Canadian October + November 2018 Case Complete To Interview For Spousal Visa Filers Thread

[Kat & Jim 47]

@dunky, my interview is the same date as yours,  Fri Jan 25. If you don't mind me asking what time is your interview ? (its OK if you do not want to give the time) My interview is at 9:00. 

[BChance 38]

1 hour ago, MissMyHusband said:

Hi Brenda - this is absolutely the best Christmas present. My name is Catherine, but it will actually be my husband Don that will be going to the interview. I will ask him though

I know he will be very nervous. 

I will say hi if I see him. I will be very nervous as well.....  (I already am)

[Kat & Jim 47]

 

(amended Thursday Dec 20, 2018 to include Invisigoth  interview date )

 

So, it looks like so far Appointments scheduled for January/2019 are: 

 

Sept CC

 

Alyssamac90    CC Sept 21 - Interview Fri Jan 11

BChance            CC Sept 26 - Interview Mon Jan 14

Poppyseed        CC Sept 25 - Interview Fri Jan 18 

Tbrown2691     CC Sept 27 - ?? (No Interview yet ?)

 

October CC 

 

LaurenJSchafer    CC Oct 01 - Interview Thurs Jan 24 

dunky                      CC Oct 05 - Interview  Fri Jan 25 

LLabout                  CC Oct 10 - Interview Thurs Jan 31 

miel27                     CC Oct 15 - Interview Thurs Jan 10 

MissMyHusband   CC Oct 17 - Interview Mon Jan 14

KN2018                  CC Oct 17 - Interview Tues Jan 15 

Sonata Arctica      CC Oct 17 - Interview Fri Jan 18 

Nonmart                CC Oct 17 - Still waiting - No interview yet ?

Invisigoth               CC Oct 17 - Interview Mon Jan 14

bizzai                      CC Oct 18 - Interview Tues Jan 22 

 

November CC 

 

Pinkyone19         CC Nov 01 - Interview Weds Jan 16

Kat & Jim            CC Nov 09 - Interview Fri Jan 25

torcida1950        CC Nov 19 - Interview Jan 29 

Beekay                CC Nov 21 - Still waiting - No interview yet ?

 

I think thats all so far, for Jan 2019 interviews booked. Hope there is no one that has been missed. Feel free to add your name if missed or make corrections for mistakes made. The scheduling of interviews for January/2019 was kind of wonky this time, maybe more interview time slots were opened up. Still extremely happy that I my interview was booked😊, also very happy for everyone else. Hope Nonmart and Beekay are booked soon. Good luck to all that have interviews. 

 

Happy Holidays back to you and your husband as well Invisigoth !

[MissMyHusband 22]

@miel27  Good luck at your interview this week! Can you let us know how it goes? Also would like to know when you get your visa/passport returned and also instructions on paying visa feee. 

 

Best!  

[miel27 2]

12 hours ago, MissMyHusband said:

@miel27  Good luck at your interview this week! Can you let us know how it goes? Also would like to know when you get your visa/passport returned and also instructions on paying visa feee. 

 

Best!  

Thank you!! Will do. As I get ready to travel I have been reviewing prior threads for tips, so helpful, so I will do the same!! 

[MissMyHusband 22]

On 12/20/2018 at 2:45 PM, Kat & Jim said:

 

(amended Thursday Dec 20, 2018 to include Invisigoth  interview date )

 

So, it looks like so far Appointments scheduled for January/2019 are: 

 

Sept CC

 

Alyssamac90    CC Sept 21 - Interview Fri Jan 11

BChance            CC Sept 26 - Interview Mon Jan 14

Poppyseed        CC Sept 25 - Interview Fri Jan 18 

Tbrown2691     CC Sept 27 - ?? (No Interview yet ?)

 

October CC 

 

LaurenJSchafer    CC Oct 01 - Interview Thurs Jan 24 

dunky                      CC Oct 05 - Interview  Fri Jan 25 

LLabout                  CC Oct 10 - Interview Thurs Jan 31 

miel27                     CC Oct 15 - Interview Thurs Jan 10 

MissMyHusband   CC Oct 17 - Interview Mon Jan 14

KN2018                  CC Oct 17 - Interview Tues Jan 15 

Sonata Arctica      CC Oct 17 - Interview Fri Jan 18 

Nonmart                CC Oct 17 - Still waiting - No interview yet ?

Invisigoth               CC Oct 17 - Interview Mon Jan 14

bizzai                      CC Oct 18 - Interview Tues Jan 22 

 

November CC 

 

Pinkyone19         CC Nov 01 - Interview Weds Jan 16

Kat & Jim            CC Nov 09 - Interview Fri Jan 25

torcida1950        CC Nov 19 - Interview Jan 29 

Beekay                CC Nov 21 - Still waiting - No interview yet ?

 

I think thats all so far, for Jan 2019 interviews booked. Hope there is no one that has been missed. Feel free to add your name if missed or make corrections for mistakes made. The scheduling of interviews for January/2019 was kind of wonky this time, maybe more interview time slots were opened up. Still extremely happy that I my interview was booked😊, also very happy for everyone else. Hope Nonmart and Beekay are booked soon. Good luck to all that have interviews. 

 

Happy Holidays back to you and your husband as well Invisigoth !

January interviews start tomorrow! Good luck everyone!!

[KN2018 18]

I had my medical exam at Medysis in Montreal today and it was super easy! I will summarize here for anyone who might find it useful. 

 

My appointment was for 1:06 pm and I arrived a little early (around 12:45). I provided the receptionist with my interview letter (email), 5 photographs, and vaccination records. She also took a photocopy of my passport. I sat down and shortly after the doctor called me in. She was friendly and efficient - asked me a few questions about my medical history, then asked me to put a gown on. She examined my lymph nodes, abdomen, and listened to my heart and chest. After, I went back to the waiting room and shortly, a nurse came and got me. She said my vaccines were up to date (yay! I am 31, grew up in British Columbia - to prepare, I got a TDaP booster and a flu shot). She took my temperature, height and weight. She checked my vision using one of those letter charts and then took my blood pressure. She then withdrew a little bit of blood. When she was finished, she instructed me to go to the washroom and pee in a cup that she provided. After that, back to the waiting room. The radiologist came and got me shortly after and I went for the chest x-ray. You have to take off your clothing on top and put a gown on. The radiologist took two x-rays: one from the back and one from the side. I dressed and went back to the waiting room. The receptionist called me up and said now is time for payment - I paid $461.00 CAD. She said I can pick up the results in 3 business days. They will email me when the results are ready - their opening hours are 6:45 am - 3:45 pm, so she did say I could pick them up the morning of my interview. I'm not going to risk it and I am waiting here in Montreal until my interview on the 15th, so I will go to Medysis on Monday to pick them up. But it is nice to know they open early so you could hypothetically retrieve them on the day of your interview, if needed. Finally, they took a quick photo of me and that was it! I think I was walking out at 2:17 pm.

 

 

What are people's thoughts on the government shutdown? Do you think it will affect us? Don't want to start a worry spiral here but it is something I am wondering about.

[MissMyHusband 22]

35 minutes ago, KN2018 said:

I had my medical exam at Medysis in Montreal today and it was super easy! I will summarize here for anyone who might find it useful. 

 

My appointment was for 1:06 pm and I arrived a little early (around 12:45). I provided the receptionist with my interview letter (email), 5 photographs, and vaccination records. She also took a photocopy of my passport. I sat down and shortly after the doctor called me in. She was friendly and efficient - asked me a few questions about my medical history, then asked me to put a gown on. She examined my lymph nodes, abdomen, and listened to my heart and chest. After, I went back to the waiting room and shortly, a nurse came and got me. She said my vaccines were up to date (yay! I am 31, grew up in British Columbia - to prepare, I got a TDaP booster and a flu shot). She took my temperature, height and weight. She checked my vision using one of those letter charts and then took my blood pressure. She then withdrew a little bit of blood. When she was finished, she instructed me to go to the washroom and pee in a cup that she provided. After that, back to the waiting room. The radiologist came and got me shortly after and I went for the chest x-ray. You have to take off your clothing on top and put a gown on. The radiologist took two x-rays: one from the back and one from the side. I dressed and went back to the waiting room. The receptionist called me up and said now is time for payment - I paid $461.00 CAD. She said I can pick up the results in 3 business days. They will email me when the results are ready - their opening hours are 6:45 am - 3:45 pm, so she did say I could pick them up the morning of my interview. I'm not going to risk it and I am waiting here in Montreal until my interview on the 15th, so I will go to Medysis on Monday to pick them up. But it is nice to know they open early so you could hypothetically retrieve them on the day of your interview, if needed. Finally, they took a quick photo of me and that was it! I think I was walking out at 2:17 pm.

 

 

What are people's thoughts on the government shutdown? Do you think it will affect us? Don't want to start a worry spiral here but it is something I am wondering about.

No worries on government shutdown. More issues with the postal strike in Canada. 

[Kat & Jim 47]

@miel27 Hope you interview went well today and you get positive results. Also @Alyssamac90 good luck in your interview tomorrow.

[Kat & Jim 47]

I agree @KN2018, I had my medical exam at Dr Cheema's office in Surrey BC on Jan 2nd, and it was also easier than I thought it would be. The only small negative thing is the medical exam is at Dr. Cheema's office and the Blood/urine test and X-Ray are all at different locations, not to far apart from each other if you are driving but it might be a challenge if you are taking Transit or walking and are from out of town. At the Dr's office they give you the addresses where to go, with the Blood/Urine and X-Ray Requisition and you have to figure out where to go. Life labs where you get Blood/urine test and  West Coast Medical Imaging are normally in the same building but West Coast Medical Imaging is Temporarily re-located for renovations. Here is a summary from the start of making the appointment to when the results were received. I apologize ahead of time if this is long winded, I'd rather give to much details and hope it helps others as well.

 

On Dec 18th I called for an appointment time and the message said to send a email with my name, Case No, Interview date, phone No and to give what type of Visa Applicant I am. ( I gave I am "Regular Visa Applicant", 1R1 Spousal Visa, spouse of a US Citizen) The return email the next day asked me to provide them with a couple of preferable dates and to refer to an attached document for exam day. (very detailed - about 10 pages-not all applied to me but was worth reading to be prepared) I chose Jan 2nd at 7:00 a.m. and received a returned email confirming the date and time. 

 

I showed up at 7:00 am at Dr Cheema's office and there were about 3 or 4 women at the reception counter and they were all busy either helping others or working on a current patients information, I was asked to have a seat. There was at least 5 or six other persons before me and 1 was a family of 4. In the attachment to the email it stated all appointments are booked Mon-Fri 7:30 am to 12:00 noon only. Clearly they take start to take appointments before 7:30. I was surprised when 7:00 am was offered and took it which meant hopefully I would be done with everything earlier. It was a smaller office than what I expected but still big enough room for a lot of patients. When I was 1st called up the receptionist asked for my passport, interview letter, vaccination records and asked if I had any additional medical records or taking any medication. I also remember signing some kind of statement, I think it was something to the effect that I was telling the truth about anything I was giving during the appointment. (I don't remember much about this part) The receptionist made copies and gave all documents back. She also confirmed my current address and address in USA (same address indicated on DS-260 and what the Montreal Consulate has) Also in the attachment to the email concerning "Photos", was a statement " Your medical is a part of a new eMedical system for this purpose photo will be taken in our clinic on exam day. I previously already obtained 5 Photos as instructed from the Photo requirement on the NVC website. ( $12.99-for 2 photos X 3 at London Drugs photo dept.) I asked with the receptionist, " So you do not need the 5 Photos that the NVC instructs you to get ? " She said No, we have this new eMedical system and also depending on your file some patients have to provide the 5 Photos. (not sure what she meant by that) Also since the system is new,  just in case there is problems with the eMedical system, you should always bring the 5 photos because they won't know for sure until you arrive for your appointment. All I could think is, what a waste of money but also saw her point as well. We then had a discussion about my Vaccinations and determined that I needed the Tdap booster shot and my Vaccination record was missing 2 dates for the MMR and Chickenpox. I previously got the Flu shot in Oct/2018. Lastly I paid for the cost of the medical exam $350.00 and the Tdap booster shot $45.00  total 395.00. I sat back down and waited to see the doctor. 

 

When I was called,  the lady asked for me to remove my shoes and measured my height, took my weight asked a few other basic questions and that was it. Asked me to sit on the exam table. (was not asked to remove any clothing at all, which was a relief-made me more comfortable)  A few minutes later  Dr Cheema came in, was very nice and personable. He took my blood pressure, listened to my chest and also my abdomen and upper groin area. (didn't take my temperature though) Then reviewed my chart and confirmed no medications being taken, asked if any history of mental illness, any problems with alcohol and do not smoke, no trouble with the law or no DUI's, no other history major illnesses, then gave me the Tdap booster shot and tested my vision from a letter chart. That was it for the exam part, took 5-10 mins. The doctor said before he left, there is nothing wrong with you and your good. The lady at the beginning then came in and said I should sit in the waiting area for 15 min. to make sure I do not have a bad reaction to the shot. After 15 mins I was called up to reception to say I was OK to go get my Blood/urine tests and X-Ray, as stated above was given the Requisitions. I think it took between an hour and and hour and 15 mins at the Dr's office. (I lost track of time) I was finished with the Blood/urine tests and X-Ray (only took 1 front X-Ray) about an hour later. 

 

Because my Vaccination record was missing 2 dates for the MMR and Chickenpox, when I went for the blood tests they also tested for Immunity for these as well. The receptionist at the doctors office estimated early the following week for the results to come back. Which meant I couldn't pick up my results Friday Jan 4th (2 days after) I had to wait for an email from Dr Cheema to say my results were ready.

I received an email this past Saturday, Jan 5th saying " we have received your titar test report and you are immune to MMR and Varicella; (Chicken pox)  therefore, your medical report is ready for pick up". I called to confirm if it was OK to come that day to pick up the results (they were open until 2:00 on a Saturday. They said yes. I went to pick up the results and was given a brown envelope that states '" DO NOT OPEN ", all over it, a CD - with X-Ray results and results of the MMR and Chickenpox Immunity test. 

 

Now just need to finish getting organized for my Interview. 

 

 

[MissMyHusband 22]

38 minutes ago, Kat & Jim said:

I agree @KN2018, I had my medical exam at Dr Cheema's office in Surrey BC on Jan 2nd, and it was also easier than I thought it would be. The only small negative thing is the medical exam is at Dr. Cheema's office and the Blood/urine test and X-Ray are all at different locations, not to far apart from each other if you are driving but it might be a challenge if you are taking Transit or walking and are from out of town. At the Dr's office they give you the addresses where to go, with the Blood/Urine and X-Ray Requisition and you have to figure out where to go. Life labs where you get Blood/urine test and  West Coast Medical Imaging are normally in the same building but West Coast Medical Imaging is Temporarily re-located for renovations. Here is a summary from the start of making the appointment to when the results were received. I apologize ahead of time if this is long winded, I'd rather give to much details and hope it helps others as well.

 

On Dec 18th I called for an appointment time and the message said to send a email with my name, Case No, Interview date, phone No and to give what type of Visa Applicant I am. ( I gave I am "Regular Visa Applicant", 1R1 Spousal Visa, spouse of a US Citizen) The return email the next day asked me to provide them with a couple of preferable dates and to refer to an attached document for exam day. (very detailed - about 10 pages-not all applied to me but was worth reading to be prepared) I chose Jan 2nd at 7:00 a.m. and received a returned email confirming the date and time. 

 

I showed up at 7:00 am at Dr Cheema's office and there were about 3 or 4 women at the reception counter and they were all busy either helping others or working on a current patients information, I was asked to have a seat. There was at least 5 or six other persons before me and 1 was a family of 4. In the attachment to the email it stated all appointments are booked Mon-Fri 7:30 am to 12:00 noon only. Clearly they take start to take appointments before 7:30. I was surprised when 7:00 am was offered and took it which meant hopefully I would be done with everything earlier. It was a smaller office than what I expected but still big enough room for a lot of patients. When I was 1st called up the receptionist asked for my passport, interview letter, vaccination records and asked if I had any additional medical records or taking any medication. I also remember signing some kind of statement, I think it was something to the effect that I was telling the truth about anything I was giving during the appointment. (I don't remember much about this part) The receptionist made copies and gave all documents back. She also confirmed my current address and address in USA (same address indicated on DS-260 and what the Montreal Consulate has) Also in the attachment to the email concerning "Photos", was a statement " Your medical is a part of a new eMedical system for this purpose photo will be taken in our clinic on exam day. I previously already obtained 5 Photos as instructed from the Photo requirement on the NVC website. ( $12.99-for 2 photos X 3 at London Drugs photo dept.) I asked with the receptionist, " So you do not need the 5 Photos that the NVC instructs you to get ? " She said No, we have this new eMedical system and also depending on your file some patients have to provide the 5 Photos. (not sure what she meant by that) Also since the system is new,  just in case there is problems with the eMedical system, you should always bring the 5 photos because they won't know for sure until you arrive for your appointment. All I could think is, what a waste of money but also saw her point as well. We then had a discussion about my Vaccinations and determined that I needed the Tdap booster shot and my Vaccination record was missing 2 dates for the MMR and Chickenpox. I previously got the Flu shot in Oct/2018. Lastly I paid for the cost of the medical exam $350.00 and the Tdap booster shot $45.00  total 395.00. I sat back down and waited to see the doctor. 

 

When I was called,  the lady asked for me to remove my shoes and measured my height, took my weight asked a few other basic questions and that was it. Asked me to sit on the exam table. (was not asked to remove any clothing at all, which was a relief-made me more comfortable)  A few minutes later  Dr Cheema came in, was very nice and personable. He took my blood pressure, listened to my chest and also my abdomen and upper groin area. (didn't take my temperature though) Then reviewed my chart and confirmed no medications being taken, asked if any history of mental illness, any problems with alcohol and do not smoke, no trouble with the law or no DUI's, no other history major illnesses, then gave me the Tdap booster shot and tested my vision from a letter chart. That was it for the exam part, took 5-10 mins. The doctor said before he left, there is nothing wrong with you and your good. The lady at the beginning then came in and said I should sit in the waiting area for 15 min. to make sure I do not have a bad reaction to the shot. After 15 mins I was called up to reception to say I was OK to go get my Blood/urine tests and X-Ray, as stated above was given the Requisitions. I think it took between an hour and and hour and 15 mins at the Dr's office. (I lost track of time) I was finished with the Blood/urine tests and X-Ray (only took 1 front X-Ray) about an hour later. 

 

Because my Vaccination record was missing 2 dates for the MMR and Chickenpox, when I went for the blood tests they also tested for Immunity for these as well. The receptionist at the doctors office estimated early the following week for the results to come back. Which meant I couldn't pick up my results Friday Jan 4th (2 days after) I had to wait for an email from Dr Cheema to say my results were ready.

I received an email this past Saturday, Jan 5th saying " we have received your titar test report and you are immune to MMR and Varicella; (Chicken pox)  therefore, your medical report is ready for pick up". I called to confirm if it was OK to come that day to pick up the results (they were open until 2:00 on a Saturday. They said yes. I went to pick up the results and was given a brown envelope that states '" DO NOT OPEN ", all over it, a CD - with X-Ray results and results of the MMR and Chickenpox Immunity test. 

 

Now just need to finish getting organized for my Interview. 

 

 

Wow you are so lucky. My husband had his exam in Montreal. He had to get undressed and they just gave him 3 vaccines...didn't test like they did for you...plus he had to get a flu shot and tetanus shot all in same visit. 

[Alyssamac90 40]

4 hours ago, Kat & Jim said:

@miel27 Hope you interview went well today and you get positive results. Also @Alyssamac90 good luck in your interview tomorrow.

Thank you so much!!  I’ll give a report afterwards!

[MissMyHusband 22]

3 minutes ago, Alyssamac90 said:

Thank you so much!!  I’ll give a report afterwards!

Yes and we will want to see how quickly you get your passport back! Best to you!

[MissMyHusband 22]

On 1/9/2019 at 7:07 PM, MissMyHusband said:

No worries on government shutdown. More issues with the postal strike in Canada. 

 

On 1/9/2019 at 9:41 AM, MissMyHusband said:

January interviews start tomorrow! Good luck everyone!!

Good luck @Abby P on your interview today!

[Alyssamac90 40]

Hi everyone! My interview went well this morning at 730 and i was approved! I got there at 7:25 and I wasn’t number 8. I’m glad I didn’t get there before because it wasn’t freezing and doors didn’t open till 730. I asked about picking up my passport in person because of a trip I have planned and they said they don’t generally allow that unless there’s an emergency. I will update when I get my tracking number and passport! So encouraged to hear that @BananaButton5got their passport back in two business days to Ottawa! Yay! Things seem to be moving along better. If anyone has any questions, feel free to message me! We didn’t get out of there until around 1030.. it was slowwwww.