Montreal Interview -- Petitioner?

[moveslikestar 1]

Hi guys, its been a long process, but we finally got an interview date in late October at the Montreal Consulate. Question -- I have been back and forth about going with my wife (beneficiary) -- for those who have went so far, is there any added benefit for going with my wife? I dont mind going, but its difficult to get the time off in the middle of the week.

Also, they put a time on our interview letter for 9:30 AM... Almost every review i read on here, folks ignored that and just went very early. is that recommended? Lastly, for those who got interviewed, did they ask for any additional documentation other than what was listed on the Packet 4 that we should be aware of to bring?

thanks for your help guys!

[canadian_wife 1,822]

Yes, when we went they CO asked for an updated police certificate and updated financials from my husband. Good thing we had all of that.

The petitioner is not required, but it helped me to have my husband's support.

YES, go early. There will be a LOT of people there. If you go at 9:30am then you'll be there all day

good luck

[moveslikestar 1]

Yes, when we went they CO asked for an updated police certificate and updated financials from my husband. Good thing we had all of that.

The petitioner is not required, but it helped me to have my husband's support.

YES, go early. There will be a LOT of people there. If you go at 9:30am then you'll be there all day

good luck

thank you! did you need an updated Police Certificate because it was too old? ours was just given to us three months ago... that process takes a bit of some time to obtain and i dont want to go through that again...

[Anonymous456 1]

Yes, when we went they CO asked for an updated police certificate and updated financials from my husband. Good thing we had all of that.

The petitioner is not required, but it helped me to have my husband's support.

YES, go early. There will be a LOT of people there. If you go at 9:30am then you'll be there all day

good luck

What did you bring to show "updated financials"?

Pay stubs?

[canadian_wife 1,822]

Yes, my husband brought an updated letter from his employer and pay stubs. We attended our interview right after taxes were due, I'm sure that the CO wanted to make sure the financials were the same.

My police certificate was issued in June, we had our interview the following April. So technically the police certificate should have been valid since it was under 12 months from issue date, but she asked for a new one.

They can ask for just about anything.

good luck

[Allanah and Chris 8]

Hi guys, its been a long process, but we finally got an interview date in late October at the Montreal Consulate. Question -- I have been back and forth about going with my wife (beneficiary) -- for those who have went so far, is there any added benefit for going with my wife? I dont mind going, but its difficult to get the time off in the middle of the week.

Also, they put a time on our interview letter for 9:30 AM... Almost every review i read on here, folks ignored that and just went very early. is that recommended? Lastly, for those who got interviewed, did they ask for any additional documentation other than what was listed on the Packet 4 that we should be aware of to bring?

thanks for your help guys!

I went with Allanah and it was more for her nerves than anything during the interview. The whole process was basically small talk, provided your paperwork is in order.

Show up at 06:30 and you'll be the first in line (line up to the left of the door), you'll be the first in the door and thru security, and you'll be the first to get C1 once you go through the elevator (face the back). You'll be out of there before 09:30; most likely before 09:00. :-)

You should bring:

1. Your photocopy of the entire I-130 packet and anything you sent to the NVC, just in case

2. All items from the checklist, including photocopies

3. Appointment Letter WITH Loomis information <- absolute, absolute must.

4. Nothing but your paperwork and passport, otherwise you'll be turned away to put it somewhere (not even car keys with keyfobs)

Edited October 14, 2013 by Allanah and Chris

[thegordons2009 1]

if u bring keys or cigarettes....they will hold them at the secuirty desk and give u a coupon to get them back when u go to leave. the letter says an appt time, but its really first come first serve.

[moveslikestar 1]

thanks for the feedback guys, did they take ur passport at the consulate? and if so, how long did they take to return it? how are people supposed to travel back to their hometowns without it? (in my instance, my wife is from toronto... so she was gonna fly)