Packet 3 checklist

[sjs87 27]

Hello VJers!

I have some questions about Packet 3 checklist as well as about the embassies in Canada.

- According to the US Embassy in Vancouver, they do not process immigrant applications/files. I was under the impression that I could interview there, as I have seen other VJers indicate they have interviewed there.

- On that note, the Vancouver embassy website directs all immigrant visa inquiries to the Montreal consulate. Does this mean I will have to fly back to Montreal for my interview when it is scheduled? (This seems crazy to me, that only one embassy in Canada handles all immigrant visa cases)

- The packet 3 checklist of things required for the interview seems to duplicate A LOT of the items required for our original K1 application, including color photographs of both of us, a letter of intent to marry, a valid passport, etc. The only major different that is applicable to me is having a criminal record check from Canada (my home country). If our file is being forwarded to the embassy in Vancouver, as our approval letter states, then why would the require yet another set of duplicate items that have already been submitted? I would think if our file is being forwarded, so would the evidence/supporting documents. Am I wrong in this assumption? (I feel like I might be).

Alright, those are all the questions I have for now.

Thanks in advance for your insight!

[Pitaya 2,577]

~Moved from K-1 Progress to Canada Regional Forum~

~~Inquiry is Canada-specific~~

[Canerican 242]

Hello VJers!

I have some questions about Packet 3 checklist as well as about the embassies in Canada.

- According to the US Embassy in Vancouver, they do not process immigrant applications/files. I was under the impression that I could interview there, as I have seen other VJers indicate they have interviewed there.

Yes the Vancouver Consulate does do K-1 Visa's. A K-1 is a nonimmigrant visa with immigrant intent. You are going to interview in Vancouver.

- On that note, the Vancouver embassy website directs all immigrant visa inquiries to the Montreal consulate. Does this mean I will have to fly back to Montreal for my interview when it is scheduled? (This seems crazy to me, that only one embassy in Canada handles all immigrant visa cases)

This is only if you are applying for something like a CR-1 spousal visa. The CR-1 interviews are only done in Montreal no matter where you live in Canada.

- The packet 3 checklist of things required for the interview seems to duplicate A LOT of the items required for our original K1 application, including color photographs of both of us, a letter of intent to marry, a valid passport, etc. The only major different that is applicable to me is having a criminal record check from Canada (my home country). If our file is being forwarded to the embassy in Vancouver, as our approval letter states, then why would the require yet another set of duplicate items that have already been submitted? I would think if our file is being forwarded, so would the evidence/supporting documents. Am I wrong in this assumption? (I feel like I might be).

I would assume that they ask you to bring the same documents because they could get lost in the mail or something. With the passport photos if there was any significant change in facial features they will use the most current photos, thus the photos for the interview. My, then fiancee and I (the foreign finace) took everything we included with the K-1 petition, plus more evidence from the time the petition was filed to the time of the interview. They will also want an updated letter of intent from the petitioner. We took a letter of intent signed by both of us within 30 days of the interview.

Alright, those are all the questions I have for now.

Thanks in advance for your insight!

I hope this helps. Good luck and blessings on your journey.

Edited September 4, 2013 by CDN(ON)-USA(VT)

[thebeat4c 2]

K1 visa applicants go through either Vancouver or Montreal, depending on where you live.

You will need to bring everything that the checklist says, regardless of already giving them that information.