June 2013 online application from USA

[calmblue]

I applied for a visitor visa from USA. I live in NJ and work as a software engineer.

I submitted my multiple entry, visitor visa online application on June 1st, 2013. I haven't heard back anything yet.

On a side-note, in April 2013 I cleared a Quebec immigration interview and got CSQ. Now want to visit Montreal to see a friend and also site-seeing. Does anybody know if having a Quebec CSQ is considered an advantage or disadvantage when applying for visitor visa from USA?

Thanks

 

[arunsrivat87]

I applied online 31 May..

Still waiting for PP request

 

[sumitnagal]

I applied on 5th June still waiting ...

 

[arunsrivat87]

Got the PP request mail today.

Timeline:

Applied Online : 31 May
PP Request Mail received: 21 Jun

 

[arunsrivat87]

I have 2 passports. Old and new passport. Should I send both the passports to Consulate for stamping or only the NEW one ? please answer if anybody know regarding this ?

 

[czarjosh]

I applied on April 11 and have heard nothing.

 

[ampdwa]

I applied online on June 10. I hope the strike doesn't affect the application.

 

[kumar1234]

applied online on 2nd June.... waiting for pp request...

 

[calmblue]

I applied online on Jun 1st and got passport request today Jun 21. I already mailed it today itself to LA.

 

[calmblue]

I have 2 passports. Old and new passport. Should I send both the passports to Consulate for stamping or only the NEW one ? please answer if anybody know regarding this ?

arunsrivat87, I also have 2 passports. I only sent them the new passport today (Jun 21 '13) so suggest the same.

 

[sumitnagal]

I also applied on 5th June got the request today, not sure which carrier I will use so that it reaches fast and how I can get it return back quickly. any suggestion.
can I use Fedex or I have to use USPS only, appreciate quick response.


-Sumit

 

[jesuscares]

calmblue you are definitely right. you should only send the new passport. it is listed as a condition on the passport request letter i.e Your passport must be valid for the duration of your expected length of stay in Canada.

 

[arunsrivat87]

Again the wait starts from today

Timeline:

Applied Online: 31 May
PP Request: 21 Jun
PP sent to LA: 21 Jun
PP received at LA: 24 Jun

 

[sumitnagal]

Applied on: 5 June
PP Request: 21 Jun
PP sent to LA: 22 Jun
PP received at LA: 24 Jun

waiting ...

 

[kanchans]

Applied on: 4 June
PP Request: 20 Jun
PP sent to NY: 20 Jun
PP received at NY: 21 Jun

Eagerly waiting , plan to go to canada june 28th for family reunion. Keeping my fingers crossed