What in the world!?!

[CanadiaGirl 10]

I am completely lost when it comes to www.usvisa-info.com . This is the first I'm hearing about this site and I'm completely lost as to what it's for. Can someone please dumb it down for me. I went through and put in all my info but I'll admit what in the heck is it for. More over what worries me is that it says Appointment scheduled for May 18th. What the heck does this mean?

Can someone please tell me what I'm supposed to do?!?

My interview is the 23rd of Feb and my Medical is the 14th of Feb. All I thought I had to do was call in for my interview and make sure all of my shots are up to date. I'm worried that I've drastically missed something.

Someone please help.

[Udella&Wiz 325]

I am completely lost when it comes to www.usvisa-info.com . This is the first I'm hearing about this site and I'm completely lost as to what it's for. Can someone please dumb it down for me. I went through and put in all my info but I'll admit what in the heck is it for. More over what worries me is that it says Appointment scheduled for May 18th. What the heck does this mean?

Can someone please tell me what I'm supposed to do?!?

My interview is the 23rd of Feb and my Medical is the 14th of Feb. All I thought I had to do was call in for my interview and make sure all of my shots are up to date. I'm worried that I've drastically missed something.

Someone please help.

What do you mean by call in for your interview? Interviews are in person. Maybe I'm misreading what you've said. Is your VISA interview in Montreal on Feb 23rd?

[Matt n Shannon 3]

I am completely lost when it comes to www.usvisa-info.com . This is the first I'm hearing about this site and I'm completely lost as to what it's for. Can someone please dumb it down for me. I went through and put in all my info but I'll admit what in the heck is it for. More over what worries me is that it says Appointment scheduled for May 18th. What the heck does this mean?

Can someone please tell me what I'm supposed to do?!?

My interview is the 23rd of Feb and my Medical is the 14th of Feb. All I thought I had to do was call in for my interview and make sure all of my shots are up to date. I'm worried that I've drastically missed something.

Someone please help.

This website is for registering with the courier services DHL which Montreal embassy uses. Since you are doing a CR1 visa your interview will be in Montreal. You will not receive your visa which is mailed back to you unless you select a DHL branch closest to your house and fill out your information which they use to call you and ID you once your visa is available for pick up at the DHL branch. Try to get this done BEFORE the interview to avoid any delays in processing time.

[Inky 1,110]

sounds like you re-booked your appointment for May.

That website books the DHL and the appointments if you are not careful.

You may want to call DOS and find out if you changed your appointment date by accident.

[Canadiandggal 49]

I am completely lost when it comes to www.usvisa-info.com . This is the first I'm hearing about this site and I'm completely lost as to what it's for. Can someone please dumb it down for me. I went through and put in all my info but I'll admit what in the heck is it for. More over what worries me is that it says Appointment scheduled for May 18th. What the heck does this mean?

Can someone please tell me what I'm supposed to do?!?

My interview is the 23rd of Feb and my Medical is the 14th of Feb. All I thought I had to do was call in for my interview and make sure all of my shots are up to date. I'm worried that I've drastically missed something.

Someone please help.

www.usvisa-info.com is the site used to set up the DHL Location. It can be a bit confusing when going through the steps on that site. Does it say scheduled for or does it say Next available date. I would definately get a hold of DOS and even call one of the numbers from the site

Applicants can pay their visa application fee, arrange for courier service, get information, and make an appointment through this service.

Applicants can access this service by logging into this Web site or by calling our local numbers in Canada:

Calgary - 403.800.1194

Halifax - 902.982.2191

Montreal - 514.400.2591

Ottawa - 613.800.0917

Toronto - 647.955.3736

Vancouver - 604.800.2794

Quebec City - 418.800.1751

If you are calling from outside the local area, dial the toll-free number 877.341.2441. If you are calling from within the United States, please dial 877.341.2441

[CanadiaGirl 10]

www.usvisa-info.com is the site used to set up the DHL Location. It can be a bit confusing when going through the steps on that site. Does it say scheduled for or does it say Next available date. I would definately get a hold of DOS and even call one of the numbers from the site

Applicants can pay their visa application fee, arrange for courier service, get information, and make an appointment through this service.

Applicants can access this service by logging into this Web site or by calling our local numbers in Canada:

Calgary - 403.800.1194

Halifax - 902.982.2191

Montreal - 514.400.2591

Ottawa - 613.800.0917

Toronto - 647.955.3736

Vancouver - 604.800.2794

Quebec City - 418.800.1751

If you are calling from outside the local area, dial the toll-free number 877.341.2441. If you are calling from within the United States, please dial 877.341.2441

The interview date is now not there (when I logged back in) and it said that the 'Next available date is May'

I was just very caught off guard by the site I guess and as you noted it's rather confusing when doing it for the first time. I selected my branch in London (I live in Chatham and that's the closest). I will give them a call come Monday.

Thank you so very much. I'm just looking to see if every step that should be done before the interview is. So far for the interview I have my medical booked and did this website thing. I have read the guides but it's very vauge. Is there anything else I should be doing now?

What do you mean by call in for your interview? Interviews are in person. Maybe I'm misreading what you've said. Is your VISA interview in Montreal on Feb 23rd?

Sorry I meant to say call in for my medical. Sorry about that.

Correct my Visa interview is Feb 23rd in montreal.

[CanadiaGirl 10]

sounds like you re-booked your appointment for May.

That website books the DHL and the appointments if you are not careful.

You may want to call DOS and find out if you changed your appointment date by accident.

Sorry I'm sounding dumb here but what is DOS?

[CanadiaGirl 10]

This website is for registering with the courier services DHL which Montreal embassy uses. Since you are doing a CR1 visa your interview will be in Montreal. You will not receive your visa which is mailed back to you unless you select a DHL branch closest to your house and fill out your information which they use to call you and ID you once your visa is available for pick up at the DHL branch. Try to get this done BEFORE the interview to avoid any delays in processing time.

I guess I'm still lost then. I will not be receiving my immigrant visa the day of the interview. This I understand. So this service that I just signed up for is the shipping of that immigration visa to me correct? I have done all the steps I was supposed to do for the website. Do I still then need the DHL envelope the day of? If so how do I go about getting this envelope (the closest branch is an hour away which I can drive to)

Here is what I've done 'before' my interview. Please advise if I am missing anything.

1. Booked Medical

2. Ensured all of the necessary shots are up to date. I have my official Ontario Vaccination records which I will bring to the medical. Along with passport photos, and proper identification.

3. Booked hotel room for Interview.

4. Went to the website mentioned above for the DHL put in all my information. When I logged back in the interview date was no longer there and instead says "Next available date is May."

This is all I have done if I'm missing something please let me know. Really sorry if this seems like 'should know' stuff.

[iampatricias 17]

Sorry I'm sounding dumb here but what is DOS?

No worries DOS is the Department of State: I'm under the impression they know everything about your case once it leaves the NVC, and are generally very helpful with dates and what steps of the process you're in etc. when you call.

[Darnell 8,478]

DoS Hotline knows all, after yer casefile leaves NVC -

Dodi posted a handy-dandy phone list, and further down, I've posted what you can get, and when (though it's K-1 specific)

see http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/264972-shortcuts-when-checking-for-updates-from-the-nvc-and-dos/

[Canadiandggal 49]

I guess I'm still lost then. I will not be receiving my immigrant visa the day of the interview. This I understand. So this service that I just signed up for is the shipping of that immigration visa to me correct? I have done all the steps I was supposed to do for the website. Do I still then need the DHL envelope the day of? If so how do I go about getting this envelope (the closest branch is an hour away which I can drive to)

Here is what I've done 'before' my interview. Please advise if I am missing anything.

1. Booked Medical

2. Ensured all of the necessary shots are up to date. I have my official Ontario Vaccination records which I will bring to the medical. Along with passport photos, and proper identification.

3. Booked hotel room for Interview.

4. Went to the website mentioned above for the DHL put in all my information. When I logged back in the interview date was no longer there and instead says "Next available date is May."

This is all I have done if I'm missing something please let me know. Really sorry if this seems like 'should know' stuff.

Dhl is a free shipping thing you do not need to buy an envelope.when I signed up for DHL is was VERY new for Montreal and I was quite confused up until the interview due to the whole "next available date" and they say that children do not need their own dhl login but I made one for my son. I was quite concerned that his visa would get lost or not able to be picked up due to lack of id for him. It turned out just fine

You seem to be good to go, I cannot think of anything else needed at this time. I would still call someone to just clarfiy that your date is still the same although I think you are fine.

[chyiochan 1]

I guess I'm still lost then. I will not be receiving my immigrant visa the day of the interview. This I understand. So this service that I just signed up for is the shipping of that immigration visa to me correct? I have done all the steps I was supposed to do for the website. Do I still then need the DHL envelope the day of? If so how do I go about getting this envelope (the closest branch is an hour away which I can drive to)

Here is what I've done 'before' my interview. Please advise if I am missing anything.

1. Booked Medical

2. Ensured all of the necessary shots are up to date. I have my official Ontario Vaccination records which I will bring to the medical. Along with passport photos, and proper identification.

3. Booked hotel room for Interview.

4. Went to the website mentioned above for the DHL put in all my information. When I logged back in the interview date was no longer there and instead says "Next available date is May."

This is all I have done if I'm missing something please let me know. Really sorry if this seems like 'should know' stuff.

You will be getting your Medical before the interview, and pick it up 2 days after in person, or pay for it to be couriered to your door. Mine arrived 3 business days later. Make sure you're home! Or else they will retry! ( had asked the Medical building to not need a signature, but they still required it. (FedEx)

For the website where you sign up for your DHL, you choose the branch that is closest to you since they do not deliver to home addresses. Pick up only! (My closest DHL office is about 40 minutes from me) You do not have to bring any envelopes to the interview, they do it for you! they used to do Canada Post Expedited years ago apparently, but not anymore.

If you have no date in the spot where it says the date of your interview, you go at the appointed time as it says on the sheet from the Consulate! (The February 23rd for you!)

The area where it shows your date is meant for the K1 Visa applicants who need to book their own appointments! Don't worry. I was scared as well when it happened, and was told it was perfectly fine.

Editing: I was beaten to it! Thats what I get for answering the door in the middle of a reply!

Edited February 5, 2011 by chyiochan

[CanadiaGirl 10]

You will be getting your Medical before the interview, and pick it up 2 days after in person, or pay for it to be couriered to your door. Mine arrived 3 business days later. Make sure you're home! Or else they will retry! ( had asked the Medical building to not need a signature, but they still required it. (FedEx)

For the website where you sign up for your DHL, you choose the branch that is closest to you since they do not deliver to home addresses. Pick up only! (My closest DHL office is about 40 minutes from me) You do not have to bring any envelopes to the interview, they do it for you! they used to do Canada Post Expedited years ago apparently, but not anymore.

If you have no date in the spot where it says the date of your interview, you go at the appointed time as it says on the sheet from the Consulate! (The February 23rd for you!)

The area where it shows your date is meant for the K1 Visa applicants who need to book their own appointments! Don't worry. I was scared as well when it happened, and was told it was perfectly fine.

Editing: I was beaten to it! Thats what I get for answering the door in the middle of a reply!

Oh my goodness you two have just taken such a HUGE weight off of my shoulders. Thank you so much!

My medical is on the 14th should the papers be ready for the 16th in the AM or PM? I was going to call on monday to ask when they'd have everything read (time wise). If not I can stay with my friend an extra day not a problem, Just need to know for my train tickets. ( I just can't justify spending the 50$ for my situation as I'm staying with a friend.)

Again thank you so much, I can't say how much this has alleviated my stress.

Dhl is a free shipping thing you do not need to buy an envelope.when I signed up for DHL is was VERY new for Montreal and I was quite confused up until the interview due to the whole "next available date" and they say that children do not need their own dhl login but I made one for my son. I was quite concerned that his visa would get lost or not able to be picked up due to lack of id for him. It turned out just fine

You seem to be good to go, I cannot think of anything else needed at this time. I would still call someone to just clarfiy that your date is still the same although I think you are fine.

Fantastic Thank you again as I said in my PP. This has lifted such a weight off of my shoulders. When you get this close to the process 'possibly' being complete you'd hate for one tiny thing to stall or possibly even hinder the entire years worth of processes.

[CanadiaGirl 10]

You will be getting your Medical before the interview, and pick it up 2 days after in person, or pay for it to be couriered to your door. Mine arrived 3 business days later. Make sure you're home! Or else they will retry! ( had asked the Medical building to not need a signature, but they still required it. (FedEx)

For the website where you sign up for your DHL, you choose the branch that is closest to you since they do not deliver to home addresses. Pick up only! (My closest DHL office is about 40 minutes from me) You do not have to bring any envelopes to the interview, they do it for you! they used to do Canada Post Expedited years ago apparently, but not anymore.

If you have no date in the spot where it says the date of your interview, you go at the appointed time as it says on the sheet from the Consulate! (The February 23rd for you!)

The area where it shows your date is meant for the K1 Visa applicants who need to book their own appointments! Don't worry. I was scared as well when it happened, and was told it was perfectly fine.

Editing: I was beaten to it! Thats what I get for answering the door in the middle of a reply!

Quick question. I swear it is the last.. So sorry.

Are there any further fees we will be expected to pay at the interview? I realize the medical will be $275. I was wondering when we get to the MTL Consulate is there any fee we have to pay? (We are doing the CR-1 route (just incase that matters))

[chyiochan 1]

That's the ONE thing I don't know yet. My interview is in 4 days, and I'll just be using a Credit Card, with 450 USD just in case. I've read that people paid in Cash, but I don't know if I even have any more fees to pay! (Hope someone else knows!)

Oh, for your Medical, they hand you a piece of paper if you're going to pick it up. I would think it would be ready at anytime during the second business day (16th), but ask right at the start when she takes your information!

Edited February 7, 2011 by chyiochan