NVC Filers - April 2012

[Saylin 1,605]

Oh that's a good suggestion! I didn't realize it was that easy in Montreal...lol. sounds like the most painful cost is going to be the airfare on short notice...LOL...

Well, that's how easy it was for Medisys last April. Much easier to get a medical appointment than an interview appointment at the consulate

And yeah, airfare might be an issue. Although, sometimes, they reduce the fares at the last minute to fill up seats. Have you thought about maybe traveling by train since you live in a major city going to another major city? Might be cheaper...

[MCMLXXXII 29]

I received the same email as well, it took almost another month before the papers reached NVC. Hopefully your's will be faster.

Seriously! Another month!

[Trav&Shell 83]

Well, that's how easy it was for Medisys last April. Much easier to get a medical appointment than an interview appointment at the consulate

And yeah, airfare might be an issue. Although, sometimes, they reduce the fares at the last minute to fill up seats. Have you thought about maybe traveling by train since you live in a major city going to another major city? Might be cheaper...

LOL...well, that's a plus at least! I'm going to imagine they work with the people to get each person in when it's best. Lol. As for trains - yeah I live near one, but I don't know if I like the idea of a train ride past areas like Kenora...I don't even do well in cars near there Plane it is! (Oh wait, planes kind of make me nervous too...feel kinda bad for anyone sitting beside me in a plane )

[Saylin 1,605]

LOL...well, that's a plus at least! I'm going to imagine they work with the people to get each person in when it's best. Lol. As for trains - yeah I live near one, but I don't know if I like the idea of a train ride past areas like Kenora...I don't even do well in cars near there Plane it is! (Oh wait, planes kind of make me nervous too...feel kinda bad for anyone sitting beside me in a plane )

Since there are 4 panel physicians in Canada (compared to just 1 place to do spousal interviews), I'm sure they've got a wider schedule. Plus, they (at least Medisys does) opens earlier than the consulate, and are open much longer. So, they can squeeze in a lot more people each day. Plus, you've got like 3 things to do at the medical (talk with the doctor about previous medical history as well as a short physical, X-ray, blood test). They're done in 3 different places, so if they properly rotate people, you can squeeze in more, compared to doing it in a certain order (like the interview), slowing down the process.

What's Kenora?

Doesn't seem like you do well with travelling I LOVE planes I'm beyond excited for my flight this June. Haven't been on a plane since August 2010, almost 2 years. This is the longest time I've not been on a place since I started flying 10 years ago, and it's killing me

[Trav&Shell 83]

Since there are 4 panel physicians in Canada (compared to just 1 place to do spousal interviews), I'm sure they've got a wider schedule. Plus, they (at least Medisys does) opens earlier than the consulate, and are open much longer. So, they can squeeze in a lot more people each day. Plus, you've got like 3 things to do at the medical (talk with the doctor about previous medical history as well as a short physical, X-ray, blood test). They're done in 3 different places, so if they properly rotate people, you can squeeze in more, compared to doing it in a certain order (like the interview), slowing down the process.

I didn't know there were 4 panel physicians - just thought three! Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal...or are there two in Montreal? And that's true, I think the process in Toronto is broken between a few places too so it makes sense that more people can be squeezed on in (from what I understand, getting there early is key).

What's Kenora?

It's a small town in southwestern Ontario. Right by some rocky areas...me and rocky cliffs do NOT get along. I blame my car accident 5 years ago - getting better though, with each flight and drive in the mountains! Just gotta keep pushing...

Doesn't seem like you do well with travelling I LOVE planes I'm beyond excited for my flight this June. Haven't been on a plane since August 2010, almost 2 years. This is the longest time I've not been on a place since I started flying 10 years ago, and it's killing me

No, I don't do so well with travelling unless it's in a car. Oddly, those are apparently more dangerous! Something about being 30K or more feet up in a big metal heavy thing with a ton of people and stuff...it just doesn't mesh well in this control-freak's head, lol. Turbulence = very white/pale/nearly sick me...lol. Again, I blame the car accident! Trav's worth it though

Edited April 18, 2012 by Trav&Shell

[lizka 3]

What are you talking about a cover letter for? Aren't you just sending the documents to your husband overseas? *confused*

Thank you all for the responses, I am sending it to him, but I figured if they ask, he can just give them the entire package i'm sending. But I guess the cover letter helps him as well. He is squeaky clean, no criminal records, so fingers crossed. Finally, I filed the form 1040x but it takes up to 12 weeks to process, so i just included a copy of the 1040x and a check that I made out to them proving that I sent it. Should that suffice?

Thanks again!

[Saylin 1,605]

I didn't know there were 4 panel physicians - just thought three! Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal...or are there two in Montreal? And that's true, I think the process in Toronto is broken between a few places too so it makes sense that more people can be squeezed on in (from what I understand, getting there early is key).

It's a small town in southwestern Ontario. Right by some rocky areas...me and rocky cliffs do NOT get along. I blame my car accident 5 years ago - getting better though, with each flight and drive in the mountains! Just gotta keep pushing...

No, I don't do so well with travelling unless it's in a car. Oddly, those are apparently more dangerous! Something about being 30K or more feet up in a big metal heavy thing with a ton of people and stuff...it just doesn't mesh well in this control-freak's head, lol. Turbulence = very white/pale/nearly sick me...lol. Again, I blame the car accident! Trav's worth it though

Yup, there's two panel physicians in Montreal: Medisys (where I went to) as well as another Dr Seidens.

Ohhh, rocky cliffs, completely understand you! I'm always nervous travelling winding roads high up. Probably safer to go by plane at that point then. Remember, planes are the safest way to travel. There's thousands of cars on the road (so higher potential of being in an accident) with only a few planes travelling around Winnipeg-Toronto (so less chance of being hit). I prefer those odds

[sheeshkabelle 153]

I didn't know there were 4 panel physicians - just thought three! Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal...or are there two in Montreal? And that's true, I think the process in Toronto is broken between a few places too so it makes sense that more people can be squeezed on in (from what I understand, getting there early is key).

Two in Montreal

Edited April 18, 2012 by sheeshkabelle

[Trav&Shell 83]

Yup, there's two panel physicians in Montreal: Medisys (where I went to) as well as another Dr Seidens.

Ohhh, rocky cliffs, completely understand you! I'm always nervous travelling winding roads high up. Probably safer to go by plane at that point then. Remember, planes are the safest way to travel. There's thousands of cars on the road (so higher potential of being in an accident) with only a few planes travelling around Winnipeg-Toronto (so less chance of being hit). I prefer those odds

OOOOH awesome...thanks to you (and Sheeshkabelle) for the Montreal clarification Now it makes sense. And yes, winding high up rocky roads are nerve wracking. The roads where Trav lives used to get a little scary for me, but the second time he took me around them - he threw his phone at me and said "here, could you clean out my inbox please? It's a mess." I didn't notice until we hit his parents' place that we'd gone around all those bends, and now I'm fine on them And you're right on the odds being in the favor of flying! I'll take those too

[meno-is-mine 37]

We are going to submit our 15 month old baby at the interview lol. ive been living with my wife since marriage lol id say our case is a bit different

I think they sit in corners, rocking back and forth and chanting "10-15 days...10-15 days"...I think it helps numb their minds! In any case, do not snail mail the payment. You will cause problems. Wait for the invoice to come to your email.

:rofl:

Wait a min...Saylin...How on earth am I going to get everything done if the date REALLY is May 7?!?! GAH!!! so much to do so much to do....*whirls self into a frenzy*

yay!!! congrats!!!

[Trav&Shell 83]

yay!!! congrats!!!

LOL no no...i said "what if" I had a dream a few weeks back that I was specifically told my interview was on May 7th LOL

[Saylin 1,605]

Thank you all for the responses, I am sending it to him, but I figured if they ask, he can just give them the entire package i'm sending. But I guess the cover letter helps him as well. He is squeaky clean, no criminal records, so fingers crossed. Finally, I filed the form 1040x but it takes up to 12 weeks to process, so i just included a copy of the 1040x and a check that I made out to them proving that I sent it. Should that suffice?

Thanks again!

Well, you don't give the entire package over to a CO. They'll ask for something specific, your husband then hands over that document. But a cover letter will help if it's used like an index, so everything is kept in order.

And yes, just a copy will suffice

OOOOH awesome...thanks to you (and Sheeshkabelle) for the Montreal clarification Now it makes sense. And yes, winding high up rocky roads are nerve wracking. The roads where Trav lives used to get a little scary for me, but the second time he took me around them - he threw his phone at me and said "here, could you clean out my inbox please? It's a mess." I didn't notice until we hit his parents' place that we'd gone around all those bends, and now I'm fine on them And you're right on the odds being in the favor of flying! I'll take those too

Haha, so the trick is to distract you when travelling

[Trav&Shell 83]

Haha, so the trick is to distract you when travelling

LOL exactly

Just got off the phone with Katie at DoS - there's very little information on my case in the system apparently, looks like they just barely received the physical file. She told me to call back as much as I want because all they do is answer questions - that's their job. Good info!

Katie informed me too that they're thinking of slowly implementing a system where ALL people through Montreal schedule their own interviews now...although, of course, my case will likely be different. She said potentially something could be entered by tomorrow afternoon, but the next steps by the embassy are going to be sending me packet 3, and then packet 4. Yep, got that. Thanks!

Edited April 18, 2012 by Trav&Shell

[RRK 8]

I still have no IV Bill.. slowly going into panic attacks

[Saylin 1,605]

LOL exactly

Just got off the phone with Katie at DoS - there's very little information on my case in the system apparently, looks like they just barely received the physical file. She told me to call back as much as I want because all they do is answer questions - that's their job. Good info!

Katie informed me too that they're thinking of slowly implementing a system where ALL people through Montreal schedule their own interviews now...although, of course, my case will likely be different. She said potentially something could be entered by tomorrow afternoon, but the next steps by the embassy are going to be sending me packet 3, and then packet 4. Yep, got that. Thanks!

Glad she told you to call as often as you want. That's an operator that really cares You should send in a compliment to DOS about Katie!

This is now the second time someone's mentioned about Montreal implementing the online scheduling to everyone, not just K1s... It'll be interesting to see how it develops..