Canadian DCFs Waiting for Interview in Montreal

[superspur 0]

I'm curious about a few things; Do most have a lawyer for this process or are you going it alone like us?

We are going it alone, not sure about others on here. Don't really see how a lawyer would benefit us aside from checking the forms.

[birdnerd 5]

My wife is a Canadian citizen by Naturalization, born in India. She wants to acquire her OCI (overseas citizen of India permanent visa) though is concerned that it might somehow affect/reflect on the immigration process. It can wait but there's a convenient office here in T.O

I, the American, have never lived in the US. We are moving there together as I have a job lined up, gonna shack up with fam at first. I'd love to know how others have crossed this bridge of proof of domicile, at least the intent.

As far as the medical in Toronto, any suggestions as to who's better, cheaper, faster, nicer etc...

Thanks everone,

Lew

1) Not sure about the Indian citizenship dealie, sorry. However they shouldn't have any interest in other citizenships, I myself hold British, the only place they even asked about it was in the DS-230 'citizenship - list all'.

2) As for domicile, my husband moved down in April to start his job, so this (hopefully) won't be an issue for us. They can be real sticklers on this point, so having the USC return is the best option, but I'm sure you can still prove intent to re-establish.

3) Unfortunately, your only option for medical in Toronto is Seiden clinic. There are only 4 panel physicians in Canada: Woking in Vancouver, Seiden in Toronto, Seiden and Medisys in Montreal.

Edited August 18, 2010 by birdnerd

[birdnerd 5]

We are going it alone, not sure about others on here. Don't really see how a lawyer would benefit us aside from checking the forms.

We're also doing it ourselves. It's only filling out forms, and you have the best knowledge as to how to populate them.

I'd certainly consider using a lawyer if they could push for an interview date, though.

[tablespin 0]

Thanks guys. I really appreciate the input. And congrats to dawn!!

[superspur 0]

I have an interview date, Friday 24th September - suits me perfectly!

edit: letter is dated Aug 4, post-mark is Aug 11, arrived Aug 18.

Edited August 19, 2010 by superspur

[AMERICAN/CANADIAN 0]

Thank god for this forum. It helps so much to hear everyone's story and timeline.

I'm curious about a few things; Do most have a lawyer for this process or are you going it alone like us?

My wife is a Canadian citizen by Naturalization, born in India. She wants to acquire her OCI (overseas citizen of India permanent visa) though is concerned that it might somehow affect/reflect on the immigration process. It can wait but there's a convenient office here in T.O

I, the American, have never lived in the US. We are moving there together as I have a job lined up, gonna shack up with fam at first. I'd love to know how others have crossed this bridge of proof of domicile, at least the intent.

As far as the medical in Toronto, any suggestions as to who's better, cheaper, faster, nicer etc...

Thanks everone,

Lew

We are going it alone as well. I did contact a lawyer in my hometown in Missouri originally, and he was the one who advised me "unofficially" to go through DCF and how to get the process started and what not.

As far as what we are going to do to prove domicile. We are planning on getting car insurance down there (already talked to my insurance broker), opening a bank account down there, a signed lease from my dad saying we plan on moving in and paying xx amount a month, also we work for a company that also is in the US so we are planning on getting letters from our work down in missouri saying we are both planning on starting work with them as soon as our immigration process is completed, we are also going to get a letter signed from our landlord saying we plan on moving out once the Visa is approved.

We are also considering having me "move" home between the month we get the letter with our interview date and the actual interview date. I dont know if only being a month will actually work. I also dont wanna be without my hubby so that is just a tentative plan.

I have an interview date, Friday 24th September - suits me perfectly!

edit: letter is dated Aug 4, post-mark is Aug 11, arrived Aug 18.

Congrats Superspur! Thank goodness the line is startin to move up! YAY!

[OBX 51]

I have an interview date, Friday 24th September - suits me perfectly!

edit: letter is dated Aug 4, post-mark is Aug 11, arrived Aug 18.

Here's hoping Montreal has finally started moving. Congratulations!

[birdnerd 5]

I have an interview date, Friday 24th September - suits me perfectly!

edit: letter is dated Aug 4, post-mark is Aug 11, arrived Aug 18.

Wooooooo!!!

I am squeeing so hard for you right now, super.

And hopefully, pre-squeeing for myself for a possible near-future interview date.

[birdnerd 5]

Allez-y, Montréal, keep 'em coming.

Name..................................I-130 Filed...........................DS-230 Returned............................Interview Date......................DTI

tauruslady............................May 2009...................................Oct 2009....................................Jan 2010 -------> postponed

dawnlinnet ........................Oct 27 2009................................Feb 15 2010................................Sept 29 2010...................226

superspur..........................Nov 21 2009................................Feb 15 2010...............................Sept 24 2010....................221

pinguino_41.........................Jan 2010.....................................Mar 2010

birdnerd............................Jan 25 2010.................................Mar 26 2010

Adichiwa............................Jan 5 2010.................................Mar 27 2010

choles................................Mar 1 2010 (?)............................Apr 23 2010

leonsgal70.........................Mar 18 2010................................Apr 26 2010

kimberlyk21.......................Mar 19 2010...............................May 10 2010

bscobrown..........................Mar 2010.....................................May 2010

canok..................................Mar 2010..................................Jun 28 2010

dabigbass...........................May 2010.....................................Jul 2010

Shimmer4554.....................????????......................................Jul 2010

sammy060382.....................Feb 2010..................................Aug 5 2010

Still to come:

Abike..................................Sept 2009

Saad & Sumera.....................Mar 2010

tablespin...............................May 2010

digoman..............................May 27 2010

mllover................................Jun 11 2010

Erdestino............................Jul 21 2010

AMERICAN/CANADIAN........Jul 2010

housewife...........................Jul 13 2010

Stephen&Kim

Edited August 19, 2010 by birdnerd

[kimberlyk21 1]

Congrats!! I called today and they told me I am eligible but that no date has been set yet... Don't know if that means they are done with the behind the scenes work on me and have put me in a cue but I'm sure hoping so!!!

[birdnerd 5]

dawnlinnet and superspur - have either of you guys been calling DoS to check if an interview date had been scheduled? If so, when was the last time you called?

[superspur 0]

dawnlinnet and superspur - have either of you guys been calling DoS to check if an interview date had been scheduled? If so, when was the last time you called?

I called ~3 weeks ago and was told no interview had been scheduled, but all my paperwork had been logged by Montreal.

[pinguino_41 0]

Yay! We also got an interview date yesterday for September 29th.

My husband and I were kind of shocked and not that excited at first. I think it had taken so long that we had just gotten into the mind set that we'd be here for a while (not that thats bad necessarily). But now we are excited again.

Only problem is....I was reading the other couple (I cant remember what their name is) who's scheduled for the 29th and their dilemma with the medical. My husband and I will be returning from Paris (for a friends wedding) on the 23rd. Its kind of tight in regards to flying out to Montreal and scheduling a medical for my husband. So much to consider.

Are their more than 1 doctor to do the medicals? Any suggestions?

[kimberlyk21 1]

Yay! We also got an interview date yesterday for September 29th.

My husband and I were kind of shocked and not that excited at first. I think it had taken so long that we had just gotten into the mind set that we'd be here for a while (not that thats bad necessarily). But now we are excited again.

Only problem is....I was reading the other couple (I cant remember what their name is) who's scheduled for the 29th and their dilemma with the medical. My husband and I will be returning from Paris (for a friends wedding) on the 23rd. Its kind of tight in regards to flying out to Montreal and scheduling a medical for my husband. So much to consider.

Are their more than 1 doctor to do the medicals? Any suggestions?

Where in Canada are you? We are in Edmonton and are going to go to Woking Medical in Vancouver for ours. It might be a long way from where you are but they offer same day results.

And CONGRATS!!

Birdnerd... You are almost there!!

Edited August 19, 2010 by kimberlyk21

[AMERICAN/CANADIAN 0]

Yay! We also got an interview date yesterday for September 29th.

My husband and I were kind of shocked and not that excited at first. I think it had taken so long that we had just gotten into the mind set that we'd be here for a while (not that thats bad necessarily). But now we are excited again.

Only problem is....I was reading the other couple (I cant remember what their name is) who's scheduled for the 29th and their dilemma with the medical. My husband and I will be returning from Paris (for a friends wedding) on the 23rd. Its kind of tight in regards to flying out to Montreal and scheduling a medical for my husband. So much to consider.

Are their more than 1 doctor to do the medicals? Any suggestions?

Here is the link that shows all the drs that do the medicals here in Canada:

http://www.consular.canada.usembassy.gov/usa_immigration_medical_canada.pdf

Congrats Pinguino!