Pls help: Indian H1-B stamping from Ottawa-Canada

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prag111

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I recently transferred my H1 from one employer to another employer and I also got an H1 extension and I-94 validity until Nov-2009.

I just started working for the new employer..My first pay stub is yet to be generated , but I need to apply for Temporary /Visitor Visa to canada before the first paystub is generated.

My Initial H1 B Visa petetion and I-94 is expiring ON 29th Jan 2007.

I need to go to India for an important reigious function in Feb.
I want to get my H1 Stamped from Canada and want to re-enter from Canada.Many people suggested me that it is better to go to Canada instaed of India.

I have booked a Visa appointment on 30th January 2007 in Ottawa.
I need to apply for a Visitor for Canada to go for th stamping.I am thinking of applying for Temporary / Visitor Visa at Bufallo consulate.

I have the following questions regarding H1-B stamping in Canada Ottawa:
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1) Is there any risk involved in getting H1 B stamping from Ottawa Canada?(This is my second H1 stamping, I got it stamped once through my earlier employer, now I got my H1 transferred and going for stamping again)
2) Is it better to go o India (Chennai consulate ) to get the stamping?
3) what are the questions asked generally?
4) How long it will take to return the passport if Visa is approved?


I have the following questions regarding Temporary Visa / Visitors Visa.
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1) What are the documents required for applying for temporary Visa?
2) Do we need to send our original passport to obtain the Temporary/Vistor Visa?
3) How long It would take to obtain a temporary/Vistor's Visa?
4)If I mail the documents which courier is the best way ?(USPS, UPS, DHL, FED-EX)?
5)In the application form for TRV form 5257-->Question 13 SAYS that " In the past 5 years do you or any of your family members stayed in a country other than your country of permanent residency/other than your country of citizen?If Yes pls give the length of Stay?
Our Permamnet Resident country is India and We have been Living in USA for the past 3 years. I went to India once and my wife went to India twice.
we need to fill From Date and To Date for this question.
How should we answer this question?
6) for proof of Income , can I submit the paystubs from my earlier employee?

If anyone can help me , it would be really really great....
 
prag111 said:
I recently transferred my H1 from one employer to another employer and I also got an H1 extension and I-94 validity until Nov-2009.

I just started working for the new employer..My first pay stub is yet to be generated , but I need to apply for Temporary /Visitor Visa to canada before the first paystub is generated.

My Initial H1 B Visa petetion and I-94 is expiring ON 29th Jan 2007.

I need to go to India for an important reigious function in Feb.
I want to get my H1 Stamped from Canada and want to re-enter from Canada.Many people suggested me that it is better to go to Canada instaed of India.

I have booked a Visa appointment on 30th January 2007 in Ottawa.
I need to apply for a Visitor for Canada to go for th stamping.I am thinking of applying for Temporary / Visitor Visa at Bufallo consulate.

I have the following questions regarding H1-B stamping in Canada Ottawa:
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1) Is there any risk involved in getting H1 B stamping from Ottawa Canada?(This is my second H1 stamping, I got it stamped once through my earlier employer, now I got my H1 transferred and going for stamping again)

It should not be a problem as long as you have the documentation in order.

2) Is it better to go o India (Chennai consulate ) to get the stamping?

My best bet would be Canada.

3) what are the questions asked generally?

General questions about your company, your job and education etc..

4) How long it will take to return the passport if Visa is approved?

Next day

I have the following questions regarding Temporary Visa / Visitors Visa.
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1) What are the documents required for applying for temporary Visa?

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/applications/visa.html

2) Do we need to send our original passport to obtain the Temporary/Vistor Visa?

If you don't send the passport, where are they going to stamp the visa?

3) How long It would take to obtain a temporary/Vistor's Visa?

In person, same day. I got 3 years ago in Vancover and it was same day.

4)If I mail the documents which courier is the best way ?(USPS, UPS, DHL, FED-EX)?

I prefer USPS Express mail

5)In the application form for TRV form 5257-->Question 13 SAYS that " In the past 5 years do you or any of your family members stayed in a country other than your country of permanent residency/other than your country of citizen?If Yes pls give the length of Stay?
Our Permamnet Resident country is India and We have been Living in USA for the past 3 years. I went to India once and my wife went to India twice.
we need to fill From Date and To Date for this question.
How should we answer this question?

Yes, and from your initial entry date in to US to till todate. Vacations will not count unless you are here in US for a short term month or two and go back to work India (eg., business visa)

6) for proof of Income , can I submit the paystubs from my earlier employee?

I am not sure, they might consider. Tell them the truth that, you just started working for this new company.

The information is based on my knowledge following the forums, I think you should do some reasearch. I hope this helps!

If anyone can help me , it would be really really great....
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hi i am in exactly similar situation, current H1b till 2009 , but visa stamp expired, changing employers in May ,2007 , filing H1b transfer with start date of May, have to go to India before may and want to get the visa stamped for the new employer before that
have appt in ottawa on feb 8th,2007.
two questions
1. how safe to get visa stamped in advance of starting job
2.how much in advance (1-2 months) before starting job can i go to canada for stamping
 
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