VANCOUVER K1 INTERVIEW TIMELINE?

[lvcouple2010 11]

Hi everyone! I'm looking for recent experiences scheduling K1 interviews in Vancouver. Looks like they are about 30 days from packet 3 to interview?

Was that your experience?

Did you pick the date or did the Consulate assign?

Anyone get an interview prior to 30 days if you had all the items on packet 3 checklist already completed?

Thanks in advance for your wise, insightful, and caring answers

[LDRkristin 0]

Hello lvcouple2010,

I posted a review of my interview at the Vancouver Consulate in the reviews section a week or two ago. Look for it. It was an excellent experience, so no worries. My interview was 30 days from when I sent in the packet, so I'm not sure if they do them earlier, however, I think I wrote on the checklist you send in with the packet days and times that were good for me, and the 30th day happened to be one of those days.

Good luck!

Here is the link to my review: http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/view-dos-cis-reviews.php?entry=7248

Edited March 29, 2011 by LDRkristin

[lvcouple2010 11]

Hi Kristin!

Thanks for the info and for taking the time to complete the Consulate review! Very helpful!

[K2011 0]

Hi,

We got the interview (you have book it online via (http://usvisa-info.com/en-CA/selfservice/ss_country_welcome) within 10 days from sending packet 3. Vancouver consulate is very efficient and you can ask them to send all files via e-mail( makes the process quicker).

The process of booking visa appointment online is a little confusing so read the instructions carefully and don't hesitate in contacting the consulate for help if you get stuck.

My visa appointment is scheduled tomorrow. All the best with your journey.

K2011

[K2011 0]

Also, as the Vancouver consulate does not give the visa on the same day as of the interview anymore, once you have your visa appointment confirmation you need to select a DHL location for pickup or delivery. As a lot of applicants could not figure the process, the consulate asked us (coz we managed to do it ) to send step by step instructions on how to complete the process. So here it is:

Steps to select the DHL location.

1. Go to http://canada.usvisa-info.com

2. Click on "Log In" in the right upper corner.

3. Check the agreement and click "Confirm".

4. Enter your Passport Number, Date of Birth, Nationality, and two randomized words you see, then Click "Log In" to login to your account.

5. You will be at your "Applicant Summary" Page. At the bottom of the page, Click on "Register for Courier Service".

6. You will be at the "Trip Purpose" Page. Select "Permanently Immigrate to the US - Register for Courier Service Only", then Click "Submit".

7. At the Visa Information Page, Click "Submit" to go to the next page.

8. ***THE MOST CONFUSING STEP*** Select "Montreal" as your consulate selection (No option for selecting "Vancouver").

9. Select the DHL Branch of your preference, the Click "Submit".

10. You will see your DHL selection on your account page. Log out.

***When you go back to your account again, "Montreal" may be selected as your branch because it was your last selection. It does not mean that your consulate was changed... ***

Hope its useful!

Edited April 3, 2011 by K2011