H1B visa appointment availability

[tuhadapeo]

Anyone who sent docs via dropbox option. Did you end up sending original I-797 approval notice or just a copy of it? The instructions don’t mention a copy so I’m a bit confused.

 

[harirajmohan]

Anyone who sent docs via dropbox option. Did you end up sending original I-797 approval notice or just a copy of it? The instructions don’t mention a copy so I’m a bit confused.

All are just copies only along with passport.

Instruction email has a note that its copy(not original):
"If you are eligible to send your documents via courier, you must send your current valid passport and the prior passport containing the most recently issued U.S visa (if applicable), as well as the DS-160 confirmation page and copies of any other supporting documents. "

 

[swan0206]

They do not allow anything except documents. we can have file to hold documents. Total Time taking max 25mins. so, you can park on the road if you are going bycar. currently one side of the road is closed, so not much traffic on this road, so you can park on road.

Interview questions are as usual:
how much is the salary?
who is your vendor & client?
what you do/responsibilities?
what is your role?
Asked why didnt you choose drop box when there is no change of vendor/client for the renewal. told like not 100%sure on eligibilty and dont want to loose this slot as well as am waiting from one year for appointment.

Congrats. Have you been using AVR? If yes, did they ask anything about your frequent travel? And did they ask you to show any of the documents?

 

[sriinn]

Congrats. Have you been using AVR? If yes, did they ask anything about your frequent travel? And did they ask you to show any of the documents?

Yes, i have used AVR twice before to this travel. But, no questions on my travel or anything...

 

[sriinn]

My appointment completed today @toronto. It was quick, everything completed in 15mins. lets see how long it take to get my passport, he mentioned as it will take a week for processing due to Covid.

My passport tracking number updated yesterday and ready for pickup at the post office today. Its regular delivery. but seems quick or regular timeline of 3 days.

 

[harirajmohan]

My passport tracking number updated yesterday and ready for pickup at the post office today. Its regular delivery. but seems quick or regular timeline of 3 days.

what do you mean?
Its ready for pickup means you can pick it up. Not sure what you are asking.
its usually next day it reaches.

 

[Takita]

My passport tracking number updated yesterday and ready for pickup at the post office today. Its regular delivery. but seems quick or regular timeline of 3 days.

Thanks @sriinn for sharing your experience.

 

[sriinn]

No

what do you mean?
Its ready for pickup means you can pick it up. Not sure what you are asking.
its usually next day it reaches.

No, I just posted update on my passport delivery stating its just took three days for delivery in Toronto. not a question, may be it helps for few folks here.

 

[ari20]

Hey so my visa was approved on Monday in Calgary.. Anyone has any idea how long does it take to receive the passport because i cant see ay updates online. as of today morning..

Can you let me know the process to schedule an interview. I am on H4 and my spouse H1 extension is approved. I am a PR holder and would like to get my H4 stamping done from canada

 

[harirajmohan]

Can you let me know the process to schedule an interview. I am on H4 and my spouse H1 extension is approved. I am a PR holder and would like to get my H4 stamping done from canada

All information is here. This is where you would book the appointment. Read FAQ etc. Create the profile. Submit DS160. Schedule appointment for one or more family members individually or as a group.
https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ca/niv

 

[ari20]

All information is here. This is where you would book the appointment. Read FAQ etc. Create the profile. Submit DS160. Schedule appointment for one or more family members individually or as a group.
https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ca/niv

Thanks!

 

[dry.00]

My passport tracking number updated yesterday and ready for pickup at the post office today. Its regular delivery. but seems quick or regular timeline of 3 days.

Thanks for sharing your experience.
Are you a Canadian citizen or a PR?

I have an H-1b interview coming up in 2 weeks, and I've heard some people (not from this forum) got administrative processing and were stuck without their passports for about a month

 

[Jaganviba]

HI,

is car key allowed in US consulate Toronto or else where can we keep car key in near by?

 

[Takita]

This forum is of great help to me in my H-1B stamping process. Here is my experience so it may help someone.



Date - 9/28/21

Appointment time - 8:30am.



Arrived at Consulate 8:25am. Yes it was bit late. Reached at OSGOODE Subway station at 8am, but confused on the route due to not having cell phone. people around there are great help and showed me the way to go as I was walking in opposite way. reached Consulate Building at 8:20 but was told it's front side not for H-1B's told to go back side. took ~5min walk to go to backside of the building to reach by 8:25am. Tip: If you're taking Subway, Just look for Museum building when come out of station and 2nd next building is consulate.



Checked passport at the security and allowed inside. Lady inside asked for passport, DS-160 confirmation then told to stand behind the guy waiting at counter #1.



Counter #1 - Asked for passport, I-797, DS-160 confirmation, offer letter, photo (returned after seeing same as uploaded in ds-160) & LCA (told I don't have it. he said that's okay). packed all the above in a file handed over to me and told to go to either counter 7, 8 or 9.



Counter #7 - me: Good morning officer, How are you?

officer: Good. How are you?

me: Good. Thanks!

Officer: give me the file. given.

Officer: You will need to give finger prints...start with left four fingers. given.

Officer: Perfect. What's your employer name? Which location will you be working? What's title? What's salary?

Officer: Your visa has been approved and you will get back your passport in 7 days

me: Thank you! Have a good rest of your day!!



Out in less than 10min. Didn't wait at any step. basically, to my understanding they are allowing one by one inside (any way there won't be much crowd I think) to avoid wait/sit.



Visa status afternoon -

Your visa case is currently undergoing necessary administrative processing. This processing can take several weeks, or longer. As explained on the day of your interview, if further information is needed, you will be contacted. If your visa application is approved when administrative processing is finished, you will receive notification to collect the passport with the visa from the Loomis branch you selected when you booked your appointment.

For more information, please visit U.S. Consulate General Toronto.



Hoping to receive passport by Fri just like @sriinn did exactly 1week back.



one more tip - Follow this as below.

Do not bring the following prohibited items--you will be turned away:

· No mobile phones or electronic devices

· No bags, backpacks, luggage, or large purses

· No knives, pepper spray, or weapons

· No strollers

 

[dry.00]

This forum is of great help to me in my H-1B stamping process. Here is my experience so it may help someone.



Date - 9/28/21

Appointment time - 8:30am.



Arrived at Consulate 8:25am. Yes it was bit late. Reached at OSGOODE Subway station at 8am, but confused on the route due to not having cell phone. people around there are great help and showed me the way to go as I was walking in opposite way. reached Consulate Building at 8:20 but was told it's front side not for H-1B's told to go back side. took ~5min walk to go to backside of the building to reach by 8:25am. Tip: If you're taking Subway, Just look for Museum building when come out of station and 2nd next building is consulate.



Checked passport at the security and allowed inside. Lady inside asked for passport, DS-160 confirmation then told to stand behind the guy waiting at counter #1.



Counter #1 - Asked for passport, I-797, DS-160 confirmation, offer letter, photo (returned after seeing same as uploaded in ds-160) & LCA (told I don't have it. he said that's okay). packed all the above in a file handed over to me and told to go to either counter 7, 8 or 9.



Counter #7 - me: Good morning officer, How are you?

officer: Good. How are you?

me: Good. Thanks!

Officer: give me the file. given.

Officer: You will need to give finger prints...start with left four fingers. given.

Officer: Perfect. What's your employer name? Which location will you be working? What's title? What's salary?

Officer: Your visa has been approved and you will get back your passport in 7 days

me: Thank you! Have a good rest of your day!!



Out in less than 10min. Didn't wait at any step. basically, to my understanding they are allowing one by one inside (any way there won't be much crowd I think) to avoid wait/sit.



Visa status afternoon -

Your visa case is currently undergoing necessary administrative processing. This processing can take several weeks, or longer. As explained on the day of your interview, if further information is needed, you will be contacted. If your visa application is approved when administrative processing is finished, you will receive notification to collect the passport with the visa from the Loomis branch you selected when you booked your appointment.

For more information, please visit U.S. Consulate General Toronto.



Hoping to receive passport by Fri just like @sriinn did exactly 1week back.



one more tip - Follow this as below.

Do not bring the following prohibited items--you will be turned away:

· No mobile phones or electronic devices

· No bags, backpacks, luggage, or large purses

· No knives, pepper spray, or weapons

· No strollers

Congrats!
Thanks for sharing.

My interview is coming up next Friday. I hope mine will be as quick as this one.