THIS DOES NOT MEAN THAT IS ALWAYS LIKE THIS. I guess if they are not very convinced then they will ask you for some documents.

Oh and one more thing. Don't bring a cellphone, usb keys, headphones.. any electronic equipment or even keys with pocket knifes. Its obvious that they don't let you in with them but they don't keep them for you either. I had to go to a restaurant next door and pay $10 bucks (oh yea they charge) for them to keep your stuff while you are in the consulate. When I went to the Canadian Embassy back home, they keep your phone, keys, etc at the entrance..

anyways..good luck and hope this helps

 

[Smile26]

I just went through the process in Vancouver.

My american visa expired late july and applied for a renewal before that date. After paying the fee they scheduled me for an interview august 5 (completed the online application form and payment on June 23).

They recommend to show proof of income if you are working, offer of employment, why do you want to travel to the states.

I got to the consulate, submitted my passport, waited for like 45 min until my number came up for the interview which didn't last more than 5 minutes. pretty straight forward questions.. what do I do? how long i've been in canada? do i have relatives here and why do I want to go to the states.. I said that I wanted to renew my visa because might be going back home in december and ill be staying in houston, tx for a couple of days.

Right after that he told me that my visa was approved, he kept my passport and gave me a piece of paper with info of how and when to pick it up. 2 days ago I got a phone call saying my passport and visa are ready for pick up.

They didn't ask for my work permit, job offer letter, bank statements, nothing... THIS DOES NOT MEAN THAT IS ALWAYS LIKE THIS. I guess if they are not very convinced then they will ask you for some documents.

Oh and one more thing. Don't bring a cellphone, usb keys, headphones.. any electronic equipment or even keys with pocket knifes. Its obvious that they don't let you in with them but they don't keep them for you either. I had to go to a restaurant next door and pay $10 bucks (oh yea they charge) for them to keep your stuff while you are in the consulate. When I went to the Canadian Embassy back home, they keep your phone, keys, etc at the entrance..

anyways..good luck and hope this helps

Thanks for the information shared.I wanted to apply for US visa coz I might be called for an interview and so was curious to figure out the requirements !!!How long did u get the visa for this time ?? Maybe u already had US visa so it was easier for u to renew !!

 

[saka101]

Hi,

I'm on a PGWP and applied for US visa in Vancouver. Most of the Visa Officers there are pretty easy going. They asked basic questions like 'what do u do', 'how long been in Canada, however she didnt ask to see any proof. I was very worried because I have been rejected 3 times before back home but the visa officer never even brought this up!

She approved me and held on to my passport. 1 week later I got my passport with 10 year validity!

 

[Smile26]

Hi,

I'm on a PGWP and applied for US visa in Vancouver. Most of the Visa Officers there are pretty easy going. They asked basic questions like 'what do u do', 'how long been in Canada, however she didnt ask to see any proof. I was very worried because I have been rejected 3 times before back home but the visa officer never even brought this up!

She approved me and held on to my passport. 1 week later I got my passport with 10 year validity!

Thts gud to know !!! Well if u receive US visa ...does that mean u can visit to US from back home say India or its for entry only from Canada ???

 

[bravosix]

Hi,

I'm on a PGWP and applied for US visa in Vancouver. Most of the Visa Officers there are pretty easy going. They asked basic questions like 'what do u do', 'how long been in Canada, however she didnt ask to see any proof. I was very worried because I have been rejected 3 times before back home but the visa officer never even brought this up!

She approved me and held on to my passport. 1 week later I got my passport with 10 year validity!

Oh really? That's great for you. I or mine for just for one year and the previous I had was 10 years. I wonder how they decided who gets which, even for refusals. Where are you from?

 

[saka101]

@ Smile..u can enter from anywhere

@ bravosix I am from the Caribbean and most people I know from there who applied gets 10 years. I'm not sure what they based it on but thats just how it is. For instance most people from Africa who applied gets 2 years. So probably there's a set policy they have to determine the visa validity as per country of nationality.

 

[Smile26]

@ Smile..u can enter from anywhere

@ bravosix I am from the Caribbean and most people I know from there who applied gets 10 years. I'm not sure what they based it on but thats just how it is. For instance most people from Africa who applied gets 2 years. So probably there's a set policy they have to determine the visa validity as per country of nationality.

Gud to know..thanx for sharing the info saka101

 

[umairz]

I just went through the process in Vancouver.

My american visa expired late july and applied for a renewal before that date. After paying the fee they scheduled me for an interview august 5 (completed the online application form and payment on June 23).

They recommend to show proof of income if you are working, offer of employment, why do you want to travel to the states.

I got to the consulate, submitted my passport, waited for like 45 min until my number came up for the interview which didn't last more than 5 minutes. pretty straight forward questions.. what do I do? how long i've been in canada? do i have relatives here and why do I want to go to the states.. I said that I wanted to renew my visa because might be going back home in december and ill be staying in houston, tx for a couple of days.

Right after that he told me that my visa was approved, he kept my passport and gave me a piece of paper with info of how and when to pick it up. 2 days ago I got a phone call saying my passport and visa are ready for pick up.

They didn't ask for my work permit, job offer letter, bank statements, nothing... THIS DOES NOT MEAN THAT IS ALWAYS LIKE THIS. I guess if they are not very convinced then they will ask you for some documents.

Oh and one more thing. Don't bring a cellphone, usb keys, headphones.. any electronic equipment or even keys with pocket knifes. Its obvious that they don't let you in with them but they don't keep them for you either. I had to go to a restaurant next door and pay $10 bucks (oh yea they charge) for them to keep your stuff while you are in the consulate. When I went to the Canadian Embassy back home, they keep your phone, keys, etc at the entrance..

anyways..good luck and hope this helps

Are you talking about just a visitor visa to America while you are in canada on pgwp?and you are not canadian or american rite?

 

[umairz]

Thts gud to know !!! Well if u receive US visa ...does that mean u can visit to US from back home say India or its for entry only from Canada ???

well it's a visa and you should be allowed to coem from any country as long as it's valid but now a days i think they will give you hard time if you will travel from back home instead of canada. May be just make it harder to pass through immigration because of strict securtiy measures.

 

[Smile26]

well it's a visa and you should be allowed to coem from any country as long as it's valid but now a days i think they will give you hard time if you will travel from back home instead of canada. May be just make it harder to pass through immigration because of strict securtiy measures.

Makes sense !!!