NVC Thread for Canadians

[NikLR 13,227]

Hello Everyone!

So i'm getting ready for my interview in Montreal on Jan 8th! I'm so nervous and I'm about 99% sure I have everything I need...I keep going over my documents though haha.

Anyways, besides all my original AOS and IV docs and copies, loomis confirmation page, NVC interview email, medical package, my passport and a copy of the bio page of my husband's passport - is there anything i'm missing??

Also, I remember reading that we have to pay a fee at the consulate for shipping my passport back. Do I take cash or card and how much is it? Or is that something I do after my interview?

Thanks!

No you don't have to pay any fees. If you wanted the visa package delievered vs picking it up that would cost you through loomis/dhl.

The only other fee you pay is after you get the visa.

[Dualie 185]

They don't accept digital media. You're gonna need to print. Buy some ink and cheap paper and print on draft quality if you can!

LOL!! Thanks NLR! I got it printed out...almost 2 inches thick. Hope it fits through the document slot!

[OnlyHope 4]

hello everyone,

Case Complete: 12/30/2014

waiting for the interview date.....

[valerie3956 10]

Hi everyone,

I just received my NOA2 for my K1 visa on December 31st, 2014, I'm new to the NVC stage. What happens next? How long does the process usually take from here to visa issuance?

[seavan123 1]

So my interview is scheduled for 1030am - how strict do they keep to this time? Should I go as early as possible to the Montreal consulate?

[NikLR 13,227]

So my interview is scheduled for 1030am - how strict do they keep to this time? Should I go as early as possible to the Montreal consulate?

as early as you feel comfortable. Montreal is first come first serve.

[Antre 11]

Getting ready for my interview. Do I need to bring documents to prove our marriage? We are married for nine years now with two kids.

another question kind of silly, but are big zipper binders are allowed to bring? I have one pretty bulky, but it keeps all my documents neat and safe.

[CanadianMom 45]

Getting ready for my interview. Do I need to bring documents to prove our marriage? We are married for nine years now with two kids.

another question kind of silly, but are big zipper binders are allowed to bring? I have one pretty bulky, but it keeps all my documents neat and safe.

That's what I brought, I had no issues.

[Dualie 185]

So...my interview is set for Feb 10 at 10:30. I scheduled with Medisys yesterday, and the best he could do for me was Feb 3 at 11:30. I live in Winnipeg and explained that we only want to make the trip to Montreal once. He said that because there is a weekend in there, in order to ensure that the results would be done in time for the interview, the latest appointment available which would safely work for me was the 3rd. The guy was really nice, and told me to bring 5 passport photos, my immunization record, my interview letter, and told me the cost would be $310 (unless any immunizations are needed) payable in cash, debit or credit card.

I am not sure if this long wait time is normal even with a weekend, but my husband and I have planned to use his hotel points for 7 nights, and a coworker of mine who is from Montreal is providing me with lots of tourism info, so we are making the trip a sort-of honeymoon .

Looking forward to the next step of the journey in less than a month!

[NikLR 13,227]

The latest you could have gone was the 4th if you wanted the results back in time.

[OnlyHope 4]

So...my interview is set for Feb 10 at 10:30. I scheduled with Medisys yesterday, and the best he could do for me was Feb 3 at 11:30. I live in Winnipeg and explained that we only want to make the trip to Montreal once. He said that because there is a weekend in there, in order to ensure that the results would be done in time for the interview, the latest appointment available which would safely work for me was the 3rd. The guy was really nice, and told me to bring 5 passport photos, my immunization record, my interview letter, and told me the cost would be $310 (unless any immunizations are needed) payable in cash, debit or credit card.

I am not sure if this long wait time is normal even with a weekend, but my husband and I have planned to use his hotel points for 7 nights, and a coworker of mine who is from Montreal is providing me with lots of tourism info, so we are making the trip a sort-of honeymoon .

Looking forward to the next step of the journey in less than a month!

oh great congratulations..........

[Antre 11]

That's what I brought, I had no issues.

Thanks!!

[dee&vee 79]

Getting ready for my interview. Do I need to bring documents to prove our marriage? We are married for nine years now with two kids.

another question kind of silly, but are big zipper binders are allowed to bring? I have one pretty bulky, but it keeps all my documents neat and safe.

I doubt they would ask you for relationship proofs given you have kids with same partner and all, but doesn't hurt to be over prepared. Better be safe than sorry.

So...my interview is set for Feb 10 at 10:30. I scheduled with Medisys yesterday, and the best he could do for me was Feb 3 at 11:30. I live in Winnipeg and explained that we only want to make the trip to Montreal once. He said that because there is a weekend in there, in order to ensure that the results would be done in time for the interview, the latest appointment available which would safely work for me was the 3rd. The guy was really nice, and told me to bring 5 passport photos, my immunization record, my interview letter, and told me the cost would be $310 (unless any immunizations are needed) payable in cash, debit or credit card.

I am not sure if this long wait time is normal even with a weekend, but my husband and I have planned to use his hotel points for 7 nights, and a coworker of mine who is from Montreal is providing me with lots of tourism info, so we are making the trip a sort-of honeymoon .

Looking forward to the next step of the journey in less than a month!

I am on 4th business day so far and haven't got my medical results yet. I got it done in Toronto. so like I said above, better be safe than sorry

[Dualie 185]

The latest you could have gone was the 4th if you wanted the results back in time.

Yeah, we were kind of hoping for the 4th, but hey...we aren't complaining. There wasn't anything open then. We will just enjoy the sights in Montreal for 7 days. It'll be SO worth it, I'm sure. :}

[Dualie 185]

I doubt they would ask you for relationship proofs given you have kids with same partner and all, but doesn't hurt to be over prepared. Better be safe than sorry.

I am on 4th business day so far and haven't got my medical results yet. I got it done in Toronto. so like I said above, better be safe than sorry

You absolutely right! We have come too far to have things go off the rails due to a late medical, lol.