K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal

[KristinL 0]

You guys will be surprised how fast it moves from here on out! Some of us recently got an interview date within 3 weeks of returning packet 3!!!, and the interview was 6 weeks after I returned the packet, compared to the 12-16 weeks it was taking before... Hoefully it keeps moving!

We are still in Montreal hanging out...there is a UFC fight tonight here at the Bell Centre and the city is crazy!!!!

I keep thinking about how excited and unreal the feeling is to have pa

Congrats Poprocks on your visa!

I hope things keep the same pace , it was looking like a long wait a few months ago!

Julie -- yes! lets keep it moving!!! 6 weeks? I hope so! :dance:

[July09Bride 1]

Interview today.....APPROVED!! I left Montreal at 12:30pm and drove till 10:30pm where I've stopped at my parents place before driving the last 3 hours..I made really good time. I'll have to do the consulate review when I'm more awake. Just wanted to let you all know. Good luck to all those still waiting. I'll post again tomorrow.

Congrats, Wis-Can!

[Wis-Can 0]

Interview today.....APPROVED!! I left Montreal at 12:30pm and drove till 10:30pm where I've stopped at my parents place before driving the last 3 hours..I made really good time. I'll have to do the consulate review when I'm more awake. Just wanted to let you all know. Good luck to all those still waiting. I'll post again tomorrow.

Congrats, Wis-Can!

THANKS, Peter is more excited then I am I think!!!

[MapleLeafBaby 1]

I posted my Interview Review... and I see that July09Bride did too... just an FYI to those who are looking for recent feedback...

mind you, now that I look back, I was so nervous, I think I forgot half of what was said while in the interview lol!

[KristinL 0]

We're emailing montreal today for a new packet 3... I hope they let us submit everything without it... tired of waiting..

[JillA 2]

I posted my Interview Review... and I see that July09Bride did too... just an FYI to those who are looking for recent feedback...

mind you, now that I look back, I was so nervous, I think I forgot half of what was said while in the interview lol!

Good review Poprocks! I have one question though, the interviewer told you that you had to have a witness since you're marrying on the beach.... Is that because you're marrying in NJ and you require a witness in NJ? I got married in PA and this state does not require any witnesses and we didn't have one.... so just curious why she said you have to have one....

[Jenni and Bo 0]

I posted my Interview Review... and I see that July09Bride did too... just an FYI to those who are looking for recent feedback...

mind you, now that I look back, I was so nervous, I think I forgot half of what was said while in the interview lol!

Good review Poprocks! I have one question though, the interviewer told you that you had to have a witness since you're marrying on the beach.... Is that because you're marrying in NJ and you require a witness in NJ? I got married in PA and this state does not require any witnesses and we didn't have one.... so just curious why she said you have to have one....

Congrats everyone btw!

We had to have witnesses here in NC, so it must vary by state

[MapleLeafBaby 1]

I posted my Interview Review... and I see that July09Bride did too... just an FYI to those who are looking for recent feedback...

mind you, now that I look back, I was so nervous, I think I forgot half of what was said while in the interview lol!

Good review Poprocks! I have one question though, the interviewer told you that you had to have a witness since you're marrying on the beach.... Is that because you're marrying in NJ and you require a witness in NJ? I got married in PA and this state does not require any witnesses and we didn't have one.... so just curious why she said you have to have one....

Congrats everyone btw!

We had to have witnesses here in NC, so it must vary by state

I went on the OCNJ site sndbi also called. They said that we need a witness to even get a license! Which I thought was weird...now we have to find someone to come apply with us who has known us for a while...what a pain...do maybe they do require for wedding too end she knew that? Guess we'll find out!

I posted an SSN and name change question in one of the regular forums....I may move it here...takes so long to get a response out there sometimes....

Jill I'll likely email u with a ton of questions! Lol'!

[JillA 2]

I posted my Interview Review... and I see that July09Bride did too... just an FYI to those who are looking for recent feedback...

mind you, now that I look back, I was so nervous, I think I forgot half of what was said while in the interview lol!

Good review Poprocks! I have one question though, the interviewer told you that you had to have a witness since you're marrying on the beach.... Is that because you're marrying in NJ and you require a witness in NJ? I got married in PA and this state does not require any witnesses and we didn't have one.... so just curious why she said you have to have one....

Congrats everyone btw!

We had to have witnesses here in NC, so it must vary by state

I went on the OCNJ site sndbi also called. They said that we need a witness to even get a license! Which I thought was weird...now we have to find someone to come apply with us who has known us for a while...what a pain...do maybe they do require for wedding too end she knew that? Guess we'll find out!

I posted an SSN and name change question in one of the regular forums....I may move it here...takes so long to get a response out there sometimes....

Jill I'll likely email u with a ton of questions! Lol'!

Gotcha, a beach wedding will be so wonderful.... I haven't been to the shore in the summer months, went to AC last winter but looking forward to going to the shore for my first time.... can't wait to see your pics!

Yeah I used to post my questions in the Canada forum no matter what the topic, someone here would always know.... Anyway I'm always here to help!

[July09Bride 1]

I've had many people send me PMs regarding the forms and the number of copies we had to submit. So, I thought I'd post our experience here!

Anyway, I printed one copy of everything (156, 156K, 160 online and confirmation page, DS-230, and I-134). Then, I made 2 copies of each. When we were at the first window the first time, he asked for 2 copies of every form - I think except the 156K. That's the "don't sign until in front of consular officer form". So, with my original and 2 copies, I gave him the original and one copy of everything. That way, just in case, I'd still have a copy for my files if necessary. Good thing I did!

I think some people think 2 copies means original plus 2 copies. From our experience, what they're looking for is an original signature on at least one on a form plus a copy of the form/signature is good OR two original signatures on two forms (if you can't make copies).

Hope this helps!

[amberL 0]

We're emailing montreal today for a new packet 3... I hope they let us submit everything without it... tired of waiting..

You have to send in the checklist that they send you, and it says that everything must be sent in at the same location, I felt the same way though, but they were really speedy about getting it to me the 2nd time around.

[KristinL 0]

We're emailing montreal today for a new packet 3... I hope they let us submit everything without it... tired of waiting..

You have to send in the checklist that they send you, and it says that everything must be sent in at the same location, I felt the same way though, but they were really speedy about getting it to me the 2nd time around.

we e-mailed them to get a new packet 3, and see if we can submit the ds 160 online, and schedule the medical appointment - they cryptically replied with only this:

Please visit on line at http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/reciprocity/index.htm

now we are really confused.

I spoke to the state dept on Friday. they said you can submit things with out the packet 3 checklist, they just prefer it if you not do that...

Frustrating... did you call them or e-mail them to get your new packet 3?

[Wis-Can 0]

I've had many people send me PMs regarding the forms and the number of copies we had to submit. So, I thought I'd post our experience here!

Anyway, I printed one copy of everything (156, 156K, 160 online and confirmation page, DS-230, and I-134). Then, I made 2 copies of each. When we were at the first window the first time, he asked for 2 copies of every form - I think except the 156K. That's the "don't sign until in front of consular officer form". So, with my original and 2 copies, I gave him the original and one copy of everything. That way, just in case, I'd still have a copy for my files if necessary. Good thing I did!

I think some people think 2 copies means original plus 2 copies. From our experience, what they're looking for is an original signature on at least one on a form plus a copy of the form/signature is good OR two original signatures on two forms (if you can't make copies).

Hope this helps!

I really think it depends on who you get at the window. A fellow V'jer was beside me, and I noticed he asked for originals and copies of things the lady asked only for one copy from me. The only original thing she asked to see was my 1-134 and I had a notorized one that was sent to me and the original birth certificate. Everything else was just a photocopy. I had all this paper with me and took the majority of it back with me. I hardly got asked any questions, at the window or at my interview. She sent me to pay my $131 visa fee and told me to come right back to her. Alot of people I noticed were went to pay their fee and then had to sit back down and wait. I had good luck all around. At least I have copies for myself!

[ruby_mtl 0]

Hello all!

Does anyone know if form DS-156K expires. I'm still waiting for my packet 3 (was sent April 17th) and decided to start on the forms, but then I saw that they assign a bar code Is that a problem?

I also filled out DS-230 and DS-156K Anyone else got a head start?

[July09Bride 1]

Hello all!

Does anyone know if form DS-156K expires. I'm still waiting for my packet 3 (was sent April 17th) and decided to start on the forms, but then I saw that they assign a bar code Is that a problem?

I also filled out DS-230 and DS-156K Anyone else got a head start?

Just don't sign 156K... that's the one you have to sign in front of the consular officer!

We started filling out forms back in February, but didn't date them until later. I think our earliest date on a form was from the beginning of March and we had an interview on April 16... and all was good. Filling out forms ahead of time good, becuase then you can keep using one form to fill out another form since they all seem to ask the same questions in different words and in different orders.