Montreal INTERVIEW questions

[Elunia28 0]

hey all

My case was sent to the Montreal consulate on March 15, 2006... How long would it roughly be before I get anything in the mail from them? (packet 3). Also on one of the forms that I have to send out there's space to put all employers for the past ten years, places I lived in since I was 16 years old, and how many times I entered the US. the question is does it have to be EXACT or to the best of my knowledge? some of the things I don't remember anymore with details..... I'm getting old or something.... Also how much do I have to pay at the consulate in montreal and are they gonna issue the visa the same day or do I have to stay there and it's gonna be the next day?

And how soon is the medical gonna be? is there line ups for the medical? Do I have to make an appointment myself or is it gonna be sent by the consulate?

thx

peace

Elunia28

[canucker18 0]

Hey there, I hope I can help you seeing as I went through Montreal not too long ago.

First off, take a look at my timeline to see when I sent my checklist back and when I got my interview letter.

I'd say 2-3 weeks before you get anything from them. Then once you send your checklist back, give it at least 1 month to hear back for an interview date.

As for filling out your employers, yes you need to be exact. And even if it's a hassle figure it out now while you are in Canada becuase you are going to have to fill out the G325A again during AOS.

Same goes for places you've lived. I think it only asks for the month so try to be as accurate as possible. I spent some time digging around to make sure I was correct and it paid off. I can't tell you how many times I've referred back to it. You never know, you may use it down the road to get a job. And if you don't have a resume, then you can use this to make one!

As for times you've visited the US, this one I did special. I lived near Toronto so I had been going across the border all the time. I added a supplemental page and I listed all the big trips I could remember that had to do with my relationship with my now husband. So, Thanksgiving, Christmas, whatever.

Before my list of trips I wrote a paragraph explaining that due to the close proximity of the border I had been across to the US many times for shopping and day trips etc. I also put that I had recalled to the best of my ability all recent trips. So, add a page, explain first, then give a list. My list looked something like

March 2005- 2 weeks-March Break- Cape Cod

and so on.

As for the visa. You need to bring 100US Cash with you. That's the cost, and you pay it before you get to do anything else, so be sure to get to a bank and have it in hand.

When I went, they don't issue the visa same day. You could have it mailed to you back at home, or you could go back the next day after 2:30pm to pick it up. I opted to have it mailed, and if you do that they will tell you exactly what envelope to buy etc etc in order to have it mailed back to you. This all comes in Packet 3 so don't worry about details.

You make the appointment for your medical yourself. I was in the Toronto area and there were 2 Dr's that did it. I went to a place called Medysis and it was only a few days wait to do it. The medical costs money (about $200).

You will need your case number for your medical so once you are approved get your case number MTLxxxxx (can't remember how many x's) and book your medical.

Also, make sure you have your long form birth certificate. It's like a big piece of paper that shows all your parents' information as well. You will have to have that birth certificate. If you don't have it, mail away for it now because it can take a while.

If you need any more info you may want to check out the Canada forum in the Regional Forums father down on the forum main page.

I hope I've helped answer your questions!! Good Luck!

Edited March 27, 2006 by canucker18

[zyggy 9]

hey all

My case was sent to the Montreal consulate on March 15, 2006... How long would it roughly be before I get anything in the mail from them? (packet 3). Also on one of the forms that I have to send out there's space to put all employers for the past ten years, places I lived in since I was 16 years old, and how many times I entered the US. the question is does it have to be EXACT or to the best of my knowledge? some of the things I don't remember anymore with details..... I'm getting old or something.... Also how much do I have to pay at the consulate in montreal and are they gonna issue the visa the same day or do I have to stay there and it's gonna be the next day?

And how soon is the medical gonna be? is there line ups for the medical? Do I have to make an appointment myself or is it gonna be sent by the consulate?

thx

peace

Elunia28

Expect something in the mail in about 4 to 6 weeks...

You need to provide them with what they ask...

For a K visa, the fee is $100 US Cash.

Visas are issued the following business day. You can either stay until the following day, or you can give them a prepaid Expresspost envelope.

You must make the appointment for the medical. A listing of approved physicians will be provided with the checklist. You can get the medical within a week of calling... There isn't a big backlog on the medical.

[Elunia28 0]

thx so much!!!

it kinda stops me worrying a little

take care

Elunia28