MTL (and others) Waiting for an interview date

[Izoom 0]

Well in theory, you could base your wedding date on your interview date. Granted the approval rate is not 100%, but

I think its a safe bet that you can plan around it. That's what we are doing, ONCE we get our date

[adibiase 0]

I call first in line on Oct 14th lol

I would gladly take last in-line...because I know by the end of that day...this horror story will all be over!

[WaitForever 0]

So what do y'all think? Interview is October 14th...should I solidify the wedding date according to the interview date or wait till after the interview and I have the K1 in my hand to solidify the wedding date? We are aiming for Dec 27th but have family coming from Canada down to Texas for the wedding. It's tricky timing.

I am at home sick today but haven't felt this good in a looong time. That letter is so simple and yet made me smile so much. Hands were shaking while opening it. lol

CONGRATS! Mary and her son will see you there.

I say go for it. You still have time to change plans if anything does happen. We are looking to come down 11/5 and get married 11/18, but we are having a civil ceremony to start with and then a "realer" wedding in Vegas later. If you can call getting married by Elvis "real". Its the Blue Hawaii package, BTW

[suzukiwookie 1]

Well today I read all of your posts and was like.. "#######, why didn't I get a letter??". Then at some point tonight, my upstairs neighbour slipped something under my door. Yep. It's the letter!! I got a DATE!!!!

October 14th. 8:30am.. but I'll line up at 7:15

Now starts the mad rush to get all the papers in order, photocopy stuff, staple other stuff, book plane tickets, hotel rooms. Very last minute. But I'm happy that we got it at last.

[LindaB 0]

ChasingAmy - I would wait 'til I have the visa in my hand to solidify the wedding date. Just to be sure.

Congratulations to you and all the ones who got their appointment letter! Wooohoooo!!! :dance:

Congratulations to you all who got interview dates....that is neat all the Oct 14th that will get to meet each other in person (and race to be first in line.....lol)

[L_n_O 3]

updated all your interview dates

congrats everyone!

thanks for the PM Pandora!

[SK&SP 0]

Congratulations everyone on getting those letters finally!!

[suzukiwookie 1]

We are looking at several hotels nearby:

- Sheraton Hotel - only 1.3 K walk. Very nice rooms.

- Square Phillips - Has kitchens in all the rooms and is 4.5 stars. VERY close to the embassy.

- Fairmont Queen Elizabeth hotel - also nearby, but the website is down so I can't get a good description of it.

We're making sort of a nice mini vacation out of this. So if any of you have any recommendations on where to stay and what to do and see please let me know. It's been quite a while since I've been to Montreal, so I am not really familiar with it.

[ChasingAmy 0]

First here is a link to a visitor guide for Montreal.

Amy and I were there for the Just For Laughs festival when she was up last. We stayed at the Days Inn in downtown.

215, boul. René-Lévesque est

Montréal Québec

H2X 1N7 Canada

514.393.3388

1.800.668.3872

reservation@daysinnmontreal.com

While we were there we went and saw the Basilique Notre-Dame. they have nice carriage rides but might be too chilly for that by the time you go for your interviews. They have lots of nice restaurants but you should really check out the underground shopping that they have in Montreal as well.

Edited September 19, 2008 by ChasingAmy

[WaitForever 0]

We are looking at several hotels nearby:

- Sheraton Hotel - only 1.3 K walk. Very nice rooms.

- Square Phillips - Has kitchens in all the rooms and is 4.5 stars. VERY close to the embassy.

- Fairmont Queen Elizabeth hotel - also nearby, but the website is down so I can't get a good description of it.

We're making sort of a nice mini vacation out of this. So if any of you have any recommendations on where to stay and what to do and see please let me know. It's been quite a while since I've been to Montreal, so I am not really familiar with it.

Mary's just booked at the La Tour. http://www.booking.com/hotel/ca/la-tour-ce...ontreal.en.html

Looks like its right there. Well, really close at least. Now to get the paperwork all lined up.

I need to get her a new letter of intent. Do I need to mail an original or do you think they will accept a scan and email and print?

[ChasingAmy 0]

We are looking at several hotels nearby:

- Sheraton Hotel - only 1.3 K walk. Very nice rooms.

- Square Phillips - Has kitchens in all the rooms and is 4.5 stars. VERY close to the embassy.

- Fairmont Queen Elizabeth hotel - also nearby, but the website is down so I can't get a good description of it.

We're making sort of a nice mini vacation out of this. So if any of you have any recommendations on where to stay and what to do and see please let me know. It's been quite a while since I've been to Montreal, so I am not really familiar with it.

Mary's just booked at the La Tour. http://www.booking.com/hotel/ca/la-tour-ce...ontreal.en.html

Looks like its right there. Well, really close at least. Now to get the paperwork all lined up.

I need to get her a new letter of intent. Do I need to mail an original or do you think they will accept a scan and email and print?

You have time...send an original.

I'm going through everything and quadruple checking to make sure I can't get tripped up by anyone that might be having a bad day at the consulate.

[Izoom 0]

Seems like the batch idea of letters was a good assumption.

We got ours October 17th

Good luck to anyone else waiting.

[Pandora01 0]

Liz - You're welcome

Danielle-Justin - What time do you have your interview? I'm on the 17th too, at 8 a.m.

[suzukiwookie 1]

First here is a link to a visitor guide for Montreal.

Amy and I were there for the Just For Laughs festival when she was up last. We stayed at the Days Inn in downtown.

215, boul. René-Lévesque est

Montréal Québec

H2X 1N7 Canada

514.393.3388

1.800.668.3872

reservation@daysinnmontreal.com

While we were there we went and saw the Basilique Notre-Dame. they have nice carriage rides but might be too chilly for that by the time you go for your interviews. They have lots of nice restaurants but you should really check out the underground shopping that they have in Montreal as well.

Hey thanks! The quide will come in very handy. There are so many hotels, restaurants and activities to chose from... 2 days just doesn't seem like enough time.. We're now deciding between the Square Phillips and the Sheraton. I am also doing some extensive research as to good places to eat. The only thing I remember from Montreal (being there about 7 years ago) was the amazing Chinese food (way better than Toronto Chinese food - which is pretty good in its own rights) and that chicken place... I think it was called Le Coq?? I think a nice hike up that mountain were you can see Montreal at night would be romantic, and I will also hang my head, hand my wallet over, and let my fiancee go shopping (her sport! lol) It's too bad that there's no Just for Laughs in October. That would have been an excellent show to check out.

I'm really looking forward to this little excursion!

Edited September 20, 2008 by suzukiwookie

[L_n_O 3]

now remember everyone, don't go there for your scheduled appointment time! they mean nothing!

you want to be outside the building by 7am or so and stand in line to get in!

I was first in line and I was done @ 9:05am I think!!!