How long could an interview in Montreal take?

[KathrynP 0]

I have my interview in Montreal on March 19th and I'm trying to book my return trip (to Toronto). How long can I expect to stay in at the consulate, i.e. what time should I pick for my return trip?

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Depends a lot on what time you show up. We were there waaaay early (#######, can't remember exaclty what time), and where done by 10 a.m. First come, first served. give yourself time so you don't loose that bus sister!!!!

[Udella&Wiz 325]

Our interview said 8:30 AM, but of course we arrived before the consulate opened, around 7:15.

We were done around 11...it was busy little morning. Could probably be safe with Noon and after depending on how far it is.

Yours is scheduled for the morning?

Edited March 6, 2008 by Udella&Wiz

[MarkNAshley 0]

My interview was at 8:30...Got there around 7:15'ish, was out of the embassy by 9:45'ish. Just depends when you get in, as it is first come, first serve.

[bowflex 0]

My wife and I were at the embassy extremely early, second in line, and we were there until after 12:00. I'd make it later just to be safe and so you're not getting nervous at the Consulate about missing your ride Good luck!

[T.O_2_FL 0]

1pm might be a safe time....

we were first in line at 720am and done by 945am.

[kimmbo 0]

our actual appt 830am, we were there at 7am, out by 925am... I still wouldnt book anything until the afternoon though...just in case...

[Allie 5]

All my paper work was given at 8:15 and I was out of there around 9. The actual interview was no more than 5 minutes

[JoeCanuk 3]

I was there early and second in line. I was out by 11 and I caught the Greyhound at 12 or 1...I don't remember.

In the end you don't have to worry. Just get there as soon as you can and catch the next bus. You don't book your ticket by what time you'll catch the bus so don't worry.

[michellea 0]

Mine was for the CR-1.

We were first in line and were out by 9:10.

Go early!

[PfcsBaby 0]

My interview was for a K-1 and K-2. I was there at 7am, and was in and out by 10am.

[jess&andrew 0]

I had my K-1 interview in Montreal as well (also from Toronto) - got there bright and early at 6:45am to be first in line. When they opened the doors at 7:30am, I got letter A and was guaranteed to do everything first. I would highly recommend this b/c you don't have to wait for anyone in front of you!! Depending on your situation and your paperwork, it might take longer. My case was pretty cut and dry (I'm Canadian born, never married - my fiance is American - no complications) - so they didn't take long to review my paperwork. The interview for us (my fiance was there) took 5-10 mins max! We were out by 9:30am. But it doesn't hurt to book the later bus in the afternoon just to give you time to relax, eat, etc. After all the stress of the morning leading up to the interview - you'll definetly want to take time to breathe!

Good luck!

[samaci 0]

I was there at 7:15am, and out by 11:30am.... I booked my flight back to Vanc for 5pm, and I sat around the airport bored out of my mind! I would've booked an earlier flight if I could've.

[happilycontent 16]

Mine was for CR-1

we were first in line, and first out. Interview was 30 seconds, we got out at 8:45am.

[L_n_O 3]

I was first in line and I was there at 6:50 am

I was done at 9 am on the dot