Will receive my packet-3 from Montreal soon...

[furrysquirrel 0]

I'm about to receive my packet-3 soon. Just want to be prepared so that I can send it back ASAP. Can anyone confirm that I've got things straight??

1. When I receive my packet-3 in the mail, I have to send back only the completed DS-230 part 1 and the checklist. What is on the checklist, and can I prepare anything for this checklist before I get it?

2. Now that I have my packet-3 in hand, I can request a police certificate and book a medical.

3. When Montreal receives my packet -3 back, they will put me in queue for an interview appt time.

4. When I (finally) go for my interview, I bring with me: the police certificate, my medical results, the completed DS156, DS-156K, I-134 plus supporting documentation, and passport-style photos of myself.

Am I missing any important steps or information??

Any help will be much appreciated!! Thanks!

[canucker18 0]

Hey there, I hope I can be of some help here. I'll try my best to answer your questions.

1. Yes, when you receive packet 3 you send back the checklist and DS230 Part 1. You can get a DS230 Part 1 from the Dept. of State and fill it out so you have the form all ready. Note though-Montreal wants you to fill out the form they send you-so make sure you fill out their DS230 Part 1.

The Checklist is just that, it has things like police certificate, long form birth certificate, passport pictures, medical, past divorce decrees, etc etc. They want to make sure you have all the things they will need for the interview before they schedule you one. However, Montreal is a little slow so even if you don't have these documents you can check it all off and send it back, and then go about gathering it all. Just make sure you photocopy the checklist before you send it back!.

2. You can book a medical with just your case #. You don't necessarily need your letter. Some Dr's require it, some don't. Depending on where you are you shouldn't have to wait too long for the medical so don't sweat it.

Same goes for the police report. I didn't have to show them anything!! I just had a good old regular police report done. As long as they are putting your name through the CPIC database you are fine. That's the Canada wide database the RCMP uses. Again, everyone has different experiences and I can only speak for myself. I was in Toronto.

3. Yes- Once they get everything, assuming it's all correct, they put you in queue for an interview date.

4. When you finally go for your interview you will receive your packet 4 and in that it will tell you what all to bring. You need everything you've done so far. Bring it all! And you'll need the originals from the I129F, if you are a K1-er, your approval, and all the stuff from your checklist.

I hope this helps. There's also a Canada forum in the regional section-lots of folks there are going through Montreal right now so you may want to read there too.

Hope this helped-Good Luck!

[happyimmigrant 0]

I'm about to receive my packet-3 soon. Just want to be prepared so that I can send it back ASAP. Can anyone confirm that I've got things straight??

1. When I receive my packet-3 in the mail, I have to send back only the completed DS-230 part 1 and the checklist. What is on the checklist, and can I prepare anything for this checklist before I get it?

2. Now that I have my packet-3 in hand, I can request a police certificate and book a medical.

3. When Montreal receives my packet -3 back, they will put me in queue for an interview appt time.

4. When I (finally) go for my interview, I bring with me: the police certificate, my medical results, the completed DS156, DS-156K, I-134 plus supporting documentation, and passport-style photos of myself.

Am I missing any important steps or information??

Any help will be much appreciated!! Thanks!

Here is the checklist that Montreal sent me a few weeks ago.

[silverbutterfly228 0]

Thanks gsmaclean for posting the checklist form montreal. I saved a copy so i know what i will be getting when i near my interview. that was very helpful to see one from the same consulate i am going through hopefully soon.

[happyimmigrant 0]

Thanks gsmaclean for posting the checklist form montreal. I saved a copy so i know what i will be getting when i near my interview. that was very helpful to see one from the same consulate i am going through hopefully soon.

No problem at all...this process is so onerous, and this site has helped me so much, it's nice to know I can give things back once in a while.

[KiminON 0]

gsmac...YOU DA' BEST!

thanks loads for posting that checklist. fingers crossed i get mine soon

k

[furrysquirrel 0]

Thank you, gsmaclean!!!! You are so very helpful.