H1B Stamping Dropbox in Canada

[RHP293]

Hello there, I am kinda in the same boat.. My case is for F1 visa, eligible for dropbox, submitted documents on Aug 8 (toronto), reflected as Application received on Aug 13, 1st time case updated on Aug 15, 2nd time case updated today.. I am not sure what is happening? If anyone has any related experience please let me know the timeline and experience!

 

[zoh7009]

what is the current wait times at ottawa & toronto for getting mail instructions after applying? anyone with any updates??? anyh1&h4 applications

 

[RHP293]

I got it in 8 business days.. but for F1 visa and Toronto consulate

 

[Sedoms]

what is the current wait times at ottawa & toronto for getting mail instructions after applying? anyone with any updates??? anyh1&h4 applications

I got the email in 7 days after applying

 

[RHP293]

Surprisingly I received my email to submit docs within a week. Timeline Below


Class: H1b renewal (previous stamping in India back in 2019)
Location: Toronto
Entered Virtual Queue: Aug-6-24
Submitted DS-160: Aug-7-24
Received email to send documents: Aug-13-24
Shipped: Aug-15-24
Delivered: Aug-16-24

do you have any update?

 

[SunnyReddy]

Hello..I am trying to schedule a dropbox appointment at Toronto and I got this page which says I have entered a "Virtual" queue and should wait for Consular Authorization to send the documents. I just paid today(08/20) and entered the queue.
1) what is the wait time to get the email with instructions?
2) Is it mandatory to submit the DS160 for that email to be sent?
3) Can I submit the DS160 after I get the email?

Any help on the above questions would be of great HELP !!!!

TIA

 

[SunnyReddy]

I got the email in 7 days after applying

Is it after you submitted the DS160 or just the application process ?

 

[su0du0tict]

Hello All, My old US visa Stamp has CWOP on it since I had stamped my H1 in India while my older H1 stamp was valid.
My current H1 Stamp does not have any CWOP or anything. Will I be able to use the drobox facility to stamp . I am Canadian PR

 

[Sedoms]

do you have any update?

Just "Application received" status that got updated yesterday. Is below verbiage common even though I submitted docs?
"our case is open and ready for your interview, fingerprints, and required documents. If you have already had your interview, please check your status after two business days.For more information, please visit U.S. Consulate General Toronto."

 

[RHP293]

Just "Application received" status that got updated yesterday. Is below verbiage common even though I submitted docs?
"our case is open and ready for your interview, fingerprints, and required documents. If you have already had your interview, please check your status after two business days.For more information, please visit U.S. Consulate General Toronto."

that is common. I can see the same thing..
My application was updated second time on Aug 19, since then no updates at all. My university is starting next Wednesday Aug 28.
not sure what are they doing!!

 

[monabangera]

@coolusa
Can we get appointment in person for H1b and H4 stamping in canada from USA And also if We do activate our COPR. Would that work?

Were you able to get the stamping done successfully? Were you eligible to get dropbox or in person interview being first time stamping?
we are copr holders & looking to go to Canada for first h1 &h4 stamping.

 

[Sedoms]

Updated my case. Anyone know if Ghost updates are common on H1B stamping via dropbox? I had Ghost update experience when I was applying PR but not sure what it means here.

Class: H1b renewal (previous stamping in India back in 2019)
Location: Toronto
Entered Virtual Queue: Aug-6-24
Submitted DS-160: Aug-7-24
Received email to send documents: Aug-13-24
Shipped: Aug-15-24
Delivered: Aug-16-24
Application Received Status: Aug-20-24
Ghost Update 1: Aug-21-24
Ghost Update 2: Aug-26-24

 

[rb1]

Surprisingly I received my email to submit docs within a week. Timeline Below


Class: H1b renewal (previous stamping in India back in 2019)
Location: Toronto
Entered Virtual Queue: Aug-6-24
Submitted DS-160: Aug-7-24
Received email to send documents: Aug-13-24
Shipped: Aug-15-24
Delivered: Aug-16-24

What do you mean by Ghost updates?

 

[RHP293]

I am not sure about H1B stamping, but for F1 visa, I am also getting ghost updates.

Class: F1 visa
Location: Toronto
Entered Virtual Queue: July 24, 24
Received email to send documents: July 31, 24
Shipped: Aug 03, 24
Delivered: Aug 08, 24 (due to long weekend)
Application Received Status: Aug 13, 24
Ghost Update 1: Aug 15, 24
Ghost Update 2: Aug 19, 24

Since then no updates...

 

[kunalc_14]

Updated my case. Anyone know if Ghost updates are common on H1B stamping via dropbox? I had Ghost update experience when I was applying PR but not sure what it means here.

Class: H1b renewal (previous stamping in India back in 2019)
Location: Toronto
Entered Virtual Queue: Aug-6-24
Submitted DS-160: Aug-7-24
Received email to send documents: Aug-13-24
Shipped: Aug-15-24
Delivered: Aug-16-24
Application Received Status: Aug-20-24
Ghost Update 1: Aug-21-24
Ghost Update 2: Aug-26-24

Same here ..
Class: H1B Renewal
Location: Toronto
DS160 Submission : 10 July 2024
Rcvd Email to send documents: 26 July 2024
Documents Submitted: 2 Aug 2024
Application Rcvd:12 Aug 2024
Ghost Update : 14 Aug 2024