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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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Hello,

After a long wait our case is complete and I am now waiting for my interview at the Montreal Consulate. At the time of interview is my wife's (who is sponsoring me) presense going to be an advantage or disadvantage in relation to the interview at the consulate? Comments and suggestions would be appreciated.

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FaK

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
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My daughter (K-2) and I (K-1) didn't interview at Montreal (we interviewed in Vancouver), but I think both consulates in Canada are fairly similar.

My fiance was with me for my interview, but he was the only fiance there on that day. The other people who were there for their K-1 interviews did not have their fiances there, and they were all approved as well.

So, I don't believe it's necessary for the fiance to attend the interview, but I was thankful for the morale support!!!!

Good luck.

"THE SHORT STORY"

KURT & RAYMA (K-1 Visa)

Oct. 9/03... I-129F sent to NSC

June 10/04... K-1 Interview - APPROVED!!!!

July 31/04... Entered U.S.

Aug. 28/04... WEDDING DAY!!!!

Aug. 30/04... I-485, I-765 & I-131 sent to Seattle

Dec. 10/04... AOS Interview - APPROVED!!!!! (Passport stamped)

Sept. 9/06... I-751 sent to NSC

May 15/07... 10-Yr. PR Card arrives in the mail

Sept. 13/07... N-400 sent to NSC

Aug. 21/08... Interview - PASSED!!!!

Sept. 2/08... Oath Ceremony

Sept. 5/08... Sent in Voter Registration Card

Sept. 9/08... SSA office to change status to "U.S. citizen"

Oct. 8/08... Applied in person for U.S. Passport

Oct. 22/08... U.S. Passport received

DONE!!! DONE!!! DONE!!! DONE!!!

KAELY (K-2 Visa)

Apr. 6/05... DS-230, Part I faxed to Vancouver Consulate

May 26/05... K-2 Interview - APPROVED!!!!

Sept. 5/05... Entered U.S.

Sept. 7/05... I-485 & I-131 sent to CLB

Feb. 22/06... AOS Interview - APPROVED!!!!! (Passport NOT stamped)

Dec. 4/07... I-751 sent to NSC

May 23/08... 10-Yr. PR Card arrives in the mail

Mar. 22/11.... N-400 sent to AZ

June 27/11..... Interview - PASSED!!!

July 12/11..... Oath Ceremony

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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Canada
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If she wants to be there, and you can afford the trip, go for it if you wish. I personally don't think it's any advantage, as many people interview by themselves, but a number of couples were together for the interview on the day I went for mine. Not sure how many questions your wife will be asked.

*Cheryl -- Nova Scotia ....... Jerry -- Oklahoma*

Jan 17, 2014 N-400 submitted

Jan 27, 2014 NOA received and cheque cashed

Feb 13, 2014 Biometrics scheduled

Nov 7, 2014 NOA received and interview scheduled


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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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I went by myself. Good for support, but in terms of getting the visa, no real advantage. The interview itself takes only minutes in Mtl (normally) I was in and out of the interview in not more than 5 minutes, and most of that was the interviewer going over the paperwork. Was the easist part of the whole process.

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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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: Canada
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I went with hubby to his interview. They let me go in with him and even asked me a couple of questions. They interviewer was extremely friendly and nice. Hard to say whether or not it made a difference, but it seemed to help.

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May 27, 2005 Case completed

August 18, 2005 Interview!!! (rec'd visa next day)

August 20, 2005 We actually live together as husband and wife! What a concept!

Total time for our Visa Journey: 17 months

God is amazing.......thanking Him every day for my Canuck sweetie!!!!

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