I flied to Ottawa on 26th Sep. At the airport i was asked my purpose of Canada Trip . I replied that i want to attend my visa interview and showed him the appointment letter on request. Came out took some Canada dollars (for a safe side although not necessary). As Sanjay mentioned in his thread I went to my hotel by a shuttle(costs $14). I stayed at Embassy Suites and Hotel (Decent one).
Went to Scotia on 26th Sep and payed $100 and got the receipts.
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27TH SEP
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I had my appointment at 9:30 AM. It was raining a bit on that day and went to consulate in a cab.
At the consulate you will be asked to show the appointment letter at the entrance by the guards.
After that went through security check.(same as in airports). Then a lady collected my DS-156,DS-157, Scotia Bank receipts and Passport, sorted in order and asked me to submit in counter-7.
After waiting for 10-15 mins I was called for finger printing by a lady in counter-4. By mistake i mentioned I am married in DS-156( instead of single)..she made fun of that and corrected that and completed my finger printing.
After waiting for another 30-45 mins. I was called by VO in counter 2.
VO: Give me all your H1 Papers.
Me: Do you want my I-129.
VO: I want all your H1B Papers.
Me : Gave him my I-129,LCA,supporting letter given my employer everything i got from my attorney.
VO: When did you came to US.
Me: 2004.
VO: What did you do in US
ME: Did my masters and working in OPT.
VO: Which university
ME: XYZ
VO: Did you graduate.
ME: No.Explained him the reason for delay.
VO: THIS IS VERY UNUSUAL CASE.I want a letter from University explaining that
ME: Gave him a letter which i got from my Department which say i will be graduating in Nov.
VO: Give me your Company letter.
ME: Gave him Offer Letter, Employment Verification Letter
VO:I want a letter which lists the qualifications for your job.
ME: Gave him the supporting letter given by my employer at the time of applying h1.
He went through that letter. It was mentioned that Bachelor's Degree is enough for the job not Master's Degree.
He was happy and said not to worry about master's.
VO: Will you collect your visa on Monday
ME: Sir i have a return flight on Saturday, so can i get on friday.
VO: Ok, your visa will be ready on Friday at 3:00 PM. came and collect your passport.
ME: Thank you.
VO: No reply.
Went on Friday collected my Passport.Came back to US on saturday
By: Sastry
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