Canada - STOP!! Please read this..

[Teja90]

Here is what I found on the website of Canada embassy. Please consider this while going to Canada for visa interview. 

 

http://canada.usembassy.gov/visas/visas/categories-and-requirements/important-notice-for-applicants-with-a-visitors-permit-to-canada2.html%C2'>

 

With rare exceptions, visa applicants temporarily visiting Canada should apply at the U.S. Consular Section in their country of residence. If the applicant is not a resident of Canada, interviewing officers at the U.S. Consular Sections in Canada may not have experience in evaluating the circumstances in the applicant's country of residence. The applicant will, therefore, have greater difficulty establishing eligibility for a U.S. visa in Canada than would be experienced in the applicant's home country.

A substantial percentage of visitors to Canada are denied visas under these circumstances. Consequently, we strongly urge visitors to Canada to apply for U.S. visas in their country of residence.

[sxj0701]

Google the text. This is normal for them to say this for all consulate since time immemorial (seen posts older than 2011). Please Don't panic.

[pawanismfan]

dude!! First worry about your $190 and Visa interview in India.

"Hello,

 

I have paid $190 to schedule an interview at Hyderabad (my hometown). Now I see there are no dates open at this location. Can I fill out a new DS-160 with other location )like Chennai, Kolkata etc) and book an interview slot at other location (like Chennai, Kolkata etc)"

[jairichi]

This has been mentioned in their website for a long time and it is not a new development.

[Bommer]

Thanks for the info!!

[h1b_seeker69]

yes, i have seen this as well. Can some one please elaborate this more.

 

I have booked my visa slot on november 18th longtime ago!. Any one else in the same boat

[h1b_seeker69]

here is the link to that. not sure all canadian embassies are like this

 

or only ottawa

 

http://canada.usembassy.gov/visas/visas/categories-and-requirements/important-notice-for-applicants-with-a-visitors-permit-to-canada2.html

[Teja90]

here is the link to that. not sure all canadian embassies are like this

 

or only ottawa

 

http://canada.usembassy.gov/visas/visas/categories-and-requirements/important-notice-for-applicants-with-a-visitors-permit-to-canada2.html

This applies to all the American consulates in Canada

[ottawa_rocks]

This applies to all the American consulates in Canada

Exactly !

[Teja90]

yes, i have seen this as well. Can some one please elaborate this more.

 

I have booked my visa slot on november 18th longtime ago!. Any one else in the same boat

Frankly speaking, there is nothing much to elaborate. They are advising that home country is the best option as the Visa officers in Canada are not experienced in making a decision for 3rd country nationals as they cannot evaluate the circumstances in the applicant's country of residence (which will mostly lead to 221G). If you are confident and have all the documents to support yourself, all the consulates are same Stamping in home country is highly recommended. All the best.

[din.esh]

This applies to all the American consulates in Canada

Yes I agree, as Ottawa is captical of Canada they mentioned only in Ottawa embasy site

[Teja90]

dude!! First worry about your $190 and Visa interview in India.

"Hello,

 

I have paid $190 to schedule an interview at Hyderabad (my hometown). Now I see there are no dates open at this location. Can I fill out a new DS-160 with other location )like Chennai, Kolkata etc) and book an interview slot at other location (like Chennai, Kolkata etc)"

Thanks for your concern. I am not that worried about my $190 and Visa interview in India. I am sure that I will get the date once they open the slots. This post was made just to let people know what the Canadian embassy is suggesting. I don't have any intentions to panic someone. By the way I am also fan of PSPK.   Cheers!!!!

[Teja90]

Google the text. This is normal for them to say this for all consulate since time immemorial (seen posts older than 2011). Please Don't panic.Ok

Thanks for the information. I got to see this recently and wanted to share so that people will be aware of this.  

[Teja90]

This has been mentioned in their website for a long time and it is not a new development.

Thanks for the info. I got to see this yesterday and thought this is worth sharing with regard to what happened with Jamican consulate.

[rahul412]

Before things get more worst and before every H1 get scrutinized, please respect the rules and follow DOS suggestions. Do not attend interview at third countries, its ALWAYS risky.

 

Why you guys are scared of going to your home country?? Did you abused H1??

[jairichi]

dude!! First worry about your $190 and Visa interview in India.

"Hello,

 

I have paid $190 to schedule an interview at Hyderabad (my hometown). Now I see there are no dates open at this location. Can I fill out a new DS-160 with other location )like Chennai, Kolkata etc) and book an interview slot at other location (like Chennai, Kolkata etc)"

Yes.

[muddu_shafi]

Check this article of 2012. It has the same text as mentioned in the article above

 

http://search.state.gov/search?site=emb_wha_canada&client=emb_en_canada&output=xml_no_dtd&proxystylesheet=emb_en_canada&ie=utf8&oe=utf8&lr=lang_en&filter=0&q=Important+Notice+for+Applicants+with+a+Visitor%27s+Permit+to+Canada&Submit.x=50&Submit.y=11

[Teja90]

Before things get more worst and before every H1 get scrutinized, please respect the rules and follow DOS suggestions. Do not attend interview at third countries, its ALWAYS risky.

 

Why you guys are scared of going to your home country?? Did you abused H1??

Well, it depends upon the amount of time you have to get the stamping done. Countries like Jamaica, canada and Mexico are not that far from USA. People who can afford break for only a week can travel in this while to these countries and get the stamping done. If the home country is far, you will need atleast 3-4 weeks of break to get things done. Its all about travelling to a nearby country and get the stamping done so that people can travel to their home county when necessary. 

[w010gxj]

yes, i have seen this as well. Can some one please elaborate this more.

 

I have booked my visa slot on november 18th longtime ago!. Any one else in the same boat

 

Hi..my slot is also on nov 18th...

[rahul412]

Well, it depends upon the amount of time you have to get the stamping done. Countries like Jamaica, canada and Mexico are not that far from USA. People who can afford break for only a week can travel in this while to these countries and get the stamping done. If the home country is far, you will need atleast 3-4 weeks of break to get things done. Its all about travelling to a nearby country and get the stamping done so that people can travel to their home county when necessary. 

Never take anything for granted w.r.t immigration. That's my experience.

 

Which will be the best option, getting struck at home country or some third country where your legal status is valid for couple of days??

 

We are non immigrant and by default we have some issues when it comes to immigration. And you cannot take risk if its matter of immigration.I hope people understand this and act smart.

[varmam78]

yes, i have seen this as well. Can some one please elaborate this more.

 

I have booked my visa slot on november 18th longtime ago!. Any one else in the same boat

HI,

 

I have my visa date on Nov 17th at ottawa.

You are still planning to go right?

 

Thanks,

Varma.

[ottawa_rocks]

Varma, get ready to be sent to india directly.