Travelers are advised not to finalize their plans to visit the United States until they have received their printed visa and returned passport. Generally, passports are returned within a week after visa approval.
Depending on the chosen delivery method in the applicant's online profile, an email will be sent from the VAC service center. This email will provide instructions either for scheduling a passport pickup appointment at the VAC or notifying that the passport is being delivered through Mail Boxes Etc.
Applicants should consider these factors when planning travel and ensure that their visa appointments are scheduled well ahead of their intended trip.