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Hey folks, Can anyone advise me how long it takes nowadays to get an appointment for the b1-B2 visa at the US Consulate in Calgary? I cannot even open their appt scheduling system without a completed application, but I need to pre-plan in advance before I can complete that application! Thanks...

Hi guys, I am switching jobs starting next week (the new job falls under the same NOC, but with a different organization) .Just today I have received the PPR that states clearly that visas will be issued only if all the information provided remains unchanged. so I am worried now: should I notify...

Hi all, in response to my status enquiry my CHC informed me that my file is "under review for finalization" (which I guess is the same as "final review"). so does it mean that the results of all security/criminal/background checks are in and VO needs to clear some formalities? or does it mean...

Hi everyone, how do i contact regional medical office in Ottawa to heck if my medicals have arrived (fax, mail, email?)? can anyone share their experience with contacting them? thanks for any advice!

Hi all, I applied from Canada as a student. I was not asked to submit any police clearance or fingerprints from Canada. However, I heard some opinions that obtaining fingerprints from RCMP and submitting them to the consulate after medicals will speed up the outstanding criminal+security checks...

Hi all, Its been 2.5 months since my status changed to "in progress" and I am getting a bit worried ::) , especially b/c my visa office did not specify "regular" processing times. I want to send them an email and inquire about any updates iin my case. What would be an appropriate format for...

Hi guys, for those of you who are in North America: is it customary here to put official seal on the letters of reference? did you submit a letter of reference without an official seal? I received one, from university, without a seal as they claimed that they do not provide a seal for individual...

Hi all, I applied under FSW Category 3 (now in Canada) and am now preparing documents. for the proof of funds, they require a bank statement. Which kind of statement should that be? just a copy of regular monthly balance statement or is there a specific form? Also, I heard that some consulates...

Hi guys, I am a int'l student in Canada, applying under FSW 3, and I have a choice between Buffalo and several Eastern European consulates. On this forum, I've seen a lot of discussions about Buffalo being incredibly slow under new rules, compared to the offices abroad. I personally suspect...

Hi all, I am an intern'l student in Canada, applying for FSW. I really need your advice! 1.I am filling the forms now, and see that they ask you which consulate you want to apply to. Am I actually chosen where Sydney will send my documents? If yes, which american consulate proved to be the...

Hi all, I am thinking about applying to Canada and I am here now as a student. There is one problem though: two years a ago, I had a major depression episode, and whereas I have never been hospitalized and I am fine now, I am still taking meds and see a psychiatrist here, in Canada. I would...

Hi guys, You are such a fantastic bunch, that I decided to bother you again :) I am a soon-to-finish int'l student in Canada. I just signed at 9-month contract WITHOUT any guarantees of extension/renewal, but I am applying for a post-grad work permit in August. Here are my "?": 1. May I get...

Hi guys, For now I am in lack of 2 points (because I am still studying), but in 3 months, I will surely have all of them, when I graduate. Do you think ti makes sense to apply to Sydney now, and send the explanation (i.e. in 3 months I will have all 68 points). Is there any chance that Sydney...

Hi guys, I am sorry if that was asked earlier, but am still struggling to figure out their minimal requrements regarding work experience. I have been a full-time student for 8 years (first BA, then MA) and I have collected (in hours) part-time equivalent of 14 months of full-time employment...

Hi all, Sorry if this topic has been discussed already - I just could not find anything about my case. I've been part-time research and teaching assistant for exactly 3.5 years now (and will be 2 months more before I apply). But my contract has never exceeded 12 hours/week and I worked only 8...

Hi all, sorry if this topic was discussed before, i just would like to ensure I understand everything correctly. I have a 5-year first degree from Russia, but I suppose it counts as Bachelor. and I am sure to finish my Masters in Canada in May. I have 18.5 years of full-time education. So here...

Hi all, I am a student in Canada and will submit my application soon. I am considering buffalo but I don't know what the situation is in there and how huge the backlog. Hence, I am wondering: 1. did anyone who applied to Buffalo after Feb 27 received anything from them yet? (anything -...

Hi all, I have several questions about Buffalo consulate 1. Do you know if it is possible NOT to submit the full proof of funds (all 10000+ CAD, I mean), when applying as FSW in Buffalo with the initial application? In my country, the Canadian embassy requests proof of funds only when it issues...