Final stretch: interview in less than month

[Galateia 1]

I wish a dozen spiny, poisonous, amorous cacti on whoever writes the info out there about record checks!

So you only need the uber-long processing time of doom check if you're committed a crime/have a record, and just the local police station canada-wide "Name Check" is needed if you're clean?

I hate how hair-triggered I am, the stress is starting to get to me. Sure enough, he didn't send me the NOA2 because he didn't know I needed it. He sent me the letter from the employer, the bank, and the forms, and the credit card stuff showing his most recent trip's purchases in Canada.

What else should he send aside from the NOA2?

[trailmix 77]

You are correct about the police certificate - no criminal convictions - name check only.

[Emancipation 2]

As for proof, we haven't been using the phone as I live with a friend to save up and I can't be tying up her phone or calling late. We talk every day via IM, but those are way too personal to be printing off and giving to a stranger.

We have some digital pics a friend took that I could print off on a coloured printer, would that be acceptable? One of those pics shows my engagement/promise ring. I also have his plant ticket from when he came up here from TX last summer to visit, and I believe he's sending me some Credit Card proof that he made a bunch of purchases up here, but I don't think he's got his statement from his holiday visit a few weeks ago. I worry if this is enough proof.

Is this going to be a huge problem? We included a huge amount of proof in our original petition basically documenting my financial presence in his town for the 3 months I was there: groceries bills, movie tickets, etc, his constant calls to me and mine to him, our petition was an inch thick. He also included original photos of us together.

What do you guys think?

Take your IM conversations just so you feel like you have more "evidence" if that helps you.. chances really are they are NOT going to ask for it.. so it will probably never be read by a stranger. If you have any e-mails etc. those will work too.. We took printed Dig Pics printed off on our computer printer for evidence, and we had the receipt for my ring as well.. we never had to show any of it. The plane tickets are good as well. I had cards etc, that were sent from his parents, and cards that my fiance sent as well.. anything that shows an ongoing relationship and proof of meeting You are going to be JUST fine!!

They don't ask for additional evidence when you are at the document submitting window.. so it's not like you hand it all in - you only give it to them if you ask for it (probably during the interview although it was never asked for in our case).. so it just sat in our accordion folder and i never had to show it.

[sheree 2]

sorry about the F&^% up with your medical ,

but do take liz advice and the list she gave ,

how I remember its the DS 156 + DS 156 K thats a must fill on computer and dont sign it till the interview ,also you probly need a updated police certificate if thats over a year old ,

and am not sure but can someone correct me if she needs an updadted I 134 ( notorized ) , and dont forget the NOA aproval letter , they askd me for it when i had the interview ,

sorry to slam all this on you but stay strong and try to keep a clear head , remember your love is stronger then anything and on the end you will be together , good luck

Hi Liona,

is it still the same ds-156 and 156k ur referring that we included in the packet 3?

[sheree 2]

sorry about the F&^% up with your medical ,

but do take liz advice and the list she gave ,

how I remember its the DS 156 + DS 156 K thats a must fill on computer and dont sign it till the interview ,also you probly need a updated police certificate if thats over a year old ,

and am not sure but can someone correct me if she needs an updadted I 134 ( notorized ) , and dont forget the NOA aproval letter , they askd me for it when i had the interview ,

Ack, the NOA letter? He just mailed this off on Friday with his notarized support and letter of intent to marry, but he didn't mention anything about the NOA, is that going to be a big problem?

So far, I have:

La Tour booking for night before interview

Tickets to and from MTL

Long birth certificate

Co-sponsor's affidavit of support documents

Cdn passport

Copy of original petition

Interview letter from MTL

Will have:

new medical (with Laity again, becaise Seiden's secretary has something rotten stuffed up her... )

new passport pics, because my old ones are a year old, I have to get new ones, right?

new police report

new visa fee of $131 in USD

xpresspost envelope

letter of intent to marry from USC

affidavit of support

Online versions of DS-156 and DS-156k as soon as I get to someone who has a printer!

As for proof, we haven't been using the phone as I live with a friend to save up and I can't be tying up her phone or calling late. We talk every day via IM, but those are way too personal to be printing off and giving to a stranger.

We have some digital pics a friend took that I could print off on a coloured printer, would that be acceptable? One of those pics shows my engagement/promise ring. I also have his plant ticket from when he came up here from TX last summer to visit, and I believe he's sending me some Credit Card proof that he made a bunch of purchases up here, but I don't think he's got his statement from his holiday visit a few weeks ago. I worry if this is enough proof.

Is this going to be a huge problem? We included a huge amount of proof in our original petition basically documenting my financial presence in his town for the 3 months I was there: groceries bills, movie tickets, etc, his constant calls to me and mine to him, our petition was an inch thick. He also included original photos of us together.

What do you guys think?

Sweety, I think the photos should be 2x2( required in the checklist not passport)please recheck your pictures before going to MTL

[Galateia 1]

Oh #######!

I just got my guy's package in the mail, on the I-134 he filled out his annual income as $1,344, and he has a letter from his employer stating that he makes 1,344.44 for 20 hours per week. I have no idea if this is per week or per term, but I am quite certain that it isn't per YEAR because he just told me that he's made too much to get anything back from taxes.

He's at work and thus not replying to my increasingly shrill IMs, is this form totally screwed and he'll have to send me another with his TOTAL INCOME FOR THE YEAR (aka Annual)?

I'm feeling the need to have a small freak out. I love my fiance, but this process is a nightmare and the tiniest mistake can cost you everything.

[trailmix 77]

Oh #######!

I just got my guy's package in the mail, on the I-134 he filled out his annual income as $1,344, and he has a letter from his employer stating that he makes 1,344.44 for 20 hours per week. I have no idea if this is per week or per term, but I am quite certain that it isn't per YEAR because he just told me that he's made too much to get anything back from taxes.

He's at work and thus not replying to my increasingly shrill IMs, is this form totally screwed and he'll have to send me another with his TOTAL INCOME FOR THE YEAR (aka Annual)?

I'm feeling the need to have a small freak out. I love my fiance, but this process is a nightmare and the tiniest mistake can cost you everything.

Personally I would just write it underneath what he has put, like:

$ 1344.00 per week

$ 69,000.00 per annum (or whatever it really is).

[Galateia 1]

Oh #######!

I just got my guy's package in the mail, on the I-134 he filled out his annual income as $1,344, and he has a letter from his employer stating that he makes 1,344.44 for 20 hours per week. I have no idea if this is per week or per term, but I am quite certain that it isn't per YEAR because he just told me that he's made too much to get anything back from taxes.

He's at work and thus not replying to my increasingly shrill IMs, is this form totally screwed and he'll have to send me another with his TOTAL INCOME FOR THE YEAR (aka Annual)?

I'm feeling the need to have a small freak out. I love my fiance, but this process is a nightmare and the tiniest mistake can cost you everything.

Personally I would just write it underneath what he has put, like:

$ 1344.00 per week

$ 69,000.00 per annum (or whatever it really is).

So put a slash '/week' beside what he's put and then tally it and write it beside that? He's written 0 underneath because the next thing down is different info. Does it matter that I am altering his document?

[trailmix 77]

So put a slash '/week' beside what he's put and then tally it and write it beside that? He's written 0 underneath because the next thing down is different info. Does it matter that I am altering his document?

I don't think it matters, since what he is signing on page 2 is an acknowledgement that he understands his financial liability - he isn't actually signing that the data in the form is correct.

If he has printed it and not hand written it I would just redo page one and re-print (1699.00 wk/69,000 yr). If hand written I would do as you mention above.

Edited January 28, 2008 by trailmix

[jess&andrew 0]

It's been more than a year since I sent in my packet 3, so I barely remember everything that needs to be done. The information is out there, but scattered all over and I can feel my stress levels rising, and I'm already leaving hoofprints behind me, pulling my wool out, and bleating fearfully.

I need your help!

My interview is on Feb 6th. I plan to go up there via coach canada for $18 each way, and stay at the hotel across the street. Is it the:

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

MONTREAL CENTRE-VILLE

155 BLVD RENE-LEVESQUE EAST

Is that the right hotel?

Also, where can I find the checklist of what documents, etc, I am supposed to bring? I remember there was a form in my packet 3 I was supposed to fill out and bring, the DS 230?? Is that the form that my interview letter asks me to fill out online and print out and bring?

Also, my medical was on Feb 4th of last year. My interview is on Feb 6th of this year. This means my medical is expired by 2 days, right? I know I have to get another to file the AOS, but do I have to get another before my visa interview as well? MTL screwed up my file twice and my interview should have been in Dec or Jan at the latest, when my medical was still valid. What should I do?

My letter from MTL states I can purchase the FedEx envelope from them: "Discounted Xpresspost traceable mailers will be supplied in the Visa Section at the time of the interview; payment by valid credit card is required. The price for a next day Regional service is $6.66; the price for two day National service is 10.08, plus applicable taxes and surcharges." Does that mean that I can just buy the envelope there?

I'm already feeling my stress levels redlining. It's been a year since all this was fresh in my mind and I'm feeling a little panicked. Please help!

Hi,

Since April 2007, I have been going through this whole process thinking I was alone and here I stumble upon this forum and see how great it is to find ppl going through the same thing as me. Not only do I find that, but find someone who's interviewing in MTL the SAME DAY as me - that's just crazy!

I'm going through ALL of the SAME panick attacks as you are and I'm scared $h*tless about this interview. I don't even know how I'm going to keep myself composed when I'm being asked questions.

I am also going via Coach Canada as well!! This is so funny.

I'm so scared about this whole thing. I don't think i'll be able to sleep a wink that night...

[Galateia 1]

Hi,

Since April 2007, I have been going through this whole process thinking I was alone and here I stumble upon this forum and see how great it is to find ppl going through the same thing as me. Not only do I find that, but find someone who's interviewing in MTL the SAME DAY as me - that's just crazy!

I'm going through ALL of the SAME panick attacks as you are and I'm scared $h*tless about this interview. I don't even know how I'm going to keep myself composed when I'm being asked questions.

I am also going via Coach Canada as well!! This is so funny.

I'm so scared about this whole thing. I don't think i'll be able to sleep a wink that night...

Hey, interview date buddy! What time is your interview? We should meet up for moral support if you're in there the same time as me.

[Galateia 1]

Uh, guys? I haven't got my medical in the mail yet and I leave Tuesday.

What happens if I don't have the updated medical in hand when I go, will they reject me or just put it on hold pending receipt of the medical which I could mail to them?

[Udella&Wiz 325]

Uh, guys? I haven't got my medical in the mail yet and I leave Tuesday.

What happens if I don't have the updated medical in hand when I go, will they reject me or just put it on hold pending receipt of the medical which I could mail to them?

####### - when did you go? I would call pronto and if you can't get them..go to the office Monday. Did you get a tracking number from them?

[Galateia 1]

Uh, guys? I haven't got my medical in the mail yet and I leave Tuesday.

What happens if I don't have the updated medical in hand when I go, will they reject me or just put it on hold pending receipt of the medical which I could mail to them?

####### - when did you go? I would call pronto and if you can't get them..go to the office Monday. Did you get a tracking number from them?

Already called, closed until Monday morning. I cannot go there as it is 1.5 hrs away and I have no ride and no time to take 4 hr busride that doesn't even run often enough to get me there and back.

I went early in the week and they said it would be mailed out friday. As in mailed out LAST friday. London to KW is not the ends of the earth, it should be here by now. My guy mailed me some stuff on freaking MONDAY and it's already here .. from TEXAS. No tracking number.

I have my x-ray from that day and the receipt. I plan on bringing my old medical, old xray, new xray, and receipt to show that yes I DID get it done again, here is my proof, it's not my fault it's not here yet, and can I mail it to them when I get it.

Do you think they could approve the visa pending the receipt of an updated medical?

[David_n_Amber 3]

I was looking at the "example forms" section and came upon the DS-158... we dont need that for a K-1 Visa, right? ive never come across ANYTHING that mentions 158 needed to be filled out