H1B stamping in Canada and Mexico Update

[Goluram]

Just heard some new updates on Heb stamping in Canada and Merida (Mexico)

 

Mexico:-

Heard (received email) from Merida US Consulate are not accepting visa applications from third country nationals (TCNs) in Mexico, there website still says the old information but mentioned they are in process to update the information.

 

Canada:-

Saw this update on US Consulate Website for Canada---

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.

 

Can some one list the consulates in Mexico and Canada that allow H1B renewal applications? It will be great help for other.

[KumarKP]

I have googled for the Canda text that is mentioned in this post, it seems to be not a new annoncement.

 

In the below link, please click on "Important Notice for Applicants with a Visitor's Permit to Canada"

http://canada.usembassy.gov/visas/visas/categories-and-requirements.html

 

Or click on the following link

 

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

 

Please refer following for additional information:

http://forum.murthy.com/index.php?/topic/83137-does-any-one-know-if-canada-us-embassys-are-processing-h1b-visa-stamping/

 

http://forum.murthy.com/index.php?/topic/83102-canada-stop-please-read-this/

[permaudit]

I had my interview on Aug 20th @ Vancouver Consulate and it went fine. But I have to say, I haven't seen anyone from India applying for H1 Visa at the consulate, as long as I was there.

 

I had the appointment at 7:15am, and by the time I came out it was around 9:30. Haven't seen any Indian till then. It wasn't the case when I came here in the previous time. 

[victory4469]

@ usimmi14 on what visa you went for stamping? could you share your visa interview questions that would be helpful for the people who are attending interview in future.

Thanks!!!

[KumarKP]

uisimmi14 already shared questions in other post, please refer following URL.

 

http://forum.murthy.com/index.php?/topic/92557-h1b-renewal-vancouver-aug-20th/

[permaudit]

@KumarKP - Thanks for the reply back. 

 

@kumar6982 - Hope you were able to get to the post. Let me know if you have any other questions. All the best!