Toronto H1b Stamping

[nikki2011]

Hi,

 

I went for H1B stamping at Toronto consulate on tuesday Sep 9th . My interview went very well and the VO officer said its approved you will get it in 3-5 business days . But I checked my status in CEAC website and it shows admin processing. Does anybody else had similar experience and know how much time does it takes for the processing? I was not handed over any slip, rather was told its approved.

 

 

[nik125]

it will show admin processing for 2 days than it will change to issued. this is normal do not worry about it

[itsmeusa]

This is not unusual that VO tells you visa approved and CEAC website shows admin processing. I know you don't want to hear this - but you don't have any choice but to wait for US consulate to contact you for further step.

[nikki2011]

Thanks for the response.. keeping my fingures crossed and waiting for the passport.

[a_r_kanth]

It will changed to 'ISSUED' from admin processing after 48 hrs of interview

[nikki2011]

I'm still waiting , its more than 48 hours.. :(

[Jayitasarkar]

I am waiting too, but in Calgary. Interview on Sep 9th and status shows admin processing.

[Jayitasarkar]

Hi,

 

I went for H1B stamping at Toronto consulate on tuesday Sep 9th . My interview went very well and the VO officer said its approved you will get it in 3-5 business days . But I checked my status in CEAC website and it shows admin processing. Does anybody else had similar experience and know how much time does it takes for the processing? I was not handed over any slip, rather was told its approved.

Can you give me your contact info, email/phone? I went to Calgary on Sep 9th, visa was approved but still waiting for PP.

[Jayitasarkar]

I'm still waiting , its more than 48 hours.. :(

Did you receive it yet? I am in the same boat. Its been 3 days since interview

[sudiptoimpmail]

Hi,

 

  I am going for the h1b visa stamping at Toronto on oct 24th. Do you guys know any cheap place to stay or share? The interview is on friday.

[nikki2011]

No i have not received :( now will start checking again after monday . Does anyone knows any contact no where we can ask for updates other than ceac?

I stayed in Toronto downtown and then moved to missisuaga .

[sgeovar]

Hi,

 

  It will take five business days since the day of the visa interview  to get the passport, Don't worry about it. Moreover, could you please share the questions asked during the interview ?

 

Thanks

[sgeovar]

Hi,

 

  It will take five business days to get the passport since the day of visa interview. Please share the questions asked in the visa interview.

 

Thanks

[nani_ketr]

Hi Nikki, have you got your passport back?

[Mr.]

Could you please post the questions asked?

[nikki2011]

Thanks sgeovar.

 

My Interview time was at 9.am. I reached consulate at 8.30 , one person outside the consulate checked the appointment and asked me if I have any keys, phone or anything. I said no and he did let me in. Next was security , after security in line there was one person who checked 797 and passport . He said I would not need any other paper for now and can keep rest everything separately. Then a 3rd person validated the appointment time with DS160 confirmation page and kept my passport , appointment letter and 797 in a file and handed it over to me.

 

Next inside the consulate in one counter someone checked my passport , canada visitor visa , 797. Strange thing is they did not ask for photo. I advise is to carry 10$ CAD cash , I saw few guys asking for change coz if the picture has some shadow they will ask you to take picture from the picture booth.

 

Next she wrote PIMS OK on 797 and asked me to go for finger printing and gave me token no.

 

After almost 1 hour my turn came. VO Officer did not even look at me .She asked

 

Which company are you working with

What is the company into

What is your role

How long are you working with this company

When did you come to US first?

I told her my gc is under processing , she did not knew GC term she mentioned we call it permanent residency here . She asked for my i-140 copy , which I gave it to her.

 

She said I'm going to cancel your existing visa, your visa is approved , you will get it in 3-5 business days. (My H1B visa was valid until September 30).

 

All this time she was continuously typing on her system. I waited for her to see if she hands over any white slip. I asked her am i good to go . She said yes.

[Mr.]

Thanks sgeovar.

 

My Interview time was at 9.am. I reached consulate at 8.30 , one person outside the consulate checked the appointment and asked me if I have any keys, phone or anything. I said no and he did let me in. Next was security , after security in line there was one person who checked 797 and passport . He said I would not need any other paper for now and can keep rest everything separately. Then a 3rd person validated the appointment time with DS160 confirmation page and kept my passport , appointment letter and 797 in a file and handed it over to me.

 

Next inside the consulate in one counter someone checked my passport , canada visitor visa , 797. Strange thing is they did not ask for photo. I advise is to carry 10$ CAD cash , I saw few guys asking for change coz if the picture has some shadow they will ask you to take picture from the picture booth.

 

Next she wrote PIMS OK on 797 and asked me to go for finger printing and gave me token no.

 

After almost 1 hour my turn came. VO Officer did not even look at me .She asked

 

Which company are you working with

What is the company into

What is your role

How long are you working with this company

When did you come to US first?

I told her my gc is under processing , she did not knew GC term she mentioned we call it permanent residency here . She asked for my i-140 copy , which I gave it to her.

 

She said I'm going to cancel your existing visa, your visa is approved , you will get it in 3-5 business days. (My H1B visa was valid until September 30).

 

All this time she was continuously typing on her system. I waited for her to see if she hands over any white slip. I asked her am i good to go . She said yes.

Congrats and thank you for posting the questions. Is it your first stamping?

[nikki2011]

Update - My status changed to issued .. waiting for the update on passport delivery information on usvisa-info website or email . It took exactly 5 working days excluding day of interview for the passport to get issued. Hopefully I'll get my passport tomorrow.

[sgeovar]

Thanks sgeovar.

 

My Interview time was at 9.am. I reached consulate at 8.30 , one person outside the consulate checked the appointment and asked me if I have any keys, phone or anything. I said no and he did let me in. Next was security , after security in line there was one person who checked 797 and passport . He said I would not need any other paper for now and can keep rest everything separately. Then a 3rd person validated the appointment time with DS160 confirmation page and kept my passport , appointment letter and 797 in a file and handed it over to me.

 

Next inside the consulate in one counter someone checked my passport , canada visitor visa , 797. Strange thing is they did not ask for photo. I advise is to carry 10$ CAD cash , I saw few guys asking for change coz if the picture has some shadow they will ask you to take picture from the picture booth.

 

Next she wrote PIMS OK on 797 and asked me to go for finger printing and gave me token no.

 

After almost 1 hour my turn came. VO Officer did not even look at me .She asked

 

Which company are you working with

What is the company into

What is your role

How long are you working with this company

When did you come to US first?

I told her my gc is under processing , she did not knew GC term she mentioned we call it permanent residency here . She asked for my i-140 copy , which I gave it to her.

 

She said I'm going to cancel your existing visa, your visa is approved , you will get it in 3-5 business days. (My H1B visa was valid until September 30).

 

All this time she was continuously typing on her system. I waited for her to see if she hands over any white slip. I asked her am i good to go . She said yes.

Hi nikki2011,

 

    Thanks a lot  for your detailed report on visa interview. It'll be very helpful to others. Once again, congrajulations.

[nikki2011]

My status changes to issued on Sept 16th but haven't got any update from loomis :( So still waiting for the passport.

[nikki2011]

Hello all , i picked my passport today .

[Mr.]

Hello all , i picked my passport today .

So, it took 10 days for getting back the passport? :o What could be the reason?

[nikki2011]

Exactly , it took 10 days or 6 working days . There was no issue , thats their processing time . I wish i would have opted India thn Canada .

My case is pretty straight forward . This is my 3rd H1b stamping , working with American company , GC in progress .