Can I avoid using the VAC New York

[swords1010]

Hey folks,
I am applying for TRV through the online application system and I just received a passport request. I live in NYC, I am applying from NYC and this is where I am going to send my passport. My question is: Is there a way of getting around the VAC for transmitting my passport? I seriously don't see why I have to paying $34 so that the VAC can take my passport from their office in Manhattan and bring it to the Canadian Consulate a couple of blocks away, also in Manhattan, when I live here and I can do it myself......
So... is there a way of avoiding their Passport delivery service and submitting my passport myself or is this really the only way since June?

Thank you!

 

[ortom]

Use the search bar for vac new york! I believe the consulate in NY doesnt stamp visas any more! So you might end up paying more if u mail it to the consulate and it comes back unstamped, you will have to use the vac! You cant drop it off in person, u dont have to use the vac either u can use a courier, but first u have to figure out where to send it

Hey folks,
I am applying for TRV through the online application system and I just received a passport request. I live in NYC, I am applying from NYC and this is where I am going to send my passport. My question is: Is there a way of getting around the VAC for transmitting my passport? I seriously don't see why I have to paying $34 so that the VAC can take my passport from their office in Manhattan and bring it to the Canadian Consulate a couple of blocks away, also in Manhattan, when I live here and I can do it myself......
So... is there a way of avoiding their Passport delivery service and submitting my passport myself or is this really the only way since June?

Thank you!

 

[swords1010]

Hey, ortom,
Thank you for your reply. I am pretty aware where the VAC is. It is just that I need to send it from my address in Manhattan, to the address of the VAC in Manhattan, so that they can deliver it to the Consualte in Manhattan. But then, I also need to send them a check for $34 for the whole luxury to another address - again in Manhattan. Doesn't that sound like the biggest stupidity to you? I'm just curious if I can avoid that whole bureaucracy... ???

 

[ortom]

Even if u drop it off in person at the VAC u will have to pay the 34$, bcs the vac is simply facilitating the interaction btwn you and CIC, they dont actually stamp yhe visa themselves! If u look through the forum u will be able to find another way oyher than using a vac to get ur passport stamped! It might be by the second page of the forum

Hey, ortom,
Thank you for your reply. I am pretty aware where the VAC is. It is just that I need to send it from my address in Manhattan, to the address of the VAC in Manhattan, so that they can deliver it to the Consualte in Manhattan. But then, I also need to send them a check for $34 for the whole luxury to another address - again in Manhattan. Doesn't that sound like the biggest stupidity to you? I'm just curious if I can avoid that whole bureaucracy... ???

 

[swords1010]

I completely understand the function of the VAC in this case and in general. I also get the whole idea behing the $34 fee...
I just don't need any intermediary between me and the local Visa centre, when the Visa centre is located in the same borough of NYC, where I live. :

Alright, i'll dig a bit more back through the pages.... :'(

Even if u drop it off in person at the VAC u will have to pay the 34$, bcs the vac is simply facilitating the interaction btwn you and CIC, they dont actually stamp yhe visa themselves! If u look through the forum u will be able to find another way oyher than using a vac to get ur passport stamped! It might be by the second page of the forum

 

[ortom]

It will still cost u money through another courier, are u sure the visa office is in New York? I dont think thats the case anymore! The visas might be stamped in LA! Im not sure how accurate this info is as I remember going through some thread about visa from new york but not sure if I recall correctly! Also what was the visa fee for you? I paid $300 I beleive for both my parents that included vac fee for biometrics and passport! Are u sure you need to pay the $34?
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I completely understand the function of the VAC in this case and in general. I also get the whole idea behing the $34 fee...
I just don't need any intermediary between me and the local Visa centre, when the Visa centre is located in the same borough of NYC, where I live. :

Alright, i'll dig a bit more back through the pages.... :'(

 

[swords1010]

It will still cost u money through another courier, are u sure the visa office is in New York? I dont think thats the case anymore! The visas might be stamped in LA! Im not sure how accurate this info is as I remember going through some thread about visa from new york but not sure if I recall correctly! Also what was the visa fee for you? I paid $300 I beleive for both my parents that included vac fee for biometrics and passport! Are u sure you need to pay the $34?
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I am not sure if you read my post really.... ??? I don't need another courier. In fact, I don't need any courier whatsoever - I can literally walk from my door to the Visa office in New York. :-X Also, I have applied online and I have already paid my visa application fee (100 CAD). I am not required to give biometrics. The $34.10 that I am talking about is the stupid fee for using the VAC's Passport delivery service, which is the only service I would need, since the rest of my application is proccessed electronically. :

 

[ortom]

I did read ur posts but the part u are not understanding is that there is no in person service! You have to use either a VAC or a courier, there is no other option! You might be able to walk there but that doesnt mean u can drop off ur passport there! And again the consulate in new york does not stamp visas anymore!

I am not sure if you read my post really.... ??? I don't need another courier. In fact, I don't need any courier whatsoever - I can literally walk from my door to the Visa office in New York. :-X Also, I have applied online and I have already paid my visa application fee (100 CAD). I am not required to give biometrics. The $34.10 that I am talking about is the stupid fee for using the VAC's Passport delivery service, which is the only service I would need, since the rest of my application is proccessed electronically. :