Montreal Interview Preparation

[East Coast 1]

Hello All,

I have an interview for my CR/IR visa. I am starting to really stress out about what to bring. Do I need to have originals of I-130, DS-260, DS-261, I-864 (are there any that I am missing?)

Also what proof do I need for our relationship. We are both living in the US now as I work here already (I have to travel outside of US which is why I did not apply within the US).. We have a lease together, all bank accounts, we work together. Do I need to bring proof of all of this?

If there is anyone out there that has a list with all of the things they brought to the Montreal Embassy. I have the list from NVC, but I have read on here about other docs that is not on my list like proof of relationship, copies of all docs like DS-260.

We did all our docs electronically and paid online as well.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I think I am just overthinking things..

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures and link to this thread has been posted in the Canada regional forum so other VJ members familiar with Canada can give you Consulate specific answers to your questions.

[Saylin 1,605]

Hello All,

I have an interview for my CR/IR visa. I am starting to really stress out about what to bring. Do I need to have originals of I-130, DS-260, DS-261, I-864 (are there any that I am missing?)

Also what proof do I need for our relationship. We are both living in the US now as I work here already (I have to travel outside of US which is why I did not apply within the US).. We have a lease together, all bank accounts, we work together. Do I need to bring proof of all of this?

If there is anyone out there that has a list with all of the things they brought to the Montreal Embassy. I have the list from NVC, but I have read on here about other docs that is not on my list like proof of relationship, copies of all docs like DS-260.

We did all our docs electronically and paid online as well.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I think I am just overthinking things..

Required:

-interview letter

-passport

-DHL/Loomis confirmation

-original AOS package

-original/certified copy birth certificate

-original/certified copy marriage certificate

-original police certificate

-medical results

-2 passport pictures

Optional (but recommended):

-copy of I-130 package

-DS-261 confirmation

-DS-260 confirmation

-DS-260 review pages

-copy of bill receipts

-copy of AOS package

-copy of IV package (certicates)

-completed DS-230

Somewhere between optional and required: proof of relationship. Here's an EXTENSIVE thread on suggestions for proof: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/284203-evidences-of-bona-fide-marriage-relationship/ Bring as much as you can. You probably won't be asked for it at Montreal, but it's always better to be safe than sorry.

[CanLee 5]

Divorce certs for either party if applicable. Any documents you think you may need as you are better safe than sorry and it will make you feel better. Also, you won't kick yourself later

[East Coast 1]

Thank you for replying.. I have most of these docs and will be getting the rest just to be on the safe side.. Another question for you 2.. My appt is at 9am.. Should I be there when the doors open or does it really mean be there for 9am?

Thanks Again My Fellow Canadians!

[Saylin 1,605]

Thank you for replying.. I have most of these docs and will be getting the rest just to be on the safe side.. Another question for you 2.. My appt is at 9am.. Should I be there when the doors open or does it really mean be there for 9am?

Thanks Again My Fellow Canadians!

What time you want to arrive depends on what time you want to leave. If you want to spend your entire morning there, and possibly the afternoon, then get there at 9am. But, if you want to leave within an hour or two of getting inside, then get there before 7am. My appointment was for 8am (if I remember correctly), but I got there at 6:15am. First in line. Left the consulate a little before 9am. It would have been even sooner, but there were problems with my fingerprints, so I had to stay for an extra 20-30 minutes getting that sorted out.

[East Coast 1]

What time you want to arrive depends on what time you want to leave. If you want to spend your entire morning there, and possibly the afternoon, then get there at 9am. But, if you want to leave within an hour or two of getting inside, then get there before 7am. My appointment was for 8am (if I remember correctly), but I got there at 6:15am. First in line. Left the consulate a little before 9am. It would have been even sooner, but there were problems with my fingerprints, so I had to stay for an extra 20-30 minutes getting that sorted out.

Thanks so much I will be there first thing in the morning Appreciate all your responses!

[Roosha 51]

Required:

-interview letter

-passport

-DHL/Loomis confirmation

-original AOS package

-original/certified copy birth certificate

-original/certified copy marriage certificate

-original police certificate

-medical results

-2 passport pictures

isn't the stuff in bold supposed to be sent to NVC? How would you have it to bring to the interview if you'd already sent to NVC for their processing?

[Saylin 1,605]

isn't the stuff in bold supposed to be sent to NVC? How would you have it to bring to the interview if you'd already sent to NVC for their processing?

There are some countries eligible for EP (electronic processing). Canada being one of them. And the OP mentioned they signed up for EP.

[The Mean Lady 604]

There are some countries eligible for EP (electronic processing). Canada being one of them. And the OP mentioned they signed up for EP.

Does this mean we never mail that stuff anywhere?

We just bring it to the interview?

Or do we scan copies to send in the electronic stuff too?

[Saylin 1,605]

Does this mean we never mail that stuff anywhere?

We just bring it to the interview?

Or do we scan copies to send in the electronic stuff too?

If you sign up for EP, then you simply EMAIL the two packages by scanning all documents and putting them together in one PDF. You then bring the originals with you to the interview. For EP, there is NOTHING that is mailed to NVC.

[The Mean Lady 604]

If you sign up for EP, then you simply EMAIL the two packages by scanning all documents and putting them together in one PDF. You then bring the originals with you to the interview. For EP, there is NOTHING that is mailed to NVC.

Neat. I like the idea of that.

[Roosha 51]

Omg. I'm actually jealous. You could conceivably have the whole package ready and waiting in a prepared email before you even got transferred to NVC. NOT fair!

[The Mean Lady 604]

Omg. I'm actually jealous. You could conceivably have the whole package ready and waiting in a prepared email before you even got transferred to NVC. NOT fair!

On the downside, I see we have to fill out the D-260 form online which doesn't look like fun to me.

I rather enjoy filling out the acrobat forms.

[Roosha 51]

On the downside, I see we have to fill out the D-260 form online which doesn't look like fun to me.

I rather enjoy filling out the acrobat forms.

Crazy! Filling out forms is never fun. Being organized and neat and less clutter is always better!