Approved Online Visitor Visa: Passport Return Times

[akhan127]

Hi

I got passport request on the 29th January 2014. Sent out my passport the same day and received it back today (6th February 2014)

 

[Haitokin]

I have heard that if the applicant is applying for a multi-entry visa (now all the visitor visa's will be multi-entry), processing times are faster and approval rates are higher if a person also shows that they have proof of medical insurance, even if it isn't required. Can anyone confirm this?

I'd encourage anyone to get a quote from a comparable resource like BestQuote Travel Insurance Agency (it's free, instant, and you don't need to engage with a saleperson with questions until you are ready). BestQuote has all the visitor to Canada policies, so you'll always find the better (or cheaper) policies on your quote, and they make it easy to review the details of each policy:

https://www.bestquotetravelinsurance.ca/visitors-to-canada-insurance

The will also answer any of your questions, and can help guide you in the right direction.

 

[jellytree]

Just checked CIC website.....still no change....have booked my flight next week....worried!!!!

Mine neither... Flights next weekend.... :'(

 

[aryan11]

Jellytree....did u call USPS?

 

[jellytree]

Jellytree....did u call USPS?

I did. Twice.

The first time I called them, the representative insisted that my passport was not delivered to the consulate, it arrived at the post office and "Delivered" to the post office, and she filed a claim for me...
The second time I called them again (just right now), the representative insisted that my passport was delivered to the consulate, I asked about how and exactly where it was delivered, so she filed an investigation for me...
Anyway, they are going to call me back in 2 business days...

As reference,
USPS tracking online said
"January 25, 2014 , 7:23 am
Arrival at Post Office
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057"
then
"January 25, 2014 , 9:55 am
Delivered
LOS ANGELES, CA 90071"

At the same time, I emailed the consulate the third time with no replay yet, as always...
Feel like the whole stuff is very disturbing to my work...

 

[aryan11]

Seems like we both have exactlly similar situation.....let's hope for the best!!!!

 

[jellytree]

Seems like we both have exactlly similar situation.....let's hope for the best!!!!

Yeah. Let's hope for the best!

 

[grad_student]

Yeah. Let's hope for the best!

The two of you are sound really nervous. You guys gotta take a chill pill...worry aint gonna do no good buddy

 

[pisces]

I am applying from USA and got a request to send my PP (visitor). Would like your opinion as to which location to send. NYC or LA?
Which is faster?

Thanks,

 

[aryan11]

You are right grad_student…..u get nervous when u r unsure about the location of passport with visa….Jellytree, I called USPS no. in LA 213-483-3573 and the representative was positive that it was delivered on Jan 27th (monday)…..

 

[jellytree]

You are right grad_student.....u get nervous when u r unsure about the location of passport with visa....Jellytree, I called USPS no. in LA 213-483-3573 and the representative was positive that it was delivered on Jan 27th (monday).....

But does your USPS tracking record online claim it's delivered on Jan 25th....?

 

[jellytree]

One sec...
I just checked my application, it said "closed". But my track number is not activated yet.

tomaow and aryan11, check ur applications!

 

[aryan11]

Mine too!

 

[tomaow]

Did you guys get the email notification?

 

[jellytree]

Did you guys get the email notification?

No email notification... I just login the system and checked it myself.