What to do while waiting??

[cherylc522 0]

My fiance and I have started our K-1 process, our I-129f is received and pending as of may 15t 2008, I am just wondering if there is anything i should be doing while we are waiting for that to get approved, what should i be getting together, are there forms or vacinations or documents that i need to be sending away for that take some time to get that i should start now so that it doesn't slow things down later? I would really appreciate some help.

[Sprailenes 47]

Long form birth certificate is needed as well as short form.

Police report...but its only good for year so plan wisely.

Make sure you have your vaccination history and make sure its up to date.

I am sure others will add on as needed.

[cherylc522 0]

the short form would be the one that everyone has just like a little card right? and then the long form i will have to send away for, i wasn't sure how long the police check was good for, good to know its a year i was thinking 3 months lol do you know how long it takes to get a police check is it pretty fast?

[Southern_Canadian 0]

For the police check, it all depends on which province you live in and where you go to get it. I got mine right away but other people had to wait a month for it to come in the mail.

[MissStacey 1]

the short form would be the one that everyone has just like a little card right? and then the long form i will have to send away for, i wasn't sure how long the police check was good for, good to know its a year i was thinking 3 months lol do you know how long it takes to get a police check is it pretty fast?

Only the long form birth certificate is accepted as the small ones usually don't have parents names on it.

I went to my local RCMP in Alberta for my police certificate. I did have a problem with them understanding the difference between a criminal records check and a police certificate. I finally found someone who worked there who knew what I was talking about and mine only took a few minutes. Some people do have to wait for them- it depends where you go I guess. If there is any previous criminal history- you will need a fingerprint check and that can take several months for the results.

Any previous divorce certificates- if either of you were married before. The Vancouver consulate also wants previous marriage certificates- I'm not sure if your consulate will be Montreal or Vancouver. I had to order one from the registry office.

Start looking into tracking down your immunization records- they no longer had my records so I went for a Titres test. They draw blood and check what you are immune to. I ended up showing low immunity to a few things and had all my shots redone. With my Alberta heath care- It didn't cost anything.

[Ana&D 0]

I suggest visiting your embassy's webpage and see if they have Packet 3 available for download. That way you will know what is needed and can start collecting all necessary papers.

[cherylc522 0]

Thank you so much you have all been very helpful, if anyone else has anything it is really appreciated, i did get my immunization records, im up to date from what i can see, I'm in ontario so i'm thinking i will be going to montreal, although someone told me there is one in toronto but i didn't think there was. no past criminal record so hopefully that will be fast, I will definetly see about getting packet 3 thank you for that suggestion

[Krikit 1,165]

There is a consulate in Toronto but they don't do these types of visas.... you'll be going to Montreal.

[cherylc522 0]

I dont see anywhere on the consulate webpage to find packet 3, does anyone have a copy of what packet 3 includes?

Edited July 6, 2008 by CherylandRichard

[Chica Yeyé 41]

I dont see anywhere on the consulate webpage to find packet 3, does anyone have a copy of what packet 3 includes?

Check the guides here on VJ -- Montreal's website is blah.

Good luck in your process!!!!

[cherylc522 0]

ya i see its not that great lol didn't find anything useful there thats for sure, i have been looking over vj guides, I guess what im looking for is what all is included in packet 3 and i haven't been able to find it yet, maybe i'm just not in the right place

[Chica Yeyé 41]

ya i see its not that great lol didn't find anything useful there thats for sure, i have been looking over vj guides, I guess what im looking for is what all is included in packet 3 and i haven't been able to find it yet, maybe i'm just not in the right place

Don't say that - the Canada forum is as awesome as a double-double.

There's some folks in here who have done the K-1 process.- PM some of them!!!

[cherylc522 0]

oh noooooooo i didn't mean THIS site isn't useful lol i meant the montreal consulate page lol this site has been more helpful then i can say, i would not be near as far as i am, i would be so lost and confused lol

[Chica Yeyé 41]

oh noooooooo i didn't mean THIS site isn't useful lol i meant the montreal consulate page lol this site has been more helpful then i can say, i would not be near as far as i am, i would be so lost and confused lol

LOL - no worries!!!!