Canadian awaiting packet 3

[David_n_Amber 3]

My name is David and I am currently living in Edmonton, Alberta I have yet to recieve my packet3 from the embassy, but since im so gung-ho about getting work done im trying to get some of the paper work out of the way while im waiting for the NVC to forward my case to the Vancouver, B.C. embassy. My Fiancé has had her I-129F petition approved by the USCIS(on November 28, 2007) and it is currently being sent to the NVC in New Hampshire, USA.

My first question is about the "Police certificate from all places lived since age 16." Is that just a normal criminal record check i would use for employment purposes. Also, can i get that done at any police station here in Edmonton, Alberta(i have lived here all my life and never lived anywhere else), where i live, or is there specific boundaries that need to be met?

My 2nd question is about the "Proof of status is Canada" requirement i found on the "visa_vancouver.pdf" found here: http://www.amcits.com/visa_vancouver.pdf ..Is a Larged sized Birth certificate from an Alberta registry of vital statistics enough?

My last question is about the medical examination. I am unsure of what type of documentation you require as proof of completing.

I have read about 23 pages worth if threads in this forum, but none of them were in regards to Canadian applicants

Edited December 9, 2007 by slamber2578

[David_n_Amber 3]

i actually had more questions i thought of after i submitted the thread, but for some reason its not letting me edit the post so i'll just post them here.. lol

Next, since im so young (22 years old) and never been married before, my DS-156k form is absolutely empty, the only parts i have filled out are family name, first name, DOB, and place of birth. Is that okay to leave the fields blank when it asks about my marital status and Dependants?

On my DS-157 form where it asks about my emplyment and education, can i fill those sections in wtih a pen since there is not enough room?

[Chica Yeyé 41]

My name is David and I am currently living in Edmonton, Alberta I have yet to recieve my packet3 from the embassy, but since im so gung-ho about getting work done im trying to get some of the paper work out of the way while im waiting for the NVC to forward my case to the Vancouver, B.C. embassy. My Fiancé has had her I-129F petition approved by the USCIS(on November 28, 2007) and it is currently being sent to the NVC in New Hampshire, USA.

My first question is about the "Police certificate from all places lived since age 16." Is that just a normal criminal record check i would use for employment purposes. Also, can i get that done at any police station here in Edmonton, Alberta(i have lived here all my life and never lived anywhere else), where i live, or is there specific boundaries that need to be met?

My 2nd question is about the "Proof of status is Canada" requirement i found on the "visa_vancouver.pdf" found here: http://www.amcits.com/visa_vancouver.pdf ..Is a Larged sized Birth certificate from an Alberta registry of vital statistics enough?

My last question is about the medical examination. I am unsure of what type of documentation you require as proof of completing.

I have read about 23 pages worth if threads in this forum, but none of them were in regards to Canadian applicants

Welcome! Having gone through the process while living in Edmonton, I might have some tips for you:

1. Get the police certificate at the RCMP detachment in St. Albert: cheaper, faster. Tell them you need it for US immigration AND if you don't have a criminal record, asked for a name check only. IF you have a criminal record, you will need to submit to fingerprinting and that's a longer process.

2. Yup, your birth certificate is enough.

3. Medical exams in Edmonton are ONLY performed by Dr. Chana - he is downtown in 113th st. - you need a case number or the packet 3 to make an appointment.

Hope this helps, L.

[Goldylocks 0]

My name is David and I am currently living in Edmonton, Alberta I have yet to recieve my packet3 from the embassy, but since im so gung-ho about getting work done im trying to get some of the paper work out of the way while im waiting for the NVC to forward my case to the Vancouver, B.C. embassy. My Fiancé has had her I-129F petition approved by the USCIS(on November 28, 2007) and it is currently being sent to the NVC in New Hampshire, USA.

My first question is about the "Police certificate from all places lived since age 16." Is that just a normal criminal record check i would use for employment purposes. Also, can i get that done at any police station here in Edmonton, Alberta(i have lived here all my life and never lived anywhere else), where i live, or is there specific boundaries that need to be met?

My 2nd question is about the "Proof of status is Canada" requirement i found on the "visa_vancouver.pdf" found here: http://www.amcits.com/visa_vancouver.pdf ..Is a Larged sized Birth certificate from an Alberta registry of vital statistics enough?

My last question is about the medical examination. I am unsure of what type of documentation you require as proof of completing.

I have read about 23 pages worth if threads in this forum, but none of them were in regards to Canadian applicants

In regards to your question about the criminal record check. I just called the RCMP the other day to see if getting one from them would be enough since I've lived in several cities. They figured it would but I plan on asking an immigration lawyer just to be sure.

I would think a birth certificate would be enough to prove of your Canadian status as really that is the only way to prove it, I would think.

As for the medical examination I do not know. I was under the impression they would give you the paperwork needed to take to the medical exam.

I have a question for you though. I am a Canadian, also living in Edmonton, just starting the K-1 visa process, is Vancouver where they send us for the interview? There is a consulate in Calgary as well. Do they not handle K-1 visas there? Or did you request the Vancouver consulate??

[Chica Yeyé 41]

i actually had more questions i thought of after i submitted the thread, but for some reason its not letting me edit the post so i'll just post them here.. lol

Next, since im so young (22 years old) and never been married before, my DS-156k form is absolutely empty, the only parts i have filled out are family name, first name, DOB, and place of birth. Is that okay to leave the fields blank when it asks about my marital status and Dependants?

On my DS-157 form where it asks about my emplyment and education, can i fill those sections in wtih a pen since there is not enough room?

Do not leave any spaces blank. Use either NONE or N/A depending on the question.

If you need more space, I recomend you attach typed pages - unless your penmanship is superbe - they can be b!tchy about not being able to read your handwritting.

Good luck, L.

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

hey

I'll try and help.

1) First, if you have no criminal record you can simply go to your local police station and get a police check, they are usually anywhere from 20 to 40 bucks and take about a week to get. Just make sure it's Canada wide. If you have a criminal record, you have to get fingerprints and a police check from the RCMP, this can take several months.

2) You need the long form of your birth certificate. You can order it online.

3) Once you have your medical, a few days later (depending on what doctor you are going to) they will send you your medical package. You cannot open this information. You take the package with you when you move to the states and give it to the POE officer upon entry.

4) Never leave anything blank. Simply write "None" or "N/A"

5) If there is not enough room, write "See Attached" and attach a sheet of paper behind stating what question you are referring to on the form and write in your information there.

Best of luck

[Chica Yeyé 41]

As for the medical examination I do not know. I was under the impression they would give you the paperwork needed to take to the medical exam.

I have a question for you though. I am a Canadian, also living in Edmonton, just starting the K-1 visa process, is Vancouver where they send us for the interview? There is a consulate in Calgary as well. Do they not handle K-1 visas there? Or did you request the Vancouver consulate??

They do send you the packet 3 indicating you should go get the medical done.

Calgary accepts only I-130 petitions me thinks, for couples that live in Canada (my husband, USC, and me, MExican citizen were at the UofA back then). The only consulate that process immigrant visas is MTL, and K non-immigrant visas are processed either in MTL or in VAN, depending where you live.

Hope this helps!

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

I have a question for you though. I am a Canadian, also living in Edmonton, just starting the K-1 visa process, is Vancouver where they send us for the interview? There is a consulate in Calgary as well. Do they not handle K-1 visas there? Or did you request the Vancouver consulate??

Goldylocks...no, they only process K visas in Vancouver and Montreal.

[David_n_Amber 3]

Laura and Nick is right. I called the embassy in Calgary just to make sure and the lady i spoke to about visa's said they DO NOT deal with k-1. Only Vancouver and Montreal do it and she gave me the number for Vancouver. I called the Vancouver number to talk with someone and the person who answered the phone said i can ONLY email questions about the k-1 to them and they have not responded yet. Which is why i came on here for more guidance. The email for k-1 visas @ vancouver embassy is: vancouverK@state.gov

[DavidsPrincess 1]

Hello,

I am the fiance he is speaking of, living in the States (Illinois). We are at the point in the K-1 process of waiting for the approved I-129F petition to be send to NVC (which I'm getting nervous about after reading all the trouble people have been having with that.)

I'd like to say first of all, thanks for all your help so far in this process. We started out pretty lost, I read a lot....and then some more just to understand the I-129F process. Sadly, I didn't find this forum until after the I-129F had been approved, but at least we have you guys to help us with the visa process!

My question is, I read http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?autocom=custom&page=k1guide that I am supposed to send him a copy of my I-129F application. Well seeing as I hadn't been to this forum during that process, I didn't make copies of anything. Rather irresponsible but hey I'm new at this Will he still be okay in the interview if I just send him the NOA1 and NOA2? If anything I could fill out another I-129F form as all the information is the same...and then send that with him.

Thanks again for all the help!

[David_n_Amber 3]

The link my Fiance was trying to post is this one:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=k1guide

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Hello,

I am the fiance he is speaking of, living in the States (Illinois). We are at the point in the K-1 process of waiting for the approved I-129F petition to be send to NVC (which I'm getting nervous about after reading all the trouble people have been having with that.)

I'd like to say first of all, thanks for all your help so far in this process. We started out pretty lost, I read a lot....and then some more just to understand the I-129F process. Sadly, I didn't find this forum until after the I-129F had been approved, but at least we have you guys to help us with the visa process!

My question is, I read http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?autocom=custom&page=k1guide that I am supposed to send him a copy of my I-129F application. Well seeing as I hadn't been to this forum during that process, I didn't make copies of anything. Rather irresponsible but hey I'm new at this Will he still be okay in the interview if I just send him the NOA1 and NOA2? If anything I could fill out another I-129F form as all the information is the same...and then send that with him.

Thanks again for all the help!

Welcome! I would also invite you and your Canadian fiance to join us over in the Canada forum as well. We have Canadians in various stages of the immigration process who are a wealth of Canada specific information:-).

When you fiance receives his package 3 he will find that there will be a number of items that you will have to provide, so while he is working on his share of the application, you will be able to work on your stuff. He will take the things you send him along with the items he gathers with him to the interview in Vancouver. Among those will be another letter confirming you are both able and willing to get married as per the terms of the visa; the I-134 affidavit of support which will include information from your bank and your income tax returns, and if I remember correctly, originals of the documents you submitted in support of the I-128f (ie, I had to bring my then fiance's birth certificate and divorce decrees). The list of all of the things you will need will be in the package # 3.

In the meantime, yes, print out another copy of the I-129F and fill in the information exactly the same way you filled in the official one and send it to him. It is the information on it that is important rather than the exact copy of the submitted form. Be sure to make copies of everything from now on because you never know when you might be asked to re-submit a form (sometimes they 'misplace' something and send you an RFE - Request for Evidence - for the 'missing' form; instead of arguing you have already sent it, just resend it and keep another copy).

For the medical, your fiance should bring with him proof of all of his vaccinations and his immunization records. If he is missing any of the necessary immunizations, he should go to his family doctor and get them done while his Provincial health coverage will pay for it because if he waits for the medical, they will charge him extra.

Again, welcome aboard!

[Kathryn41 3,205]

sorry - 129f that is supposed to be in the above . . .

[David_n_Amber 3]

For the medical, your fiance should bring with him proof of all of his vaccinations and his immunization records. If he is missing any of the necessary immunizations, he should go to his family doctor and get them done while his Provincial health coverage will pay for it because if he waits for the medical, they will charge him extra.

Again, welcome aboard!

Sorry for being so ignorant... but how do i get a hold of my vaccination and immunization records?(im the canadian fiancee)

[Kathryn41 3,205]

For the medical, your fiance should bring with him proof of all of his vaccinations and his immunization records. If he is missing any of the necessary immunizations, he should go to his family doctor and get them done while his Provincial health coverage will pay for it because if he waits for the medical, they will charge him extra.

Again, welcome aboard!

Sorry for being so ignorant... but how do i get a hold of my vaccination and immunization records?(im the canadian fiancee)

No problem, David. Talk with your doctor. As a Canadian you were required to have certain immunizations before you were allowed to start school. Your family doctor should have a good idea of what immunizations you have had and when, and may also have the actual records. Also, talk with your mother - she may well remember the dates too. If it appears that you cannot track down whether you have had a vaccination or not, you can also have your doctor do a 'titre' test, which means he takes a sample of your blood and they test for the antibody response to a specific illness in the blood. If the titre is above a certain amount it means you have immunity to it and do not need that vaccination. If the titre reveals a low count, then you would need that vaccination. I believe that there is a list of the immunizations required (some of them are age specific) in the guidelines for this forum.

As for being ignorant - this isn't something most of us gain experience in until we actually have to go through it ourselves. Believe me, by the end of this 'journey' you will have far more experience than you want with all of this. We were all 'newcomers' to the process at one time. Take advantage of members' expertise, but also do some of your own homework and read the various guides at the various sections and at the USCIS website. Since you already made it through the approval of the I-129f on your own, you should be fine handling the rest of the forms as well. After all, it's not like you don't have a lot of time to go over everything lying ahead while you wait!

Edited December 10, 2007 by Kathryn41