Successful stamping in Ottawa on Dec11th

[Sandeep_Reddy]

Hey folks..just want to thank the forum for helping me from visitor visa..ds 160 till visa stamping...I am on EVC model and dont worry if you have all your documentation...importantly CLIENT LETTER..VENDOR LETTER..EMPLOYER LETTER (no scanned copies)..they will check only if your documents are genuine and not that they will not issue 221g's if you are on evc..or evvc...Again , this is off my personal experience..

Questions asked (had @ 8.30 AM)

a) Who is the employer ?

b) Who was the client and mid vendor ?

c) how long have been working with employer and also with client ?

d) why did you change the employers ?

e) Roles and responsibilities ?

f) Who manages your weekly status updates and how ?

Finally visa approved..i will pick my passport tomorrow as i got an update from loomis related to waybill number..

will be flying back on saturday..so let me know if you you guys have any questions...

GOOD LUCK N ENJOY !!!

Sandeep

[sanketbiniwale]

Hi,

Congratulations and thanks for the details.

I would like to know how much time it requires to get a canada's visa.

Thank you in advance!

[sanketbiniwale]

^{Hi sandeep,}

^{congratulation and thank you detail update.}

^{Can you please tell me how much time it takes to get canada's visa.}

^{Thanks in advance!}

[gk03]

@Sandeep : I've don't have client letter is it still feasible to do h1b stamping in Ottawa?

[Sam-->]

@gk03 without client letter, I don't recommend to go for stamping. They of course, are willing to see the client letter.

[Sandeep_Reddy]

@GK - not sure dude..better to ask experienced ppl..i think if you take a email conversation from your manager that they won't provide client letter..that should be enough..

@sanket - i got it in 3 days..i sent my friend and he submitted it in person in LA and they will send it through courier from there...as they are not giving it in - person...rules changed..

i submitted it on nov 26 and received it on nov 29th and booked my visa on dec 11th..

[sanketbiniwale]

Thanks sandeep for reply. Is it possible to do same thing from new york?

Also, is it a multiple entry visa?

[natta]

@sandeep .

How did you answer this question? In my situation, my client does not give any updates to my employer , So looking for some answers on this.

Thanks

Natta

[Sandeep_Reddy]

@sanket - Yes we can do it from NY..but check if the rules have changed in terms of in-person pickups...Mine is a multiple entry..

[Shreeji108]

@sanket

Dude you can do it from New York in-person I just got on 12/13/2012 with multiple entry. just make sure you have proper document with you. here is the hold process step by step.

It is not a same day service. I went to Canadian Embassy @ 6:00 AM on Monday , was told to pick up my passport on Thursday between 1:00 to 2.00 pm PM. (They are close on Wednesday)

Get all application form from here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/visa.asp

Documents:-

1, IMM 5257E – Required

2, IMM 5645E - Family info required even if no one in the family is accompanying you to Canada. Require

3, Passport – Required

4, I - 797 (photocopy works) – Required

5, Current Employment Verification Letter – Required

6, latest 3-4 Pay stubs – Required W2 (Optional)

8, last 3 months Bank statements – Required - Don't worry if you have less money in the account. I showed $4000.Also gave a print put of screenshot of my bank account.

9, $75 for single entry or $150 for multiple entry. I got money order made from Publix. Payble to Consulate General of Canada (make sure sign write your name address on money order)

10, 2 photographs. Take with white back ground then upload http://www.epassportphoto.com/ you will get delivery @ CVS, Walgreen if you not harry then they deliver your address as well. I got from CVS. Write down your Name and DOB behind the pics.

11, if you know someone in Canada get invitation and passport plus point.

Process -

Go to the Consulate General of Canada at 6 am or a little early. You will be waiting in line; they only let 3 people wait in the security check line at one time. You can carry your cell phone and all with you before that just security like Air port

After security they will give you token you are asked to sit next to the last person sitting and you keep switching chairs as people go to the counter.

Once you go to the counter, there is a person sitting there collecting the documents. You are not interviewed. You are asked to just submit the documents and it is made sure that the money order is correct amount.

Place token on safe place when you come for passport they ask same token. if you loss then you will not get your passport.

If you want more details let me know....

Thanks,

[DonShady]

@Sandeep : I've don't have client letter is it still feasible to do h1b stamping in Ottawa?

in Ottawa, they WILL ask for the client letter, if you have a valid reason not to have it be prepared to stay longer on 221G as they will contact your client.

[Shreeji108]

sandeep,

Could you please tell me best answer for d) why did you change the employers ?

[Shreeji108]

Sandeep also f) Who manages your weekly status updates and how ?

[DonShady]

@Sandeep : I've don't have client letter is it still feasible to do h1b stamping in Ottawa?

NO WAY, not in Ottawa at least take an email print out from your manager that they dont provide such letters as you are not an employee.

[DonShady]

sandeep,

Could you please tell me best answer for d) why did you change the employers ?

just give a genuine reason, like better opportunities(clients) and locations to work at. Afterall, you didnt do anything illegal.