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CanLee   5

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Good to know! That's funny. I emailed them yesterday and have only received an auto response :)


  • 04/14/12 - Married
    05/10/12 - Filed I-130 Petition
    05/17/12 - NOA1 Received
    05/22/12 - I797C Received
    08/02/12 - NOA2 Received
    08/30/12 - DS3032(DS261) & I864 bill received, sent, & paid
    09/01/12 - Receive I-864 Package
    09/08/12 - Submit I-864 Package
    09/14/12 - Receive & pay IV Invoice
    09/18/12 - IV Payment Complete & DS-260 Unlocked
    09/20/12 - Submit DS-260
    10/04/12 - Submit DS-260 Supporting Documents
    10/10/12 - Medical
    10/15/12 - Resubmitted I-864 Package
    10/18/12 - Case Complete
    11/01/12 - Case expedited to Montreal
    11/14/02 - Interview
    11/14/02 - APPROVED

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Even if you are not allowed inside the consulate it won't affect whether or not your fiance is approved. It still sucks that you probably won't be allowed to enter (I would try to get an expedited pas

Flames9_RN
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Getting an email from Mtl--is about the same odds as winning the Lottery!! lol

amberlynnloves
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Well, I called the Passport Office here in town and they said it'd end up being like $250. Which I don't really have with expenses of Montreal/gas/hotel etc and Christmas and my fiance moving. So I th

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Good to know! That's funny. I emailed them yesterday and have only received an auto response :)

Getting an email from Mtl--is about the same odds as winning the Lottery!! lol

Canadians Visiting the USA while undergoing the visa process, my free advice:

1) Always tell the TRUTH. never lie to the POE officer

2) Be confident in ur replies

3) keep ur response short and to the point, don't tell ur life story!!

4) look the POE officer in the eye when speaking to them. They are looking for people lieing and have been trained to find them!

5) Pack light! No job resumes with you

6) Bring ties to Canada (letter from employer when ur expected back at work, lease, etc etc)

7) Always be polite, being rude isn't going to get ya anywhere, and could make things worse!!

8) Have a plan in case u do get denied (be polite) It wont harm ur visa application if ur denied,that is if ur polite and didn't lie! Refer to #1

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amberlynnloves   125

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Well, if it makes you feel any better...the answer I received was "yes". Just that. Nothing more nothing less. One word.

K-1 VISA ADVENTURE:
04-01-2012: Engaged in Detroit, Michigan at Comerica Park!
USCIS
05-02-2012: Sent I-129F to Dallas Lockbox
05-14-2012: Received Physical NOA1
08-09-2012: Received Physical NOA2
Montreal Embassy
08-21-2012: Package 3
09-06-2012: Package 4
11-12-2012: Medical in Toronto, Ontario (Approved-Went Well! Tip: Make sure you have ALL of your vaccinations up to date when you go to your medical exam! It CAN delay things.
11-19-2012: Interview in Montreal (APPROVED!!)
11-21-2012: Received Passport and Visa Package Back From Montreal (DHL/LOOMIS OPENED OUR SEALED ENVELOPE! SENT BACK TO MONTREAL ON 11-23-2012 TO BE RESEALED)
12-04-2012: Recevied resealed Visa package from Montreal
12-23-2012: POE: Port Huron, Michigan (Everything Went Great!)
02-16-2013: Wedding Date! We're MARRIED!

AOS

06-18-2013: Sent AOS Package to Chicago Lockbox

06-20-2013: USPS Estimating Package Should Arrive in Chicago

06-24-2013: Received NOA Text and Emails for All Applications

06-27-2013: Received Physical NOAs for AOS, EAD and AP

07-16-2013: Biometrics Appointment

07-29-2013: I-485 Ready for Interview to Be Scheduled!!! YAY!!!! (No EXTREMELY Long Wait!)

08-02-2013: Received Mail with Interview Date!

09-03-2013: Interview in Detroit, Michigan (APPROVED!)

09-04-2013: EAD/AP Approved! (Even though it no longer matters because GC was approved the day before)

09-09-2013: Green Card mailed out via USPS 2-Day Air

09-11-2013: Received 2 Year Conditional Green Card in the Mail

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Getting an email from Mtl--is about the same odds as winning the Lottery!! lol

Well then I guess amberlynneloves won the Powerball! :yes:


  • 04/14/12 - Married
    05/10/12 - Filed I-130 Petition
    05/17/12 - NOA1 Received
    05/22/12 - I797C Received
    08/02/12 - NOA2 Received
    08/30/12 - DS3032(DS261) & I864 bill received, sent, & paid
    09/01/12 - Receive I-864 Package
    09/08/12 - Submit I-864 Package
    09/14/12 - Receive & pay IV Invoice
    09/18/12 - IV Payment Complete & DS-260 Unlocked
    09/20/12 - Submit DS-260
    10/04/12 - Submit DS-260 Supporting Documents
    10/10/12 - Medical
    10/15/12 - Resubmitted I-864 Package
    10/18/12 - Case Complete
    11/01/12 - Case expedited to Montreal
    11/14/02 - Interview
    11/14/02 - APPROVED

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I had to get my passport renewed back in June and I tried to expedite a card (since I was only there for 3 weeks) they didn't tell me for 2 weeks that apparently only actual books can be expedited.

ANYWAYS, after hearing all of this, I'm glad I ended up with a book in the end. Amber, like you said, it's the experience of it all... that and I'd like to be present if my husband says something stupid during the interview.

I was freaked about all of this like you (and I haven't even filed paperwork yet!) but after reading reviews of the montreal interviews... I realized they were only like 5-10 minutes! They asked just a handful of questions and it was always APPROVED so as long as you have your proof, you'll be fine, even if he goes in by himself.

If you have the money, get a passport expedited. I can't remember exactly but I think it ended up being around 150 or 160 bucks or something. But, if not, don't even worry about it.

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amberlynnloves   125

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I had to get my passport renewed back in June and I tried to expedite a card (since I was only there for 3 weeks) they didn't tell me for 2 weeks that apparently only actual books can be expedited.

ANYWAYS, after hearing all of this, I'm glad I ended up with a book in the end. Amber, like you said, it's the experience of it all... that and I'd like to be present if my husband says something stupid during the interview.

I was freaked about all of this like you (and I haven't even filed paperwork yet!) but after reading reviews of the montreal interviews... I realized they were only like 5-10 minutes! They asked just a handful of questions and it was always APPROVED so as long as you have your proof, you'll be fine, even if he goes in by himself.

If you have the money, get a passport expedited. I can't remember exactly but I think it ended up being around 150 or 160 bucks or something. But, if not, don't even worry about it.

Well, I called the Passport Office here in town and they said it'd end up being like $250. Which I don't really have with expenses of Montreal/gas/hotel etc and Christmas and my fiance moving. So I think we'll just go in with my card and see. Worst case scenario they say no. I'll just wait outside probably smoke a pack of smokes while he's in there and then when he comes out it'll be like American Idol with the golden ticket! HAHA I told him that. We'll have our moment on the sidewalk hugs, kisses, LOTS of happy tears. All that good stuff. Its not the end of the world. :)

K-1 VISA ADVENTURE:
04-01-2012: Engaged in Detroit, Michigan at Comerica Park!
USCIS
05-02-2012: Sent I-129F to Dallas Lockbox
05-14-2012: Received Physical NOA1
08-09-2012: Received Physical NOA2
Montreal Embassy
08-21-2012: Package 3
09-06-2012: Package 4
11-12-2012: Medical in Toronto, Ontario (Approved-Went Well! Tip: Make sure you have ALL of your vaccinations up to date when you go to your medical exam! It CAN delay things.
11-19-2012: Interview in Montreal (APPROVED!!)
11-21-2012: Received Passport and Visa Package Back From Montreal (DHL/LOOMIS OPENED OUR SEALED ENVELOPE! SENT BACK TO MONTREAL ON 11-23-2012 TO BE RESEALED)
12-04-2012: Recevied resealed Visa package from Montreal
12-23-2012: POE: Port Huron, Michigan (Everything Went Great!)
02-16-2013: Wedding Date! We're MARRIED!

AOS

06-18-2013: Sent AOS Package to Chicago Lockbox

06-20-2013: USPS Estimating Package Should Arrive in Chicago

06-24-2013: Received NOA Text and Emails for All Applications

06-27-2013: Received Physical NOAs for AOS, EAD and AP

07-16-2013: Biometrics Appointment

07-29-2013: I-485 Ready for Interview to Be Scheduled!!! YAY!!!! (No EXTREMELY Long Wait!)

08-02-2013: Received Mail with Interview Date!

09-03-2013: Interview in Detroit, Michigan (APPROVED!)

09-04-2013: EAD/AP Approved! (Even though it no longer matters because GC was approved the day before)

09-09-2013: Green Card mailed out via USPS 2-Day Air

09-11-2013: Received 2 Year Conditional Green Card in the Mail

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Well, I called the Passport Office here in town and they said it'd end up being like $250. Which I don't really have with expenses of Montreal/gas/hotel etc and Christmas and my fiance moving. So I think we'll just go in with my card and see. Worst case scenario they say no. I'll just wait outside probably smoke a pack of smokes while he's in there and then when he comes out it'll be like American Idol with the golden ticket! HAHA I told him that. We'll have our moment on the sidewalk hugs, kisses, LOTS of happy tears. All that good stuff. Its not the end of the world. :)

I'm guessing it's more expensive because I previously had a book and you only have a card.

I was able to mail all of my stuff in where as you probably have to physically go (no thanks!)

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amberlynnloves   125

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Yeah I have to physically go! So we are just hoping for the best! :) Thank you though!

K-1 VISA ADVENTURE:
04-01-2012: Engaged in Detroit, Michigan at Comerica Park!
USCIS
05-02-2012: Sent I-129F to Dallas Lockbox
05-14-2012: Received Physical NOA1
08-09-2012: Received Physical NOA2
Montreal Embassy
08-21-2012: Package 3
09-06-2012: Package 4
11-12-2012: Medical in Toronto, Ontario (Approved-Went Well! Tip: Make sure you have ALL of your vaccinations up to date when you go to your medical exam! It CAN delay things.
11-19-2012: Interview in Montreal (APPROVED!!)
11-21-2012: Received Passport and Visa Package Back From Montreal (DHL/LOOMIS OPENED OUR SEALED ENVELOPE! SENT BACK TO MONTREAL ON 11-23-2012 TO BE RESEALED)
12-04-2012: Recevied resealed Visa package from Montreal
12-23-2012: POE: Port Huron, Michigan (Everything Went Great!)
02-16-2013: Wedding Date! We're MARRIED!

AOS

06-18-2013: Sent AOS Package to Chicago Lockbox

06-20-2013: USPS Estimating Package Should Arrive in Chicago

06-24-2013: Received NOA Text and Emails for All Applications

06-27-2013: Received Physical NOAs for AOS, EAD and AP

07-16-2013: Biometrics Appointment

07-29-2013: I-485 Ready for Interview to Be Scheduled!!! YAY!!!! (No EXTREMELY Long Wait!)

08-02-2013: Received Mail with Interview Date!

09-03-2013: Interview in Detroit, Michigan (APPROVED!)

09-04-2013: EAD/AP Approved! (Even though it no longer matters because GC was approved the day before)

09-09-2013: Green Card mailed out via USPS 2-Day Air

09-11-2013: Received 2 Year Conditional Green Card in the Mail

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VeeNDee   44

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An update: Sooo my fiance forgot his passport in the USA when he came up for the interview since he's used to just crossing on his enhanced driver's license, so we ended up being your guinea pigs for that situation.

Long story short (I'll try to write a review later), they let him in. They asked if he had ID that he was an American citizen and he said he had his enhanced driver's license, but they didn't even ask to see it! Not sure if he just looked super trustworthy (he does although I may be biased ;) or if they just forgot that step, but he was able to attend my interview :)

VeeNDee

April 23, 2013 - AOS interview - Approved!

January 26, 2015 - Mailed off ROC Application

June 30, 2015 - 10 year greencard in hand

January 25, 2016 - N400 Application Mailed

May 11, 2016 - Citizenship Interview + same-day Oath ceremony!

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Just to reinforce VeeNDee's position, I just received a response from the Montreal Consulate. "American Citizens are allowed to accompany applicants if space constraints permit and they bring their U.S. passport or an enhanced driver’s license." :thumbs:

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  • 04/14/12 - Married
    05/10/12 - Filed I-130 Petition
    05/17/12 - NOA1 Received
    05/22/12 - I797C Received
    08/02/12 - NOA2 Received
    08/30/12 - DS3032(DS261) & I864 bill received, sent, & paid
    09/01/12 - Receive I-864 Package
    09/08/12 - Submit I-864 Package
    09/14/12 - Receive & pay IV Invoice
    09/18/12 - IV Payment Complete & DS-260 Unlocked
    09/20/12 - Submit DS-260
    10/04/12 - Submit DS-260 Supporting Documents
    10/10/12 - Medical
    10/15/12 - Resubmitted I-864 Package
    10/18/12 - Case Complete
    11/01/12 - Case expedited to Montreal
    11/14/02 - Interview
    11/14/02 - APPROVED

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