H1B Stamping Dropbox in Canada

[exusin]

I have two questions.

1) How much time they give us to send documents once we receive email instructions?

2) What documents they are asking us to send?

I'm in virtual queue and just want to be prepared when I receive instructions.

 

[exusin]

Is it really taking 5 weeks to receive instructions for Toronto?

 

[onlinesb]

Is it really taking 5 weeks to receive instructions for Toronto?

Yes

 

[onlinesb]

I have two questions.

1) How much time they give us to send documents once we receive email instructions?

2) What documents they are asking us to send?

I'm in virtual queue and just want to be prepared when I receive instructions.

Copy of I797A, passport and photo

 

[onlinesb]

Did anyone submit their passport for dropbox at US consulate Toronto this month?
What is the timeline we are looking at for getting the stamped passport back?

 

[HVisaUser]

Did anyone submit their passport for dropbox at US consulate Toronto this month?
What is the timeline we are looking at for getting the stamped passport back?

Sending passport to Toronto consulate is not advisable at this moment. I sent my passport on last Feb 20th and still waiting for the stamping. March12th my status changed to Approved, after that no update.

 

[exusin]

Sending passport to Toronto consulate is not advisable at this moment. I sent my passport on last Feb 20th and still waiting for the stamping. March12th my status changed to Approved, after that no update.

wow...you got your passport? Is this common at Toronto?

 

[onlinesb]

wow...you got your passport? Is this common at Toronto?

Unfortunately I already sent mine on Last monday and did not hear back anything from them.
I should have come to this forum sooner.

 

[HVisaUser]

Unfortunately I already sent mine on Last monday and did not hear back anything from them.
I should have come to this forum sooner.

Don't Panic, It may be in my case. wait for their updates.

 

[exusin]

Unfortunately I already sent mine on Last monday and did not hear back anything from them.
I should have come to this forum sooner.

You sent passport on 4/8/2024? If you could, please report when you get it back? I'm considering whether to send it or not.

 

[onlinesb]

My timeline so far for Toronto Consulate (Interview Waiver H1B renewal)

April 8th: Drop-off at Canada Post
April 9th: Reached Consulate
April 15th: Emailed Consulate for status
April 16th: Consulate replies saying normal processing timeline is 6-10 weeks.
And still shows "Your search did not return any data. " on CEAC status page.

 

[exusin]

Thank you. I just received courier instruction and it says processing time is up to 6 weeks. Do not contact consulate before this Not sure should I send it.

Toronto
April 5th: Requested courier
April 18th: Received email to send documents.

Here are the documents they are asking:

General Required Documents - For All Visa Types
The following documents are required for all visa types:

1. Current Passport valid for travel to the United States. The passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the period of stay in the United States (unless exempt by country-specific agreements.)
2. Passport containing the most recently issued U.S. visa (if applicable).
3. Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160 confirmation page.
4. Confirmation and Instructions page printed from this website
5. One 5 x 5 cm (2 x 2 inches) color photo taken within the last 6 months. Further details regarding Department of State photo guidelines can be found at: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos.html.
6. Accompanying family members, unless entering the United States for another purpose, should present a marriage certificate (spouse) and/or birth certificate (for unmarried children under 21), as applicable.
7. Copy of proof of your legal status in Canada

If you are attending an appointment in person, you must bring original documents. If you are eligible to send your documents via courier, you must send your current valid passport and the prior passport containing the most recently issued U.S visa (if applicable), as well as the DS-160 confirmation page and copies of any other supporting documents. Please see the section below for a list of supporting documents required for each visa type.
(H) TEMPORARY WORKER

• Receipt Number for your approved petition as it appears on your Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker Form I-129 or Notice of Action Form I-797 from USCIS (does not apply to H1B1 visa applicants).
• Job offer from United States employer and a Certified Department of Labor approved application (applies to H1B1 visa applicants only).

 

[onlinesb]

My timeline so far for Toronto Consulate (Interview Waiver H1B renewal)

April 8th: Drop-off at Canada Post
April 9th: Reached Consulate
April 15th: Emailed Consulate for status
April 16th: Consulate replies saying normal processing timeline is 6-10 weeks.
And still shows "Your search did not return any data. " on CEAC status page.

My timeline so far for Toronto Consulate (Interview Waiver H1B renewal)

April 8th: Drop-off at Canada Post
April 9th: Reached Consulate
April 15th: Emailed Consulate for status
April 16th: Consulate replies saying normal processing timeline is 6-10 weeks.
April 18th: Case was created