Canadian August+September 2018 Case Complete To Interview For Spousal Visa Filers Thread

[Bethany123 56]

32 minutes ago, arellah said:

Congrats! Are you staying in Montreal to get your Passport back?

Thanks. No, I signed up for a courier service. And I'm in Ottawa anyway, so if I need to I can just drive over and get it. 

[Bfrank2me 3]

44 minutes ago, Bethany123 said:

Hey guys. Just had my interview today in Montreal. It was a long wait but the interview part was at most 10 minutes and super easy. 

Aw, that’s great news. I was thinking about you this morning and sending positive thoughts.

Hope you have a safe trip south and that your baby gets to keep US Citizenship despite all the crazy talk down there.

[Courtney86 29]

1 hour ago, Bethany123 said:

Hey guys. Just had my interview today in Montreal. It was a long wait but the interview part was at most 10 minutes and super easy. 

Awesome! We fly to Montreal on Monday. Medical appt. on Wed. and interview on the 13th. What questions did they ask you? And did you need photocopies of everything, or did they have them already from NVC? Probably going to bring them just in case, but sounds like they don't really need them. 

[Courtney86 29]

For anyone this may help, here are the Medisys in Montreal costs I got quoted over the phone:

 

Appointment:

$400 + GST (about $460ish)

 

Vaccines if needed:

MMR: $60

TDap: $40

Flu: $25

 

RE Passport pics: She said they still advise to bring 5 even if others have only needed 1, as it's up to them at the appointment. 

[arellah 125]

3 minutes ago, Courtney86 said:

For anyone this may help, here are the Medisys in Montreal costs I got quoted over the phone:

 

Appointment:

$400 + GST (about $460ish)

 

Vaccines if needed:

MMR: $60

TDap: $40

Flu: $25

 

RE Passport pics: She said they still advise to bring 5 even if others have only needed 1, as it's up to them at the appointment. 

oh good to know they offer the flu shot there! I might just wait to have it done there.

[Bethany123 56]

51 minutes ago, Courtney86 said:

Awesome! We fly to Montreal on Monday. Medical appt. on Wed. and interview on the 13th. What questions did they ask you? And did you need photocopies of everything, or did they have them already from NVC? Probably going to bring them just in case, but sounds like they don't really need them. 

Nice! They asked me how we met, when we got engaged, how long I have stayed when I visited, and what we both do for work. They asked for the originals of everything - birth, marriage, police, taxes, affidavit, medical, 2 passport photos. 

[Bethany123 56]

1 hour ago, Bfrank2me said:

Aw, that’s great news. I was thinking about you this morning and sending positive thoughts.

Hope you have a safe trip south and that your baby gets to keep US Citizenship despite all the crazy talk down there.

Thanks, and yes I hope so too. 

[arellah 125]

4 hours ago, Bethany123 said:

Thanks. No, I signed up for a courier service. And I'm in Ottawa anyway, so if I need to I can just drive over and get it. 

Nice, that's handy that you're so close. If you can, please let us know if they end up sending it out or if you have to go get it!

[MtnBoarder 61]

8 hours ago, Bethany123 said:

Hey guys. Just had my interview today in Montreal. It was a long wait but the interview part was at most 10 minutes and super easy. 

Good to hear, congrats! On my checklist it says a photocopy of the I-864 is ok so I’m hoping that’s still the case. My lawyer seems to say it is.

 

Let us us know how long it takes to get your passport/visa back. That part will help me personally know if we need to change potential plans we have made. I’m hoping it’s  very fast...like 5 days fast!

[Bethany123 56]

24 minutes ago, MtnBoarder said:

Good to hear, congrats! On my checklist it says a photocopy of the I-864 is ok so I’m hoping that’s still the case. My lawyer seems to say it is.

 

Let us us know how long it takes to get your passport/visa back. That part will help me personally know if we need to change potential plans we have made. I’m hoping it’s  very fast...like 5 days fast!

A copy is probably fine. They just glanced at it to see that it was the same in their system. 

[SKB2017 95]

I dunno guys, if i were you I'd get the original I-864 with the inked signature if at all possible.  I remember a few people in a thread saying they requested it at their intereview and didn't have it and had to provide it before they were issued their visa.  Again, I guess it may be up to whichever interviewer you get.

[MtnBoarder 61]

9 hours ago, SKB2017 said:

I dunno guys, if i were you I'd get the original I-864 with the inked signature if at all possible.  I remember a few people in a thread saying they requested it at their intereview and didn't have it and had to provide it before they were issued their visa.  Again, I guess it may be up to whichever interviewer you get.

Actually talked to my lawyer last night and she got me a copy of the original, so I think I should be good. 

Man, the stress of this thing never seems to end!!!

[Courtney86 29]

The official directions/checklist says it can be a photocopy or scanned image as long as it's of a signature- typed or printed name's not accepted.

[MtnBoarder 61]

1 minute ago, Courtney86 said:

The official directions/checklist says it can be a photocopy or scanned image as long as it's of a signature- typed or printed name's not accepted.

Ya that’s the same one it sounds like I read. I’m actually gonna bring a copy of the “checklist” to the interview so they can see exactly what I see, that way they will see that I brought exactly what was listed.

[MC1 36]

I just called NVC to see if I have an interview date yet.  Still no.  Cc Sept 6.😦