H1 b & h4 restamping in canada

[katerahul]

Hello Experts,
My H1B visa is expiring in July 2011 and I am planning to get it stamped from Canada (Toronto/ Ottawa). I need your expert help & suggestions.

1) List of Documents required. Work Appointment letters etc?
2) Any dos and donts while filling DS160?
3) Which place is better Toronto or Ottawa?
4) I have changed my Job here in US, earlier I was working in one of India's MNC so will there be any issue in that?
5) Any Challenges in stamping in Canada?
6) Do I need a Canadian visa? Because my 797 says that you can enter multiple times in Canada?
7) How many days / weeks /month in advance should I book my appointment?
8) DS160 fees etc?

Thanks in Advance.

Cheers!!!
Rahul

[shervin143]

1) List of Documents required. Work Appointment letters etc?
>>> Check the below links

https://www.immihelp.com/h1-visa-stamping-documents/

https://www.immihelp.com/h4-visa-stamping-documents/

2) Any dos and donts while filling DS160?
>>> Complete it to the best of your knowledge. Any false information may lead to a life time ban.

3) Which place is better Toronto or Ottawa?
>>> No difference. However search and read about the experiences posted by other forum members.

4) I have changed my Job here in US, earlier I was working in one of India's MNC so will there be any issue in that?
>>> No issues.

5) Any Challenges in stamping in Canada?
>>> Search and read about the experiences posted by other forum members. If for any reason you receive a 221g, then you might get struck there for more time than expected. So be a little prepared for the worst (Just in case).

6) Do I need a Canadian visa? Because my 797 says that you can enter multiple times in Canada?
>>> Yes. You need a Candian visa.

7) How many days / weeks /month in advance should I book my appointment?
>>> Usually the appointments open 3-4 weeks in advance. Keep checking.

8) DS160 fees etc?
>>> https://www.immihelp.com/usa-visa-fees/

[katerahul]

Thanks Sherwin

Thanks Buddy!!,

Are all the supporting documents mentioned below mandatory?

I read in ImmiHelp that a letter from personnel department is also needed stating that there is a Job for this candidate. Is this really required?

15 Interior & Exterior Photographs of the Client site? Is this required?

Thanks in Advance.

Rahul

[shervin143]

Are all the supporting documents mentioned below mandatory?
>>> Not all the documents are asked when you attend the visa interview. But it is advisable to carry as much documents as possible to avoid a 221g.

I read in ImmiHelp that a letter from personnel department is also needed stating that there is a Job for this candidate. Is this really required?
>>> Employment verification letter from your employer and a client letter (if you work at the client place) will do.

15 Interior & Exterior Photographs of the Client site? Is this required?
>>> It is very rarely asked.

[rajaneeshjandhyam]

how long to get passport?

does any one know how long does it take to get passport after the visa is approved? and can any one tell if I can take my 18 month kid into the consulate with us (my wife will be joining me for her h4)

[shervin143]

does any one know how long does it take to get passport after the visa is approved?
>>> Approximately 10 - 12 days by courier. You can collect it the immediate next day if you go in person.

and can any one tell if I can take my 18 month kid into the consulate with us (my wife will be joining me for her h4)
>>> If your son is a U.S citizen, then you can take him inside the consulate. You need to carry his U.S passport. It is better you talk to the VFS helpdesk to get this clarified.