MTL Interview Review (Approved)

[jonandmary 0]

We had our interview today. We stayed at the Courtyard Marriot on Scherbrooke. We woke up around 5:30am and got ready. We walked down by the consulate and got there before 7. So we walked around the corner and we sat at the cafe until 7:30. The sign on the door said 8:00 or 8:30 but we saw people inside. So we walked in and we went thru the security. We were given a "B". Walked downstairs to the waiting room. We were maybe the 3rd or 4th person there. Shortly after the officer came down and walked A, B, and C into the elevator. He walked us to the window area in the back (6-12) and we were called up 1 by 1 to give them our number and letter. Then we were asked to wait in the waiting area. Even tho we were "B" we were called first and back over to the 6-12 window area. We had to give all our paperwork and documents - we did not make copies of the birth certificate, so they had to. We also gave them an express post envelope. We were then asked to go to the cashier, we paid in cash (US) - it was $131. We then waited again, it was around 8:45 by the time we were called up to give finger prints. Back to the waiting room and just a short wait until we were called to a room number. We walked in and the interview maybe lasted 10-15 minutes. He had asked in detail how we met and the time line of things. He worked is way thru our paperwork and even had the original photos I sent in with the application. He approved us and said he would try to mail out the visa back to Mary in just a matter of days.

We asked a few questions but it seems like we have nothing to fear. He said we could travel without activating the K1, that explaining the wedding planning and new house purchase would be adequate. Also the Gardisil shot stuff was not even brought up or questioned.

Its 10 AM now and we are back in the hotel after eating at the breakfast area... so we must have been done by 9:30.

[Carlawarla 1]

Wow, that was quick! Sounds like you had a great and easy interview. Helps to be organized! Congratulations!!!

[Yomtl 0]

Congratulations!!

Do you remember what questions the interviewer asked? (since I will be going to the interview without my girlfriend, I don't want to be asked questions that I may not be able to answer)

[jonandmary 0]

Congratulations!!

Do you remember what questions the interviewer asked? (since I will be going to the interview without my girlfriend, I don't want to be asked questions that I may not be able to answer)

Thanks,

How we met, how often we see each other, and a few other small ones about our families. Making sure that we mostly have a legit relationship and are actively pursuing our marriage pretty much.

[erintoronto 0]

congratulations! it sounds like it was pretty painless. and thanks for the info regarding travel without activating the K1. we'll be in a similar situation so i appreciate the info.

best of luck with everything you have on the go... and congratulations on the approval!!!

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Hey that is fantastic news! :dance:

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

Congratulations on a quick and painless interview process. I always wondered about those first few couples that left before 10AM, but now I know. Thanks for sharing. Unfortunately you left out the most important part, what did you have for breakfast?

[Leafgal 3]

Congratulations to you both.

[Flames9_RN 358]

congrats!!

[melusine 5]

THat's great !!!!!!!! How was the beds at the marriott ?

[rae_and_scott 1]

Congratulations Jon and Mary! Very happy for you.

[T.O_2_FL 0]

Congratulations! Now the fun part is the wedding! Enjoy!

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

Congratulations hon!!!

[trailmix 77]

Congratulations!

[Mina76 0]

Congratulations to you both!!!