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[gobbles82 0]

Hi guys,

Just wondering what kind of pre-addressed envelope my fiance needs to bring with him to his interview. What are the guidelines and where can I find them? Thanks:)

[Inky 1,111]

Pre-paid regional mailer with signature on confirmation. Its not a bubble pack, its a regular paper pack and one of the largest sizes available. I forget the exact dimensions but im sure someone can tell you. Generally it is on the packet 3 or packet 4 items requested for interview list too.

[canadian_wife 1,823]

Here's what it says on the Montreal consulate website

Return of Passports and Visas

Passports Returned by Mail

Visa applicants must bring a pre-paid XpressPost envelope with them to the interview. These envelopes are bought from Canada Post and are not available for purchase at the Embassy. Visas are generally delivered within 5-7 business days of the interview.

You'll want it big enough to fit a fat, manilla evenlope

Good luck

[Moosker 7]

When you get your 'packet' about all the information for the interview it should be in there. It was a pre-paid xpress post envelope that I bought at Canada Post. It was big! I mean, had to fold it to put it in your purse big! I'm guessing around 11x17 -- but PLEASE double check. I searched a bit in the guides and didn't see it. It basically holds your big xray that they send back to you and a few other papers. Good luck! You'll do great!

[trailmix 77]

Or you can check out the VJ Wiki Canada page!

Which Canada Post Expresspost mailer to take with you to the interview

Edited December 17, 2009 by trailmix

[homefry 0]

Hi guys,

Just wondering what kind of pre-addressed envelope my fiance needs to bring with him to his interview. What are the guidelines and where can I find them? Thanks:)

I'm confused about this too. We have our interview on Dec 21. I can't find anything on the Visa instructions or the Montreal consulate website about bringing an express envelope. The only place I've seen that is here. Could someone post the link where these instructions can be found?

[gobbles82 0]

I'm also very confused about this whole business. According to the links you guys have sent me, the correct envelope to get is an Xpresspost mailer 314x394. However my fiance went to get the mailer right now and he said there is no such size! Any other suggestions??

[KarenElizabeth 0]

When you get your 'packet' about all the information for the interview it should be in there. It was a pre-paid xpress post envelope that I bought at Canada Post. It was big! I mean, had to fold it to put it in your purse big! I'm guessing around 11x17 -- but PLEASE double check. I searched a bit in the guides and didn't see it. It basically holds your big xray that they send back to you and a few other papers. Good luck! You'll do great!

I just received packet 4 with my interview date in Vancouver February 02, 2010, but there was no mention of a mailer, just location, time, security measures taken and to bring all required documents, visa and medical info. So, I am curious about this mailer as well. Seems to me that packet 4 is not a standard form letter?

Thanks

Karen

[trailmix 77]

I just received packet 4 with my interview date in Vancouver February 02, 2010, but there was no mention of a mailer, just location, time, security measures taken and to bring all required documents, visa and medical info. So, I am curious about this mailer as well. Seems to me that packet 4 is not a standard form letter?

Thanks

Karen

I don't know if packet 4 is a standard form letter or not. It would appear that Vancouver does not state in their instructions to bring that envelope - however it is known that you will need one if you want it mailed out.

The IR1 interview letter from Montreal never mentions an envelope either but they do absolutely require one, it is posted in their office, which isn't very helpful if you are already there and didn't know about it!

Here is the note on the Vancouver AMCITS website:

Return of Passports and Visas

Passports will be returned by Canada Post, in most cases

Passports and visas will be returned to the applicants with Canadian addresses by Canada Post, generally within three to five business days after the visa is approved. In person pick up will be available only in a legitimate emergency (as determined by the Consulate).

Applicants must go to a Canada Post office and buy an Express Regional mailer before coming to the consulate. These are not available at the Consulate. Approximate cost is CDN $7.

I'm also very confused about this whole business. According to the links you guys have sent me, the correct envelope to get is an Xpresspost mailer 314x394. However my fiance went to get the mailer right now and he said there is no such size! Any other suggestions??

Canada post offers 3 sizes of Expresspost prepaid mailers:

Standard - (26 cm x 15.2 cm)

Letter - (31.8 cm x 24.1 cm)

Pack - (39.4 cm x 30.5 cm)

So what you need is the biggest one - which is the 314 x 394 (39.4 cm x 30.5 cm converts to 394mm x 305)

So while the size stated might be a tad off (as stated before 314 x 394) - get the biggest one they have - which should be the 39.4 x 30.5