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H1b Visa Stamping Ottawa Experience

Suag12

Member
Dec 5, 2022
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Anyone went recently to Ottawa for in-person stamping ? Can you please let me know how long it took to get the passport back.
 

ppy

Newbie
Aug 28, 2023
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0
In 2016, 2019 - i received my passport back within 3 business days from the date of Interview. I believe now its taking 3-5 business days provided everything goes smooth. I would opt for Expedite service and pay $19 CAD better, this way you may receive the passport back in 2-3 business days max (including your interview day)

Going in October of this year - so will have an exact idea
 

swan0206

Champion Member
May 14, 2019
1,210
232
Anyone went recently to Ottawa for in-person stamping ? Can you please let me know how long it took to get the passport back.
Was there last year, after decision had been made you would receive it in 2 business days if you had chosen premium delivery or else it would be somewhere around 3-6 business days.
 

usgirl123

Newbie
Feb 11, 2024
6
2
Hi.
I had my in-person interview for my H1B renewal in Ottawa on Thursday Feb 8, 2024. TCN in Canada only visiting for the interview and renewal process
Opted for in person pickup with Canada Post in Ottawa with premium delivery
Visa officer said approved and you'll receive it sooner with premium.
The visa status is still "Approved" and not "Issued"

Just wondering how long it usually takes to go from approved to issued in Ottawa or anyone that went to Ottawa for in-person around this time ? Hoping to head back to the US by Tuesday for a big project kickoff
 

WISRAMAC

Newbie
Feb 12, 2024
3
2
Hi.
I had my in-person interview for my H1B renewal in Ottawa on Thursday Feb 8, 2024. TCN in Canada only visiting for the interview and renewal process
Opted for in person pickup with Canada Post in Ottawa with premium delivery
Visa officer said approved and you'll receive it sooner with premium.
The visa status is still "Approved" and not "Issued"

Just wondering how long it usually takes to go from approved to issued in Ottawa or anyone that went to Ottawa for in-person around this time ? Hoping to head back to the US by Tuesday for a big project kickoff
I'm also in the same boat, attended interview on 8th Feb and waiting for status change.
 

Kumar05

Member
Feb 22, 2024
15
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@WISRAMAC @usgirl123
Can you guys, please let me know the steps to get H1B stamping in Canada? I live in US and have Canadian PR.

Thanks in Advance
You're eligible for the Dropbox bec you have PR.

Start with DS-160 and get the confirmation number then use that number for Appointment. Go to Appointment portal which is straight forward. If you face any issue post here.
 

muthuganesh

Newbie
Jan 21, 2024
6
0
anyone in person interview for L1 in ottawa ? want to know the passport stamping process time and when we will get the passport in hand