Very quick question about the Montreal consulate

[VividDreamer 15]

I'm just putting the last of my required papers together for my interview October 26th (I fly out Oct 19th for medical the following day) and in rereading my packet 4 letter I came across a notation that

"Briefcases, backpacks, luggage and large purses are prohibited inside the US Consulate."

I have all my paperwork lovingly organized in an accordian style case. Is this going to cause a problem? How else can I keep all this straight if it is?

A photo of the case in question:

http://imgur.com/hIfyBsf

Edited October 5, 2016 by VividDreamer

[NikLR 13,227]

An accordian case is normally okay if it's transparent.

The scanner is really small for the documents (like an airport scanner only much smaller.)

[aprilhynes 2]

That will be fine! You just can't take and backpacks or large purses.

[mrskent 11]

I brought in a large zipup binder that has that accordion setup inside of it. It seriously weighed nearly 10 lbs from all the paperwork in it!

When I went in, they simply asked if all there was in there was papers, I told them a little currency and some mints and they didn't even open it!

Just went right through the scanner and the xray belt and that was it!

Best of luck for your interview!

[Niagara1 2]

Does Montreal consulate hold our cell phone in a locker or safe place? If yes then are they charge anything?

[NikLR 13,227]

They can give you a ticket for it and hold it. However, it's best to leave it at your hotel if possible.

[Niagara1 2]

Thanks Niklr ?

Does it free? What type of items can I hold with them?

[NikLR 13,227]

They normally will take a key fob or cell phone. Nothing larger than that.

[Niagara1 2]

Does it free?

[zilchfox 296]

Does it free?

They do not charge you anything to hold your stuff.

[Niagara1 2]

Thanks man. I think you from Calgary. Is it?

[VividDreamer 15]

Thank you all SO much for your replies! I was imagining some silly situation of being turned away at the door after my drive drops me off, and having to find somewhere to throw out the case and carry all the papers to make my appointment time ? I fly back to NS at 2pm-ish the same day of my interview.