Successful stamping Toronto

[4top455]

Hi folks ,

I appeared for first time (ever) H1b stamping at Toronto on 11/5 .Process was as described by everyone in multiple posts.Interview was straightfwd:

Q:Ur a doc?

A:Y

Q:what kind

A: xxxcian

Q:So you were on H4 then J1 and now H1 right?

A:Yes

Q: I'd be happy to grant you a visa sir!

A: Thank you very much

I then asked him reg I94 : which one /where to submit (I have not left US since 2001 so have a few of those )

The answer was "we don't really look at those so closely for h visas etc Only for B1 etc that is scrutinized .Just do what the CBP folks suggest ."

That was interview day .

Waited all of 6th and 7th but no response /email from LOOMIS/consulate !

Recd email from LOOMIS on 7th night at 10 ish saying "PP received not ready for pickup"

Later same night consulate website updated saying PP ready for pickup.

11/ 8 : drove to LOOMIS location and collected stamped PP and I797 submitted during interview!!!!

Hoping to get back this wknd !!

Thank you everyone for sharing and helping each other !!!

Feel free to ask any q's and ill try to reply if I can

Goood luck and god was everyone!!

[1427fl]

Congratulations!!! and Thanks for sharing your experience..

I scheduled my Visa Iview in Toronto for Dec 10th.

Would you mind sharing some more info about Toronto (Please bear with my questions)

1, Which airport did you land in Toronto, commute to Hotel and Where did you stay

2, What time was the iview and how early did you go?

3, Please direct me to any post on this forum that helped you for Toronto iview..

Appreciate your help on this!!

Thanks!!

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[4top455]

Toronto intl Airport:Pearson .You could also look at Billy bishop which is closer to downtown

I stayed at a friends place and other part at the Hilton toronto for two nights then with friend.There are several hotels close to the consulate .Pick one based on how much you want to spend.

My intview was at 115 pm They asked to line up at 1 and was ushered in at about 145 pm after they verified confirmation email and passport

Inside they assign/verify your PP pickup choice (I chose Brampton) and put ur pp and ds160 and I 797 in a folder and give you a token

Next you wait till token is called .This is for doc check and you submit the blue folder.Take a new pic if needed (bring CAD 10 dollars for that)

Then wait : next you will be called for finger printing(if u haven't had it ....I had not so did that)

Then wait for VO :this is longest waiting period and gives you time to get your thoughts organized

The interview itself depends on the VO,your job specifics and background etc. Your case is most likely already decided , the interview serves to verify and/or provide you an oppurtunity to explain things you couldn't or have not.

Hope that helps!!

[Dathri]

Hi...i have one doubt...my interview was in vancouver on nov 8th.. travelled thru flight from bay area-seattle-vancouver...but no where they collected my i-94 which was stapled in my old passport back in 2009 as i was on F1..i even asked them but they said there is no need...im kind of confused...i heard from my frnds tht they will collect when i depart frm usa...but it dint happened..can u please suggest on my issue.. thnk u in advance..

[4top455]

See my reply in your other thread!!

[1427fl]

Thanks a lot 4top455 ..

[mane]

Congratulations

@1427fl: I have an appointment on 10th Dec too in Toronto. I am looking for accomodation sharing if you have any. Please shoot me an email enamulhaq85@gmail.com