K-1 filers - APR/MAY 2019 NOA2--> Montreal Consulate

[Z&D 28]

13 minutes ago, MarissaKyler said:

I just took screenshots and put them in a word document with typed captions for each photo or set of photos. I did this for the I-129F and will do again for update proof  

 

I took random screenshots of messages between us. Tried to get starts of conversation so they would have the date on them but it didn’t always work out that way 

Thank you! how many pages of messages are you taking?

[Kimmyk1visa 9]

1 hour ago, Z&D said:

Hey all, I know we've talked about proof of relationship before, I just wanted to ask how you guys are organizing the extra information like pictures, and text messages... also are you just taking screenshots of conversations you have had throughout the months?

Thanks in advance!

I’m on maternity leave so I have a lot of free time! Haha I made a scrap book of our relationship timeline!! 😝 Like a teenage kid haha 

[QueenieBonds 15]

2 minutes ago, Kimmyk1visa said:

I’m on maternity leave so I have a lot of free time! Haha I made a scrap book of our relationship timeline!! 😝 Like a teenage kid haha 

That’s what I did too. 

You guys are cute 

[Kimmyk1visa 9]

19 minutes ago, QueenieBonds said:

That’s what I did too. 

You guys are cute 

Awww thanks!

Yeeees. It was fun to make anyway! It ended up looking like my 7 yo’s artwork! LOL but I did my best 😝

[Z&D 28]

1 hour ago, Kimmyk1visa said:

I’m on maternity leave so I have a lot of free time! Haha I made a scrap book of our relationship timeline!! 😝 Like a teenage kid haha 

oh my word - this is so sweet! Great idea - I was going to compartmentalize into modes but relationship timelines makes sense!

[Buster & Hitch 58]

3 hours ago, MarissaKyler said:

I just took screenshots and put them in a word document with typed captions for each photo or set of photos. I did this for the I-129F and will do again for update proof  

 

I took random screenshots of messages between us. Tried to get starts of conversation so they would have the date on them but it didn’t always work out that way 

I did the exact same thing for the I-129f and updated for the interview. 26 pages total organized by month - about two pages for each month of the relationship. I took screenshots of travel itineraries, photos together (especially those with friends & family), texts here and there that were cute, messages exchanged with family about the relationship, and photos of my wedding dress, wedding band designs and save the dates! I’ll also include updated phone records, which I had submitted with the I-129F, we talk on the phone every day so I just highlighted all the ones with our numbers. I had to use his US phone records because my Canadian ones wouldn’t show the incoming call numbers only the outgoing ones. 

[MarissaKyler 67]

Do we have to have a photo copy of the proof of relationship (messages/photos/whatever)? I know pk 3&4 states to bring the original and a copy of the documents. Are y’all doing this for the proof of relationship as well or just the official documents?

Also good luck to anyone who has their interview today! 😁🥰

[Buster & Hitch 58]

Just had my medical at Medisys/Horizon in Montreal. Was in and out of there in about 90 minutes. I was most worried about this portion due to a complicated medical history. Just wanted to lay out the sequence of events for others:

 

- Arrive early to fill out medical history forms. Like any other doctor’s office. They ask for your passport, photos, vaccination record and packet 4 EMAIL at the front desk. I only printed off the P4 PDF not the email, which I had to forward to them. They need confirmation from the embassy, to you, stating a medical is required and I think the P4 email is the only source for that. 

 

- nurse calls you in to a room to go over vaccinations, do a small eye test (i don’t wear glasses) and draw one vial of blood. Also of note is they require the exact dates the vaccinations were administered. My vaccination record only had month/year and she wanted the days in case the embassy asked. Thankfully I brought my medical records with me and was able to quickly pull up the doctor’s notes on days the vaccines were administered. She gave me a container for a urine sample and told me I had to submit it before I left (they want you to wait an hour since the last time you urinated)

 

- Then you wait again and get called in for the chest X-ray. They make you take off your bra and any necklaces and put on a gown. They just do a front and side picture, it’s pretty quick but might be confusing if you’ve never done one before. 

 

- then you wait again and get called in to see the doctor to go over medical history and physical exam. I am on anti-anxiety medication and did not bring a note as i’ve never been hospitalized for it. She did want confirmation that it wasn’t for “major depression” as that’s a different checkbox. Again thankfully I had my medical records and could confirm with doctor’s notes reason for the prescription. Physical exam was quick, eyes, ears, and a quick change into a robe for abdominal check. 

 

- waited again until all paperwork was compiled, then I paid ($470 CAD) and left! Overall a very quick process. I live in the maritimes and Montreal is the closest place for us. Stayed at the YWCA hotel a 15 minute walk away for only $120 a night. Not as fancy but a nice spot!

[Thrillhouse 193]

8 hours ago, MarissaKyler said:

Do we have to have a photo copy of the proof of relationship (messages/photos/whatever)? I know pk 3&4 states to bring the original and a copy of the documents. Are y’all doing this for the proof of relationship as well or just the official documents?

Also good luck to anyone who has their interview today! 😁🥰

 

Just copies of the official documents (i.e., birth certificate, military records, etc.).

 

Ya'll are way overthinking this.

[Kimmyk1visa 9]

16 hours ago, QueenieBonds said:

That’s what I did too. 

You guys are cute 

Awwww hehe thaaaanks! Makes me smile every time I flip through the pages!! ❤️❤️ 

[Kimmyk1visa 9]

Hello everyone!

Doctor’s office called and said our medical package is ready for pick up? He didn’t even wait for my addtl vaccination that he said I was missing? Weird? Huhu So I don’t need it to be added anymore? Cause when I pick it up we are not allowed to open it right? 🤔

[Z&D 28]

6 hours ago, Kimmyk1visa said:

Hello everyone!

Doctor’s office called and said our medical package is ready for pick up? He didn’t even wait for my addtl vaccination that he said I was missing? Weird? Huhu So I don’t need it to be added anymore? Cause when I pick it up we are not allowed to open it right? 🤔

Hey - yeah you're not allowed to open it but maybe take your vaccination papers in with you and have a conversation at the reception. Dr Mascarenhas office, gave us a document like this https://photos.state.gov/libraries/thailand/591452/iv/ds3025.pdf proving vaccinations. The reason for the vaccinations is that they are mandatory during the AOS process - it will be okay for the interview and getting the K1 visa, it might mean having to do another medical again in the US! 

[wingman23 140]

14 hours ago, Z&D said:

The reason for the vaccinations is that they are mandatory during the AOS process - it will be okay for the interview and getting the K1 visa, it might mean having to do another medical again in the US! 

during the AOS process, are the vaccination requirements be the same as the K1 visa process wherein vaccinations are required according to your age bracket? For example, meningococcal vaccine is not required for 18 to 64 age group when you apply for K1 visa. how about for the AOS process? can someone shed a light on this please? I noticed on the form to be filled out (I-693 form) has a column for blanket waiver for "not age appropriate". do we tick that if we are in a certain age group for certain vaccinations? appreciate any help.

[KenandBina 127]

Anyone know what time the doors at the embassy open. I know I read it somewhere but can’t remember. 

[DreAndKi 21]

1 minute ago, KenandBina said:

Anyone know what time the doors at the embassy open. I know I read it somewhere but can’t remember. 

I think I remember people saying that they opened around 7:30 for the first set of interviews. It's first come first served per interview time though.