H1b dropbox - Ottawa, Canada
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Yeah I was told the same for Ottawa today. Initially they mentioned 4-6 weeks but eventually said that it can even take 8 weeks. But the problem is even for that they don’t say with too much confidence.
i just wish they could provide a detailed/definite status update or timeline like the other offices
I know right. Like tell in first week that they received the papers — then tell that it will take 4 weeks or 6 weeks firm and we can relax until that day without being restless on daily basis
other offices who are also operating on limited services are organized
maybe im just frustratedHi Neha! Where did you find this information? I sent in my passport/application to the Toronto consulate. I’ve been application received since the first week of May and I’ve heard nothing since!
When you email or call the helpline number. They don’t provide any details other than a learned and practiced dialogue of “we can’t provide any information, every case is different and upto consular office on how long it takes to process. Current timeline is 4-6 weeks”. And you will get the same response no matter how many times you try reaching out.
its more along the lines of being helpless.. expecting an update on the status of our application is more like screaming into a void!!other offices who are also operating on limited services are organized
waiting for visa to get stamped is one (and not having passport for more than 6 weeks!!), reasoning with the employer on not being able to be in office, on not being next to family who are in the states... this combination of events is too stressful
I completely agree!!
Constant checking of status and every time seeing no change is turning toxic for everyone here. Cant they just keep a proper timeline so we are prepared before. How can some people get it in 2 weeks and other with same profile and same consulate take 6 weeks? And why do people who are going for interview rather than dropbox get the entire process done in 1 week? Its like being penalized for having a Canada status. The whole thing is one of the most unorganized thing.
It’s been awful! We all applied with the expectation that we will know something at the end of 6weeks (maximum) and I think there just needs to be a standard of care and respect for such sensitive matters. We expect to at least get some information when we reach out in regards to our passports. It’s insane!
That is such incompetence on their part. How does it take them 2 weeks to reach out to you after your refused status? Like they should know immediately on why they refused and should reach out right away. Why will they leave someone hanging ima stress or refused status?
I think helpdesk has no clue and is just sitting there to get amused by everyone’s helplessness.
Exactly! It is extremely ridiculous. Like they don't tell you anything at all. I thought there was no way that I would head into the weekend with no update but here we are. Refused could literally mean anything. Just mental torture, this is.
Every Monday I think that I will know something by Friday, but nothing changed last 4 weeks. Here we are at end of another week. When is your travel?