Sending Passport to VAC for Canadian Visitor Visa
This would be a similar question but is quite old: Sending Passport for Canada Visa Process to New York
I was asked to send my passport to the VAC in either New York or Los Angeles (New York would be closer for me) as part of my Canadian visitor visa application. I got my biometrics done in Austin, TX.
The letter sent by IRCC redirects to the VAC center finder and under the United States, the following are required:
United States of America Submit your passport at the visa application center
the passport request letter you received from IRCC; the visa application center (VAC) fees (VACs charge service fees to send your passport to the visa office); your contact information, including your email, phone number, and return address; and the VAC consent forms (available on their Web site).
VFS Global website is absolute garbage and their contact number +1-888-296-4511 doesn't connect.
I am therefore confused regarding the following:
- What are the current transmission fees and how do I send it to VAC?
- How do I send the return labels? (I saw some confusion regarding FedEx and UPS)
If someone has done this process recently, would appreciate their experience in this area.
Thanks in advance
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Where do I send my passport for TRV stamping in Canada?
How to mail your passport. Purchase two Canada Post Xpresspost prepaid 24 x 32 cm Xpresspost-National envelopes at any Canada Post location. (e.g., the University Village pharmacy at 5754 University Blvd.) Put one envelope with your address inside the other so that the IRCC can return your passport securely.Do I need to submit my passport for Canada visa?
Yes. The visa office where you apply may have certain instructions on how and where to submit your passport and how to get your visa. If you will need your passport for other travel while we are processing your application, tell the visa office.How long does it take for VAC to stamp Canada TRV visa and return passport?
Usual processing time for the stamping and return of the passport back to VFS is approximately 20-25 days. It might delay in some special cases.Can we submit passport directly to VFS?
The only approved passport submission process is via 2-way courier using the VAC service. (3/3) Please only contact the VFS call centre if you have received instructions from us to submit your passport using the new VAC 2-way courier service, or if you are enquiring about your passport being held at the VAC.HOW TO SEND YOUR PASSPORT TO VFS FOR CANADIAN VISA STAMPING
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