SA_05 Posted June 7, 2018 Report Share Posted June 7, 2018 Friends, Its my turn to pay back to the Murthy community. Mine was a work related trip and I had to go stamping since my previous visa was expired. Appointment Time : I had my appointment in Vancouver on June 5th at 7.15 am. Just reach there by 7 am, that should be enough. No Bags, Backpacks are allowed into the consulate. We can keep mobiles(only mobiles) in their lockers. Photo: Take 2 Additional Photos with you. They are asking for a photo before you enter the consulate. Make sure it is recent. Questions: Purpose of the trip? Roles and Responsibilities? Project Description? Employer/Client Letters? Certifications? Previous I-797s? (Carry all important support documents including all W2 forms) Miscellaneous: I have observed in this forum that lot of people asking for suggestions regarding Canada,Mexico options. Here are my insights: Canada: As per my experience Canada option is expensive compared to Home country. You may need to spend at-least $100-$150 per day (including Stay,Food,Car and excluding flight tickets). By any chance if you get a 221g or Admin processing then it will cost you $100 per day and the wait is unknown (Stressful Situation). Mexico: Mexico could be a less expensive option. we can get 1 week permit to enter. The odds in this option are Language barrier, Safety Concerns. In case of 221g or Admin processing, Limited flight options to travel back to India and stressful waiting time. India or Home Country: Expenses are moderate (Since the cost includes India flight and vacation time). The odd in this option is Appointment Availability. If you can plan ahead, it wont be a problem. In case of 221g or Admin processing, you just stay with your family without spending for expensive hotels and food unlike in Canada, Mexico. Since you are staying with your family stress levels are low (compared to other two options). Conclusion: In all three options your case is same,the documents you carry are same, your job is same. Consulate procedures are same. If you have plans of vacation or visit home country in near future, don't waste two weeks of your vacation time in Canada or Mexico for stamping. Go to Home country for stamping and use that vacation time to have fun with your family If you have to travel out of country for a conference or work related trip(like me), then choose the country you are travelling. Please think about the odds and have a plan B in what ever option you choose. Hope this helps.Good Luck !! Link to comment
amithnaresh Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Thank you very very much for your post. This is helpful. I am planning to apply for Canada visitor visa. I had been there long long time back and need to apply for visitor visa again. Is it possible to get in touch with you for few questions? Thanks, - Amith Link to comment
vgovind87 Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 did you have to upload digital photo ? Link to comment
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