Explain how to pay interview fee at Scotiabank?

[Tim and Erin 3]

I think I've figured out why I can't get any farther than I have on the Visa Info Service website. Duh...do I feel stupid! I guess now we have to pay BEFORE the interview, right? Up until now it was my understanding that we paid AT the interview. Don't know how I missed that one. But ANYWAY....................

Since I'm in the States right now, and I don't have a credit card, I'll need to have my mother go to Scotiabank and make the payment for me. How does that work? I'll need to give her explicit instructions.

Or has someone got another suggestion? I just hesitate to call Montreal for info and not be able to get through, or be put on hold for ages, only to find it's a very simple procedure.

Thanks to anyone who can enlighten me.

[Sweetcheeksss 91]

There's really no way to call the consulate in Montreal BUT maybe if you call the number from the new website (514.400.2591) maybe they'll have some suggestions for you?

Here's hoping it all goes well.....

[Tim and Erin 3]

Oops... I guess I found what I was looking for. Hope it can help somebody else too:

1.Please select Scotiabank.

2.Click on the "PDF" link next to the "MRV Fee Receipt Number" box.

3.Print the electronic generated deposit slip for each applicant.

4.Complete the relevant information.

5.Take the deposit slip(s) to the bank and pay.

6.The "MRV Fee Receipt Number" is located at the button of the Scotiabank deposit slip in the "serial number" field.

■Note: Each applicant requires a separate "serial number."

7.Return to this Web site and enter the "MRV Fee Receipt Number" when asked to provide it.

My link

Thanks anyway, Sweetcheeksss

[TBenjamin 0]

Our letter states we can pay in Montreal at the interview.

[Danu 19]

I know ours use to say something about scotiabank too, but that the people who deposited were asked to pay at the consulate anyway, so if your letter says you can still pay at the consulate I would recommend doing that instead. I had read a few threads about people who had to run out to get money cuz of it.

[Inky 1,111]

Is the scotia bank stuff not for other visa fees? Because I payed at the window for mine and while I was at the consulat it listed CR-1 and other visas had to have their scotia recipt on hand before entering and K-1 applicants payed inside at the payment window when told.

Anyone had a more recent K-1 and payed at the window?

edit - it listed a huge sign on the front door of the consulat saying the scotia recipt for other visas.

Edited September 22, 2010 by Inky

[Tim and Erin 3]

This is from an email I received today:

You may access our service via internet or telephone.

Internet service is available at http://canada.usvisa-info.com 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A visa fee must be paid to access visa information and schedule an appointment online. General visa information is available online at no cost.

[Inky 1,111]

This is from an email I received today:

You may access our service via internet or telephone.

Internet service is available at http://canada.usvisa-info.com 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A visa fee must be paid to access visa information and schedule an appointment online. General visa information is available online at no cost.

really? how have the other k-1s booked appointments without paying a fee ? I havent seen anyone say they had to pay to book an apointment

[FireKari 4]

I would just be careful carrying the cash with you to the consulate if you so choose to do it that way.

The building really is in a sketchy looking area.

[MSR 6]

This is all so confusing.........

Our packet 4 letter states to pay the visa fee at the consulate; it makes no mention of paying for it online nor was i even prompted to pay for it online.

There are a few of us that have successfully booked interviews without having to do so.

Are they sending out the wrong letters to people? I can't figure it out....I thought only CR1's paid before hand?

[Tim and Erin 3]

I'm still waiting to get the embassy letter that my mom has forwarded to me. That should clear up alot of the confusion on my part. I'll do whatever the letter says regarding payment. I just hate waiting.

[Kukolka 8]

Tim and Erin: if you've been going in as Permanently immigrate to the US (Ready to schedule) option, try the one that says K-1 instead. I remember someone said they were able to get the calendar that way, so it seems they've changed some options in the system... it's worth a shot.

[Tim and Erin 3]

Thanks. I'll give it a try.

[Kimbear 53]

I would just be careful carrying the cash with you to the consulate if you so choose to do it that way.

The building really is in a sketchy looking area.

LOL you obviously have never lived in or around Montreal

The are is fine and safe. And there are guards there and the taxi service has an area right beside where they wait for their next calls for pickups. Mostly grad students living in that area.

[Kimbear 53]

This is all so confusing.........

Our packet 4 letter states to pay the visa fee at the consulate; it makes no mention of paying for it online nor was i even prompted to pay for it online.

There are a few of us that have successfully booked interviews without having to do so.

Are they sending out the wrong letters to people? I can't figure it out....I thought only CR1's paid before hand?

According to the montreal consulate website which has been redesigned here:

http://www.consular.canada.usembassy.gov/visa_fees_canada.asp

it states all application fee payments are now being made at time of sceduling your interview?

Also now like vancouver you can get your p3 and p4 online here:

http://montreal.usconsulate.gov/content/content.asp?section=visas&document=index

Seems they are tryign to make ppl contact the consulate even less for questions now.

However it does state directly on the copy of the P4 that you pay at the consulate:

Fees

If you have previously paid all fees due to the National Visa Center, there will be no additional fees to pay on the day of the interview. If you have not paid fees at the National Visa Center, please be prepared to pay the following fees on the day of your interview.

I-130 immigrant petitions filed in Canada: $404.00 US for each applicant

For each family member (spouse/children) added to a petition: $404.00 US for family based

applications and $794 US for Employment based.

SIV cases: $379 US.

K (fiancé/e) visas: $350.00 US cash only

All fees may be paid in US dollars or the Canadian dollar equivalent. We accept cash and credit cards only. Please note if a person is found ineligible to receive a visa, the application fee cannot be refunded.