First step to enter any country: Get the Visa! Lots of work involved. But getting a tourist visa … comparatively easier.
I applied for the Canadian visa through postal as Canadian tourist visa is not issued @ Chicago and the nearest place is Detroit. Well, many do stop by Detroit or Buffalo and get the visa on the way to Canada. I wanted a smooth journey. So I decided to take a risk of couriering my passport to Detroit Visa office. Risky … because you would be totally messed up if you loose your passport in America.
The documents sent through the postal are:
- Passport
- DD of $75[single entry]/$150[Multiple entry]
- Bank statement to show that you have sufficient balance for your trip
- Current status in America [well, i sent my i20 copy, an enrollment letter from my univ]
- Invitation Letter [Honestly, I don't know how important it is. But I got the letter from my cousin after been signed by Registrar]
I sent through Fedex overnight as I wanted the package to be delivered next day morning. They took 5 working days to process visa and I received after 2 days with all the documents been sent in the package.
Now, all set to enjoy the vacation with ma bro, ma cousin and ma friends!!! hooo hooooo! … Canada .. here I come!!!!