Got my H1B approved. Stamping in Canada vs India. Pros and cons of both. How long does it take in both countries?

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Congrats. First time approval? Either is fine. If you do at one place, subsequently you can use same place and get Dropbox. Home country is safe relatively coz if it is 221g, you are stuck in foreign country spending money.

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Congrats!! Agreed with D1.
Home country and consulate of home town is safest unless you have relatives in Canada

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Home country considering what's going with h1bs today

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@op, untrue. Friend went to Canada, got 221g, stuck it out there for a month before everything was cleared.(first time h1b approval)

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Thanks everyone for the advice. I heard that processing times are much quicker in Canada (~1 week). I must have heard wrong

It's not about time. its about safety

IBM1 can you elaborate? I'm trying to understand. This is my first H1B

Getting stamped in both the countries are legal/ possible and it might be true that in Canada it takes a week but getting stamped in home country reduces the risk of rejection and 221g. You will avoid unnecessary/unwanted interview questions during stamping. U can research on what's 221g , there are tons of cases.

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