Change of processing consulate

[mohamed_aly]

I got the approval for petition for H1B1 visa and it is supposed to be sent to the consulate in Montreal. I live in Calgary, that's 2500 miles and $800 away.

Do I have to go there in person to get the Visa?
Can the US consulate in Calgary do the H1B1 visa?
Can I ask to transfer my file to the consulate in Calgary or Vancouver? How much delay will that cause?
Thanks

 

[jaxen2]

Transfer might cost you a few months. You can always go and try in calgary first. You risk losing only the application fee (and not the issuance fee).