DHL Information for Montreal Consulate

[Madhavi 1]

Hi there,

I have my CR1 interview in Montreal on March 8 (OMG getting nervous already - only 2 weeks to go!!!!!!!!!). So I was reading the reviews and I am very glad to hear that it does not seem as painful as I thought. Hopefully mine also goes as smooth as it has for many of u!

I had a question regarding the DHL service. I haven't read any information about setting this up in any of the emails I have recieved from NVC or Montreal Consulate. I see that there was another thread with the same question: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/326565-montreal-us-consulate-specific-info-dhl/ but no answer.

So here are my questions.

1) What is this DHL service? My impression was that if interview goes on smoothly, they give you a visa letter on the spot.

2) If I do have to register for DHL, how can I do it? Is there any particular link.

3) What is Packet3? All I recieved was a e-letter from Montreal with my interview date & time. Is that packet-3?

4) Do I have to call Montreal and confirm my interview or is the letter good enough?

Thank you!

[Inky 1,110]

If you want your visa you have to sign up for DHL delivery. http://usvisa-info.com/en-CA/selfservice/ss_country_welcome

[Floella 1]

1) What is this DHL service? My impression was that if interview goes on smoothly, they give you a visa letter on the spot.

2) If I do have to register for DHL, how can I do it? Is there any particular link.

3) What is Packet3? All I recieved was a e-letter from Montreal with my interview date & time. Is that packet-3?

4) Do I have to call Montreal and confirm my interview or is the letter good enough?

1) The DHL is a courier service. At the interview they tell you if you're approved or not and give you a welcome letter (not a visa) with instructions but you need to leave your passport with them. Then, within 5 business days, it is picked up by Loomis and delivered to a DHL near you with the visa printed in it.

2) The link in the above reply is where you can register for it. This way you get to pick which DHL you want your passport delivered to. You can choose the closest one to you and pick it up at the location. This part is free but if you want it delivered to you directly, you pay a fee.

3) I am not sure if Packet 3 is required for a spousal visa. It is for fiance visa. You will want to check that out.

4) Letter is good enough. Montreal only has an automated phone service, you cannot talk to an actual person. If you need to contact them, they're generally good about responding to emails.

Edited February 23, 2012 by Floella

[Saylin 1,605]

Hi there,

I have my CR1 interview in Montreal on March 8 (OMG getting nervous already - only 2 weeks to go!!!!!!!!!). So I was reading the reviews and I am very glad to hear that it does not seem as painful as I thought. Hopefully mine also goes as smooth as it has for many of u!

I had a question regarding the DHL service. I haven't read any information about setting this up in any of the emails I have recieved from NVC or Montreal Consulate. I see that there was another thread with the same question: http://www.visajourn...cific-info-dhl/ but no answer.

So here are my questions.

1) What is this DHL service? My impression was that if interview goes on smoothly, they give you a visa letter on the spot.

2) If I do have to register for DHL, how can I do it? Is there any particular link.

3) What is Packet3? All I recieved was a e-letter from Montreal with my interview date & time. Is that packet-3?

4) Do I have to call Montreal and confirm my interview or is the letter good enough?

Thank you!

1. The consulate sends the passport (with visa inside) as well as the sealed envelope by DHL to a DHL location (chosen by you).

2. Follow the link that Inky posted. Also, when I went through the process, I took screenshots and have short descriptions underneath on what I did. To see them for yourself, read this post from my blog: http://journeythroughimmigration.blogspot.com/2011/04/dhl-location-chosen-interview.html

3. Packet 3 is for K1 visas. Disregard this as you're an IR-1/CR-1 visa applicant. The interview letter you received is Packet 4 essentially.

4. You can't call Montreal, they don't have a number. No need to confirm with them. Just show up on the date of your interview with all your documents.

[Madhavi 1]

If you want your visa you have to sign up for DHL delivery. http://usvisa-info.com/en-CA/selfservice/ss_country_welcome

Thanks! That helped :-)

[alizon 77]

To start a new thread or to bump and old one...the eternal question. I feel like this is close enough to the original topic and not important enough for a new thread:

Does my husband have to be the one to pick up his passport and visa at DHL or can I do it for him? He'll be working during the week and I'll just be kicking around Montreal.

[Saylin 1,605]

To start a new thread or to bump and old one...the eternal question. I feel like this is close enough to the original topic and not important enough for a new thread:

Does my husband have to be the one to pick up his passport and visa at DHL or can I do it for him? He'll be working during the week and I'll just be kicking around Montreal.

When you pick up your package at DHL, they require ID that matches the package. You might be able to do it if you have a piece of his ID plus a letter written (and signed) by your husband giving you permission to pick up the package in his place. Should be good enough I think. I'd suggest calling the DHL location and asking to confirm.

[alizon 77]

When you pick up your package at DHL, they require ID that matches the package. You might be able to do it if you have a piece of his ID plus a letter written (and signed) by your husband giving you permission to pick up the package in his place. Should be good enough I think. I'd suggest calling the DHL location and asking to confirm.

Will do, thanks!