Vancouver Waiting Room...

[Jimmy the American 0]

So I WAS in Montreal, but reaquested a transfer to Vancouver... On Monday.. Tuesday I e-mailed Vancouver to see if they received my case... I havn't received a response yet... I hope soon? I have my package done, accept anything that's different between Montreal and Vancouver.. and really really really really really really really want an interview the last week of November, first 2 of December, although end of December would work... We'll SEE!!!!

[mercy 1]

So I WAS in Montreal, but reaquested a transfer to Vancouver... On Monday.. Tuesday I e-mailed Vancouver to see if they received my case... I havn't received a response yet... I hope soon? I have my package done, accept anything that's different between Montreal and Vancouver.. and really really really really really really really want an interview the last week of November, first 2 of December, although end of December would work... We'll SEE!!!!

I did this and didn't get a response to any of my emails(I emailed every day starting a couple days after the transfer) until 8 days after I requested the transfer, but on the plus side the email had my interview date. However, I recommend calling them(be prepared to wait though); the nice guy I talked to a couple times told me that Montreal transfers the case electronically and also by mail, so they will have you in their computer system pretty much right away. The phone number is (604)685-4311 x235 and you can call between 2-4pm Vancouver time. Good luck!

[Jimmy the American 0]

I did this and didn't get a response to any of my emails(I emailed every day starting a couple days after the transfer) until 8 days after I requested the transfer, but on the plus side the email had my interview date. However, I recommend calling them(be prepared to wait though); the nice guy I talked to a couple times told me that Montreal transfers the case electronically and also by mail, so they will have you in their computer system pretty much right away. The phone number is (604)685-4311 x235 and you can call between 2-4pm Vancouver time. Good luck!

THANK YOU!!!! You have NO IDEA how much that helps, I've been trying to get that information .. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!! You have given me hope!!!

[Texanadian 10]

I guess I'm in it again. I had to get divorce papers redone. They don't like copies.

You already interviewed in October? They requested originals or certified copies? Submit them and you are ok? Another interview? LoL @ me and my questions....nosey aren't I?

I brought in copies of her divorce papers with the stamped star on them....but they want originals not copies. So basically if you have the notarized stuff on there and then photocopy it, they won't take it. So I had to get ask my fiance to get ahold of the district court place in Texas and get another certified divorce paper sent. This one has the stamp on top of it. Just have to resubmit those and I should be good.

[mercy 1]

THANK YOU!!!! You have NO IDEA how much that helps, I've been trying to get that information .. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!! You have given me hope!!!

You're very welcome I remember how anxious I felt when I was in that in between zone, not knowing if my case was there or lost or what. I don't know if they'll be able to schedule you an appointment until they get the hard copy of your case, but you can call and request a date before that and they can make a note of it. They mailed me my appointment letter a week after my transfer request. Did you send Montreal packet 3 back? If so, you'll probably be scheduled an appointment right away too.

Edited November 9, 2006 by mercy

[Jimmy the American 0]

You're very welcome I remember how anxious I felt when I was in that in between zone, not knowing if my case was there or lost or what. I don't know if they'll be able to schedule you an appointment until they get the hard copy of your case, but you can call and request a date before that and they can make a note of it. They mailed me my appointment letter a week after my transfer request. Did you send Montreal packet 3 back? If so, you'll probably be scheduled an appointment right away too.

No I should have though, I didn't realize that would have been a good idea, so I was done, but held on to it... I can send it to Vancouver ASAP though.. I'm going to ask when I call tomorrow!

[Caladan 19]

caladan

they said our case got sent from NVC on the 23rd of October. the date on my paperwork from the embassy says Oct.31. oh and in case anyone runs into this, i guess Van needs a signed copy of the OF-167 Attachment, they send it with your paperwork and i haven't been able to find it online (if anyone knows where i could find it that would be great) . needs to be signed by the sponser and attached to the I34.

Jeanette

No help for you, but thanks for the info! Mine was sent from NVC on the 18th, so I guess it should be getting here soon.

[alameda 0]

I am in

I received the NVC letter on Oct 25th, but nothing respond from Vancouver Embassy.

Anyone can tell how long the embassy should receive the petition?

Thanks

[CanuckmeetsYank 0]

I dont have an exact time as to when the consulate recieved our stuff from NVC but I think we ended up waiting about 3 weeks.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Hi folks,

Now I've been reading some of your are going through Vancouver instead of Montreal, and being that we are in Edmonton, way closer to VAN than to MTL, I have some questions; that may actually help a lot of us in the West part of Canada.

1. Who can have their files transferred to Vancouver? (we are going IV route, no k-3)

2. How to do it?

3. For those already with the Vancouver experience, how was it for you?

etc., etc., etc.

Thanks a bunch!!! (also posted in Regional/Canada)

L&B.

[girl 37 7]

Hi folks,

Now I've been reading some of your are going through Vancouver instead of Montreal, and being that we are in Edmonton, way closer to VAN than to MTL, I have some questions; that may actually help a lot of us in the West part of Canada.

1. Who can have their files transferred to Vancouver? (we are going IV route, no k-3)

2. How to do it?

3. For those already with the Vancouver experience, how was it for you?

etc., etc., etc.

Thanks a bunch!!! (also posted in Regional/Canada)

L&B.

You can't get the IR-1 / CR-1 through Vancouver. Immigrant visas are only issued by Montreal.

[mercy 1]

No I should have though, I didn't realize that would have been a good idea, so I was done, but held on to it... I can send it to Vancouver ASAP though.. I'm going to ask when I call tomorrow!

It might end up being quicker for you this way anyway. From my understanding(someone correct me if I'm wrong), you can fax the checklist/DS-230 to Vancouver, so when you call you could ask if you can do this.

[Texanadian 10]

If you have the chance to take a seaplane into Vancouver, DO IT! The seaplanes land next to Canada Place, and the walk to the consulate is a block if less. Put it to you this way. I went to the washroom at the seaplane terminal at 9:39AM and was early at the consulate for 10AM.

Security is over the top. They escort you on the elevator, they have to press the button to go up the floors (they have a card they swipe). The waiting area for the K1's upstairs is very small. Maybe 4 chairs and that's it. The day I went there were only two K1 people there, me included. I was there from 10:00AM to 1:30PM. A whole lot of sitting around.

They do take credit card payments for your $100 fee, although I'd bring cash just to be on the safe side. What if their credit card machine is down? etc.

If all goes well, you should have your visa in your hand by 1:30-2PM.

[Ecalos 0]

Also Len_and_Bren just to add..

If I recall correctly... Everything West of Manitoba (Manitoba inclusive) goes to Montreal. Everything East of Ontario (Ontario inclusive) goes to Montreal.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong on that.

But it's true, the visa you're filing for will have to be handled by Montreal no matter where you are in the country.

[Jimmy the American 0]

No I should have though, I didn't realize that would have been a good idea, so I was done, but held on to it... I can send it to Vancouver ASAP though.. I'm going to ask when I call tomorrow!

It might end up being quicker for you this way anyway. From my understanding(someone correct me if I'm wrong), you can fax the checklist/DS-230 to Vancouver, so when you call you could ask if you can do this.

Yeah, Vancouver (when I called today at time and number you advised) they said I could fax it in to them... Is this the fax number I want to use "604-685-7175"

Thanks!