Canada Immigration & K1 Guide for Montreal

[ralyse 31]

Hello All,

I am in the process of doing the forms required for Packet 3 (as per listed above in the Montreal Guide step 4).

I have filled out forms out except the DS-160.

I am doing the DS-160 online right now (as the Link - https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/ - from the Montreal consulate site.

However, I just read on this site - http://travel.state.gov/visa/forms/forms_4230.html - that I should not do the DS-160 online if I am applying at the U.S. Consulate General Montreal have different application form requirements. Review information on the U.S. Consulate General Montreal website to learn more. http://montreal.usconsulate.gov/content/content.asp?section=visas&document=visa_pkt3

I feel I am running around in circles trying to figure out if I should be doing the DS-160 online or not?

Im so confused, and this is the last form I need to fill out

Please help.

Thanks,

Montreal's website still says it's required, so I'd say to still do it! Weird.

[Bryan+Christine 1]

Montreal's website still says it's required, so I'd say to still do it! Weird.

Thank you for your answer. Just curious if that is what you did as well?

Or was your procedure different?

cheers,

[ralyse 31]

Thank you for your answer. Just curious if that is what you did as well?

Or was your procedure different?

cheers,

Exactly what I did, though I can't recall if that message was on their website at that time, sorry!

[Bryan+Christine 1]

Exactly what I did, though I can't recall if that message was on their website at that time, sorry!

Thanks again for your input and time to answer.

Im still not sure if I should or not though. Maybe someone else closer to my timeline might have some insight.

Best,

[pocheros 101]

Thanks again for your input and time to answer.

Im still not sure if I should or not though. Maybe someone else closer to my timeline might have some insight.

Best,

Yes, you should do it. I did it as well. If you look at the Montreal website here http://montreal.usconsulate.gov/content/content.asp?section=visas&document=visa_pkt3 it's still a requirement. I had my interview only two months ago and it was required.

At the very least, you won't be harmed by filling out just another form, but the process would potentially be harmed if you were to neglect it. I would strongly suggest you fill it out

On the USCIS website link you provided here http://travel.state.gov/visa/forms/forms_4230.html it states that K applicants do not use form DS-160, but then right below it says in Montreal they have their own requirements and you should check their website to see what they want- that is you have to fill out BOTH the DS 160 and DS 156 if you go through Montreal. In fact, it looks like that message is there to inform K applicants going through Montreal to fill out the DS 160 as well, because there is often a lot of confusion regarding the forms. I assure you they want BOTH the DS 156 and the DS 160!

Remember every individual consulate has its own procedures and requirements in addition to what USCIS outlines. If you were going through another embassy you would not need the DS-160.

Edited October 18, 2011 by pocheros

[Bryan+Christine 1]

Yes, you should do it. I did it as well. If you look at the Montreal website here http://montreal.usconsulate.gov/content/content.asp?section=visas&document=visa_pkt3 it's still a requirement. I had my interview only two months ago and it was required.

At the very least, you won't be harmed by filling out just another form, but the process would potentially be harmed if you were to neglect it. I would strongly suggest you fill it out

On the USCIS website link you provided here http://travel.state.gov/visa/forms/forms_4230.html it states that K applicants do not use form DS-160, but then right below it says in Montreal they have their own requirements and you should check their website to see what they want- that is you have to fill out BOTH the DS 160 and DS 156 if you go through Montreal. In fact, it looks like that message is there to inform K applicants going through Montreal to fill out the DS 160 as well, because there is often a lot of confusion regarding the forms. I assure you they want BOTH the DS 156 and the DS 160!

Remember every individual consulate has its own procedures and requirements in addition to what USCIS outlines. If you were going through another embassy you would not need the DS-160.

This definately settles my concious. I mean, have it 85% filled out...but that one note on UCSIS really made no sense. Yes, i was one of the confused individuals. I was going back n forth and scratching my head worrying what to do. My gut felt I should do it, but my mind was playin tricks...or maybe the butterflies in my stomach...lol.

I greatly appreciate your insight. I can finally move ahead with confidence.

cheers

[pocheros 101]

This definately settles my concious. I mean, have it 85% filled out...but that one note on UCSIS really made no sense. Yes, i was one of the confused individuals. I was going back n forth and scratching my head worrying what to do. My gut felt I should do it, but my mind was playin tricks...or maybe the butterflies in my stomach...lol.

I greatly appreciate your insight. I can finally move ahead with confidence.

cheers

It's okay I can't count the number of times I've had confused moments throughout this process! Reading instructions written by bureaucrats all day long will make you go crazy

[Bryan+Christine 1]

It's okay I can't count the number of times I've had confused moments throughout this process! Reading instructions written by bureaucrats all day long will make you go crazy

Lol....i've passed crazy and gone bonkers n beyond! But in a good way of course....in the name of Love

[waitingformylove1 0]

Hi, yes you do need to fill out the online DS- 160 form, because it is required by the Montreal consulate for K-1 VISA applicants. I think the confusion comes into play because of the way it is worded or referenced on the other website you have specified. When I was first looking into this for my fiancee, I was also initially confused regarding this specific form. As many others have already stated on this wonderful web site,they really need to rework or rewrite,their information in many places or areas. They are not always as clear or concise as it could be. You can always email the Montreal consulate. I can honestly say that I have either been really lucky or have had a very dedicated employee over there, because they have answered any questions I had quickly and even provided direct links to any information I needed. I wish you the very best because we are exactly where you are right now in the visa process. My main concern now is for the interview scheduling part,as they have allocated a bunch of interviews for K-1'S in November & December and I'm afraid it might slow down (interview dates) into the beginning of next year Jan/ Feb of 2012 to focus on some of the other visa application types.

[Bryan+Christine 1]

Hello All,

I sent in my Packet 3 last week. Today I received a letter which i thought would be my Interview/Packet 4. It was not.

The Letter stated that I must now send in:

- DS-160 https://ceac.state.gov/genniv

- The Confirmation receipt regarding DS-160 form https://ceac.state.gov/genniv"]https://ceac.state.gov/genniv"]https://ceac.state.gov/genniv

- the Guide for the DS-160 http://travel.state.gov/visa/forms/forms_4320.html

- 2 Passport photos http://travel.state.gov/visa/visaphotoreq/visaphotoreq_5334.html"]http://travel.state.gov/visa/forms/forms_4320.html"]http://travel.state.gov/visa/visaphotoreq/visaphotoreq_5334.html

- Photocopy of the Passport Biographic page

All of these MUST be sent along with all the other forms (for K1) when sending in your Packet 3.

I dont think this is an RFE, but just missing forms/docs that should have been included with the Packet 3.

Thought I would share.

Cheers

[ralyse 31]

Hello All,

I sent in my Packet 3 last week. Today I received a letter which i thought would be my Interview/Packet 4. It was not.

The Letter stated that I must now send in:

- DS-160 https://ceac.state.gov/genniv

- The Confirmation receipt regarding DS-160 form https://ceac.state.gov/genniv"]https://ceac.state.gov/genniv"]https://ceac.state.gov/genniv

- the Guide for the DS-160 http://travel.state.gov/visa/forms/forms_4320.html

- 2 Passport photos http://travel.state.gov/visa/visaphotoreq/visaphotoreq_5334.html"]http://travel.state.gov/visa/forms/forms_4320.html"]http://travel.state.gov/visa/visaphotoreq/visaphotoreq_5334.html

- Photocopy of the Passport Biographic page

All of these MUST be sent along with all the other forms (for K1) when sending in your Packet 3.

I dont think this is an RFE, but just missing forms/docs that should have been included with the Packet 3.

Thought I would share.

Cheers

Had you not completed the DS160 online previously?

And that's new (or subject to the whim of the person processing) because I did not send passport photos or a photocopy of the passport biographic page! Good to know

[Bryan+Christine 1]

Had you not completed the DS160 online previously?

And that's new (or subject to the whim of the person processing) because I did not send passport photos or a photocopy of the passport biographic page! Good to know

Yes, I did complete the DS-160 online. Then sent my Packet 3. But didn't send the above in my previous post.

And i had issues on the CSC website to pay my MRV. I emailed them and they sent me the Scotia Bank deposit slip (paid yesterday).

Seems some kinks need to be ironed out in this process and their websites.

But its a small hurdle.

[Bryan+Christine 1]

Hello All,

I sent in my Packet 3 last week. Today I received a letter which i thought would be my Interview/Packet 4. It was not.

The Letter stated that I must now send in:

- DS-160 https://ceac.state.gov/genniv

- The Confirmation receipt regarding DS-160 form https://ceac.state.gov/genniv"]https://ceac.state.gov/genniv"]https://ceac.state.gov/genniv

- the Guide for the DS-160 http://travel.state.gov/visa/forms/forms_4230.html

- 2 Passport photos http://travel.state.gov/visa/visaphotoreq/visaphotoreq_5334.html"]http://travel.state.gov/visa/forms/forms_4320.html"]http://travel.state.gov/visa/visaphotoreq/visaphotoreq_5334.html

- Photocopy of the Passport Biographic page

All of these MUST be sent along with all the other forms (for K1) when sending in your Packet 3.

I dont think this is an RFE, but just missing forms/docs that should have been included with the Packet 3.

Thought I would share.

Cheers

Corrected the Guide for the DS-160 url link above.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/forms/forms_4230.html

apologies.

[Bryan+Christine 1]

Corrected the Guide for the DS-160 url link above.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/forms/forms_4230.html

apologies.

Geez what is wrong with me and web links. LOL

corrected Guide for DS-160

https://ceac.state.gov/genniv

Sorry peeps.

[Bryan+Christine 1]

Geez what is wrong with me and web links. LOL

corrected Guide for DS-160

https://ceac.state.gov/genniv

Sorry peeps.

Sigh...Passport photo link fixed too.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/visaphotoreq/visaphotoreq_5334.html