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H1b dropbox - Ottawa, Canada

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chandu86

Member
May 9, 2018
19
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H1B visa mail in - Toronto

Aug 15: Dropped off at Post Office in Milton, Ontario

Aug 17: Delivered to Toronto Consulate

Aug 18: DS-160 Status - Application Received

Aug 22: Approved

Aug 23: Issued

Aug 24: Passport couriered through Purolator

Aug 25: Passport delivered with visa stamp
 
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bonkers90

Newbie
Aug 30, 2022
9
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Hello, I plan to avail the dropbox facility. I have a question. Can I use signed COPR as proof of legal status? I am a new Canadian PR and have not received PR card yet.
 
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canadaprnb21

Member
Oct 22, 2018
17
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neha.ss said:
Hello all,

I am a Canadian PR and was qualified for dropbox to get my H1b stamping. I submitted my passport at Ottawa embassy and am still waiting for any update from them.

My timeline:
Passport sent : 16 May 2022
Passport delivered : 18 May 2022 (according to Canada Post tracking)
Application status : No status

Its so frustrating that they don't even acknowledge that they received documents. Is anyone else in the same boat? Can you please share current process times and your experiences.
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Any update to your status
 
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jpancholi0109

Full Member
Jan 4, 2020
42
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chandu86 said:
H1B visa mail in - Toronto

Aug 15: Dropped off at Post Office in Milton, Ontario

Aug 17: Delivered to Toronto Consulate

Aug 18: DS-160 Status - Application Received

Aug 22: Approved

Aug 23: Issued

Aug 24: Passport couriered through Purolator

Aug 25: Passport delivered with visa stamp
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Hello,

that’s a pretty quick turnaround. Congrats on that. Is this an anomaly, or anyone else got this quick too? They say the turnaround time is 4-6 weeks which is disheartening.
 
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jpancholi0109

Full Member
Jan 4, 2020
42
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devregati said:
Hi All,

I would like to provide an update on our H1+H4 visa renewal process via dropbox at Ottawa.

June 20: Dropped off at Post Office in Ottawa
June 21: Delivered (according to Canada Post)
June 24: DS-160 Status Application Received
June 27: Administrative Processing
June 28: Issued
June 29: Tracking number provided. Package picked up by Canada Post in the afternoon.
June 30: Delivered to Ottawa Post Office and available for pickup. Picked up passports.

To be honest, I have been really lucky and did not expect to happen this fast. We had planned to be in Canada for 4-6 weeks. So for those still planning to drop off, you might want to keep this in mind.

Last but not the least, I would like to thank this community especially @harirajmohan @kris72 @ripster85 @Cedya @neha.ss for clarifying doubts, answered questions and providing the much needed emotional support. Sorry if I missed anyone else.

Let me know if you have any questions!
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This might be a hypothetical question but how come the time varies? Is there any trend, like sending particular day/date, etc. etc?
 
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Learner02

Full Member
Aug 5, 2022
35
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Hi Everyone,

Please I will appreciate your input on this:

I have a scheduled H4 interview in Calgary and a few days ago I received an email request for my spouse's approved I-797 and passport data page. Is this normal? Does the U.S. visa officer usually ask for such before the interview? Does anyone know why this must have been asked?

Thank you for sharing your views.
 
Amy2425

Amy2425

Full Member
Oct 19, 2021
31
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Hyndu_c said:
hi,

i need some suggestions how to proceed.

We received COPR last month and want to travel to Canada ,but need H1B visa stamping to return back. Had previous expired stampings from India too.

1)While creating account, which option should we select ?

1) I am a Non Canadian Citizen residing in Canada who has completed the U.S. Nonimmigrant Visa Application (DS-160) form and want to apply for a visa (OR)

2) I am a Non Canadian Citizen residing in the U.S. and want to apply for a visa.

2) Are you permanent resident of any country ? Should i select Canada or not? Since we didn't get PR card yet.

3) Should i select travelling from other country ?Yes or No ?

4) As i understood it is better to travel to canada for dropbox too since they might call for interview. Is it right?


Thank you
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Hi .. Can you please share your experience on the process and details you have selected. We need to get my H1B-H4 stamping done. We are Canada resident and have just activated the COPR waiting for the PR card. Please let us know the your status and process ?
 
Amy2425

Amy2425

Full Member
Oct 19, 2021
31
2
Hi .. Can you please share your experience on the process and details you have selected. We need to get my H1B-H4 stamping done. We are Canada resident and have just activated the COPR waiting for the PR card. Please let us know the your status and process ?
 
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storms

Newbie
Oct 18, 2022
6
0
Ottawa dropbox for H1b
Nov 3, 2022 - Dropped off at Canada Post
Nov 4, 2022 - Delivered
Nov 7, 2022 - Application Received

No update since. Anyone in the same boat?
 
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prashantgupta8055

Star Member
Aug 30, 2015
190
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Clarifying few questions based on my experience: -

1. COPR is sufficient for proving resident of Canada.
2. Ottawa processing center is VERY fast in processing applications (if all paperwork is in place and at least in my case)
3. I mailed passports on Monday and visa was issues in 2 days and I had passport available at pick up location on Friday.
 
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swan0206

Champion Member
May 14, 2019
1,209
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prashantgupta8055 said:
Clarifying few questions based on my experience: -

1. COPR is sufficient for proving resident of Canada.
2. Ottawa processing center is VERY fast in processing applications (if all paperwork is in place and at least in my case)
3. I mailed passports on Monday and visa was issues in 2 days and I had passport available at pick up location on Friday.
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Hi, are you an FTE? if not did you include Client letter??
 
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