What are the chances of getting visa the day of interview?

[Tim and Erin 3]

I know this has been asked lots of times. I'm just wondering if anyone here has had any RECENT success in maybe picking up their passport/visa the day of, or day after the interview. The thing is we'll be on a pretty tight schedule, and not having to wait that extra few days to pick up at DHL location would be great.

I know I had another question, but my brain is too full of stuff right now to think. (Interview is Nov. 23)

[Flames9_RN 358]

None if you do not ask!!! Does not hurt to ask, al they can do is say no, if not, all you can do is wait and hopefully its a short one, but as your well aware, thats not always the case

[Canadiandggal 49]

I agree theres no harming in asking, I do think that someone recently did this and was able to pick it up. However it does not happen very often. Just smile

[Tater&Bugger 3]

When I was there the only people who were able to pick up their Visa's all had made arrangements prior to the interview day. I had to go back and bring my medical docs so was with all the special people who got it the same day and I guess they assumed I wanted it then too. The woman told me I would have to wait for mine in the mail because there is still some processing to do 'afterwards'. By processing I think she means entering all the fine details into the system and actually printing it. So no, unless you make prior arrangements and can prove your only option is getting it on the spot I doubt it.

Also - the people who did get it the same day had valid reasons. One was already living in the US and flew to MTL for the interview and needed it his Visa back right away because of some medical thing with his son (he had been living in the US for 11 yrs), then there was a nun who needed it for a last minute mission trip since the nun who was supposed to go fell ill and the backup couldn't get her papers in time and the third one had a baby with him and didn't speak English, but he mentioned something about the mother being in the US.

Edited November 5, 2010 by Tater&Bugger

[Flames9_RN 358]

Again--ASK!! There have been a very FEW that had not made prior arrangements and did get the visa that day or the very next. All they can do is say no! As well have a "valid" reason, wink wink!! lol

[Canadiandggal 49]

here we go I found who it was...It was philandjulie interviewed on the 27th of october here is a part that they say in their review...

"I also negotiated with my interviewer to pick my visa up the next day. Told him I had to be out of the apartment by the weekend. It's worth a shot if you have to move quickly. But don't go in expecting to get the visa in Montreal. The officer said he rarely gives out the clearance ticket to come back and pick it up."

This was a good reason It is possible!

[Tim and Erin 3]

Oh thanks to everyone for your replies! Now I'm thinking there's at least a minute chance of getting it that day or at least the next. I was going to ask them anyway....and smile alot, as someone suggested.

[OBX 51]

I also know of another filer that interviewed in Montreal last week (28th) and was able to pick up their visa the next day. So it is possible; doesn't hurt to ask.