Waiting for our passports from Montreal

[iampatricias 17]

Good morning all,

It's Saturday and I've just booked my own Montreal interview this week. Of course, my head is full of plans that I'm not allowed to make so here I am on VJ, trying to get informed about the next few weeks.

After browsing through 10 pages of Canada-forum threads looking out for passport wait times, it seems this question comes up pretty regularly but hard facts are somewhat obscured within the posts. Hence, this poll!

Your participation is greatly appreciated and feedback is very welcome!

Edited March 26, 2011 by iampatricias

[Canadiandggal 49]

It seems that Brampton gets there deliveries very quickly. Mine took 2 business days.

[SF2007 48]

Great idea!

[Hugglebuggles 60]

Mine took 3 business days, but this was back in 2009 when we were using Expressport envelopes. Things are pretty different now!

[iampatricias 17]

Mine took 3 business days, but this was back in 2009 when we were using Expressport envelopes. Things are pretty different now!

Yes, and I suppose it's handier knowing that there's one less thing we have to bring to the interview... but times tend to vary so much! DHL wouldn't even have to be involved if they could find a way to get approved visas back to the petitioners the same day, no?

[s&c1 3]

Yes, and I suppose it's handier knowing that there's one less thing we have to bring to the interview... but times tend to vary so much! DHL wouldn't even have to be involved if they could find a way to get approved visas back to the petitioners the same day, no?

That would be an awesome thing if they could!!! For I am sure I am not the only one that has to travel almost 4 hrs one way to get their passports back after the interview.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Back when they had same day pick up--we complained about having to go back at 1400 to pick them up,lol

[iampatricias 17]

You're kidding... my word... what I wouldn't give to go back to the good old days!

[CBM 14]

That would be an awesome thing if they could!!! For I am sure I am not the only one that has to travel almost 4 hrs one way to get their passports back after the interview.

You don't actually have to travel anywhere to get it. That was my misconception, too. I thought I had to travel 2 hours to London, ON to get it. But, as it turns out, you can have your passport re-routed to your house for $16. It was a bit of an annoyance for me, because they messed it up the first time they attempted delivery, but the 2nd day, I got it no problems.

All you do is go onto the website that you schedule your appt at, and then send an email to csc@dhl.delivers.ca (or something like that, you'll have to check it online to be sure)... anyway, and send them the list of info they ask for. It's all on the site where you schedule your interview. I know my instructions are really vague, but I swear, it's all outlined really well online. I had it delivered to my place, for $16! So much more convenient!

Oh, and you'll get instructions on the back of your "congrats" letter at the consulate. No 4 hour trip for you

[s&c1 3]

You don't actually have to travel anywhere to get it. That was my misconception, too. I thought I had to travel 2 hours to London, ON to get it. But, as it turns out, you can have your passport re-routed to your house for $16. It was a bit of an annoyance for me, because they messed it up the first time they attempted delivery, but the 2nd day, I got it no problems.

All you do is go onto the website that you schedule your appt at, and then send an email to csc@dhl.delivers.ca (or something like that, you'll have to check it online to be sure)... anyway, and send them the list of info they ask for. It's all on the site where you schedule your interview. I know my instructions are really vague, but I swear, it's all outlined really well online. I had it delivered to my place, for $16! So much more convenient!

Oh, and you'll get instructions on the back of your "congrats" letter at the consulate. No 4 hour trip for you

That is great news to hear.Thanks so much for that info!! This is why I love this site, so many helpful people

[CBM 14]

That is great news to hear.Thanks so much for that info!! This is why I love this site, so many helpful people

No problem at all. I'm glad I could help. I started a thread about it in the Canadian forum so no one else would make the mistake we did. I was very happy and relieved when I found out I could have it delivered to my door! I put better instructions in the thread, if you want to check it out

Edited March 28, 2011 by CBM

[iampatricias 17]

Thank you all for your votes and for sharing your experiences! I can't wait to cast my own vote!

[imports4me 0]

My interview was last tuesday and i was approved and im still waiting for my visa. not even my summary on the visa website has changed. im getting alittle anxious. my dhl location is in markham which is 20 mins away from me. im in the same boat as you i supposed. great topic start! Ive been searching this board for others in the same sitution.

thanks

[TheFantastics09 19]

My interview was last tuesday and i was approved and im still waiting for my visa. not even my summary on the visa website has changed. im getting alittle anxious. my dhl location is in markham which is 20 mins away from me. im in the same boat as you i supposed. great topic start! Ive been searching this board for others in the same sitution.

thanks

I haven't booked my interview yet, but I am very happy and lucky that my pick-up location is down the street. *yay!!! Here is to hoping that it won't take several weeks to reach DHL :S

[iampatricias 17]

When I looked at the DHL Locations PDF, it looked like I was going to have to go quite a ways - there were less than 10 Ontario locations on it. But my own city was in the drop-down menu in the scheduling system, so I chose that one... I was pretty relieved.