ranga84 Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Hi All, I want to go for H1 stamping in Canada. Is it safe to apply Canadian visa without booking an H1 interview appointment there? Suggestions are appreciated. Thanks. Link to comment
Rashee Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 When applying for Canadian visa - u ll be required to enter details as to why you want a Canadian visa . Whether you will be getting your Canadian visa depends on that reason. Why not provide details of H1- B stamping as the reason ? Link to comment
ranga84 Posted August 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Rashee, I will put the reason as H1 stamping, What I am asking is that Is it okay to apply for Canadian visa without booking the H1 interview appointment with US Consulate in Canada. I want to get the visa first and then look for appointment. Is it safe to do? Anybody done that, Success/Rejection ? Thanks. Link to comment
wenger.swiss Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 @Ranga84, yes you can apply for canada visa before taking US visa appointment. I did the same. I have applied for multiple entry visa by stating the reason as 'Visitor'. Link to comment
gagarli Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Originally posted by wenger.swiss: @Ranga84, yes you can apply for canada visa before taking US visa appointment. I did the same. I have applied for multiple entry visa by stating the reason as 'Visitor'. What's the validity of canadian visa? Link to comment
ashutosh01 Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I got my canadian visa and I didn't have an appointment for H1B yet. But it was me getting a canadian visa for 2nd time, dont know if that made a difference. Link to comment
ranga84 Posted August 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Hi swiss and chicago, Thanks for reply, Can you guys share what all documents you send with your application? The consulate website says whole lot of diff docs for people on H1 and for people on F1, I am right now on OPT, so technically on F1, but will be on H1 when traveling. If you dont like to share it here and would like to email then please send it to my email. listed on user profile. Thanks. Link to comment
wenger.swiss Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 @gagarli, they gave my canada visa till my H1B end date. Link to comment
allosri Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 @Ashu_chicago I am also in the same boat & planning for Detroit to have the canada visiting visa done by mid next month. FYI.. Mine will also be a second visa (I got the first multiple entry one in 2007 and its expired). Wondering if there is any difference in application process between getting it first time vs second time. Apppreciate if you could sahare your experience. Link to comment
kalarudra Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 No there is no difference. You could get it just as easily. Take ur 797, employer letter thats all. Link to comment
allosri Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 @kalarudra Thanks for your reply. I have a question regarding proof of financial support during the canada visit: wondering if there is any limit that is must to show to support our self as in my case I do not have any friends and relatives there in canada to support me. (last time I showed 20K as proof of funds in my bank but not sure about the minimum limit that we need to stick to) Appreciate all inputs. Link to comment
nisha_mathew Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 I will have to travel to India in January for my marriage. I'm in EVC model. Would like to know who else is traveling to Canada for first time H1B stamping, would like to join you guys. Please let me know. thanks. Link to comment
masdha Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Hi ranga84, I also looking for Canada visitor stamping for H1B stamping, my case same as yours. Can you share the website details and all please. Thanks Link to comment
ranga84 Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 masdha, I am looking at the Canadian Consulate NY website for application process. Link to comment
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