Canada Consulate in NY

[sri456]

Hi,

Is this the right address to send my passport/documents to get Canada Visa Stamping for H1b interview

The Canadian Consulate General

1251 Avenue of the Americas (6th Avenue)

New York, New York 10020-1175

Also can you please let me know if H1B appointment letter is mandatory to get Canada Stamping?

really appreciate your help

Thanks

[jyo]

HI ,

Even I was planning to go to New York for TRV , but need to make sure if the appointment is necessary for the TRV ? If you get any info please post here.

Thank you!

[viswa]

Hi Sri,

Here is the address

Consulate General of Canada (New York)

1251 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10020-1175

H1 appointment letter is not necessary for Canadian stamping.

Thanks,

Viswa.

[venky144]

this is the address where we go for submitting documents...im not sure whether we mail to the same address or some post box...call consulate and confirm...its better than asking over here....u cna call them at (212) 596-1628

[venky144]

Mailing instructions

New York

Mail the visa office using the United States Postal Service (for persons residing in the USA)

• To apply by mail, send your application package to the address listed below.
  
• Processing Times for applications submitted in person are the same as those submitted by mail.
  
• The visa office will return passports to addresses in the USA only.
  
• We will keep your passports while your application is in process. We will return original documents and the passport after processing your application.
  
• The visa office will not return passports or documents by commercial courier.
  
• Include a self-addressed United States Postal Service/ USPS Express Mail flat rate envelope with the correct postage stamp affixed. Metered postage is unacceptable.
  
• Keep a record of the tracking number on the USPS Express Mail label so that you can track delivery of the envelope at www.USPS.com.
  
• For USPS Priority Mail envelopes, you must also attach a Delivery Confirmation form with correct postage stamp affixed. Metered postage is unacceptable. (Priority Mail envelopes do not have a tracking number.)
  
• If you do not provide an acceptable return envelope, the visa office will mail your passports and original documents via regular mail with no tracking number.
  
• Enter a daytime telephone number on the mailing label above the recipient address.
  
  • If you chose to not provide us with a USPS Express Mail envelope, we will mail you via regular mail (US Postal Service First Class Mail). There is NO tracking number for regular mail.
    
  • The visa office is not responsible for passports or documents lost or delayed in the mail.
    

Send your mail to:

Consulate General of Canada

Immigration Section

1251 Avenue of the Americas,

New York, NY 10020

How to apply in person

Opening Hours:

No appointment is necessary to submit an application in person. The Consulate accepts applications in person as follows except during holiday closures (which may differ from local holidays):

Temporary Resident Visa (Visitors)/Travel Document for Permanent Resident Abroad/Work Permit/Study Permit/Verification of Entry:

We are open to the public Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30am to 10:30am, except on Statutory Holidays.

Include an acceptable return mail envelope as all passports and original documents will be returned by mail- see the Mailing Instructions above.

Ensure your application package is complete before you come to the visa office. The visa office staff cannot provide counselling about what documents you should include with your application.

Building Security: All people entering the Immigration section must pass through a metal detector and submit to a visual check of handbags, backpacks, etc. The Consulate General of Canada reserves the right to prohibit entry of anyone who fails to comply with the screening process.

Processing Times for applications submitted in person are the same as those submitted by mail.

Urgent processing requests

If you believe that we should process your application faster than the normal processing time listed on our website, you must complete an 'Urgent Processing Request Form' and submit it along with your complete application and processing fees. An officer will review your request and determine if your application warrants urgent processing. If your application meets our criteria for urgent processing, we will inform you of the next steps. If an officer determines that your application does not warrant urgent processing, your application will be processed within the normal processing time. This form is for use with applications for Temporary Residence only.

Urgent processing is granted rarely and for compelling reasons only (e.g. death in the immediate family). The form for urgent processing is not available online. Requests such as this must be made in person at the time the application is made. The form is available at the office only. You must also submit any documentation available as evidence of the situation requiring your urgent presence in Canada.

Address

Consulate General of Canada

Immigration Section

1251 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020

The offices of the Consulate General of Canada are located on the Concourse Level of 1251 Avenue of the Americas (6th Avenue), at West 50th Street in Rockefeller Center, Midtown Manhattan.

Access to waiting room

The daily number of applicants cannot be predicted and therefore, dependent children under 18 years of age, who are included on the application for Temporary Resident Visa, are not required for interview. Regrettably, they will not normally be admitted to the visa office waiting room. Kindly do not bring your children to the Consulate.

[rahul412]

You can get the exact address from the website

You H1 is no way related to your Canadian visiting visa bcos you are applying for visiting visa.

[Taj2980]

I just got my canadian visa and i didnt submit the H1B appointment letter. However I had provided them another letter explaining why I need a tourist visa and that my dates are yet not finalised, as it depends on when and if I will be getting a canadian visa.

[an0n]

You can send the documents there by post or you can apply online http://www.cic.gc.ca/

Select your lanugage and click apply online and follow the instructions.

If you choose to send by post as instructed on their site, please be sure to include a prepaid usps priority/express envelope for the canadian embassy to return your passport and documents. This will make it easier for you to find out when the embassy has posted your passport and documents after approval.

It took me a month. Mailed documents on 4th December, got passport from canada embassy on 8th January.

[san28]

Please go through the following link for mailing instructions..

http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/new_york/visas/apply-how_a_demande-comment.aspx?lang=eng&view=d

You don't need to send your H1B Appointment letter.

Thanks

[Reenak]

Yes that is Correct but I would suggest is to post it to Detroit Consulate, Detroit Consulate taking only 7 days for issuing Canada visitor visa where as Newyork Consulate taking more than 2 weeks.. I did it recently and got with in 7 days from Detroit..

Detroit Consulate Address

Consulate General of Canada

600 Renaissance Center, Suite 1100

Detroit, MI 48243-1798

All the Best!

[Reenak]

Forgot to Mention, you don't need to submit H1b Appointment letter for Detroit no idea about newyork

[sriki32]

I got my Visa in 2 weeks

[sri456]

Thanks All for your valuable information!!!

[klingon13]

Hi sriki32,

Where did you apply - nyc or detroit? I am debating between the 2 and i have exactly ~17 days for my visa appt.

thanks for any suggestion,