Next step after approval, before interview

[Xianne 0]

hi @geowrian, i can see that you transferred your case to manila? how did you do it?

[danie82 4]

7 hours ago, geowrian said:

1. As long as there's English for everything on it, that's fine.
2. I'll defer to others, but the general rule is that everything must be in English or translated to English.
3. $265 MRV fee (aka the visa application fee).
4. No, the DS-160 is the actual non-immigrant visa application. You're not applying for a US visa, only your fiancee is.
5. The USC petitioner will fill out the I-134, sign it, and send it (plus supporting documentation) to the beneficiary. A wet signature may be required, so a copy won't cut it. The beneficiary will present the I-134 at the interview.

 perfect!  Thank you!

[danie82 4]

On 8/21/2017 at 10:28 PM, Peot said:

Where in Canada is he? Start planning on which panel doctor you'll be visiting now and get an idea of the fees. Western Canada you really have only one close option. Eastern Canada you have a few more. Make sure you get all of your necessary booster shots and tdap shot specifically for vaccinations BEFORE going to the medical to save $$. It's otherwise around $45 a shot. You cannot book your medical until you are given permission to (Packet 4).

 

Police check / record check can take a great deal of time. Do this BEFORE you get the Packet 3 (shortly after NOA2 is good). My criminal check, for example, took 7 weeks to complete. I have heard that going to a rural RCMP office yields much faster results for these checks though! Ask around before committing to 4+ weeks for delivery!

 

Your fiance will be doing their interview in Montreal. I highly recommend AirBnB for travel as it's very affordable, there are plenty of options around the consulate, and it's very difficult to find a flight into Montreal that can accommodate the early appointment times. You'll definitely be staying at least one night ahead of the interview to comfortably make it on time.

 

I will attach a screenshot of the Packet 4 email checklist. This shows you everything you need to bring to the interview at MTL (minus the DS-160 confirmation page that you also have to bring as well as relationship supporting pictures, documents, etc)

 

 

 

So my fiancee got his police check only it took a few days in the mail to get to him.  He put it in for it online, there was three levels to choose from.  He took the middle one as the top one said for teachers or something, and he read something about visas for the second option.  It was via the Ottawa police.  Does that sound about right to you? 

Edited September 5, 2017 by danie82

[Peot 161]

6 hours ago, danie82 said:

So my fiancee got his police check only it took a few days in the mail to get to him.  He put it in for it online, there was three levels to choose from.  He took the middle one as the top one said for teachers or something, and he read something about visas for the second option.  It was via the Ottawa police.  Does that sound about right to you? 

Can't speak for the city of Ottawa. Where I lived, their website literally said "YOU MUST APPEAR IN PERSON FOR IMMIGRATION PURPOSES", even though they had an online option. Regular police record checks for work and so forth are done usually within a day or two.... it was only because it was "for immigration" that mine supposedly took as long as it did.

 

At the end of the day though, if it checks CPIC / RCMP national registry and has an official sticker or stamp, you're good.

[danie82 4]

OK thanks!

[danie82 4]

On 9/5/2017 at 3:58 AM, Peot said:

Can't speak for the city of Ottawa. Where I lived, their website literally said "YOU MUST APPEAR IN PERSON FOR IMMIGRATION PURPOSES", even though they had an online option. Regular police record checks for work and so forth are done usually within a day or two.... it was only because it was "for immigration" that mine supposedly took as long as it did.

 

At the end of the day though, if it checks CPIC / RCMP national registry and has an official sticker or stamp, you're good.

 

So my fiancee finally received his packet 3 in the mail   Yay!  Quick question, court records and military records, i'm assuming that's only if you have any or were in the military?  It's not something extra you have to send for if it doesn't apply?  And for my evidence of domicile, I can print out a credit card or bank statement that has my address on it?  Is it better to send a few?  Thanks!

[Peot 161]

On 9/17/2017 at 0:00 PM, danie82 said:

 

So my fiancee finally received his packet 3 in the mail   Yay!  Quick question, court records and military records, i'm assuming that's only if you have any or were in the military?  It's not something extra you have to send for if it doesn't apply?  And for my evidence of domicile, I can print out a credit card or bank statement that has my address on it?  Is it better to send a few?  Thanks!

You're right. Only provide military / court / divorce records if you have them. If not, no worries.

 

For domicile, even a state ID with address is good. Bank statement would be good. We printed out my fiance's proof of auto insurance which had the address on it. Rental agreement or Mortgage is grade A when it comes to domicile obviously.

Here's the thing though.... and the interview in Montreal, they didn't ask for any of that domicile stuff whatsoever, so it may be a case-by-case.

[Fr8dog 312]

As this is often overlooked, I would like to point out something different but not less important. Right now is the perfect time to start reading up on the next stage of the journey, the AOS. Start reading up on the requirements for that and start collecting the documents needed for that one. It is a lot easier to get some forms while you are still in the country and near the source.

 

Not limited to, but definitely important.

A completed and signed DS3025 (should be given to the beneficiary after the medical and is a major source of headaches to obtain later. Birth certificate. (not sure how Canada does it, but for me it was a trip to the county clerks office.

 

Try to obtain English versions when available (most forms can be obtained in an international version in the unlikely event that the forms are only in French).

 

Also I would advise to start cleaning out the house. The final day comes a lot faster than you think and clearing your house out 8 hours before your flight is no fun (Trust me on that one )

[danie82 4]

On 9/19/2017 at 9:31 PM, Fr8dog said:

As this is often overlooked, I would like to point out something different but not less important. Right now is the perfect time to start reading up on the next stage of the journey, the AOS. Start reading up on the requirements for that and start collecting the documents needed for that one. It is a lot easier to get some forms while you are still in the country and near the source.

 

Not limited to, but definitely important.

A completed and signed DS3025 (should be given to the beneficiary after the medical and is a major source of headaches to obtain later. Birth certificate. (not sure how Canada does it, but for me it was a trip to the county clerks office.

 

Try to obtain English versions when available (most forms can be obtained in an international version in the unlikely event that the forms are only in French).

 

Also I would advise to start cleaning out the house. The final day comes a lot faster than you think and clearing your house out 8 hours before your flight is no fun (Trust me on that one )

Thanks I didn't even think to look at the AOS yet.   We will do that!

[danie82 4]

On 9/19/2017 at 2:11 PM, Peot said:

You're right. Only provide military / court / divorce records if you have them. If not, no worries.

 

For domicile, even a state ID with address is good. Bank statement would be good. We printed out my fiance's proof of auto insurance which had the address on it. Rental agreement or Mortgage is grade A when it comes to domicile obviously.

Here's the thing though.... and the interview in Montreal, they didn't ask for any of that domicile stuff whatsoever, so it may be a case-by-case.

 Thanks!!