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Approved Online Visitor Visa: Passport Return Times

AshrafSadaqa

Newbie
Jul 18, 2016
1
0
During applying time I was in USA because I reside in USA as a student. since the approval delayed for 45 days I decided to visit my family in Kuwait. during my presence in Kuwait I received the approved online visitor visa and they asked me to provide my passport. My question is can I send my passport to the VAC with Priority Express Airway mail from Kuwait or I have to go back to USA and send my passport from there only?
 

AaryaD

Newbie
Jul 21, 2016
1
0
Hi,

My parents applied online on 5th July 2016 for Visitor VISA from India.
Received Passport request on 20th July 2016.
Dispatched passport on 20th July 2016.
Expect to receive passport in another 10days.
Processing in Delhi office.
 

qqqqq111

Newbie
Jul 27, 2016
8
0
I submitted an online application for visitor visa on July 14th and have not hear back from them at all. I got a couple emails notifying me about updates, there nothing was changed when I logged into my account. I have a trip arranged on Aug 14th and really worried right. Anyone has any ideas what should I do now? Thanks a ton for any help!
 

sonnabend

Star Member
Jul 5, 2016
55
1
Paris
qqqqq111 said:
I submitted an online application for visitor visa on July 14th and have not hear back from them at all. I got a couple emails notifying me about updates, there nothing was changed when I logged into my account. I have a trip arranged on Aug 14th and really worried right. Anyone has any ideas what should I do now? Thanks a ton for any help!
You can send them CSE if it has exceeded the normal processing time of your country
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/
 

qqqqq111

Newbie
Jul 27, 2016
8
0
Yes, I did send them messages a couple times, but never got any reply. :(

Also, just in case, for the passport stamping, can I bring it to the VAC myself to shorten the process? or I have to mail it to VAC, and wait for them to mail to embassy to stamp it and then mail back?
 

jredlom

Full Member
May 23, 2016
29
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I have been admitted for a french language and culture course at McGill University in Quebec city for January 2017. I have fully paid for my course and also paid fully for off campus accommodation.

I am 23 years and hold an Associate Degree in Hospitality Management and a flight attendant certificate, I want to work as a flight attendant or Restaurant supervisor or manager in a big hotel that is why i want to learn the french language which will give me an advantage.

I own a grocery and cosmetic shop and the business has been registered in my name.

DOCUMENT I WILL BE SUBMITTING TO THE EMBASSY

*Acceptance Letter

*Accommodation reservation receipt

*My Business Registration Certificate and Tax Receipts

*Tenancy agreement for my rented shop

*University Certificate and transcripts

*Few receipts of good I purchase to my shop

*Personal Bank Statement with $2000 CND and Reference letter from bank

*Statement of Purpose

*Letter from my Church to give evidence of my role and duties in Church

*Tenancy agreement of my rented room

*Sponsors Bank Statement with balance of $4600 CND and reference letter from the bank (My Sponsor is my Biological mother)

*Sponsorship Letter

*Affidavit of Sponsorship

*Copy of sponsors passport

Do I have a strong case to be a successful applicant?

NB:I am using a sponsor because my business is only a year and 2 months old
 

forumliker

Member
Apr 4, 2013
15
0
Application submitted online from pakistan 26th may
biometrics on 27th may
Passport request 18th july
Passport recieved 28th july
5 years multiple
 

davidzoan

Newbie
Aug 2, 2016
7
2
Visa Office: New York, United States
Submission Method: Online
Status: Indian passport holder visiting US on B1 visa
Applied For: Visitor Visa (for a work trip)
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July 15th - Submitted Online Application with all documentation
July 16th - Email from CIC but no update in online account
July 19th - Email from CIC but no update in online account
July 25th - Request for Passport
July 26th - Passport sent to NYC VAC using USPS Priority Express (Money Order sent to Philadelphia)
July 28th - Email from NYC VAC informing of receipt of passport
July 29th - VAC Tracker Status changed to "In transit to CIC" (words may not be exact)
Aug 1st - Email from CIC. Visa status changed to "Approved".
Aug 1st - VAC Tracker Status changed to "In transit to VAC"

Hope to get the passport in the next 2-3 days. Will update with the final visa specifications.

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This forum is of great help.
Thanks to everyone who posts about their experience.
 

stuapp

Star Member
Jan 30, 2012
74
9
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Aug 14, 2014
Doc's Request.
May 24, 2015
AOR Received.
Mar 9, 2015
Med's Request
May 8, 2015
Med's Done....
May 20, 2015
Interview........
RPRF Req.: May 18, 2015
AaryaD said:
Hi,

My parents applied online on 5th July 2016 for Visitor VISA from India.
Received Passport request on 20th July 2016.
Dispatched passport on 20th July 2016.
Expect to receive passport in another 10days.
Processing in Delhi office.
Hi AaryaD,

Could you please share the process you followed to submit passport for stamping in India?
I am in the same situation. My mother applied for Visitor Visa online and it got approved. She cannot submit passport in person and there is not enough information on VAC website on submitting passport via mail.

Appreciate your help.

Thanks.
 

srm057

Hero Member
Dec 30, 2015
217
22
Montreal Quebec
Visa Office......
CIO-SYDNEY
App. Filed.......
23-02-2016
AOR Received.
04-04-2016
Med's Request
25-07-2016
Med's Done....
28-07-2016; Recvd 12-08-2016
Passport Req..
08-02-2017
VISA ISSUED...
17-02-2017
LANDED..........
27-06-2017
qqqqq111 said:
I submitted an online application for visitor visa on July 14th and have not hear back from them at all. I got a couple emails notifying me about updates, there nothing was changed when I logged into my account. I have a trip arranged on Aug 14th and really worried right. Anyone has any ideas what should I do now? Thanks a ton for any help!
I am exactly in the same boat I applied on 24th July and my travel is scheduled for 21st.
 

srm057

Hero Member
Dec 30, 2015
217
22
Montreal Quebec
Visa Office......
CIO-SYDNEY
App. Filed.......
23-02-2016
AOR Received.
04-04-2016
Med's Request
25-07-2016
Med's Done....
28-07-2016; Recvd 12-08-2016
Passport Req..
08-02-2017
VISA ISSUED...
17-02-2017
LANDED..........
27-06-2017
davidzoan said:
Visa Office: New York, United States
Submission Method: Online
Status: Indian passport holder visiting US on B1 visa
Applied For: Visitor Visa (for a work trip)
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July 15th - Submitted Online Application with all documentation
July 16th - Email from CIC but no update in online account
July 19th - Email from CIC but no update in online account
July 25th - Request for Passport
July 26th - Passport sent to NYC VAC using USPS Priority Express (Money Order sent to Philadelphia)
July 28th - Email from NYC VAC informing of receipt of passport
July 29th - VAC Tracker Status changed to "In transit to CIC" (words may not be exact)
Aug 1st - Email from CIC. Visa status changed to "Approved".
Aug 1st - VAC Tracker Status changed to "In transit to VAC"

Hope to get the passport in the next 2-3 days. Will update with the final visa specifications.

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This forum is of great help.
Thanks to everyone who posts about their experience.
You are giving me hope..... my express priority envelopes are ready to go! :)
 

onlineremote

Newbie
Aug 4, 2016
3
0
Got my passport back with visa in 1 business day

July 22 2016 - Online Application Submitted

July 23 2016 - Your application has been updated (Although no visible update / no message in account)
July 25 2016 - Your application has been updated (Although no visible update / no message in account)
July 27 2016 - Your application has been updated (Although no visible update / no message in account)

Aug 02 2016 - Original Passport Request - Passport Submitted VFS Delhi
Aug 04 2016 - Passport Collected from VFS Delhi with Multiple Entry Visa Till Expiry of Passport
 

qqqqq111

Newbie
Jul 27, 2016
8
0
davidzoan said:
Visa Office: New York, United States
Submission Method: Online
Status: Indian passport holder visiting US on B1 visa
Applied For: Visitor Visa (for a work trip)
-------------------------------------------------------

July 15th - Submitted Online Application with all documentation
July 16th - Email from CIC but no update in online account
July 19th - Email from CIC but no update in online account
July 25th - Request for Passport
July 26th - Passport sent to NYC VAC using USPS Priority Express (Money Order sent to Philadelphia)
July 28th - Email from NYC VAC informing of receipt of passport
July 29th - VAC Tracker Status changed to "In transit to CIC" (words may not be exact)
Aug 1st - Email from CIC. Visa status changed to "Approved".
Aug 1st - VAC Tracker Status changed to "In transit to VAC"

Hope to get the passport in the next 2-3 days. Will update with the final visa specifications.

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This forum is of great help.
Thanks to everyone who posts about their experience.
WOW! congratulations! That was fast! Did you apply to expedite your application?
 

qqqqq111

Newbie
Jul 27, 2016
8
0
Seems like New York office is faster than Los Angeles one now. Does anybody know why it still takes them about 13 days to stamp the visa after submitting the original passport? I am like crazily worried now. Please help!
 

davidzoan

Newbie
Aug 2, 2016
7
2
davidzoan said:
Visa Office: New York, United States
Submission Method: Online
Status: Indian passport holder visiting US on B1 visa
Applied For: Visitor Visa (for a work trip)
-------------------------------------------------------

July 15th - Submitted Online Application with all documentation
July 16th - Email from CIC but no update in online account
July 19th - Email from CIC but no update in online account
July 25th - Request for Passport
July 26th - Passport sent to NYC VAC using USPS Priority Express (Money Order sent to Philadelphia)
July 28th - Email from NYC VAC informing of receipt of passport
July 29th - VAC Tracker Status changed to "In transit to CIC" (words may not be exact)
Aug 1st - Email from CIC. Visa status changed to "Approved".
Aug 1st - VAC Tracker Status changed to "In transit to VAC"

Hope to get the passport in the next 2-3 days. Will update with the final visa specifications.

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This forum is of great help.
Thanks to everyone who posts about their experience.
Just as an update to this -

Aug 2nd - VAC Tracker changed to "Processing Completed - In transit to Applicant"
Aug 4th - Received Passport with Multiple Entry TRV till expiry of passport (2025)