Has anyone had an afternoon appt. in Montreal?

[frostiana 12]

Hi Montreal people: Did anyone have an interview scheduled for the afternoon? Mine is tomorrow at 1:30. The instructions say not to arrive more than 20 minutes before the appointment. Maybe these afternoon appointments is something new they started in November?

[Penny Lane 8,159]

I had an afternoon appointment back in May. I believe mine was for 1:30 or 1:45. I showed up when the doors opened in the morning anyway, and I got a few comments about it. The first person I saw once my number was called told me that I shouldn't have come so early, that they didn't have my file ready, and I'd have to wait until all the other earlier appointments were finished. I still got out at about 11:30am, but I imagine they are more strict about it now. I know people here have said they've been turned away and to come back later.

I'd follow the instructions and show up around 1pm if I were you.

[frostiana 12]

I had an afternoon appointment back in May. I believe mine was for 1:30 or 1:45. I showed up when the doors opened in the morning anyway, and I got a few comments about it. The first person I saw once my number was called told me that I shouldn't have come so early, that they didn't have my file ready, and I'd have to wait until all the other earlier appointments were finished. I still got out at about 11:30am, but I imagine they are more strict about it now. I know people here have said they've been turned away and to come back later.

I'd follow the instructions and show up around 1pm if I were you.

sounds ideal... will plan on 1. Thanks!

[pocheros 101]

The afternoon appointments are relatively new- they started doing them sometime earlier this year. As coconuts stated, it's best to show up at the instructed time.

Edited November 1, 2011 by pocheros

[Kimbear 53]

wow things must have changed. all apointment letters used to have times on them but it was always first come first serve, otherwise if they run out of time they tell you to come back tomorrow. at least thats how it used to be. my apointment said noon or something but i still showed up at 6:30 and was out by 9:30. otherwise your their all day with the other types of visa's.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Yes has been other posts about the new timings of interviews. Things are always changing and this is when VJ especially comes in very handy! Now you could just play stupid and show up in the morning,and see what happens! But its not as if your getting the visa that day, so might as well sleep in or play tourist, or chance it.

[frostiana 12]

Yes has been other posts about the new timings of interviews. Things are always changing and this is when VJ especially comes in very handy! Now you could just play stupid and show up in the morning,and see what happens! But its not as if your getting the visa that day, so might as well sleep in or play tourist, or chance it.

But I have a plane home tomorrow.... could they REALLY run out of time? Maybe I will go at noon.

[Flames9_RN 358]

But I have a plane home tomorrow.... could they REALLY run out of time? Maybe I will go at noon.

I never said anything about running out of time,you will be fine. The "chance it" was referring to showing up first thing in the morning and see if they let ya in. I would rather be sleeping in, doing the tourist thing than sitting around the consulate waiting room all morning.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

wow things must have changed. all apointment letters used to have times on them but it was always first come first serve, otherwise if they run out of time they tell you to come back tomorrow. at least thats how it used to be. my apointment said noon or something but i still showed up at 6:30 and was out by 9:30. otherwise your their all day with the other types of visa's.

Yeah, when I was questioned about it, I specifically said "I was under the impression that it was first come first serve" and the man said no, it definitely wasn't and there are appointment times for a reason.

[Ash&Dave 2]

Hi Montreal people: Did anyone have an interview scheduled for the afternoon? Mine is tomorrow at 1:30. The instructions say not to arrive more than 20 minutes before the appointment. Maybe these afternoon appointments is something new they started in November?

Just had it Yesterday! If yours is at 1:45, I wouldn't show until at least around 1:30 pm. The security guards told me when I got there around 1:15 to come back around 1:40! So I'd say 1:30 should be alright as when I got there at 1:40, there were quite a few people in front of me! Good luck tomorrow

[frostiana 12]

Just had it Yesterday! If yours is at 1:45, I wouldn't show until at least around 1:30 pm. The security guards told me when I got there around 1:15 to come back around 1:40! So I'd say 1:30 should be alright as when I got there at 1:40, there were quite a few people in front of me! Good luck tomorrow

Thanks for thatf!! Very helpful... and mine is today in a few hours... last minutes nerves are setting in but I am prepared thanks to this site and all the help.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

You'll do fine! I found the interview to be the easiest part of the whole process. Good luck.