NVC Thread for Canadians

[Shanelle 21]

NLR, no, I am in Regina.

[NikLR 13,227]

Oh well that's not so bad then. There was a K3 through Vancouver this year, but she lived in Vancouver so I can see why she would choose that route. I figured out that it would be just as expensive for me to drive from Alberta to Vancouver for the medical as it was to spend the extra time in Montreal so just did that route.

Really with the size of Canada we should have both consulates doing both types, but c'est la vie.

[Lakehouse 293]

Hey Lakehouse thanks!! Sent you a PM, chat to you soon!!

Got my 'official' interview letter (P4) by email today, now just trying to get my medical booked!! Anyone else in the West having a hard time getting a reply from Dr Cheema's office?? I've sent 2 emails and left a phone message, but so far no reply.....

Peace.

I had issues getting ahold of them too, so in another thread I asked about it and got a phone number that wasn't listed on the guide under Montreal's embassy information here, and hence I updated it months ago to include both numbers. I would call again as they said they emailed me after receiving my first message but I never received it by email... so persistence paid off.

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Canada&cty=Montreal

[Sylea 30]

I got an email back from Dr Cheema's office after I sent a second request and left a voice mail. Got my appt booked for early morning Sept 29th.

Just booked my flight and hotel for Montreal too!

After feedback from VJ'rs as well as reading reviews, I went with the Days Inn.

Thanks to Sarah&Marc for the info!!

Excited!

Peace.

[Dualie 185]

So...I am new here, finally got through to NVC and was told that they received our case last Wednesday, September 10th, but it hasn't been entered into the system yet. Now from what I have been reading here, it could take upwards of 30 days from that date for them to assign a case number. Is this about right?

Things have been all over the place lately in this process and I am just trying to get a feel for how long I have left to finish up my docs and get the cash into the appropriate accounts.

Thanks!

Edited September 15, 2014 by Dualie

[Karebear 13]

So...I am new here, finally got through to NVC and was told that they received our case last Wednesday, September 10th, but it hasn't been entered into the system yet. Now from what I have been reading here, it could take upwards of 30 days from that date for them to assign a case number. Is this about right?

Things have been all over the place lately in this process and I am just trying to get a feel for how long I have left to finish up my docs and get the cash into the appropriate accounts.

Thanks!

CONGRATS!!

I called them once a week and got my case number just under 30 days. Don't rush, just take your time and go over things and you will be fine. They won't care when you pay them.

[Sylea 30]

So turned out my GP didn't have the Tdap booster I needed, pharmacy had to order it. Should get it by end of this week, but man, I'm stressing!! My immigration medical is next Wednesday at 11AM! And so hard to get answers from Dr Cheema's office - some of his paperwork says what vaccines you need, but then references the CDC/State Department website that includes others that he doesn't.....

My GP wanted me to get the Shingles vaccine (I had it when I was 12, and chickenpox when I was little) but it's over $200 and I just don't need the extra expense....

What experiences have others had with the medical exam process???

(I know it will all be ok and work out, but after months of waiting for things to move, now things are whipping along!! LOL)

Peace all

[Sarah&Marc 22]

At the risk of sounding neurotic, what now? Interview date is scheduled and Dr. appt is also scheduled. Is there a wiki for the consulate process like there was for the NVC process? How do we register for loomis? I got the interview email (no case complete email though unless they are one in the same) Should I be expecting any other communication?

[NikLR 13,227]

to sign up for loomis go here; https://usvisa-info.com/en-ca/selfservice/login

create a new account and sign up for "courier services only"

[NikLR 13,227]

Really for IR1/CR1, you do the medical and you book your hotel for Montreal (flights etc..) pack up your home, have food and time with family and friends, see some stuff or people you may not see for a while. Really immigration wise, if you sign up for loomis, have you medical stuff ready, and everything for the interview, you had nothing else to do except personal stuff.

[BatmanFlow 481]

posted this in the main NVC thread, but maybe someone on here knows? thanks!

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guys i know this answer has been answered, i searched the forum but got different answers

For total income, do I put adjusted gross income or just the total income?

I am filing the I-864 form. our joint sponsor is self employed.

The instructions tell to just put the total income but someone on this forum stated for self employed its adjusted gross income?

Can anyone clarify?

thanks!

[Sylea 30]

to sign up for loomis go here; https://usvisa-info.com/en-ca/selfservice/login

create a new account and sign up for "courier services only"

NLR - thanks for this. I'm wondering WHEN I should register for Loomis?? A couple weeks before the interview ok?? Or sooner?

My lawyer has not referenced this part of the process (Yet, I'm having a call with her Oct 10th).

And I think I need a copy of proof of my Loomis registration at the interview??

Thanks for all your great help!

Peace.

[Sylea 30]

Really for IR1/CR1, you do the medical and you book your hotel for Montreal (flights etc..) pack up your home, have food and time with family and friends, see some stuff or people you may not see for a while. Really immigration wise, if you sign up for loomis, have you medical stuff ready, and everything for the interview, you had nothing else to do except personal stuff.

Just checked into Loomis site, bit confused about the fees?? It only references fees for non immigrant and then fiancee visas?? Please tell me it's not $265 for me to get my passport back??

[Sarah&Marc 22]

Just checked into Loomis site, bit confused about the fees?? It only references fees for non immigrant and then fiancee visas?? Please tell me it's not $265 for me to get my passport back??

https://usvisa-info.com/en-ca/selfservice/us_immigrant_visas

[Sarah&Marc 22]

ok, no wait, im lost too!!

ok, no wait, im lost too!!