Vancouver K1 Interview documents required?

[de3wcfan 3]

My fiance has his interview next Tuesday and we are stressing out about making sure he has everything exactly right that he needs to take with him. Is it only the documents asked for on the Packet 3 checklist? Or does he take his copy of the original documents mailed to the TSC as well? Should they be arranged in some order that makes them easily accessible? I've read a lot of interview reviews on what happens once you are there. We are just so very nervous and don't want to overlook something simple.

[Gillian+Mike 6]

As far as I know it is just what was asked for in Packet 3. This might help you:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/347776-canada-immigration-and-k1-guide-for-vancouver/

[ed-j 1]

My fiance had his interview in Vancouver earlier this month. We only needed what was listed in packet 3. Do be sure to copy any original documents (like birth certificate). They took both the original and copy of my fiance's birth certificate and divorce decree for the interview and then returned only the originals at the conclusion of the interview. From what I've heard, they must see the original and if you do not provide a copy, then they will keep the original.

We thought maybe the 129f packet would be asked for, so he brought it with, but they did not want that. They had the originals already on hand (what is returned to you is only a copy).

We were also careful to arrange everything in the order listed in packet 3, but the lady at the window requested a few things in a different order. Still, having things in order helped my fiance pull things out quickly and she did express appreciation that he was organized.

The whole consulate process does feel stressful, but mostly it is just a lot of waiting. Pay attention to what is requested and you'll be fine. If you do bring something they end up not wanting, you'll just end up carrying it back out with you, and that's ok.

Good luck!

Edited June 16, 2015 by ed-j

[de3wcfan 3]

My fiance had his interview in Vancouver earlier this month. We only needed what was listed in packet 3. Do be sure to copy any original documents (like birth certificate). They took both the original and copy of my fiance's birth certificate and divorce decree for the interview and then returned only the originals at the conclusion of the interview. From what I've heard, they must see the original and if you do not provide a copy, then they will keep the original.

We thought maybe the 129f packet would be asked for, so he brought it with, but they did not want that. They had the originals already on hand (what is returned to you is only a copy).

We were also careful to arrange everything in the order listed in packet 3, but the lady at the window requested a few things in a different order. Still, having things in order helped my fiance pull things out quickly and she did express appreciation that he was organized.

The whole consulate process does feel stressful, but mostly it is just a lot of waiting. Pay attention to what is requested and you'll be fine. If you do bring something they end up not wanting, you'll just end up carrying it back out with you, and that's ok.

Good luck!

Thank you so much! In light of the recent issues regarding issuing visas and some computer hack, how long did it take for you to actually receive your visa? Is there a delay after the interview more than the five business days that other people are stating?

[ed-j 1]

Thank you so much! In light of the recent issues regarding issuing visas and some computer hack, how long did it take for you to actually receive your visa? Is there a delay after the interview more than the five business days that other people are stating?

My fiance got his visa within the 5 business days, but that was a week before these recent issues started. Hopefully they won't impact you too much!