Two separate applications filed online from US west coast, though they were apparently processed all together.
Applicants hold US visitor visas and going to Canada as part of cruise trip.
5/29 Applied online with a letter to request expedited service as cruise date is close (7/24)
5/29-6/7 A few updates (emails) though nothing really changed in account status
6/7 Passports request
6/11 Passports arrived at NY consulate with a letter to request expedited service and a prepaid express envelop
6/13 Got emails, online status showed cases approved and closed
6/14 Passports delivered to home
Canada visa service is a black box as you cannot inquire and predict the timeline. However, people behind the service seem to be reasonable and understanding when you have an urgency. Also, we don't have old expired passports or the marriage certifiable with us but we wrote a letter to explain. That's also the reason it's two applications instead of one family application, as the latter requires marriage certificate. Apparently, they don't strictly stick to the application queue for processing either based on various reports here. It seems to correlate with how easy the can judge the case.
There's no need to use VAC in LA unless you want to drop off your passport in person.
Applicants hold US visitor visas and going to Canada as part of cruise trip.
5/29 Applied online with a letter to request expedited service as cruise date is close (7/24)
5/29-6/7 A few updates (emails) though nothing really changed in account status
6/7 Passports request
6/11 Passports arrived at NY consulate with a letter to request expedited service and a prepaid express envelop
6/13 Got emails, online status showed cases approved and closed
6/14 Passports delivered to home
Canada visa service is a black box as you cannot inquire and predict the timeline. However, people behind the service seem to be reasonable and understanding when you have an urgency. Also, we don't have old expired passports or the marriage certifiable with us but we wrote a letter to explain. That's also the reason it's two applications instead of one family application, as the latter requires marriage certificate. Apparently, they don't strictly stick to the application queue for processing either based on various reports here. It seems to correlate with how easy the can judge the case.
There's no need to use VAC in LA unless you want to drop off your passport in person.