Transfer Embassies?

[Misty1979 0]

Hi all, just had a question I hope someone out there might be able to help me with.

I'm probably getting way ahead of myself here, but I'm wondering if it's a wise thing to do to request having my case transfered to the Vancouver embassy instead of the Montreal embassy. We're not that far in the IR-1 process yet, (Waiting on the I-864 info from NVC right now,) but I've heard that Vancouver is much faster, and also it is only about 1 1/2 hours from my hometown. Montreal is quite a ways away and I'm not sure why they would process my case there anyways

They haven't specifically told me which embassy will be processing my case, but I assume it must be Montreal since my case number starts with MTL.

If nothing else, it would just be easier to have my interview in Vancouver to avoid the $940 plane ticket to Montreal and back.

Thanks in advance for any ideas

[pushbrk 12,883]

Hi all, just had a question I hope someone out there might be able to help me with.

I'm probably getting way ahead of myself here, but I'm wondering if it's a wise thing to do to request having my case transfered to the Vancouver embassy instead of the Montreal embassy. We're not that far in the IR-1 process yet, (Waiting on the I-864 info from NVC right now,) but I've heard that Vancouver is much faster, and also it is only about 1 1/2 hours from my hometown. Montreal is quite a ways away and I'm not sure why they would process my case there anyways

They haven't specifically told me which embassy will be processing my case, but I assume it must be Montreal since my case number starts with MTL.

If nothing else, it would just be easier to have my interview in Vancouver to avoid the $940 plane ticket to Montreal and back.

Thanks in advance for any ideas

To clarify, there is only one US Embassy in Canada or any other country. The others are Consulates.

[pushbrk 12,883]

Hi all, just had a question I hope someone out there might be able to help me with.

I'm probably getting way ahead of myself here, but I'm wondering if it's a wise thing to do to request having my case transfered to the Vancouver embassy instead of the Montreal embassy. We're not that far in the IR-1 process yet, (Waiting on the I-864 info from NVC right now,) but I've heard that Vancouver is much faster, and also it is only about 1 1/2 hours from my hometown. Montreal is quite a ways away and I'm not sure why they would process my case there anyways

They haven't specifically told me which embassy will be processing my case, but I assume it must be Montreal since my case number starts with MTL.

If nothing else, it would just be easier to have my interview in Vancouver to avoid the $940 plane ticket to Montreal and back.

Thanks in advance for any ideas

To clarify, there is only one US Embassy in Canada or any other country. The others are Consulates.

I didn't edit fast enough. THe answer to your question is...

Immigrant Visas

The U.S. Consulate in Vancouver no longer processes immigrant visa cases. All immigrant visa cases in Canada are handled by the U.S. Consulate in Montreal. If an immigrant visa application has been filed on your behalf and you have a specific inquiry, please call the National Visa Center at area code (603) 334-0700. We regret that the Consulate does not have the resources to accept inquiries on immigrant visa matters. If you are seeking general information regarding the immigrant visa process, you may phone the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) from within the United States at their toll free number by calling 1 (800) 375-5283. Or, if you wish to address your questions to our visa information 900 number, from within Canada, please dial 1 (900)451-2778. From within the United States, the number is 1 (900) 443-3131 (per minute toll charges.)

See http://vancouver.usconsulate.gov/content/c...cument=applying

Edited May 2, 2007 by pushbrk

[Misty1979 0]

Sorry, my bad, meant to say Consulate. Still kinda new to all this so I still mix up my terminology quite a bit

Anyways, its good to know now ahead of time that at some point I will eventually have to travel to Montreal, now at least I can prepare in advance for the trip.

I'll just think of it as a good excuse to see more of Canada and maybe learn some french while I'm over there.

Thanks for your quick reply

[simple_male 1]

Yes, take it as a learning experience from travelling. Good Luck.

Sorry, my bad, meant to say Consulate. Still kinda new to all this so I still mix up my terminology quite a bit

Anyways, its good to know now ahead of time that at some point I will eventually have to travel to Montreal, now at least I can prepare in advance for the trip.

I'll just think of it as a good excuse to see more of Canada and maybe learn some french while I'm over there.

Thanks for your quick reply