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All the best of luck on Monday Americana!! Got the digits all crossed for you!!!

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09/25/2009 Completed at NVC

01/11/2010 Interview Assigned..flight and hotel booked same day.

01/20/2010 Medical in Vancouver....no issues reported

02/05/2010 Interview in Montreal..APPROVED..with a few tears at the end!!

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FireRay
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Kinda disapointing to see no names on the bottom of that list have any interview dates scheduled. No interviews scheduled in Montreal(Minus Cndwife) Lets hope those names get dates soon!

Jadenjewel
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Hey everybody waiting I just checked when I got my interview date and it was this day last month. So be ready as I had less than 3 weeks to my interview! I hope all the June group get to finish this

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Me neither . . . at this point I'm assuming that Montreal has fallen behind even further and I won't see a December appointment. How it can end up taking them 3 months to get through the June case co

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Member...........NOA2......Case# @NVC.....Mailed I-864....Mailed DS-230....RFE....Done @NVC....Interview...DTI

Revenesque.....05/28/08.....--/--/--........12/21/09........12/21/09........N.....01/07/10

ZansGirl.......03/09/09.....03/19/09........04/07/09........04/08/09........N.....09/25/09.....02/05/10....133

biglos.........03/30/09.....--/--/--........06/12/09........07/16/09........-.....08/28/09.....01/27/10....155

intuitionsys...04/01/09.....06/24/09........--/--/--........--/--/--........-.....09/24/09.....02/10/10....139

justcheckin....04/06/09.....--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--........-.....08/04/09.....01/13/10....162

hisgirl........04/17/09.....--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--........-.....07/30/09.....01/20/10....174

americana2009..04/20/09..<-date filed I-130.--/--/--........--/--/--..sent pkt3>..07/23/09.....02/01/10....193

thund3r........04/21/09.....08/02/09........--/--/--........--/--/--........-.....09/11/09.....02/08/10....150

Cindy&Greg.....04/07/09.....04/23/09........08/19/09........06/01/09........-.....09/28/09.....02/09/10....134

Blitz..........05/04/09.....--/--/--........11/04/09........11/04/09........N.....11/25/09.....03/18/10....113

andylans.......06/08/09..<-date filed I-130.--/--/--........--/--/--..sent pkt3>..07/22/09.....01/14/10....176

fifo...........06/22/09.....--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--........Y.....09/25/09.....02/24/10....152

lgg............06/25/09.....07/08/09........--/--/--........--/--/--........-.....08/12/09.....01/26/10....167

Bern...........07/14/09.....08/11/09........10/30/09........10/30/09........N.....11/19/09.....03/26/10....127

Malrothien.....07/15/09.....07/22/09........08/07/09........09/08/09........Y.....11/24/09.....03/01/10.... 97

Kuds1..........07/17/09.....07/23/09........--/--/--........08/28/09........Y.....10/01/09.....02/01/10....123

Lyn & Lisa.EP..07/22/09.....08/08/09........08/30/09........08/31//09.......-.....10/09/09.....02/09/10....138

La Souris.EP...07/30/09.....08/14/09........09/15/09........09/25/09........N.....10/02/09.....03/24/10....173

redBlue........08/13/09.....08/17/09........09/12/09........09/16/09........-.....09/26/09.....02/05/10....132

kballtex.EP....08/21/09.....09/01/09........09/15/09........09/25/09........-.....11/06/09.....03/11/10....125

Pauley.........08/21/09.....09/09/09........10/26/09........11/23/09........Y.....12/10/09.....03/18/10.... 98

sdhiman.EP.....08/26/09.....09/08/09........09/17/09........10/21/09........N.....11/02/09.....02/24/10....114

mike777.EP.....08/28/09.....--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--........-.....12/11/09.....03/03/10.... 95

sdw..EP....... 08/28/09.....09/08/09........09/12/09........09/26/09........Y.....11/12/09.....03/02/10....110

helvetica_bold.09/03/09.....--/--/--........08/06/09........05/20/09........Y.....09/03/09.....01/19/10....138

andyw1.........09/09/09.....--/--/--........03/16/09........05/12/09........Y.....09/23/09.....02/24/10....154

Frequent Flyer.09/10/09.....09/25/09........10/26/09........11/02/09........N.....12/11/09.....03/25/10....104

redmen99.EP....09/11/09.....09/28/09........10/09/09........10/27/09........N.....11/09/09.....03/01/10....112

jmd32499.......09/23/09.....--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--........-.....12/05/09.....03/10/10.... 95

K & I..........09/11/09.....09/28/09........10/21/09........11/20/09........-.....12/23/09

Salnik.........09/14/09.....09/29/09........10/06/09........10/24/09........Y.....12/23/09

mast3r12.EP....09/17/09.....10/01/09........10/17/09........10/22/09........Y.....11/12/09.....03/09/10....117

wmtc...........09/18/09.....09/30/09........11/11/09........11/11/09........N.....12/01/09.....03/11/10....100

She_Fitz.EP....09/26/09.....10/06/09........11/19/09........11/19/09........N.....12/10/09.....03/16/10.... 96

WyattsTorch.EP.10/01/09.....10/14/09........10/26/09........10/26/09........Y.....11/12/09.....03/05/10....113

lonie.EP.......10/03/09.....10/06/09........11/13/09........11/23/09........N.....12/21/09

Edmontongirl...11/02/09..<-date filed I-130/Approved Dec 30 --/--/--........N.....01/05/10

Timeline page for 2007, 2008 and 2009 interviews Montreal: link

CR1/IR1 interview letter: link

DTI - Days between completion at NVC and interview

DCF - Direct Consular Filing - EP - Electronic Processing

Member...........NOA2......Case# @NVC.....Mailed I-864....Mailed DS-230....RFE....Done @NVC....Interview...DTI

January

lgg............06/25/09.....07/08/09........--/--/--........--/--/--........-.....08/12/09.....01/26/10....167

biglos.........03/30/09.....--/--/--........06/12/09........07/16/09........-.....08/28/09.....01/27/10....155

February

americana2009..04/20/09..<-date filed I-130.--/--/--........--/--/--..sent pkt3>..07/23/09.....02/01/10....193

Kuds1..........07/17/09.....07/23/09........--/--/--........08/28/09........Y.....10/01/09.....02/01/10....123

ZansGirl.......03/09/09.....03/19/09........04/07/09........04/08/09........N.....09/25/09.....02/05/10....133

redBlue........08/13/09.....08/17/09........09/12/09........09/16/09........-.....09/26/09.....02/05/10....132

thund3r........04/21/09.....08/02/09........--/--/--........--/--/--........-.....09/11/09.....02/08/10....150

Cindy&Greg.....04/07/09.....04/23/09........08/19/09........06/01/09........-.....09/28/09.....02/09/10....134

Lyn & Lisa.EP..07/22/09.....08/08/09........08/30/09........08/31//09.......-.....10/09/09.....02/09/10....138

intuitionsys...04/01/09.....06/24/09........--/--/--........--/--/--........-.....09/24/09.....02/10/10....139

andyw1.........09/09/09.....--/--/--........03/16/09........05/12/09........Y.....09/23/09.....02/24/10....154

sdhiman.EP.....08/26/09.....09/08/09........09/17/09........10/21/09........N.....11/02/09.....02/24/10....114

fifo...........06/22/09.....--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--........Y.....09/25/09.....02/24/10....152

March

Malrothien.....07/15/09.....07/22/09........08/07/09........09/08/09........Y.....11/24/09.....03/01/10.... 97

redmen99.EP....09/11/09.....09/28/09........10/09/09........10/27/09........N.....11/09/09.....03/01/10....112

sdw..EP....... 08/28/09.....09/08/09........09/12/09........09/26/09........Y.....11/12/09.....03/02/10....110

mike777.EP.....08/28/09.....--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--........-.....12/11/09.....03/03/10.... 95

WyattsTorch.EP.10/01/09.....10/14/09........10/26/09........10/26/09........Y.....11/12/09.....03/05/10....113

mast3r12.EP....09/17/09.....10/01/09........10/17/09........10/22/09........Y.....11/12/09.....03/09/10....117

jmd32499.......09/23/09.....--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--........-.....12/05/09.....03/10/10.... 95

wmtc...........09/18/09.....09/30/09........11/11/09........11/11/09........N.....12/01/09.....03/11/10....100

kballtex.EP....08/21/09.....09/01/09........09/15/09........09/25/09........-.....11/06/09.....03/11/10....125

She_Fitz.EP....09/26/09.....10/06/09........11/19/09........11/19/09........N.....12/10/09.....03/16/10.... 96

Pauley.........08/21/09.....09/09/09........10/26/09........11/23/09........Y.....12/10/09.....03/18/10.... 98

Blitz..........05/04/09.....--/--/--........11/04/09........11/04/09........N.....11/25/09.....03/18/10....113

La Souris.EP...07/30/09.....08/14/09........09/15/09........09/25/09........N.....10/02/09.....03/24/10....173

Frequent Flyer.09/10/09.....09/25/09........10/26/09........11/02/09........N.....12/11/09.....03/25/10....104

Bern...........07/14/09.....08/11/09........10/30/09........10/30/09........N.....11/19/09.....03/26/10....127

Timeline page for 2007, 2008 and 2009 interviews Montreal: link

CR1/IR1 interview letter: link

DTI - Days between completion at NVC and interview

DCF - Direct Consular Filing - EP - Electronic Processing

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ok guys and girls, I am all set I think, I hope. I will definitely post my review. as far as establishing domicile here is some stuff I am using:

Approximate insurance quote for our vehicles

our compliance letters for our vehicles

a letter from relatives stating we will be staying with them, mind you we did find a home to rent

I am using a letter I recieved from my employer after I told them my husbands interview was monday

they wrote me a letter stating they are aware that I am returning to the U.S. and will be giving me 2 letters of reference instead of the standard one.

The information I recieved from the SC dept of health for my childrens immunizations

Our rental agreement on the home we are going to rent

The ABF quote I got in August and the ABF quote I did yesturday

U-Haul quote (I don't know which one to use yet, we aren't sure)

Proof of u.s. bank account in area near where we are moving

experience letter from our insurance company

I PRAY THAT IS ENOUGH, I dont know what else to use...lol

...and yes, EXTREMELY NERVOUS My husband is ok though...lol :wacko::wacko::blush::blush::crying::crying::blink::blink::star:

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Hi americana,

That looks pretty good. You mention you found a place to rent, are you just waiting to get the visa before committing to it? Have you exchanged emails with the person who would lease it?

Lately Montreal has put a lot of emphasis on a 'proper' lease, even with relatives - so if you can get one before Monday it might be a good idea. (Doesn't have to be anything too fancy!)

I assume your children are U.S. citizens, did you have to document that with a report of birth abroad? If so that might be something to take as well. What about schools for your kiddies, have you looked at that or inquired about that, so you might have an email from one?

Anyway, not saying your proof will fly or not - in any way, just thought I would throw a few ideas out there.

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If anyone finds a link online of a good, basic, 'official' lease, can you post it, please?

Mal,

Try this site: http://www.ilrg.com/forms/lease.html It lists all 50 states. I just breezed over it, I didn't really read everything...

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Medical Exam: 2/23/2010 at 1:30 p.m. - yep he went for the latest possible appointment......

Interview date: 3/1/2010 APPROVED!!!!!

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Hi americana,

That looks pretty good. You mention you found a place to rent, are you just waiting to get the visa before committing to it? Have you exchanged emails with the person who would lease it?

Lately Montreal has put a lot of emphasis on a 'proper' lease, even with relatives - so if you can get one before Monday it might be a good idea. (Doesn't have to be anything too fancy!)

I assume your children are U.S. citizens, did you have to document that with a report of birth abroad? If so that might be something to take as well. What about schools for your kiddies, have you looked at that or inquired about that, so you might have an email from one?

Anyway, not saying your proof will fly or not - in any way, just thought I would throw a few ideas out there.

We are commited to the rental the landlord is aware of what we are going through and made it an open lease til we go through immigration.

We have the info for the childrens school but they aren't enrolled yet because its a private school. We have actually had a tour and everything when we went down there. The admissions dept said to wait til we get down there because of the unknown move date( when we go to Montreal and sell our home)

Our children are U.S. citizens born abroad and they also have thier passports and SS cards so hopefully that will be enough.

The only reason we havent put our home for sale yet is because the last time we sold our home it sold in 4 hours with a 30 day closing and with not knowing when our appt was until 2 weeks ago we couldnt take that chance. We already have 2 people wanting to look at our home and its not listed yet. We are listing it as soon as we get the ok from Montreal. We also have pictures. Another thing I hope they consider is we have been together since 93' and married since 95'. I guess we will have to see...

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Oh, well if you have anything at all in writing from the landlord, even an email, that would be great. You toured the school, did they give you any brochures? Write an email to your thanking you for touring or anything?

I would also mention that as soon as you get the visa you are selling your home, that's great proof as well.

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Thanks, Red. :)

Anytime. Hope it helped. :star:

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Pay IV Bill : 10/22/2009

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Log-In Fail: 11/6/2009

Case Completed at NVC : 11/9/2009

Received Interview date: 1/22/2010

Medical Exam: 2/23/2010 at 1:30 p.m. - yep he went for the latest possible appointment......

Interview date: 3/1/2010 APPROVED!!!!!

POE: 3/8/2010 - Thousand Islands

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Good luck to you guys!!!

My fingers are crossed for you!

bring home the visa!

:)

LGG

ok guys and girls, I am all set I think, I hope. I will definitely post my review. as far as establishing domicile here is some stuff I am using:

Approximate insurance quote for our vehicles

our compliance letters for our vehicles

a letter from relatives stating we will be staying with them, mind you we did find a home to rent

I am using a letter I recieved from my employer after I told them my husbands interview was monday

they wrote me a letter stating they are aware that I am returning to the U.S. and will be giving me 2 letters of reference instead of the standard one.

The information I recieved from the SC dept of health for my childrens immunizations

Our rental agreement on the home we are going to rent

The ABF quote I got in August and the ABF quote I did yesturday

U-Haul quote (I don't know which one to use yet, we aren't sure)

Proof of u.s. bank account in area near where we are moving

experience letter from our insurance company

I PRAY THAT IS ENOUGH, I dont know what else to use...lol

...and yes, EXTREMELY NERVOUS My husband is ok though...lol :wacko::wacko::blush::blush::crying::crying::blink::blink::star:

,

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I was wondering, does the Montreal consulate accept debit or credit cards for the visa fee (our IR-1 interview is Feb 10) or is it a cash only affair?

Someone correct me if I am wrong, but there is no fee at the consulate for an IR-1 as that was included in your fees to the NVC. Only K-1's have a fee at the interview....

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Receive I-864 Package : 10/7/2009

Return Completed I-864 : 10/9/2009

Return Completed DS-3032 : 10/6/2009

Receive IV Bill : 10/20/2009

Pay IV Bill : 10/22/2009

Return Completed DS-230 Package : 10/26/2009

Log-In Fail: 11/6/2009

Case Completed at NVC : 11/9/2009

Received Interview date: 1/22/2010

Medical Exam: 2/23/2010 at 1:30 p.m. - yep he went for the latest possible appointment......

Interview date: 3/1/2010 APPROVED!!!!!

POE: 3/8/2010 - Thousand Islands

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Someone correct me if I am wrong, but there is no fee at the consulate for an IR-1 as that was included in your fees to the NVC. Only K-1's have a fee at the interview....

Okay that sounds right actually. I just wasn't sure. A lot of reviews I read even of IR-1 people mentioned paying a fee for something at the consulate I just assumed it was the visa fee. Is it for fingerprinting or something or am I just out to lunch?

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Someone correct me if I am wrong, but there is no fee at the consulate for an IR-1 as that was included in your fees to the NVC. Only K-1's have a fee at the interview....

The $400 IV bill covers that. K1s don't pay that bill so they pay at the interview is my understanding.

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