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| Montreal, Canada |  Review on September 9, 2011: |
Enoch & Karin
Rating:  | Review Topic: K1 Visa
On August 29, I went to Medisys in Montreal for my medical interview which consisted of the following:
1. Checked in with receptionist - showed passport, gave 3 passport photos, gave immunization records
2. Chest x-ray
3. Blood pressure checked, blood drawn and vision test
4. Immunization records confirmed (none needed for me)
5. Doctor visit - checked throat, ears, breathing, asked about smoking & alcohol history, checked eyes
6. Checked out with receptionist and paid $213.48 CAD including tax (I would have paid more if I had needed any immunizations).
Each segment only took a few minutes but with wait times between segments, the whole interview took about 3 hours.
On September 9, I had my immigration interview for the K-1 Fiancé Visa. My fiancé and I arrived outside at 6:40 am and the next person arrived about 6:55 am. By 7:30 am the line was quite long. The security guard made everyone line up to the left of the outside door and let us in one-by-one after checking our appointment letters. We only had an email confirmation letter with the date and time of appointment. We paid the necessary fees online and this email also had the payment confirmation receipt number proving that we had paid online.
We went through airport-like security and were glad we had only the bare essentials! Security for us was fast. We went downstairs and sat in the chairs just to the left of the elevator. Around 8:00 am, the security guard announced that only those who were interviewing for residency were being allowed on the elevator. He asked to see proof of residency interview before letting us on the elevator. We showed him our appointment confirmation email and that was adequate. We stood at the back left corner of the elevator and exited out the back and to the left at the top. We entered a line up and waited about 5 minutes to receive our ticket number. We were instructed to sit in the middle seating area.
Electronic signs and buzzers indicated which number was being served and which window was providing service. An intercolm was also used to announce either names or numbers being served. It was hard to hear the intercolm. Speakers for the intercolm were located at the back of the left and right waiting sections. The electronic sign was located at the front of the middle section. Your name or number might be called on the intercolm or your number displayed on the the electronic sign. Basically it is a poor system. Just pay attention and be alert.
We waited 5 minutes before being called to our first glass window. My passport, medical results, passport pictures and digital finger prints were taken. This took about 5 minutes.
We waited about 10 minutes before being called to the second window. My original long-form birth certificate (original and copy), national police record (original), my fiancé's letter of intent to marry me (signed within 30 days of the interview) and I-134 (original) were collected from me. The CD with my chest x-ray was returned to me. This took about 5 minutes.
We waited about 20 minutes and were called to the third window for our interview with a nice, pretty lady. She returned my original long form birth certificate after swearing us in. She asked us how we met, about our relationship, where my fiancé works, how we got engaged, and about our wedding plans. She confirmed my index finger print and then welcomed me to the USA and gave me a welcome letter.
My passport and visa should be returned via DHL within the next 2 weeks to the DHL center I originally provided when I sent in packet 3 paperwork.
We were done by 9:05 am.
Tips:
1. Keep your papers organized!!!! Double and triple check that they are filled out right.
2. Bring all documents and copies of documents
3. Bring adequate supporting evidence including evidence of financial support (may not be asked to provide this info but best to be prepared)
4. Arrive early and follow other VJ contributor instructions in order to have a quick and smooth interview experience.
5. Bring a book or magazine to read in case your process ends up being longer than ours.
We felt blessed to have such a smooth experience. Thanks be to God for answering our prayers. Also thanks to all you VJ'ers who went before us and shared your knowledge. You saved us much time and headache by sharing with us. We are and will continue to be grateful as we proceed through the rest of this memorable immigration experience.
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #8274