Best method of sending mail to the Montreal consulate?

[no one 0]

Probably a silly question in the big scheme of things, but how did you send your Packet 3 checklist & form back to the Montreal consulate?

Xpresspost? Certified mail? Priority? Did you ask for a signature receipt as well?

Also, if you send lettermail by xpresspost, do you supply your own envelope, or does Canada Post give you one? *clueless about things other than regular snail mail*

[Flames9_RN 358]

Canada post is owned by the government, they aint giving you anything free!!! Up to you how you want to send it, but I would send it expresspost that way you can track it!!

[Waiting in Vancouver 6]

I just got my packet 3 from Vancouver yesterday. The instructions on our Packet 3 is to fax it to their fax number.

It also states on the check list "If you have any questions about your application, please contact us by email at VancouverK@state.gov or by fax at (604) 685-71715 attn: K visas.".

I gather your Montreal packet 3 doesn't give you these instructions ? That's unfortunate if you have to mail in the checklist.

[Fuzzness 2]

I did it by xpresspost and it took 2 days

[Cygnet 0]

I sent mine via xpresspost, too.

[no one 0]

xpresspost it is for me then

Did anyone here request to have the mailed package signed by the consulate upon receipt? I've heard from a friend that if I request signatures, that'll slow things down

[Fuzzness 2]

I requested a signature. Did not slow down at all. Unless you are in Quebec or Ontario, you have to use the National xpresspost.

[happyimmigrant 0]

Probably a silly question in the big scheme of things, but how did you send your Packet 3 checklist & form back to the Montreal consulate?

Xpresspost? Certified mail? Priority? Did you ask for a signature receipt as well?

Also, if you send lettermail by xpresspost, do you supply your own envelope, or does Canada Post give you one? *clueless about things other than regular snail mail*

We sent ours Xpresspost. It took two days. In Vancouver you can fax your checklist in, but Montreal wants you to mail it.

Once you send it to Montreal, they open it, put it into their system, and it is then attached to the back of a turtle. The turtle is sent to walk to Toronto and back. Once the turtle returns from Toronto, they take it and put it in the pile of applications waiting for an interview date.

[KarenCee 3]

Probably a silly question in the big scheme of things, but how did you send your Packet 3 checklist & form back to the Montreal consulate?

Xpresspost? Certified mail? Priority? Did you ask for a signature receipt as well?

Also, if you send lettermail by xpresspost, do you supply your own envelope, or does Canada Post give you one? *clueless about things other than regular snail mail*

We sent ours Xpresspost. It took two days. In Vancouver you can fax your checklist in, but Montreal wants you to mail it.

Once you send it to Montreal, they open it, put it into their system, and it is then attached to the back of a turtle. The turtle is sent to walk to Toronto and back. Once the turtle returns from Toronto, they take it and put it in the pile of applications waiting for an interview date.

Awww Scott....I am hoping you and Holly will hear something soon. I can't understand what has happened in Montréal. It's ridiculous!

[happyimmigrant 0]

Probably a silly question in the big scheme of things, but how did you send your Packet 3 checklist & form back to the Montreal consulate?

Xpresspost? Certified mail? Priority? Did you ask for a signature receipt as well?

Also, if you send lettermail by xpresspost, do you supply your own envelope, or does Canada Post give you one? *clueless about things other than regular snail mail*

We sent ours Xpresspost. It took two days. In Vancouver you can fax your checklist in, but Montreal wants you to mail it.

Once you send it to Montreal, they open it, put it into their system, and it is then attached to the back of a turtle. The turtle is sent to walk to Toronto and back. Once the turtle returns from Toronto, they take it and put it in the pile of applications waiting for an interview date.

Awww Scott....I am hoping you and Holly will hear something soon. I can't understand what has happened in Montréal. It's ridiculous!

Well, whatever it is, it's obviously affecting everyone, because the operators have been getting nastier and nastier the past few weeks, and I've had more than one reference to "I keep telling you people...." etc. Obviously there's quite a few of us calling in wondering what the hell is going on.

[Fuzzness 2]

montreal needs new phone operators

[KarenCee 3]

Sheesh...you'd think they'd answer your question! Joel said they didn't appear to be understaffed, so not sure what's going on. I think someone said MTL processes other types of visas, but you'd think they would at least give y'all an answer. Sigh

[no one 0]

We sent ours Xpresspost. It took two days. In Vancouver you can fax your checklist in, but Montreal wants you to mail it.

Once you send it to Montreal, they open it, put it into their system, and it is then attached to the back of a turtle. The turtle is sent to walk to Toronto and back. Once the turtle returns from Toronto, they take it and put it in the pile of applications waiting for an interview date.

At least you have a sense of humour about all this. Oh I can't wait for the turtle part of this journey... *sighs*

Waiting in Vancouver: Yeah, we have to send everything to Montréal by snail mail. Welcome to the 21st century, huh?

[Jersey Girl 2]

I wonder if Montreal has to do more interviews than usual because of DCF in Canada now. Or, could it be patio weather and the Quebecois are enjoying their croissants outdoors?

[no one 0]

I wonder if Montreal has to do more interviews than usual because of DCF in Canada now. Or, could it be patio weather and the Quebecois are enjoying their croissants outdoors?

Croissants? Great... you make me think of and crave Montréal bagels