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Thanks, and was this recently? I appreciate your response.

Thanks. is this the latest processing time? I called the consulate and they said it varies but is taking 4-6 weeks these days.

Hey anyone knows how long it is taking to get the passport back after the H1B stamping interview day, assuming everything goes smoothly? I have an upcoming appointment in Calgary. Thanks.

Has anyone used AVR recently here? I am planning to do the same. Also curious, can we use CoPR as proof of status in Canada and attend h1b visa stamping as a Canada PR?

hey how did you qualify for dropbox? I don't see that option anywhere. I have a CoPR and soon will be landing in Canada, so should become a PR shortly.

also, can someone confirm if CoPR is enough as proof of your legal status in canada?

hey anyone here got done with their interview or drop box? how does one qualify for dropbox? I filled out my profile and select "no" I am not traveling from another country (since by then I'd have entered canada with my CoPR), but it only shows me dates to book an appointment not dropbox.

do you know how long is it taking to get PR card after landing? do we have to be in Canada until we receive it?

hey @DAVVY75 I am in the exact same situation. When you say "One option i was thinking is that i land first, come back,..." do you mean come back using AVR option?

hey anyone knows how long it is taking to receive PR card after landing in Canada?

thank you so much. Appreciate it. So would I be able to use AVR option for soft landing to activate my PR? Fly back to the US and worry about H1B stamping later?

Regarding "Are you traveling from another country to apply for US visa in Canada" question: If I do soft landing in Canada and silmultaneously book H1B stamping interview apppointment, can I select "No" for this question? I feel since I am coming from the US and I am not residing in Canada, I...

Hi @zaid.ahmed23 thanks. I am not sure the Do's/Don'ts for AVR option. Is there a blog/official website you'd recommend I read that has details?

Thanks for the reply @jitheshani Unfortunately, in-person appointments are not available until 2023 right now. However, there is a question in the visa profile "Are you traveling from another country to apply for US visa in Canada". If I select No for this, it shows a few appointments available...

Hello, I have a CoPR and am currrently residing and working in the US. I plan to visit Canada in the next month or two and get my PR activated. After that can I apply for US visa H1B stamping in Canada as a Canadian PR and become eligible for a dropbox? I had my H1B stamped first time from India...