Picking up Visa

[lincoln81 0]

Hey guys,

I was approved for my K3 today, yay!!!! I went to the consulate to show them my medical, I had my interview like 2 weeks ago. So everythings all good, but just a quick question. I have to go back tomorrow at 2 to pick up my visa and was wondering how long that takes? I have a meeting late afternoon and don't know whether to cancel or not.

Thanks:)

Edited August 5, 2008 by lincoln81

[raymaga 25]

It was fairly quick when both my daughter (K-2) and myself (K-1) went back to pick up our visas, maybe less than an hour. You will have to go back through security, etc. which is what takes the most time.

Congrats and best wishes to you.

[Gypsyangel 11]

Congratulations!!! Glad everything worked out. Don't know the answer to your question as I went through Montreal.

[Yiyi and Chris 0]

ONGRATULATION Edited August 6, 2008 by Yiyi and Chris

[vanee 13]

Congratulations.

Yes, picking up the visa is AFAIK typically a short process. After you go through security and perhaps wait a bit, they hand back your passport with the visa in it and explain the next steps. Can't say that I remember what I was told, though.

[Carlawarla 1]

Glad you got that done and you're getting your visa! Congratulations!

[SonoranSongbird 3]

I waited in that little plaza next to the consulate for my husband to pick up his visa. He came out by about 2:35. They have everyone picking up the visa that day go to the little window at the same time so they can explain how to activate it, and I think they do that at about 2:15. Just make sure they know what you are there for because there will be a really long line of people waiting for something else and you do not have to wait in it. Also, there is a pay parking lot directly across the street---the Pender Parcade I think.

Congratulations!

[lincoln81 0]

Ok, so I know I've been asking a ton of questions lately, but I have another one. I so appreciate everyones congrats and assistance by the way. I love the Canadian forum!

I have my K3 in my passport now and I know I have to activate it at the border. However, I am not going to be able to move to Missouri with Zach until I have my EAD. He is in school and I have some debt so we would not be able to afford the move and then two months of neither of us working. So when I activate my K3 and send away for my EAD can someone explain to me how the biometrics works? Do they send you an appointment date when they send back the NOA1? Or do you make your own appointment date? I was planning on going down for a visit and get my biometrics done and then coming back to Vancouver to wait until it arrives so I can move and work right away. I am going to have to be the suger momma for a while Thanks guys!