Montreal CR1 Interview Review

[Glady 0]

I stayed at Hotel, la Tour de Centre Ville. Not much about the hotel but i will recommend as it is very close and served the purpose. I arrived at the consulate at 7:27 i was the second person but an elderly couple sneaked in front of me and that was ok. I went through Security and was given the letter C. I went downstairs and the security guy came and took us upstairs. Up there I was the third person called. The lady was very kind and respectful. She took my Medicals (not the x-ray) passport and appointment letter along with 2 passport pictures. She asked me a few questions about where my wife worked and when we got married. She asked me to sit until she returned and when she did she returned my documents and did the finger printing. After that i was asked to sit and wait for the interview. About 20 minutes later i was called and asked to swear. After that another finger printing and then a few questions about where we met, what my wife does for a living. He commented on how hard my father-in-law (co sponsor) worked and he makes good money but works hard as he has 3 employers. He asked where i worked and what my plans were. He said he hope i get as good a job in the US as i have in Canada. He wished me luck and said I "I guess we are going to approve you today" he said i should expect my passport in about 2 weeks and that it will be done in the next 48 hours.

Thanks VJ as i felt very prepared because of the mountain of information we provide here. The whole process was very smooth and the interview itself was like 5 minutes. i was out by 9:30 checked out of the hotel and on the road by 9:45am. Thanks everyone.

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

I stayed at Hotel, la Tour de Centre Ville. Not much about the hotel but i will recommend as it is very close and served the purpose. I arrived at the consulate at 7:27 i was the second person but an elderly couple sneaked in front of me and that was ok. I went through Security and was given the letter C. I went downstairs and the security guy came and took us upstairs. Up there I was the third person called. The lady was very kind and respectful. She took my Medicals (not the x-ray) passport and appointment letter along with 2 passport pictures. She asked me a few questions about where my wife worked and when we got married. She asked me to sit until she returned and when she did she returned my documents and did the finger printing. After that i was asked to sit and wait for the interview. About 20 minutes later i was called and asked to swear. After that another finger printing and then a few questions about where we met, what my wife does for a living. He commented on how hard my father-in-law (co sponsor) worked and he makes good money but works hard as he has 3 employers. He asked where i worked and what my plans were. He said he hope i get as good a job in the US as i have in Canada. He wished me luck and said I "I guess we are going to approve you today" he said i should expect my passport in about 2 weeks and that it will be done in the next 48 hours.

Thanks VJ as i felt very prepared because of the mountain of information we provide here. The whole process was very smooth and the interview itself was like 5 minutes. i was out by 9:30 checked out of the hotel and on the road by 9:45am. Thanks everyone.

Congratulations to you!!!!

Great review!

[trailmix 77]

Another successful interview - glad to hear it! Sounds like it went smoothly.

As the people in line were elderly I admire your not wrestling them to the ground

Congratulations!

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

I stayed at Hotel, la Tour de Centre Ville. Not much about the hotel but i will recommend as it is very close and served the purpose. I arrived at the consulate at 7:27 i was the second person but an elderly couple sneaked in front of me and that was ok. I went through Security and was given the letter C. I went downstairs and the security guy came and took us upstairs. Up there I was the third person called. The lady was very kind and respectful. She took my Medicals (not the x-ray) passport and appointment letter along with 2 passport pictures. She asked me a few questions about where my wife worked and when we got married. She asked me to sit until she returned and when she did she returned my documents and did the finger printing. After that i was asked to sit and wait for the interview. About 20 minutes later i was called and asked to swear. After that another finger printing and then a few questions about where we met, what my wife does for a living. He commented on how hard my father-in-law (co sponsor) worked and he makes good money but works hard as he has 3 employers. He asked where i worked and what my plans were. He said he hope i get as good a job in the US as i have in Canada. He wished me luck and said I "I guess we are going to approve you today" he said i should expect my passport in about 2 weeks and that it will be done in the next 48 hours.

Thanks VJ as i felt very prepared because of the mountain of information we provide here. The whole process was very smooth and the interview itself was like 5 minutes. i was out by 9:30 checked out of the hotel and on the road by 9:45am. Thanks everyone.

Congrats!!!! Quick question though, how did to transport your documents into the consulate? I know they won't allow briefcases or valises, so how did you do it? An OC person like me will go crazy (well.. crazier) otherwise.

[Delicia 1]

Grats!

[Misty1979 0]

Congrats, glad to hear all went well

[Flames9_RN 358]

I stayed at Hotel, la Tour de Centre Ville. Not much about the hotel but i will recommend as it is very close and served the purpose. I arrived at the consulate at 7:27 i was the second person but an elderly couple sneaked in front of me and that was ok. I went through Security and was given the letter C. I went downstairs and the security guy came and took us upstairs. Up there I was the third person called. The lady was very kind and respectful. She took my Medicals (not the x-ray) passport and appointment letter along with 2 passport pictures. She asked me a few questions about where my wife worked and when we got married. She asked me to sit until she returned and when she did she returned my documents and did the finger printing. After that i was asked to sit and wait for the interview. About 20 minutes later i was called and asked to swear. After that another finger printing and then a few questions about where we met, what my wife does for a living. He commented on how hard my father-in-law (co sponsor) worked and he makes good money but works hard as he has 3 employers. He asked where i worked and what my plans were. He said he hope i get as good a job in the US as i have in Canada. He wished me luck and said I "I guess we are going to approve you today" he said i should expect my passport in about 2 weeks and that it will be done in the next 48 hours.

Thanks VJ as i felt very prepared because of the mountain of information we provide here. The whole process was very smooth and the interview itself was like 5 minutes. i was out by 9:30 checked out of the hotel and on the road by 9:45am. Thanks everyone.

Congrats!!!! Quick question though, how did to transport your documents into the consulate? I know they won't allow briefcases or valises, so how did you do it? An OC person like me will go crazy (well.. crazier) otherwise.

One of those plastic accordian folders work great. Mine had like 13 slots, was 15.3 " long by 11" wide.

Congrats

[Carlawarla 1]

Congratulations on a successful interview!

Carla

[Glady 0]

I stayed at Hotel, la Tour de Centre Ville. Not much about the hotel but i will recommend as it is very close and served the purpose. I arrived at the consulate at 7:27 i was the second person but an elderly couple sneaked in front of me and that was ok. I went through Security and was given the letter C. I went downstairs and the security guy came and took us upstairs. Up there I was the third person called. The lady was very kind and respectful. She took my Medicals (not the x-ray) passport and appointment letter along with 2 passport pictures. She asked me a few questions about where my wife worked and when we got married. She asked me to sit until she returned and when she did she returned my documents and did the finger printing. After that i was asked to sit and wait for the interview. About 20 minutes later i was called and asked to swear. After that another finger printing and then a few questions about where we met, what my wife does for a living. He commented on how hard my father-in-law (co sponsor) worked and he makes good money but works hard as he has 3 employers. He asked where i worked and what my plans were. He said he hope i get as good a job in the US as i have in Canada. He wished me luck and said I "I guess we are going to approve you today" he said i should expect my passport in about 2 weeks and that it will be done in the next 48 hours.

Thanks VJ as i felt very prepared because of the mountain of information we provide here. The whole process was very smooth and the interview itself was like 5 minutes. i was out by 9:30 checked out of the hotel and on the road by 9:45am. Thanks everyone.

Congrats!!!! Quick question though, how did to transport your documents into the consulate? I know they won't allow briefcases or valises, so how did you do it? An OC person like me will go crazy (well.. crazier) otherwise.

well that was the suprising part. The elderly couple actualy had a small briefcase and even a cell phone. They were ordered to open it and then shut the cell off. No fuss was made about it but the only thing it took them an extra 10 minutes or so to clear security. As for myself I had a clear Folder with all my stuff and I was done if a few minutes.

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

I stayed at Hotel, la Tour de Centre Ville. Not much about the hotel but i will recommend as it is very close and served the purpose. I arrived at the consulate at 7:27 i was the second person but an elderly couple sneaked in front of me and that was ok. I went through Security and was given the letter C. I went downstairs and the security guy came and took us upstairs. Up there I was the third person called. The lady was very kind and respectful. She took my Medicals (not the x-ray) passport and appointment letter along with 2 passport pictures. She asked me a few questions about where my wife worked and when we got married. She asked me to sit until she returned and when she did she returned my documents and did the finger printing. After that i was asked to sit and wait for the interview. About 20 minutes later i was called and asked to swear. After that another finger printing and then a few questions about where we met, what my wife does for a living. He commented on how hard my father-in-law (co sponsor) worked and he makes good money but works hard as he has 3 employers. He asked where i worked and what my plans were. He said he hope i get as good a job in the US as i have in Canada. He wished me luck and said I "I guess we are going to approve you today" he said i should expect my passport in about 2 weeks and that it will be done in the next 48 hours.

Thanks VJ as i felt very prepared because of the mountain of information we provide here. The whole process was very smooth and the interview itself was like 5 minutes. i was out by 9:30 checked out of the hotel and on the road by 9:45am. Thanks everyone.

Congrats!!!! Quick question though, how did to transport your documents into the consulate? I know they won't allow briefcases or valises, so how did you do it? An OC person like me will go crazy (well.. crazier) otherwise.

well that was the suprising part. The elderly couple actualy had a small briefcase and even a cell phone. They were ordered to open it and then shut the cell off. No fuss was made about it but the only thing it took them an extra 10 minutes or so to clear security. As for myself I had a clear Folder with all my stuff and I was done if a few minutes.

I was planning on going with the plastic accordian folder (like everyone else) but I was curious if they were going to allow a briefcase, since it makes carrying the paperwork so much easier for two parents who both have no b/c.

[Glady 0]

I stayed at Hotel, la Tour de Centre Ville. Not much about the hotel but i will recommend as it is very close and served the purpose. I arrived at the consulate at 7:27 i was the second person but an elderly couple sneaked in front of me and that was ok. I went through Security and was given the letter C. I went downstairs and the security guy came and took us upstairs. Up there I was the third person called. The lady was very kind and respectful. She took my Medicals (not the x-ray) passport and appointment letter along with 2 passport pictures. She asked me a few questions about where my wife worked and when we got married. She asked me to sit until she returned and when she did she returned my documents and did the finger printing. After that i was asked to sit and wait for the interview. About 20 minutes later i was called and asked to swear. After that another finger printing and then a few questions about where we met, what my wife does for a living. He commented on how hard my father-in-law (co sponsor) worked and he makes good money but works hard as he has 3 employers. He asked where i worked and what my plans were. He said he hope i get as good a job in the US as i have in Canada. He wished me luck and said I "I guess we are going to approve you today" he said i should expect my passport in about 2 weeks and that it will be done in the next 48 hours.

Thanks VJ as i felt very prepared because of the mountain of information we provide here. The whole process was very smooth and the interview itself was like 5 minutes. i was out by 9:30 checked out of the hotel and on the road by 9:45am. Thanks everyone.

Congrats!!!! Quick question though, how did to transport your documents into the consulate? I know they won't allow briefcases or valises, so how did you do it? An OC person like me will go crazy (well.. crazier) otherwise.

well that was the suprising part. The elderly couple actualy had a small briefcase and even a cell phone. They were ordered to open it and then shut the cell off. No fuss was made about it but the only thing it took them an extra 10 minutes or so to clear security. As for myself I had a clear Folder with all my stuff and I was done if a few minutes.

I was planning on going with the plastic accordian folder (like everyone else) but I was curious if they were going to allow a briefcase, since it makes carrying the paperwork so much easier for two parents who both have no b/c.

Stay away from the brief case. the plastic folder has a lot of compartments so may be get too of them. heck i did not even wear a belt, I left my cellphone and car keys in the hotel. try to be as simple as possible. make sure you have the right size of Envelop Get EXACTLY the size of the CANADA POST PREPAID ENVELOP THAT THEY REQUEST. Canada post does have 314mm X 394 so get that one and ONLY fill out the To field as they will stamp their address into the from field. You posted something last month that Canada does not the 314mm X 394 and we should instead purchase the 304.5mm by 381. That will be a mistake. They have the one the Emabssy requests.

[Flames9_RN 358]

I would think a briefcase is too big. They turn away some ladies that purses are too big.

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

I stayed at Hotel, la Tour de Centre Ville. Not much about the hotel but i will recommend as it is very close and served the purpose. I arrived at the consulate at 7:27 i was the second person but an elderly couple sneaked in front of me and that was ok. I went through Security and was given the letter C. I went downstairs and the security guy came and took us upstairs. Up there I was the third person called. The lady was very kind and respectful. She took my Medicals (not the x-ray) passport and appointment letter along with 2 passport pictures. She asked me a few questions about where my wife worked and when we got married. She asked me to sit until she returned and when she did she returned my documents and did the finger printing. After that i was asked to sit and wait for the interview. About 20 minutes later i was called and asked to swear. After that another finger printing and then a few questions about where we met, what my wife does for a living. He commented on how hard my father-in-law (co sponsor) worked and he makes good money but works hard as he has 3 employers. He asked where i worked and what my plans were. He said he hope i get as good a job in the US as i have in Canada. He wished me luck and said I "I guess we are going to approve you today" he said i should expect my passport in about 2 weeks and that it will be done in the next 48 hours.

Thanks VJ as i felt very prepared because of the mountain of information we provide here. The whole process was very smooth and the interview itself was like 5 minutes. i was out by 9:30 checked out of the hotel and on the road by 9:45am. Thanks everyone.

Congrats!!!! Quick question though, how did to transport your documents into the consulate? I know they won't allow briefcases or valises, so how did you do it? An OC person like me will go crazy (well.. crazier) otherwise.

well that was the suprising part. The elderly couple actualy had a small briefcase and even a cell phone. They were ordered to open it and then shut the cell off. No fuss was made about it but the only thing it took them an extra 10 minutes or so to clear security. As for myself I had a clear Folder with all my stuff and I was done if a few minutes.

I was planning on going with the plastic accordian folder (like everyone else) but I was curious if they were going to allow a briefcase, since it makes carrying the paperwork so much easier for two parents who both have no b/c.

Stay away from the brief case. the plastic folder has a lot of compartments so may be get too of them. heck i did not even wear a belt, I left my cellphone and car keys in the hotel. try to be as simple as possible. make sure you have the right size of Envelop Get EXACTLY the size of the CANADA POST PREPAID ENVELOP THAT THEY REQUEST. Canada post does have 314mm X 394 so get that one and ONLY fill out the To field as they will stamp their address into the from field. You posted something last month that Canada does not the 314mm X 394 and we should instead purchase the 304.5mm by 381. That will be a mistake. They have the one the Emabssy requests.

Thanks Glady,

I believe what I stated was the conversion from imperial to metric was wrong in the information the consulate sends. My only question was do I go with the padded envelope (406mm by 254mm) or the regular. I re-checked the Canada Post website (it was hidden in the "Shop" category) and it is the largest regional envelope. It measures 394mm by 305mm. I posted a follow up clarification but I'm glad you brought that up again, it reminded me to go out and get the envelope.

I guess going to the consulate wearing a tuxedo, carrying a Walther PPK and briefcase with 50 gold sovereigns is out of the question.

I'd go naked but it's a bit cold for that, mind you they'd definitely see I was friendly or at least take pity on me.

[midalake 0]

CONGRATS!!!!! IU took in a single plastic folder I will second that. They also turned a lady away with a small brief case.

Dave & Jill