Canada tourist visa

I have applied for Canada visitor’s visa at Seattle consulate yesterday and I picked my passport with visa in it today morning.

It’s just a one day process.

Make sure you have all the required documents/checklist ready with you before going.

For Documents Checklist refer here:

http://www.vfs-canada.co.in/visaapplication.html

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Your answers Inline, Also luckily I have compile that I made for my friend J

You need to go to this address: Ste 600, 1501 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

1.       Building will come in your right side, outside the building à 1501 will be written above the main entry.

2.       Get on to the escalators in front (you will see as you enter the building)

3.       After that you need to take Elevators to go to 6^th floor (Elevators will be in left side)

4.       After reaching 6^th floor take right turn and enter into Canada Consulate

5.       Immediately take the Token number from the machine by pressing Button 1 (Be fast as your turn depends on what token number you have)

6.       Your token will called by display with Window number

7.       Submit the documents in that windows

8.       Again your token will be called for Fee deposit

9.       Pay the fee

10.   You are good to go for day and you need to come back next day for taking your passport.

Take print of this mail ;-)

1.       How long was the wait time?

Manoj: If you reach by 7:45 then you should be able to get free by 8:30

2.       When did you get there and how long it took?

We went by bus from 156^th Ave

3.       Did you get the passport the same day?

Manoj: No, they are no more giving the passport on same day. You need to come next day between 10:30 to 11 to collect the passport

1.       How long was the wait time?

[v-aravin] Try to be there at 8:30. Maximum of 45 mins – 1 hour.

2.       When did you get there and how long it took?

[v-aravin] I went at 9. Completed by 9:45 AM

3.       Did you get the passport the same day?

[v-aravin] Used to be same day. Now you will get next day

Other information : Used to accept hand writing application but not now. Make sure to fill and print it.

 

 

 

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Hello Friends,

Thought of writing compile on how to get Canada Tourist Visa. It is based on my experience yesterday. I am sure there will be many compiles available already but just tried to put it in my words.

You can fill the application form online and take a print out or you can go to consulate and then fill out there. You can find the application form and Instructions guide at  http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/visa-pilot.asp

Also please find below list of the documents you need to apply for Canada Visa.

1.       Application form.

2.       Passports for all Applicants.

3.       I-94 for all Applicants.

4.       Employment letter from your employer.

5.       Pay stubs for last three months.

6.       Bank statements for last three months.

7.       Your Immigration supporting document In my case I have L1 so they asked for I-129S, but I am not sure which document is required doc for H1 or any other Visa types.

Note: It’s good to carry all the VISA docs with you just in case

8.       Two Passport size photographs. You will find the guideline for the photographs at the Instructions guide documents at above link. You can get these photos in 15 min from Walgreens.

9.       Visa Fees, $75 each for single entry and $150 each for multiple entry. Take cash only they don’t accept Credit/Debit card or checks.

10.   Marriage certificate. They may ask.

If you are planning to get Visa following is the process at consulate

1.       Go to following address early in the morning. I reached there by 7.45 AM. They accept visa applications only between 8.00 AM-10.00 AM and issue Visa’s after 11.00 AM. Reach early and you will get Visa early

1501 4th Ave # 600 Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 443-1372

2.       Get the token. (You will get two tokens, Don’t worry you will need them both)

3.       Get the Checklist form and fill it out. Very simple. It is red colored form.

4.       Go to the officer give you documents and one token. She will review your application and all documents.

5.       Wait for Cashier to call your token number

6.       She will ask for Visa Fees  and will give you receipt and token back. She will tell you when to come back.

7.       Now you have time, almost 2 hours, Go out and enjoy downtown Seattle in the morning hours. You can walk to Public Place Market/Macy/Ross.

8.       Get back to Consulate and wait for your token number again.

9.       Get you Visa.

10.   VOILA !!!! You have 6-months Valid Tourist Visa for Canada.