CIC approval waiting - AINP Stream - a trouble!!!

[canadiann]

I am working on 4th year H1B in the US, but I have not renewed visa stamp on my passport. If I leave this country I can re-enter only after stamping the visa. I am expecting my PR (AINP stream) approval very soon. Since I have a job here in the US, I want to come back until I have the job here. Is it risky to go to Alberta get the PR card and go to the US counselor for H1B stamping? I have heard from many people that re-entering is pretty difficult on this tough time. Anyone have any thoughts. I appreciate your suggestions.

thank you.

[at-80]

I am in similar situation. I am planning to go to my home country sometime early next year to get H1B stamped. Once done, then I will go to Alberta for PR and will come back to US and will stay in US either until I complete 6 years on H1 or until I get a suitable job in Calgary.

But I do not want to hit 2 birds with one stone. It's better to go slow and play safe.

Thanks

[dnataraj]

Guys,

Plan before you leave US. If possible get your PRR and then leave for stamping. These days its common to get stuck for more than 4 months when you go for stamping. It may be name check, technology alert list (if working in High tech/ biotech) or PIMS.

I traveled in Jan got stuck for 4 months and almost but lost my CIC process only to submit documents on the last day of the deadline.

my 2 cents.

[at-80]

Very interesting!!! Thanks for sharing.

[canadiann]

I just received PPR dated august 6 from New York. It says "send pasport within 30 days". I am wondering if I can directly walk to the counsulor and get the visa same day? If any one has any idea, please suggest me. If I send the passport, how long do they take for stamping?

thank you.