Visa approved @ Vancouver July 30th - My Experience

MAK07 · August 5, 2013

Hello All,

I shall try to explain here what are all required for getting the Canada visa and also the American Visa. I shall try to pitch in what i did/remember.

Canada Visa:
In order to get Canada Visa, you have to either submit your documentation in Mail(Post) or walk-in. It would take around a month time to get Canada visa on your passport if you do it by mail. It would take around 4 working days if you do it in person.
I had mail documents @ Los Angles; It took me 1 month to get my passport. In some cases some passport has taken 3 months.

Note: Apply your Canada Visa 2 months prior to your stamping date.

Documents needed for Canadian Visa:
You can download all these forms from the Canadian Embassy website. (Google Canada Embassy New York or Canada Embassy LA)

FORM -- CHECKLIST
IMM5257E FORM -- PERSONAL INFORMATION (This is the form where you are asked ur personal information. The place where i got stuck on this form is in the Detail of Visit to Canada box.
1a) Other
1b) H1b Stamping, US Consulate
4) 1. Embassy of the United States of America
and its address.
It will be a 4 page pdf, after you fill the form in truth, and "Validate" it at the bottom, it becomes a 5 page document, print all the 5 pages, staple them and sign and date at the bottom.
IMM5645E FORM -- FAMILY INFORMATION -- Put N/A where not applicable. Like if you don’t have kids, put N/A.
IMM5257E FORM -- USING A REPRESENTATIVE ( I used this form since i was using a rep to send my package to the embassy)
I-797 FORM -- H1B COPY -- Not original,, xerox copy,,
150 DOLLARS MONEY ORDER.. (u can get it in any USPS\. If NY or LA, in the name of Consulate General of Canada,, please check it again, else it goes waste...U can get it for 75 dollars for single entry or 150 dollars for a multiple entry, i prefer multiple entry)
2 PHOTOGRAPHS -- SIGN AND DATE ON THE BACK ( take it in walgreens,,they have the specs in a dropdown in their application)
VALID PASSPORT
3-6 MONTHS PAYSTUBS
BANK STATEMENTS STATEMENT ( I would say, have atleast 3 bank statements that shows more than 4000 dollars or one bank statement with around 6000-7000 dollars in it. I did the later one)
EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION LETTER

US Visa:
Now starts the next process.
There are two steps in scheduling the appointment in the first place.
a) Starting and finishing the DS-160 form.
https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/
b) Scheduling the appointment
http://usvisa-info.c...country_welcome

First start with the DS-160 form. Select the country where you would be going for the stamping. Click on start application. You don’t have to really start and end the application here, but at least try filling out the first page and saving it so that you would get an Alpha-Numeric coide, that is required in Scheduling the appointment in the next step. Finish the first page, save it and you can come back to this link any times u want and fill the information in truth and in completeness. Dont miss out any parts. They have your entire records in their databases, so fooling them around does not really help your case. Every time you save the form online, you can come back within 30 days to make changes and save it in their database,

Then, Click on the Create account on the right top.. you can creates an account here, and pay 190 dollars fee and later you get to a page where you can see the available slots and times for the visa appointments. Then you have to also select the Loomis branch where you would be intending to pick up your passport after your interview Make sure the city of your interview and the city of loomis is the same.
You might find a lot of questions in filling out the DS-160 form, Drop you questions / view in the form me or someone help you out.

0) Two Passport size photographs (get them Walgreens, they have the application there)
1) DS-160 Form (After you fill out your Ds-160 form, and on the last page you Sign electronically and "Submit" it, you will get an email that has a pdf, a one color page, that has your picture, the Alpha-numeric code and the address of the embassy that you are going to)
2) I-797 Original
3) LCA (this should have the same client address that you are currently working at)
4) I-129 petition (This should have the same client address that was mentioned in LCA).
5) Job Summary or Description neatly written with all your responsibilities.
6) Client Letter (The client letter should have the address where you are working at now, and it should match the LCA, I-129,, in most cases. The client letter should also mention the Contractual agreement between the client and the vendor)
7)Vendor Letter (The Vendor letter should mention the contractual agreement between the client and vendor, And the contractual agreement between the Vendor and your Employer)
8)The Employer letter mentioning the time from which you are working for them, your annual salary, and the latest client where you are working at)
9) Work order
10) Agreement between your vendor and employer. (you cannot get the agreement between the client and vendor, so let them know if they get a call from USCIS, request the client to answer them with the required docs)
11) W-2's for the last 2 years
12) Tax Returns for the last 2 years
13) Experience Letters
14) Paystubs for the last one year.
15) Bank statements for the last one year that shows the direct deposits
16) Employer Employee Relationship mentioning documents
17) Employer documents like their tax returns, etc,,,
18) Client badge, pictures at their location, stuff like that.
19)timesheets for as long as you have ,,(max 6 months to 8 months)
20)All your degree memos, certificates, masters certificates, diploma, transcripts, old 797's, old LCA's.

It was counter number 4 ( Lady VO)
The questions that i got asked on the day of the interview were
1) what does your company do (employer name)?
An) XXX (employer name), give little bit some information about the employer company.

2) How long have you been working for them
A) for almost 6 months

3) Do you work for the client?

A) Yes,

4) Do you have the client letter?

A) I had showed them client letter.
3) What do you do for them, or what are your duties?
A) XXX... make sure that this is the same in the DS-160 form, Client letter, and the supporting letter from your employer.
4) Did you study in the US?
A) Yes, Masters
5) Where?
A) XX university
6) in what?
A) Mech Eng.

I was worried about my major but the VO didn't ask me how it is related. If he/she asks me, i would have answered in the following way.

Even though my major is Mechanical, i have done couple of computer base courses during my grad and undergrad level (can show proof). I started developing more interest towards it. I have also done some certifications (can show proof). And finally in my first company, i was given some intensive training on C and other related courses, and that’s made me more expertise on software side.

OK, your visa is approved.
My interview was on Tuesday 30th. I got the waybill confirmation on Thursday evening.

At Airport

They just checked my Passport for the Canadian visa and even at the Canada immigration she just asked me a couple of questions. Like Q) Why did you come to Canada - I told her for h1b US Visa stamping (told the truth,) Q) Do you have a place to stay - Yes i have an address. She said Ok.

Regarding the travel to Canada - Initially i bought a one way ticket to Canada, coz who knows how long it might get delayed if a 221g is issued. Remember in your customs & Immigration form at airport mention 2 weeks stay.

Some question related about Employer
1.) If the supervision is off-site and performed by the petitioner, how does the petitioner maintain such supervision i.e. weekly calls, reporting to the main office routinely, or site visits by the petitioner?
2.) Who has the right to control the work of the applicant on a day-to-day basis if such control is required?
3.) Who determines the direction of the project?
4.) Who determines the applicant’s daily activities?
5.) Who provides the tools or instrumentalities for the applicant to perform the duties of employment?
6.) Who hires, pays, and has the ability to fire the applicant?
7.) Who claims the beneficiary for tax purposes?
8.) Who provides the beneficiary with employee benefits?

After visa:

1. Look your status https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/ ds 160 retrieve your application with

Your application ID status will show issued.

2. You can look your status https://usvisa-info....country_welcome status will display ready to

Pick up

3. And final thing note down your waybill for Loomis they will ask your way bill number

you will get an email stating from Loomis branch stating below.

NOTE: Public transportation is good in Vancouver; you can use it for picking passport & Airport.

Loomis Email Details:

Loomis email address for VISA pickup: laser.report@loomis-express.com
If you see waybill # in the Applicant summary section when you login using this link:
https://usvisa-info....country_welcome

Post your questions, i shall try to answer if the post still stays in the first page.

Helpful posts:
http://forum.murthy....stamping-in-la/

http://forum.murthy....__1#entry128061

Other Links

http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/new_york/visas/visit-visite.aspx?lang=eng&view=d

http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/new_york/visas/trv-apply_demande-vrt.aspx?view=d

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

Below Link is main --- I have opened this in the above order

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

Employer Docs:

1) incorporation docs

2) handbook

3) letter of vacancy

4) list of current employees

5) office lease pics

6)quart wage report 2010,11,12

7)2010 employers quart Fed Tax Return

8) Report of Tax Liability for semi weekly scheduled deposits

9) 941 quart reports (last 12)

10)2011 employers quart Fed Tax Return

11)941 for 2011 Employers Quart Fed Tax returns

12) 2012 employers quart Fed Tax Return

13) W2 2008

14)W2 2009

15)W2 2010

16)W2 2011

Personal Docs:

1)CL

2)VL

3)Appointment confirmation

4)DS 160 confirmation

5)DS 160 Full form

6)offer of appointment from employer

7)verification letter

8)invitation letter

9)H1B visa stamping request letter

10)resume

11)copy of contract between vendor/employer

12)Experience letter

13)copy of certs

14)performance review form from employer

15)Work order from employer

16)US department of Labour ETA form

17) I-797 Supporting docs

18)Form I-129H classification Supplement

19)Form I129W H1B Data collection and filing and Fee Excemption

20)Form I-9 Employment Eligibility verification

21)form W4(2010)

22)vijay E verify

23)T20 Copies

24)Paystubs

25)W2

August 5, 2013

very very detailed...thank you...!! and congrats as well..!!

tirath5u · August 5, 2013

First of all congratulations.

Thanks for taking time to put all this helpful information together. I am bookmarking this page!

spidy85 · August 5, 2013

Thanks very much for the detailed info

sthamago · August 5, 2013

good work

kred2 · August 5, 2013

Hello All,

I shall try to explain here what are all required for getting the Canada visa and also the American Visa. I shall try to pitch in what i did/remember.

Canada Visa:

In order to get Canada Visa, you have to either submit your documentation in Mail(Post) or walk-in. It would take around a month time to get Canada visa on your passport if you do it by mail. It would take around 4 working days if you do it in person.

I had mail documents @ Los Angles; It took me 1 month to get my passport. In some cases some passport has taken 3 months.

Note: Apply your Canada Visa 2 months prior to your stamping date.

Documents needed for Canadian Visa:

You can download all these forms from the Canadian Embassy website. (Google Canada Embassy New York or Canada Embassy LA)

FORM -- CHECKLIST

IMM5257E FORM -- PERSONAL INFORMATION (This is the form where you are asked ur personal information. The place where i got stuck on this form is in the Detail of Visit to Canada box.

1a) Other

1b) H1b Stamping, US Consulate

4) 1. Embassy of the United States of America

and its address.

It will be a 4 page pdf, after you fill the form in truth, and "Validate" it at the bottom, it becomes a 5 page document, print all the 5 pages, staple them and sign and date at the bottom.

IMM5645E FORM -- FAMILY INFORMATION -- Put N/A where not applicable. Like if you don’t have kids, put N/A.

IMM5257E FORM -- USING A REPRESENTATIVE ( I used this form since i was using a rep to send my package to the embassy)

I-797 FORM -- H1B COPY -- Not original,, xerox copy,,

150 DOLLARS MONEY ORDER.. (u can get it in any USPS\. If NY or LA, in the name of Consulate General of Canada,, please check it again, else it goes waste...U can get it for 75 dollars for single entry or 150 dollars for a multiple entry, i prefer multiple entry)

2 PHOTOGRAPHS -- SIGN AND DATE ON THE BACK ( take it in walgreens,,they have the specs in a dropdown in their application)

VALID PASSPORT

3-6 MONTHS PAYSTUBS

BANK STATEMENTS STATEMENT ( I would say, have atleast 3 bank statements that shows more than 4000 dollars or one bank statement with around 6000-7000 dollars in it. I did the later one)

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION LETTER

US Visa:

Now starts the next process.

There are two steps in scheduling the appointment in the first place.

a) Starting and finishing the DS-160 form.

https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/

b) Scheduling the appointment

http://usvisa-info.c...country_welcome

First start with the DS-160 form. Select the country where you would be going for the stamping. Click on start application. You don’t have to really start and end the application here, but at least try filling out the first page and saving it so that you would get an Alpha-Numeric coide, that is required in Scheduling the appointment in the next step. Finish the first page, save it and you can come back to this link any times u want and fill the information in truth and in completeness. Dont miss out any parts. They have your entire records in their databases, so fooling them around does not really help your case. Every time you save the form online, you can come back within 30 days to make changes and save it in their database,

Then, Click on the Create account on the right top.. you can creates an account here, and pay 190 dollars fee and later you get to a page where you can see the available slots and times for the visa appointments. Then you have to also select the Loomis branch where you would be intending to pick up your passport after your interview Make sure the city of your interview and the city of loomis is the same.

You might find a lot of questions in filling out the DS-160 form, Drop you questions / view in the form me or someone help you out.

0) Two Passport size photographs (get them Walgreens, they have the application there)

1) DS-160 Form (After you fill out your Ds-160 form, and on the last page you Sign electronically and "Submit" it, you will get an email that has a pdf, a one color page, that has your picture, the Alpha-numeric code and the address of the embassy that you are going to)

2) I-797 Original

3) LCA (this should have the same client address that you are currently working at)

4) I-129 petition (This should have the same client address that was mentioned in LCA).

5) Job Summary or Description neatly written with all your responsibilities.

6) Client Letter (The client letter should have the address where you are working at now, and it should match the LCA, I-129,, in most cases. The client letter should also mention the Contractual agreement between the client and the vendor)

7)Vendor Letter (The Vendor letter should mention the contractual agreement between the client and vendor, And the contractual agreement between the Vendor and your Employer)

8)The Employer letter mentioning the time from which you are working for them, your annual salary, and the latest client where you are working at)

9) Work order

10) Agreement between your vendor and employer. (you cannot get the agreement between the client and vendor, so let them know if they get a call from USCIS, request the client to answer them with the required docs)

11) W-2's for the last 2 years

12) Tax Returns for the last 2 years

13) Experience Letters

14) Paystubs for the last one year.

15) Bank statements for the last one year that shows the direct deposits

16) Employer Employee Relationship mentioning documents

17) Employer documents like their tax returns, etc,,,

18) Client badge, pictures at their location, stuff like that.

19)timesheets for as long as you have ,,(max 6 months to 8 months)

20)All your degree memos, certificates, masters certificates, diploma, transcripts, old 797's, old LCA's.

It was counter number 4 ( Lady VO)

The questions that i got asked on the day of the interview were

1) what does your company do (employer name)?

An) XXX (employer name), give little bit some information about the employer company.

2) How long have you been working for them

A) for almost 6 months

3) Do you work for the client?

A) Yes,

4) Do you have the client letter?

A) I had showed them client letter.

3) What do you do for them, or what are your duties?

A) XXX... make sure that this is the same in the DS-160 form, Client letter, and the supporting letter from your employer.

4) Did you study in the US?

A) Yes, Masters

5) Where?

A) XX university

6) in what?

A) Mech Eng.

I was worried about my major but the VO didn't ask me how it is related. If he/she asks me, i would have answered in the following way.

Even though my major is Mechanical, i have done couple of computer base courses during my grad and undergrad level (can show proof). I started developing more interest towards it. I have also done some certifications (can show proof). And finally in my first company, i was given some intensive training on C and other related courses, and that’s made me more expertise on software side.

OK, your visa is approved.

My interview was on Tuesday 30th. I got the waybill confirmation on Thursday evening.

At Airport

They just checked my Passport for the Canadian visa and even at the Canada immigration she just asked me a couple of questions. Like Q) Why did you come to Canada - I told her for h1b US Visa stamping (told the truth,) Q) Do you have a place to stay - Yes i have an address. She said Ok.

Regarding the travel to Canada - Initially i bought a one way ticket to Canada, coz who knows how long it might get delayed if a 221g is issued. Remember in your customs & Immigration form at airport mention 2 weeks stay.

Some question related about Employer

1.) If the supervision is off-site and performed by the petitioner, how does the petitioner maintain such supervision i.e. weekly calls, reporting to the main office routinely, or site visits by the petitioner?

2.) Who has the right to control the work of the applicant on a day-to-day basis if such control is required?

3.) Who determines the direction of the project?

4.) Who determines the applicant’s daily activities?

5.) Who provides the tools or instrumentalities for the applicant to perform the duties of employment?

6.) Who hires, pays, and has the ability to fire the applicant?

7.) Who claims the beneficiary for tax purposes?

8.) Who provides the beneficiary with employee benefits?

After visa:

1. Look your status https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/ ds 160 retrieve your application with

Your application ID status will show issued.

2. You can look your status https://usvisa-info....country_welcome status will display ready to

Pick up

3. And final thing note down your waybill for Loomis they will ask your way bill number

you will get an email stating from Loomis branch stating below.

NOTE: Public transportation is good in Vancouver; you can use it for picking passport & Airport.

Loomis Email Details:

Loomis email address for VISA pickup: laser.report@loomis-express.com

If you see waybill # in the Applicant summary section when you login using this link:

https://usvisa-info....country_welcome

Post your questions, i shall try to answer if the post still stays in the first page.

Helpful posts:

http://forum.murthy....stamping-in-la/

http://forum.murthy....__1#entry128061

Other Links / Information:

HOW TO GET CANADA VISA

List of Documents

1. Passport - (Original)

2. I-797 - (Original)

3. Employment letter - (Original)

4. 3 Months Paystubs - (Originals)

5. 3 Months Bank Statements - (Print outs)

6. Forms 5257 and 5645 (Fill online and take printouts)

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/visa.asp

When you fill the form It will give you the Bar code in last page and that page is very imp....

7. Two Passport size photos

I recommend to take it in Sears....They will have special instruction for Canadian Visa

8. Job Offer letter - (Original)

9) Money Order of $150

Step1: Download application from http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/visa.asp#applications

Here is the direct links...

Checklist form - http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5484E.PDF

General form - http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5257E.PDF

Family info form - http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5645E.PDF

Photo graph specifications form - http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/photospecs.asp

Step2: Fill out the application form...In General form, after filling the form, press validate button... it will generate barcode page..you will get 5th page and save it...take printout and do sign...

fill up family info form also :)

Step3: take Money order or cashier cheques ( Ref: http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/buffalo/assets/pdfs/visas/50_1_eng.pdf)

Pay to the order: Consulate general of canada

planning for single entry: $75

planning for multiple entry: $150

Step4: Photo Specification: they need 35*45mm....

Step5: Photo copies of current immi document( H1b, w2 form, 3 recent paystubs,

Step6: Need original Employer letter from your company

Step7: maintain Bank Balance: $4000

Step8: Proof of financial support, (bank statements)

Sample documents attched for reference.

How to submit application:

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

Other Links

http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/new_york/visas/visit-visite.aspx?lang=eng&view=d

http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/new_york/visas/trv-apply_demande-vrt.aspx?view=d

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

Below Link is main --- I have opened this in the above order

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

Employer Docs:

1) incorporation docs

2) handbook

3) letter of vacancy

4) list of current employees

5) office lease pics

6)quart wage report 2010,11,12

7)2010 employers quart Fed Tax Return

8) Report of Tax Liability for semi weekly scheduled deposits

9) 941 quart reports (last 12)

10)2011 employers quart Fed Tax Return

11)941 for 2011 Employers Quart Fed Tax returns

12) 2012 employers quart Fed Tax Return

13) W2 2008

14)W2 2009

15)W2 2010

16)W2 2011

Personal Docs:

1)CL

2)VL

3)Appointment confirmation

4)DS 160 confirmation

5)DS 160 Full form

6)offer of appointment from employer

7)verification letter

8)invitation letter

9)H1B visa stamping request letter

10)resume

11)copy of contract between vendor/employer

12)Experience letter

13)copy of certs

14)performance review form from employer

15)Work order from employer

16)US department of Labour ETA form

17) I-797 Supporting docs

18)Form I-129H classification Supplement

19)Form I129W H1B Data collection and filing and Fee Excemption

20)Form I-9 Employment Eligibility verification

21)form W4(2010)

22)vijay E verify

23)T20 Copies

24)Paystubs

25)W2

@MAK07

Thanks a ton for the detailed information on the Start to End process for a successful Visa interview. I am from a non IT field too and was bit worried on what to answer if they ask a question on Masters major, but after reading your post I am a lot relieved on what to answer genuinely. I had a training and certification on the IT job I am currently doing.

MAK07 · August 6, 2013

@MAK07

Thanks a ton for the detailed information on the Start to End process for a successful Visa interview. I am from a non IT field too and was bit worried on what to answer if they ask a question on Masters major, but after reading your post I am a lot relieved on what to answer genuinely. I had a training and certification on the IT job I am currently doing.

Hi kred7,

If we have training and certification and supporting documents then we should be good.

Cheers,

MAK.

kred2 · August 6, 2013

Hi kred7,

If we have training and certification and supporting documents then we should be good.

Cheers,

MAK.

@MAK07

Thanks for the information. You have a nice trip to India :)

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