CR-1 DS-260 Supporting Documents Question

[bf1942 0]

Hi Everyone

In the process of moving to the USA to be with my wife and am going through the CR-1 process and could use a little help.

We have done the opt-in for electronic processing and email confirmation, DS-261,AOS supporting documents emailed and fee's Paid ,Paid IV Application fee's and completed the DS-260.

Were i am confused is after this.... according to the wiki we have to send a PDF of supporting documents.....I thought we sent supporting documents to the Montreal consulate in packet 3 , sounds like we basically send the packet 3 documents via email to the NVC is this correct?

Here is what the ds-260 confirmation says:

All applicants must:

1. Obtain and submit required supporting civil documents.

2. Obtain and submit photographs that meet the Department of State’s visa requirements.

3. Review the information specific to U.S. Embassy/Consulate General where your visa interview will occur.

[Saylin 1,605]

Hi Everyone

In the process of moving to the USA to be with my wife and am going through the CR-1 process and could use a little help.

We have done the opt-in for electronic processing and email confirmation, DS-261,AOS supporting documents emailed and fee's Paid ,Paid IV Application fee's and completed the DS-260.

Were i am confused is after this.... according to the wiki we have to send a PDF of supporting documents.....I thought we sent supporting documents to the Montreal consulate in packet 3 , sounds like we basically send the packet 3 documents via email to the NVC is this correct?

Here is what the ds-260 confirmation says:

All applicants must:

1. Obtain and submit required supporting civil documents.

2. Obtain and submit photographs that meet the Department of State's visa requirements.

3. Review the information specific to U.S. Embassy/Consulate General where your visa interview will occur.

Yes, you're supposed to email the supporting documents for the IV package to NVC, just like you emailed the AOS package.

Only K-1 visa applicants send packet 3 to the consulate/embassy. Do not confuse these two very different processes. IR-1/CR-1 applicants send packages to NVC, whereas K-1 send to the consulate/embassy.

[bf1942 0]

Yes, you're supposed to email the supporting documents for the IV package to NVC, just like you emailed the AOS package.

Only K-1 visa applicants send packet 3 to the consulate/embassy. Do not confuse these two very different processes. IR-1/CR-1 applicants send packages to NVC, whereas K-1 send to the consulate/embassy.

Thanks for clearing that up!

It says to "submit photographs" do i make scans of passport photos and send those?

[Saylin 1,605]

Thanks for clearing that up!

It says to "submit photographs" do i make scans of passport photos and send those?

Yup, you need 2 passport-style pictures. Just scan 'em. I wrote a wiki that's linked in my signature. In the scanning section, I wrote how I scanned the two pictures.

[bf1942 0]

Yup, you need 2 passport-style pictures. Just scan 'em. I wrote a wiki that's linked in my signature. In the scanning section, I wrote how I scanned the two pictures.

First off, thank you very much for the wiki page as we have been using it like a official guide through the process!!!!!

You mention when putting the package together ....putting the document cover sheet first and then "Have the cover letter (signed) after that", is their specific cover "letter" template or specific cover letter that i should be using...I am only aware of the cover sheet available at the payment portal when you click on the IV bill.

I have probably over looked this but i thought i would ask, thnx in advance....

[Saylin 1,605]

First off, thank you very much for the wiki page as we have been using it like a official guide through the process!!!!!

You mention when putting the package together ....putting the document cover sheet first and then "Have the cover letter (signed) after that", is their specific cover "letter" template or specific cover letter that i should be using...I am only aware of the cover sheet available at the payment portal when you click on the IV bill.

I have probably over looked this but i thought i would ask, thnx in advance....

I followed the one here (that I actually had a link to in the wiki, in the section about the IV cover letter): http://www.visajourn...30_Cover_Letter I changed some things of course. And if you want to see my EXACT cover letter (I took out personal information of course), I uploaded it to Google Docs here: https://docs.google....8/edit?hl=en_US What is highlighted is what should be changed as it's your personal info. You'll notice it's slightly different than the sample one as I was doing EP plus the DS-260, so there's a lot that had to be changed. So perhaps you should use my already edited one and plug in your info and then you don't have to spend the time figuring out what to change.

Edited September 18, 2011 by Saylin

[bf1942 0]

I followed the one here (that I actually had a link to in the wiki, in the section about the IV cover letter): http://www.visajourn...30_Cover_Letter I changed some things of course. And if you want to see my EXACT cover letter (I took out personal information of course), I uploaded it to Google Docs here: https://docs.google....8/edit?hl=en_US What is highlighted is what should be changed as it's your personal info. You'll notice it's slightly different than the sample one as I was doing EP plus the DS-260, so there's a lot that had to be changed. So perhaps you should use my already edited one and plug in your info and then you don't have to spend the time figuring out what to change.

thanks again for the help...a little off topic.....we have a Case Complete from NVC for our CR-1 as of Oct 6th.....woohoooo

NVC says they only book interviews for the CR-1 on the 2nd week of the month, is this true? we were told we could not get a interview for Montreal for November and check back in the 2nd week of November to see if we had a interview date assigned.

at this rate it looks like it could be December or January

[Saylin 1,605]

thanks again for the help...a little off topic.....we have a Case Complete from NVC for our CR-1 as of Oct 6th.....woohoooo

NVC says they only book interviews for the CR-1 on the 2nd week of the month, is this true? we were told we could not get a interview for Montreal for November and check back in the 2nd week of November to see if we had a interview date assigned.

at this rate it looks like it could be December or January

Don't listen to the operators when they say they only schedule during the second week. It's a LIE! Proof? Look at my own signature. My interview was scheduled during the FOURTH week! And if you want more proof, go to the monthly NVC threads here on VJ. Interviews get scheduled all month long.

Since you got your CC on 10/6 and it's usually two months from CC to interview date, your interview will probably be early December, or late November. I bet you'll hear within the next two weeks of an early December interview.

[bf1942 0]

Thank you again, we followed your guide and it was soooo helpful that's why i thought i would ask you ;)Hope i get a interview date in next few weeks...fingers crossed:)

I have a few questions about the actual interview.....

Can you bring cellphones with you in case their is a long wait?...some to do...i will be a lil nervous..lol.... what floor is it on?

I hear it is about 10 minutes long or so, first wicket is where you hand your paperwork in and the second wicket is where you get your approval and so on and they ask a few basic routine questions?

[ralyse 31]

Thank you again, we followed your guide and it was soooo helpful that's why i thought i would ask you ;)Hope i get a interview date in next few weeks...fingers crossed:)

I have a few questions about the actual interview.....

Can you bring cellphones with you in case their is a long wait?...some to do...i will be a lil nervous..lol.... what floor is it on?

I hear it is about 10 minutes long or so, first wicket is where you hand your paperwork in and the second wicket is where you get your approval and so on and they ask a few basic routine questions?

Not allowed electronics of any kind, so definitely no cell phones. People have been turned away for remotes on their keys, even. Your best bet to know what to expect is to read reviews of other CR-1 interviews from Montreal, which you can find here: http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?cnty=Canada&cty=&dfilter=5

[Saylin 1,605]

Thank you again, we followed your guide and it was soooo helpful that's why i thought i would ask you ;)Hope i get a interview date in next few weeks...fingers crossed:)

I have a few questions about the actual interview.....

Can you bring cellphones with you in case their is a long wait?...some to do...i will be a lil nervous..lol.... what floor is it on?

I hear it is about 10 minutes long or so, first wicket is where you hand your paperwork in and the second wicket is where you get your approval and so on and they ask a few basic routine questions?

Like ralyse said, no cellphones. You're not allowed ANY electronics inside. And trust me, if you're there at 6:30am (as suggested) you won't be waiting long. I was only able to sit down once I believe and only for a few moments. During that time, I was just looking around me, taking it all in. And the view! I wish I could have taken that in as the consulate is on the 19th floor! But yes, it's not very long, as long as you're there early!! And it's just basic questions. I only got asked two: where does my husband live and how did we meet. That was it. You can read my full review if you click on my timeline and scroll to the bottom. It's also posted on my blog

[bf1942 0]

Like ralyse said, no cellphones. You're not allowed ANY electronics inside. And trust me, if you're there at 6:30am (as suggested) you won't be waiting long. I was only able to sit down once I believe and only for a few moments. During that time, I was just looking around me, taking it all in. And the view! I wish I could have taken that in as the consulate is on the 19th floor! But yes, it's not very long, as long as you're there early!! And it's just basic questions. I only got asked two: where does my husband live and how did we meet. That was it. You can read my full review if you click on my timeline and scroll to the bottom. It's also posted on my blog

Thanks for sharing your blog and i also read the reviews.I don't even have the interview yet and am feeling a bit nervous about it but knowing how it goes helps ease it a bit....

[Saylin 1,605]

Thanks for sharing your blog and i also read the reviews.I don't even have the interview yet and am feeling a bit nervous about it but knowing how it goes helps ease it a bit....

Although I was nervous as well, you really don't need to be. Canada is one of the easier countries to interview as we're a low-fraud country and only get asked a couple questions. You're gonna spend more time waiting than being asked questions

[bf1942 0]

Although I was nervous as well, you really don't need to be. Canada is one of the easier countries to interview as we're a low-fraud country and only get asked a couple questions. You're gonna spend more time waiting than being asked questions

Got my interview next week on Friday 10am, some people go very early for their appointments and seems like a first come first serve basis but others have said some of the guards have told them to come back closer to the appointment time......any advice....

thanks in advance....

[Saylin 1,605]

Got my interview next week on Friday 10am, some people go very early for their appointments and seems like a first come first serve basis but others have said some of the guards have told them to come back closer to the appointment time......any advice....

thanks in advance....

If your appointment is at 10am, you should be able to get in early. It is most definitely a first come, first serve basis. If I were you, get there at 6:30am (or earlier). That's what I did, and I got in there first and got the coveted C1.

If a guard turns you down, just return 2 hours later and try again.