H1 Visa stamping experience- Canada
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Any Middle Eastern with stamping experience?
I am a medical resident in pennsylvania ,came from my country Egypt to the states almost 6 years ago on tourism visa then i switched it here to F1 visa then i finally switched it to work visa when i started my residency.wanna go to Canada for visa stamping.not sure how they deal with middle easterns in US embassies in Canada. and are they going to give me hard time because i entered the country originally on tourism visa?
I am a medical resident in pennsylvania ,came from my country Egypt to the states almost 6 years ago on tourism visa then i switched it here to F1 visa then i finally switched it to work visa when i started my residency.wanna go to Canada for visa stamping.not sure how they deal with middle easterns in US embassies in Canada. and are they going to give me hard time because i entered the country originally on tourism visa?
Stamping at Ottawa!? Please give your thoughts
Gurus,
I need some information about stamping at Ottawa. I am on H1b for the past 7 yers and now have 3 years extension based on approved I-140. Not able to apply for I-485 due to retrogression. I had only one visa stamping in 1999 and came to USA. that is expired. I have not gone out of the country for the past 6 years. Now I need to travell to India and london to visit my parents. Could you tell me any issues? I also own my own house in the US. Is there any risks.How is ottawa. I work for a US based company full time for the past 6 years.Please give your thoughts since I have no experience with Canada stamping.
Thanks
tusharvk said:
Gurus,
I need some information about stamping at Ottawa. I am on H1b for the past 7 yers and now have 3 years extension based on approved I-140. Not able to apply for I-485 due to retrogression. I had only one visa stamping in 1999 and came to USA. that is expired. I have not gone out of the country for the past 6 years. Now I need to travell to India and london to visit my parents. Could you tell me any issues? I also own my own house in the US. Is there any risks.How is ottawa. I work for a US based company full time for the past 6 years.Please give your thoughts since I have no experience with Canada stamping.
Thanks
H1 VISA Stamping TRANSFER/8th year extension
Hi All,
My H1 VISA expired in July 2005.I have valid H1 upto Feb 2007,which
was transfer/8th year.
My education was completely in India,but have 7+ years experience in US.
I was thinking of going to Canada/Mexico for Stamping on current H1.
Which consulate is best to go -Canada/Mexico??
Because,I have a Visa which would have expired since 1+years and since I dont have any US degree,and also, that this is 8th year+transfer,would it be unsafe to go for Visa Stamping in Canada/Mexico.Was planning to go to Vancouver.
Thanks for your replies,
everonh1
Hi All,
My H1 VISA expired in July 2005.I have valid H1 upto Feb 2007,which
was transfer/8th year.
My education was completely in India,but have 7+ years experience in US.
I was thinking of going to Canada/Mexico for Stamping on current H1.
Which consulate is best to go -Canada/Mexico??
Because,I have a Visa which would have expired since 1+years and since I dont have any US degree,and also, that this is 8th year+transfer,would it be unsafe to go for Visa Stamping in Canada/Mexico.Was planning to go to Vancouver.
Thanks for your replies,
everonh1
H1-B Successful revalidation in Calgary
Just thought of posting my experience in Calgary for anyone who is planning to get their visas stamped in Canada. Though, I never got an replies back for the questions I had, hopefully this answers a few questions to people who intend to get their visa stamped F1 to H1B.
I got my H1-B revalidation successfully done and got my visa back the same day. There were no hiccups through the process, but I wouldn't call it very straight forward either.
I reached the US consulate at 8 am for my 9 am appointment. The security check took a long time to get through, He didnt let us in until 8.30 am for a 9.00am appointment. We were not allowed to take any bags, electronic equipment or beverges or food there. So I had to carry all my paper work in folders. After the security check, we were taken to a room, the place wasnt very crowded (about 20 people but the strength went up with time) but there was only one officer conducting the interview so it took a little while. I was called at the counter twice, once to submit my paperwork, pay the fees ($100 cash) and the second time for an actual interview.
I was asked to show my expired I-20s, EAD (opt) card that was issued after graduation and I-797 to verify that I wasn't out of status anytime. The questions asked were, what was my purpose of visit to Calgary, when and where I got my Masters degree from and when do I intend to fly back to Houston ("if I did"). The only problem I ran into was my last name since, my passport does not have anything written on my last name (am a south indian so didnt have a last name in india but my middle name became my last name when my F1 visa was issued and has stayed tht way ever since), the officer said she couldn't understand about it and thats not the way it happens in US. She said it is always recommended to go back to one's own home country to get their visas stamped. That probably was the only moment my heart skipped a beat, but fortunately it went through. I was asked to collect my passport (still does not guarantee the visa issuance) at 3 pm after paying the reciprocity fee ($50 cash) and I got out at around 10.00 am. I was still a little nervous when I picked up the visa at 3 pm. Well, I got a multiple entry visa valid for 3 yrs. There were a couple of other guys with similar cases, one of them was asked to come after a week due some security clearance issue, rest were approved.
Any questions, I will be happy to answer to the best of my ability.
Regards,
Ganesh S
Just thought of posting my experience in Calgary for anyone who is planning to get their visas stamped in Canada. Though, I never got an replies back for the questions I had, hopefully this answers a few questions to people who intend to get their visa stamped F1 to H1B.
I got my H1-B revalidation successfully done and got my visa back the same day. There were no hiccups through the process, but I wouldn't call it very straight forward either.
I reached the US consulate at 8 am for my 9 am appointment. The security check took a long time to get through, He didnt let us in until 8.30 am for a 9.00am appointment. We were not allowed to take any bags, electronic equipment or beverges or food there. So I had to carry all my paper work in folders. After the security check, we were taken to a room, the place wasnt very crowded (about 20 people but the strength went up with time) but there was only one officer conducting the interview so it took a little while. I was called at the counter twice, once to submit my paperwork, pay the fees ($100 cash) and the second time for an actual interview.
I was asked to show my expired I-20s, EAD (opt) card that was issued after graduation and I-797 to verify that I wasn't out of status anytime. The questions asked were, what was my purpose of visit to Calgary, when and where I got my Masters degree from and when do I intend to fly back to Houston ("if I did"). The only problem I ran into was my last name since, my passport does not have anything written on my last name (am a south indian so didnt have a last name in india but my middle name became my last name when my F1 visa was issued and has stayed tht way ever since), the officer said she couldn't understand about it and thats not the way it happens in US. She said it is always recommended to go back to one's own home country to get their visas stamped. That probably was the only moment my heart skipped a beat, but fortunately it went through. I was asked to collect my passport (still does not guarantee the visa issuance) at 3 pm after paying the reciprocity fee ($50 cash) and I got out at around 10.00 am. I was still a little nervous when I picked up the visa at 3 pm. Well, I got a multiple entry visa valid for 3 yrs. There were a couple of other guys with similar cases, one of them was asked to come after a week due some security clearance issue, rest were approved.
Any questions, I will be happy to answer to the best of my ability.
Regards,
Ganesh S
lost_indian
Registered Users (C)
Strange Montreal Message
Hi Can you share your experience as by now you must be back
Also I have one question :
I took appointment through nvars.com in July but when i go to nvars to reschedule - I get a message displayed under the drop down for select location (montreal) which says :
"The Montreal Consulate does not book visa appointments for applicants residing in the United States. Please review the appointment availability at an alternate consulate"
Do you know anything about it or did you ever see the same message there?
Hi Can you share your experience as by now you must be back
Also I have one question :
I took appointment through nvars.com in July but when i go to nvars to reschedule - I get a message displayed under the drop down for select location (montreal) which says :
"The Montreal Consulate does not book visa appointments for applicants residing in the United States. Please review the appointment availability at an alternate consulate"
Do you know anything about it or did you ever see the same message there?
allinone said:
lost_indian
Registered Users (C)
What dou you mean by TCN?
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I took appointment through nvars.com in July but when i go to nvars to reschedule - I get a message displayed under the drop down for select location (montreal) which says :
"The Montreal Consulate does not book visa appointments for applicants residing in the United States. Please review the appointment availability at an alternate consulate"
Do you know anything about it or can u see the same message there?
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I took appointment through nvars.com in July but when i go to nvars to reschedule - I get a message displayed under the drop down for select location (montreal) which says :
"The Montreal Consulate does not book visa appointments for applicants residing in the United States. Please review the appointment availability at an alternate consulate"
Do you know anything about it or can u see the same message there?
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srsin said:
Waiting for my clearance
I am stuck in Canada in security clearance since 21 February 2006......its more than 120 days which i thought would be maximum period...... This is just an info for those guys who think that security clearance take around 2 weeks to 4 months..........as i thought so......
Any way good luck for those who are stuck....God help all........
I am stuck in Canada in security clearance since 21 February 2006......its more than 120 days which i thought would be maximum period...... This is just an info for those guys who think that security clearance take around 2 weeks to 4 months..........as i thought so......
Any way good luck for those who are stuck....God help all........
gcfriend75
Registered Users (C)
country
which country are you from and which consulate did u apply.
which country are you from and which consulate did u apply.
Waiting for my clearance
I am from pakistan, have common name ( main reason ) .........and applied in toronto consulate........they didnt ask any document or any question , just said that i can issue u a visa but ur name is common name and we need clearance for that .... so u have to call us back in 2 Weeks.....and now its more than four months......
I am here on Visit Visa and staying with friends.....Now thinking about to go back to home country... its frustrating...........I dont know how much time they need for clearance..........God help all............
I am from pakistan, have common name ( main reason ) .........and applied in toronto consulate........they didnt ask any document or any question , just said that i can issue u a visa but ur name is common name and we need clearance for that .... so u have to call us back in 2 Weeks.....and now its more than four months......
I am here on Visit Visa and staying with friends.....Now thinking about to go back to home country... its frustrating...........I dont know how much time they need for clearance..........God help all............
lost_indian
Registered Users (C)
buntyhaz said:
Can you share your experience and your profile?
Thanks in advance
Chicago Desi
Registered Users (C)
tusharvk said:
This is genrally true but situation is worse for Muslims and specially if your name is remotely similar to any name in govt's list of bad guys.
EB2_091505
Registered Users (C)
Please Help
I have appointment in August.
I am Indian M'lim and I was told that consulates have started calling ahead of the time if there is a chance that they will get stuck due to clearance.Chicago Desi said:
I have appointment in August.
web_guru2003
Registered Users (C)
Very sad to read. I am from Pakistan too and will be going for stamping around OCT. I dont know if my name will also be a "common name"! I do have 2 expired visa stamps (this is my 8th year in US) and I am a Canadian PR too. I dont know if that will help or not.
Did they keep all of your documents? specially I-94 and Passport , I-797? If not then why cant you return to US and work unless they call you back?
Did they keep all of your documents? specially I-94 and Passport , I-797? If not then why cant you return to US and work unless they call you back?
arif_t2 said:
They not keep any document from me..Even not ask any question.....just said that your name is in our security list for that we need to do background Check and call us after Two weeks..
Else they Cancelled my previous stamp on passport too which was expired any way.....So i cant go back to USA...
Else they Cancelled my previous stamp on passport too which was expired any way.....So i cant go back to USA...
desireuben
Registered Users (C)
stamping at Ottawa
Hi I have an appointment at ottwa us consulate on 25th Aug. I am currently working on expired H1B visa with approved I-797. I had my previous H1 visa stamped in India but this time I have to go to canada because I am travelling Europe in sept.
My wife is also going to come with me at the interview for her H4 stamping, she got her previous stamp at Mumbai. my 6 month old son (US citizen) will be travelling with us to canada.
I have a questions.
Do they allow to carry kids with us for an interview ? as I have no other place where I can leave my baby ?
Hi I have an appointment at ottwa us consulate on 25th Aug. I am currently working on expired H1B visa with approved I-797. I had my previous H1 visa stamped in India but this time I have to go to canada because I am travelling Europe in sept.
My wife is also going to come with me at the interview for her H4 stamping, she got her previous stamp at Mumbai. my 6 month old son (US citizen) will be travelling with us to canada.
I have a questions.
Do they allow to carry kids with us for an interview ? as I have no other place where I can leave my baby ?
desireuben said:Hi I have an appointment at ottwa us consulate on 25th Aug. I am currently working on expired H1B visa with approved I-797. I had my previous H1 visa stamped in India but this time I have to go to canada because I am travelling Europe in sept.
My wife is also going to come with me at the interview for her H4 stamping, she got her previous stamp at Mumbai. my 6 month old son (US citizen) will be travelling with us to canada.
I have a questions.
Do they allow to carry kids with us for an interview ? as I have no other place where I can leave my baby ?
Yes, you can take your kid with you for the interview. I went to ottowa sometime last year for my H1B stamping. But just make sure that your wife doesnt carry her purse. They will not allow. They will not even allow to take your car keys. You can drop your car keys at the security and later pick it up. Also make sure that you carry all your documents in a clear plastic bag or file folders.
Let me know if you have any questions.
tanveer666
New Member
I-94 question
I am going to canada on july 15 , for landing
My question is
1- At the time of leaving u s a what I-94 i have to surrender the White I-94 which was given to me when I entered last time in u s a or I should surrender the I-94 attached to approval notice I-797
2-The visa automatic rule is still valid if I am travelling by air . If any body here has recently used automatic visa revalidation please share your experience
I am going to canada on july 15 , for landing
My question is
1- At the time of leaving u s a what I-94 i have to surrender the White I-94 which was given to me when I entered last time in u s a or I should surrender the I-94 attached to approval notice I-797
2-The visa automatic rule is still valid if I am travelling by air . If any body here has recently used automatic visa revalidation please share your experience