Phone Number: |
514-398-9695 Press 4 (between 2:00 & 4:30 eastern time).
Apparently they no longer answer phone inquiries due to staff shortages:
Fax: 514.398.0973 NEW FAX # 514-398-9748
When e-mailing, please do the following:
Be sure to include your Case # in the subject.
Inquiries can take up to 48+ hours to be answered.
Warning (April 20, 2009): Whoever has been answering e-mails at Montreal is barely responding with more than a few words. They are obviously so busy they can't keep up. Keep your e-mails short and to the point!
Can take up to two weeks or longer for response! |
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E-Mail: |
Montreal-IV-DV@state.gov |
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Address: |
Physical address:
1155 rue St-Alexandre
Montréal, Québec
H3B 3Z1
Mailing address:
ATTN IV UNIT
315 Place D'Youville Suite 500
Montreal, QC
H2Y0A4 |
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Working Hours: |
American Citizen Services: 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon, Monday-Friday and 2:00-3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays
Immigrant Visas: 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday-Friday
Nonimmigrant Visas: 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday-Friday |
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Best Contact Method: |
E-mail is your BEST option for inquiries
Phone inquiries are NO longer taken directly at the Consulate.
Call Department of State (202.663.1225) for Visa status information prior to interview. **Wait at least 1 full week before contacting after P3 has been delivered. |
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Approx Waiting Time for Interview After Consulate Recieves
NVC Package: |
Approx. 4-6 months from the time P3 checklist is sent back.
Approx. 2-4 months from the time file is completed at NVC for CR1/IR1.
These are not highball numbers, they are approximately accurate. Expect a long wait for your interview. See the thread in the Canada forum for people waiting on Montreal. |
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Issues Packet 3? |
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Packet 3 Contains: |
Updated 10/27/2009
Please note, P3's of July 2009 and later no longer include the forms... instead, the following is included in the cover letter:
"In order to continue processing this case, please complete and return to this office at the above address, attention Immigrant Visa Unit:
Form DS-230 Part 1 - one copy, available online at
http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/forms/forms_1342.html
Form DS-160 - one copy, available online at
https://ceac.state.gov/genniv
Form DS-156K - one copy, available online at
http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/forms/forms_1342.html
Form DS-156 - two copies, available online at
http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/forms/forms_1342.html
Confirmation receipt regarding Form DS-160 - one copy available online at
https://ceac.state.gov/genniv
and Checklist (enclosed) indicating you have obtained the required documents"
There are also further details on what documents are required for the interview.
The new DS-160 Online, Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application, will eventually replace current nonimmigrant application forms DS-156, 157, 158, and other related forms, such as the DS-156E, 156K, and 156V.
The roll-out of the new DS-160 will be gradual. Therefore, not all U.S. Embassies and Consulates will be required to use the form at the same time. U.S. Embassies and Consulates currently using the new form DS-160 are the following: CANADA: Vancouver and Montreal only The form DS-160 does require you to upload an "approved" picture, it lets you know if its not suitable. You can continue to submit without a picture, it gives you a confirmation page at the end and tells you to bring it with you with picture.
Because Montreal requests the full DS-160 five page printout, MAKE SURE TO COMPLETE THE FORM IN INTERNET EXPLORER. Firefox does not currently print your form correctly at the end (it only prints three of the five pages); IE is known to print it correctly. (If other browsers are known to print it successfully, please update this. I have only tested those two.)
NOTE (as of April 8, 2009): Even though the new on-line DS-160 replaces the DS-156 form, the interview date letter (packet 4) stated to complete and bring 2 copies of the DS-156. At the interview, the agent confirmed this was still required and will collect it from you, even though the packet 3 checklist does not state it as a requirement. The embassy will hopefully correct this conflicting information soon. So be prepared to complete and bring 2 copies of the DS-156 form, just in case.
If you filed for CR-1, only DS-230. |
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Issues Packet 4? |
Yes |
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Packet 4 Contents (if known): |
K-1 Appointment Letter: includes a list of documents you are required to bring to the interview, who is allowed to accompany you to the interview, what items are restricted from entering the consulate, and of course the date and time of the interview.
If filed for CR-1, packet 4 includes only information on interview day and medical. |
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Forms to Consulate? |
DS-230
DS-160 Online Form
Checklist
CR-1: none |
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Other Forms (if any)? |
I-134 (Affidavit of Support for K1) to be brought with you to interview.
DS-156 (2 copies): As of April 8, 2009, this form is still required to bring with you to the interview. |
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Direct Consular Filing Offered? |
Yes |
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If DCF Allowed: For all or only US citizen lawfully resident in country?
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Residents_Only |
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Can fiance(e)/spouse attend interview? |
Yes |
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Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"? |
Advance |
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Did embassy schedule interview or could you walk-in? |
Scheduled Ahead of Time |
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Visa issued same day? |
No |
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If not what's the waiting period? |
Montreal now used DHL to send your passport and visa back. No need to get the Xpresspost envelope that was previously required.
When packet 3 arrives you will be instructed to register for DHL. You will pick the nearest location to you from a drop down menu.
The waiting period varies. |
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Is the Medical exam same day as interview? |
No |
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Cost of Medical Exam? |
Varies by Doctor
$275 at Dr. Seiden's in Toronto and Montreal
$215.00 in Montreal if you go to Medisy's health group on Sherbrooke St. + extra for vaccinations if necessary - calculate 3 business days for results.
It is advised to schedule exam about a week before interview. Pictures can be taken in metro booth (white background) it's cheaper.
Please be aware of an additional $50 charge to mail the medical results anywhere within Ontario, and $125 to mail them anywhere outside of Ontario (you will need to have results mailed if you unable to pick them up at the office. They will be available 2 business days following your appointment).
Medisy's charge $50. plus taxes anywhere in Canada for shipping the medical by Purolator
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List of doctors? |
Addresses as of November 1st, 2008
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Dr. Ian Morgan
Woking Medical Services
1144 Burrard St., Suite 250
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2A5
604‐681‐8873
ONTARIO
Dr. Howard Seiden & Associates
365 Bloor Street East, Suite 1400
Toronto, Ont M4W 3L4
QUEBEC
Medisys Health Group Inc.
500 Sherbrooke St., West #1100
Montreal, QC H3A 3C6
514‐499‐2772
1‐800‐499‐1394 ext. 500
Dr. Howard Seiden & Associates
Sanagex Medicine du Travail
5345 Blvd L’Assomption # 115
Montreal, QC H1T 4B3
1‐866‐362‐5603 |
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How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical? |
3 |
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How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview? |
2 |
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Estimated waiting time at the consulate on the day of interview? |
1-3 hours |
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Vaccination requirements? |
>>>See www.panelphysicians.com for vaccination requirements<<<
Generally needed from ages 18-64
MMR
Tetanus booster
Proof of chicken pox or vaccine
HIV blood test will be done
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Cheap and good hotels near the Consulate? |
Days Inn downtown. A short cab ride/drive from the Consulate.
L’Auberge de Jeunesse de Montréal (Montreal Youth Hostel)
Anyway, it's a *really* short cab ride from the hostel to the consulate and is EXTREMELY cheap to stay there. I flew up and stayed one night. It has the basic necessities. Nothing fancy, but you just need a roof over your head and a shower/bathroom. Worked out great.
Tour Centre Ville - Across the street from Consulate -(514) 866-8861
Nothing fancy, but clean and decent room for the night... will also hold onto your luggage. While cheap, please be aware of some recent problems with bedbugs at this hotel (see customer reviews on TripAdvisor).
While not as cheap as the others, the Le Square Phillip Hotel is a top rated hotel on TripAdvisor, just one block away. Great staff, huge rooms, comp breakfast starting at 6:30am and they will gladly store your luggage while you are at the embassy.
Hotel Travelodge on boul. Rene-Levesque -- a ten minute walk to the Consulate. |
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Additional Info? |
Arrive Early - Get in line by 7:00am. Doors open at 7:30 am. Interviews are on a First Come, First Served Basis.
Pictures of the consulate: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=103460&st=0&#entry3662768 |
