Montreal interview with spouse

[MSPtoYYZ 0]

Hi guys:

Ok, I have a really bad feeling right now about where our case is headed, and I am trying to plan what our next step is. Did anyone else have the CO tell them they could no attend the interview with spouse, and if so, what was the outcome. Any kind of info would help right now.

Thanks a million!

Ellen

[Sam and Ben 2]

I'm confused... thought you were asking if your spouse (USC) could join you at the interview, which has always been a yes, to my knowledge. But it seems as if you've already had your interview... The CO denied the USC entry? Are there any other details you can provide to help us understand what the circumstances were/are?

[MSPtoYYZ 0]

I'm confused... thought you were asking if your spouse (USC) could join you at the interview, which has always been a yes, to my knowledge. But it seems as if you've already had your interview... The CO denied the USC entry? Are there any other details you can provide to help us understand what the circumstances were/are?

I am the USC. As we entered the room, the CO told me could not come inside, and to sit down outside in the waiting room. From what hubby told me afterwards, she was in a huge hurry, and told him she couldn't wait for him to give her the requested tax returns. I was standing outside the door, and I heard her yelling at him to get out and mail it later, becuse she couldn't wait.

[Udella&Wiz 325]

I am the USC. As we entered the room, the CO told me could not come inside, and to sit down outside in the waiting room. From what hubby told me afterwards, she was in a huge hurry, and told him she couldn't wait for him to give her the requested tax returns. I was standing outside the door, and I heard her yelling at him to get out and mail it later, becuse she couldn't wait.

Sounds pretty fishy - why would they not accept tax information they've requested?

[mstangie 0]

You mean to tell me you were denied entry in the US Consulate!!!!!! Everyone’s blog I read on here some of them take there spouses with them rather they are a US citizen or not. I don’t remember any one saying they were denied entry with their spouse . When I came to Montreal in Dec 08 I went to the US Consulate with my husband to take some paper work up there to drop off and the Security men would not let me in and I’m a USC. It was about -18 degrees. And if any one here has been to the Consulate in Montreal soon as you walk through the door right at the stairs that was where I had to sit for 3 hours in the cold, on hard cold concrete. The door kept opening it only got colder and colder in there. They would not let me in there. They said because I did not have any Consulate business (but hell my husband did.) Any ways one of the security men must have felt sorry for me and did come and ask me was I ok. Almost suffering from hypothermia I was like NO. He just shut the door and went about his daily duties. I could have sat there and froze to death, and no one would have cared. So Ms P I can relate.

[mtlgato 2]

Yelling?!!! I'm so sorry. That's unprofessional on her part, no matter how you look at it.

Seriously, they have got to get their act together at MTL.

I don't know what's going on with your case, but maybe once they receive the tax returns they'll ok the visa? I doubt that your presence at the consulate did the case any harm. Maybe others will have more relevant input, though.

C.

I am the USC. As we entered the room, the CO told me could not come inside, and to sit down outside in the waiting room. From what hubby told me afterwards, she was in a huge hurry, and told him she couldn't wait for him to give her the requested tax returns. I was standing outside the door, and I heard her yelling at him to get out and mail it later, becuse she couldn't wait.

[SupportGeek 21]

You mean to tell me you were denied entry in the US Consulate!!!!!!

No she got into the Consulate with her husband (I know she was I was there that day), when it came time for the interview, the CO told her she was not welcome in the interview room with him.

Very strange, I think I remember reading in the p4 letter you CAN bring the USC to the interview, but I think it also says the USC may be asked to wait when the interview is to be done, although I havnt heard that happen before.

There is definitely something fishy going on MSP, and because they would only talk to your husband, I suspect it has something to do with him specifically, not you, and likely not just official paperwork since they would have asked for it.

I suggest getting a hold of DoS.

Which interview room was it? 7 or 8? do you remember what the lady looked like? the one I dealt with had long reddish/brown hair and a wrist brace.

[MSPtoYYZ 0]

You mean to tell me you were denied entry in the US Consulate!!!!!! Everyone's blog I read on here some of them take there spouses with them rather they are a US citizen or not. I don't remember any one saying they were denied entry with their spouse . When I came to Montreal in Dec 08 I went to the US Consulate with my husband to take some paper work up there to drop off and the Security men would not let me in and I'm a USC. It was about -18 degrees. And if any one here has been to the Consulate in Montreal soon as you walk through the door right at the stairs that was where I had to sit for 3 hours in the cold, on hard cold concrete. The door kept opening it only got colder and colder in there. They would not let me in there. They said because I did not have any Consulate business (but hell my husband did.) Any ways one of the security men must have felt sorry for me and did come and ask me was I ok. Almost suffering from hypothermia I was like NO. He just shut the door and went about his daily duties. I could have sat there and froze to death, and no one would have cared. So Ms P I can relate.

Hmmm, good info, thanks!

No she got into the Consulate with her husband (I know she was I was there that day), when it came time for the interview, the CO told her she was not welcome in the interview room with him.

Very strange, I think I remember reading in the p4 letter you CAN bring the USC to the interview, but I think it also says the USC may be asked to wait when the interview is to be done, although I havnt heard that happen before.

There is definitely something fishy going on MSP, and because they would only talk to your husband, I suspect it has something to do with him specifically, not you, and likely not just official paperwork since they would have asked for it.

I suggest getting a hold of DoS.

Which interview room was it? 7 or 8? do you remember what the lady looked like? the one I dealt with had long reddish/brown hair and a wrist brace.

It was room 7

[MSPtoYYZ 0]

I am at work now, but have a few questions re DoS later. I'll get to the ???s when I get home this evening. Thanks guys, I feel better already!

[trailmix 77]

I've never read a Montreal interview review where the spouse was not allowed to accompany the beneficiary.

[Arabella 4]

I've never read a Montreal interview review where the spouse was not allowed to accompany the beneficiary.

That's the problem. The OP is sponsoring her spouse from Haiti, not Canada. I have read that some countries do not allow the USC to come inside the consulate. They want to interview the foreigner alone.

EDIT: Ok I read her timeline. I am confused why she is going to Montreal for an interview if her spouse is from Haiti?

Edited May 27, 2010 by Arabella

[SupportGeek 21]

Yea, Im not sure of all the details. I think he lives in Toronto atm.

Im sure MSP can clear that part up though

[trailmix 77]

He lives in Canada (hence the name YYZ).

Edited May 27, 2010 by trailmix

[Revenesque 2]

That's different. My hubby, the USC accompanied me to the interview and was part of the swearing in process. I think him being there was one of the reason they bothered not asking me for proof of relationship.

Best of luck with your journey!

[MSPtoYYZ 0]

Sorry I didn't get back to you guys last night. Chellie had a 3 hour tantrum-I couldn't do anything with her. Hubby was on the webcam for less than 1 minute, and he said "Richelle...shhhh..."-and she immediatly hushes up and goes to sleep. Boy do I feel stupid!

Anyway.

Yes, hubby lives in Toronto at this time, he is legally residing in Canada. He is originally from Haiti (hence the flag on my profile).

Right now I am trying to determine what our next step will be, so can anyone clarify for me what the DoS number is, and what exactly do they have jurisdiction over?

Also, what is the best way to contact the Montreal consulate regarding details on our case?

The last question is, how soon should I contact my senator?