March 2011 MTL Embassy Interviews

[Heather&Matt 0]

I was there too at my interview that early, but I took the chance even though my appointment was for 10am. I was out of there by 8:30. Since I also sent in all originals during my process with NVC that all they did was give them back and took my fingerprints plus the interview that was for 5 mins and Voila! I could've gotten the letter A card but I let the mother with her daughter in before me because it was -27 degrees at that time.

Just a thought, what was everyones reaction while you guys where in the elevator going down after your approved? I was by myself and I got very emotional that I started to think they might be watching me hahahahaha so silly!

That was our experience too. Got there at 7:50am (later than expected due to the blizzard). My appointment was at 9am. We got down the stairs and there was a whole room of people waiting for the elevator. The elevator then showed up and a family walked to the back then we did (knowing it opens at the back), everyone else packed to the front. We were 2nd in line to get a number. Same deal with the originals and we were out in the car by 8:45.

We kept saying 'thats it?' while in the elevator then noted that there are only 3 buttons to push in the elevator...yet there are 19+ floors. Interesting.....

[Matt n Shannon 3]

On our way back down the elevator (which is eerily quiet) we were like thats it? Couldn't believe it was so anticlimatic.

[Heather&Matt 0]

Just picked up my passport! 9 days til POE!!

Edited March 10, 2011 by Heather&Matt

[OBX 51]

Just picked up my passport! 9 days til POE!!

Congratulations!

[Vanessa in Texas 0]

Ok, so I just got myself all confused over here. I am thinking about my interview way too much and I'm over thinking all the stuff I need to bring with me.

Is the payment for the visa in American dollars or Canadian? I know it says on Pk4 "American Dollar or Canadian equivalent".

I have $350 in CAD but know I'm thinking I should get it in USD.

HELP! lol

[Vanessa in Texas 0]

Ok, so I just got myself all confused over here. I am thinking about my interview way too much and I'm over thinking all the stuff I need to bring with me.

Is the payment for the visa in American dollars or Canadian? I know it says on Pk4 "American Dollar or Canadian equivalent".

I have $350 in CAD but know I'm thinking I should get it in USD.

HELP! lol

Nvm.....I just went ahead and switched to USD to be safe.

[Obama 2012 1,714]

Vanessa had her interview this morning and.....

APPROVED!!

[Heather&Matt 0]

Congratulations!!

[OBX 51]

Congratulations Paul and Vanessa!

[Vanessa in Texas 0]

APPROVED!!!!!

As PAul just mentioned, my visa was approved this morning.

So here's how it all went down:

I got there at about 7:15am. It was a very random, unmarked building that I woulnd't have found if I didnt see a couple hanging around the doorway. We said hello. He was with with his wife, and were VJ members, but I didnt get there names. They were filling for a CR1. That was very nice to chat to them as it cut my nerves in half. And if you guys are reading this CONGRATULATIONS!!!! (as they were approved also)

At 7:30 they opened the doors. We went in one by one. Showed my passport and went through security. I was "wanded" lol. Security guy was nice, told me to take my time digging out my passport. That made me feel better.

I went downstairs to the waiting area. I sat at the elevator, to the left. We commented on where we were sitting, as the guy and his wife also knew about the elevator thing! lol

I was the first on, and the first off. First one to get a number, C1. I was directed to go down the hall to a window, where I handed over my passport and he took my fingerprints. He asked me if I paid, and I said no. He told me to back to the first window where I got my #. I went back, and there was a HUGE line....they let me go first! So I paid. THANK GOD I switched to USD, b/c that is what you need! You can pay in CAD, but they convert it and it seems like a pain in the a**. My advice, kepp it simple and use USD.

I sat back down and waited to be called again. 5 min later I was clled to a different window, where a different clerk took some of my documents. This is all she took: a copy of my birth certificate, Paul's support info, Paul's letter of intent, my police certificate and my sealed medical envelope. I have eveything else. I made a mistake that almost screwed everything up though....I didn't bring all the photocopies with me. She needed a copy of my BC. She got really nasty with me and asked "well, what good are they at home?" She made a big deal about making a copy for me. Like really? lol

I sat back down in the waiting room and waiting about 45 min. At this point I was so worried about the copy thing, that I thought I was going to puke! lol I was called to another, bit more secure window and had my interview. I raised my right hand and swore an oathe to tell the truth. Took my tumb print. All he asked me was, where Paul lived, what Paul did for a living, how we met, what I did for a living, if I ever had trouble getting into the US, when we were getting married, big ceramony or small.

That was it. lasted maybe 15 min. (he left for about 10 minutes during my interview to talk to another coworker about a different case, which I thought odd) He told me that he was happy to aprove my application!!!!! I gave him a big smile and said THANK YOU!!!! lol

Talked to the 'greeter' at the elevator and she asked me if I registered at DHL, I said yes. She told me it would take about a week. Told me check the web site for my waybill #.

Glad it's over. I am very tired! lol Looking forward to getting all my stuff in gear to move! Looking to POE at the end of May!

I wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone who has ever posted on these forums!!! Paul and I couldn't have done this without all the advice avalable on here! Thanks fo all the support too!

Wanted to add: That I lugged around the biggest file folder known to man with all of our evidence in it. They never asked to see a thing! lol My back isn't impressed!

Better safe then sorry though!

Edited March 15, 2011 by Vanessa in Texas

[ravis 0]

Congratulations.

[CBM 14]

congrats, Vanessa!

It may take a little longer than a week.... I had my interview a week ago and my waybill number isn't even on the site, let alone delivered yet. I'm not worried. the DHL info sheet they gave me said wait 6-7 business days, so it'll probably be there this week sometime. Anyway, just an FYI in case you expected it within the week!

[Vanessa in Texas 0]

congrats, Vanessa!

It may take a little longer than a week.... I had my interview a week ago and my waybill number isn't even on the site, let alone delivered yet. I'm not worried. the DHL info sheet they gave me said wait 6-7 business days, so it'll probably be there this week sometime. Anyway, just an FYI in case you expected it within the week!

Thanks for the heads up! I am sort of excpecting it to arrive maybe next Friday or so. I have to travel a bit to get it, and only have a few days out of the week where I have a window of opportunity to go get it anyway. I'm not worried. I'm sure it will arrive in good time!

For those of you who have had interviews within the past few days......I saw them mailing them out to DHL today....specfically to the Markham location!!!!

Edited March 16, 2011 by Vanessa in Texas

[inostinup 0]

Thanks Vanessa. It was good to talk to you too. We were calmer too. Excited its over and hoping to see that passport in our hands soon.

best of luck to you and Paul and for your wedding!

- Couple you met in the morning

APPROVED!!!!!

As PAul just mentioned, my visa was approved this morning.

So here's how it all went down:

I got there at about 7:15am. It was a very random, unmarked building that I woulnd't have found if I didnt see a couple hanging around the doorway. We said hello. He was with with his wife, and were VJ members, but I didnt get there names. They were filling for a CR1. That was very nice to chat to them as it cut my nerves in half. And if you guys are reading this CONGRATULATIONS!!!! (as they were approved also)

At 7:30 they opened the doors. We went in one by one. Showed my passport and went through security. I was "wanded" lol. Security guy was nice, told me to take my time digging out my passport. That made me feel better.

I went downstairs to the waiting area. I sat at the elevator, to the left. We commented on where we were sitting, as the guy and his wife also knew about the elevator thing! lol

I was the first on, and the first off. First one to get a number, C1. I was directed to go down the hall to a window, where I handed over my passport and he took my fingerprints. He asked me if I paid, and I said no. He told me to back to the first window where I got my #. I went back, and there was a HUGE line....they let me go first! So I paid. THANK GOD I switched to USD, b/c that is what you need! You can pay in CAD, but they convert it and it seems like a pain in the a**. My advice, kepp it simple and use USD.

I sat back down and waited to be called again. 5 min later I was clled to a different window, where a different clerk took some of my documents. This is all she took: a copy of my birth certificate, Paul's support info, Paul's letter of intent, my police certificate and my sealed medical envelope. I have eveything else. I made a mistake that almost screwed everything up though....I didn't bring all the photocopies with me. She needed a copy of my BC. She got really nasty with me and asked "well, what good are they at home?" She made a big deal about making a copy for me. Like really? lol

I sat back down in the waiting room and waiting about 45 min. At this point I was so worried about the copy thing, that I thought I was going to puke! lol I was called to another, bit more secure window and had my interview. I raised my right hand and swore an oathe to tell the truth. Took my tumb print. All he asked me was, where Paul lived, what Paul did for a living, how we met, what I did for a living, if I ever had trouble getting into the US, when we were getting married, big ceramony or small.

That was it. lasted maybe 15 min. (he left for about 10 minutes during my interview to talk to another coworker about a different case, which I thought odd) He told me that he was happy to aprove my application!!!!! I gave him a big smile and said THANK YOU!!!! lol

Talked to the 'greeter' at the elevator and she asked me if I registered at DHL, I said yes. She told me it would take about a week. Told me check the web site for my waybill #.

Glad it's over. I am very tired! lol Looking forward to getting all my stuff in gear to move! Looking to POE at the end of May!

I wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone who has ever posted on these forums!!! Paul and I couldn't have done this without all the advice avalable on here! Thanks fo all the support too!

Wanted to add: That I lugged around the biggest file folder known to man with all of our evidence in it. They never asked to see a thing! lol My back isn't impressed!

Better safe then sorry though!

[Matt n Shannon 3]

Congrats to All