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5 hours ago, Badar Munir said:

i think if Concern Department  request to you to submit your passport means that you will get it your visa soon ..what was the visa category you applied for ? 

thanks. It's Eb-1A. 

I was handed over 221(g) and asked to submit my resume and my visa date was regressed. I did submit the doc and then waited couple of months for the visa to be current. I emailed them and got a passport request in a couple of days. Since then CAEC got updated once. Curious to know if passport request is only made after AP is completed and visa is ready to be issued or they return it with no visa as well. 

Just now, ayazk said:

Thanks for the input! How long did it take to get the results?

I think it was a week or so, but TBH I don't recall exactly since I wasn't in rush & I picked it after a week of them letting me know 

I went to him. Good experience 

I wonder what you if request them for the passport because you've to travel, they're bound to return it and may expedite your case

Tbh I don't mind picking up the passport from the embassy either. In my case it still says AP even though they requested for the passport. Does us visa info website updates after you have sent the documents? 

1 hour ago, MariahK said:

Yeah, I would assume you would. So it's so weird. They're just a mess lol. 

 

That could be possible, since we did pay a fee for it. But I don't know at this point lol! 😢

I still wonder why would Home deliveries be impacted since they're not through Canadapost I assume

For the folks who selected premium, they are fine I assume. 

Oh okay. Keep us posted 

Why didn't you email the embassy directly.  

Mine days ap and last updated 16th. I passed by Canada post hQ today and workers were sitting outside 

I wonder if any one have received notice of Passport shipping since 16th or every one is waiting ?

No Idea. Mine says AP with last update on 16th 

https://ca.usembassy.gov/beginning-october-17-2018-no-document-deliveries-via-canada-post/

Is it that visas are stamped but CP takes more time in the pickup or it's the actual delivery time for CP?

1 minute ago, arellah said:

What do you mean by transcripts?

Your Academic Degrees and Transcripts 

12 hours ago, Courtney86 said:

Can you confirm that then that it is indeed an option to take your passport after the interview and send it back in?

 

We are running into the problem that my wife is waiting on a new drivers license and won't have ID to board her plane home. Extending the wait time for the Visa would suck but better than being stranded! 

Generally if you're put in AP, your passport is returned but probably you can ask for the passport and request them that you'll send it later. They should be able to accept it 

Also carry your Transcripts & Resume. 

7 hours ago, Courtney86 said:

Can you confirm that then that it is indeed an option to take your passport after the interview and send it back in?

 

We are running into the problem that my wife is waiting on a new drivers license and won't have ID to board her plane home. Extending the wait time for the Visa would suck but better than being stranded! 

Yes you can request for the passport 

Is there a way to find out the exact reason for AP ?

My visa was regressed and they also did ask for some documents which I sent to them. Since today is the day when my visa category is available, I emailed them and they responded to me in the same generic email. CAEC also got updated to today. I guess I should keep an estimate of 2-3 months as well and just wait for their email ? I've my passports so they've to request for the passports

8 hours ago, AAA_can said:

I am EB2 and my interview was August 17th in Montreal. The consular officer asked for my resume that shows education history, employment history and publications. They also requested my transcripts and have been sent by email. The CO told the review will take one month and then the passport will be requested and may take up to 3 months for visa issuance. My case get updated daily since I have done my interview but still under AP. I hope we hear soon and ask for my passport.

 

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Interesting that they're updating it on daily basis. In my case it got updated once they recieved my docs. I've emailed them again once the date became current but waiting for their response for 2 weeks now 

Canadavisa.com is the most active one

Can anyone look at the last post?

This is the response I received via email after submitting documents. Does it means the documents are all good and I just need to wait for the date to be current or they'll review the documents once the date is current? It's an EB1A Application & they asked for my resume + master transcript. When I go to CAEC website, it shows Admin processing but case updated date is today

Hello,

Thank you for your inquiry.

The Immigrant Visa Unit acknowledges receipt of the documents for you and your family.

We regret to inform you that since the time of your interview and with the recent submission of your outstanding documents and passports, visa numbers for your visa category are no longer available. The annual limit for your visa category has been reached and your visa category is oversubscribed. We are unable to issue your visa at this time.

We will inform you once visa numbers are available again possibly at the beginning of the next fiscal year.

Thank you for your cooperation.

We hope that this information is helpful in replying to your inquiry.

Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.