ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CanadaArrived and Settled
I thought you had to wait for your ead aswell but you dont you have to apply within 30 days of moving to the usa. all claims are handled out of the kingston office. i spoke to a guy who actually is the one who determines your approval. A lady i know moved to maine in june and she was the one that told me that you can collect ei as soon as you arrive, she went down on a k1 and was the one who put me in contact with a guy she was speaking to at the kingston office. he said just fax over a copy of my visa and 194 with my confirmation # on it, the only thing is you cant fill out your cards online they mail you your cards each week and then wehen you send them back your money will be deposited. I told him that i thought i had to have my ead as i had to be willing and able to work, he said its complicated but they do process them without and ead if you g show that you are getting married asap and adjusting your status to show that you are taking initiative to apply for an ead.
beantown79FemaleCanada2010-08-04 16:11:00
CanadaArrived and Settled
Well I finally am settled, and at home in Boston. We were on the road at 5am. The drive to the border was about 4 and half hours, the POE was so easy, i pulled up and the lady took my passport and told me to park at the side of the building and go into secondary. When I got inside another officer had my passport and said congratulations i hear you are activiating your K1, she asked a few questions and we basically had a great conversation about the whole process and how slow Montreal is (its amazing that so many people from the DOS to Immigration officers in a small POE like MAINE, know the reputation of Montreal). She took my fingerprints, gave me my I94, I Paid my $6 for my I94 and was on my way for another 5 hour drive to BOSTON.

We moved into our new home when i arrived so we had a lot to do, from moving my stuff in, to getting his stuff sorted and moved from his old. got my cell phone hooked up on his plan and the internet guy came so i am all settled and happy now to be finally home with my baby. We are going for the marrage license tomorrow and getting married in civil ceremony next week and then will plan the traditional ceremony for next fall. Starting the AOS as soon as i get my marrage certificate, which the lady told us we can pay an extra $5 and get it expedited and pick it up within 5 days of the marrage ceremony. Filed for my EI this morning, go thru the kingston ont office for K1 visa EI, (fyi)

GOOD LUCK all the August interviewees,
beantown79FemaleCanada2010-08-04 13:51:00
CanadaI was denied...

Haha! I will, I can`t wait to go though, I`m already packed! C`mon enveloppe, get here quick!



Congrats on your approval finally it has happend for you. We went to get our marrage license yetsterday and we are getting married by a jp next tuesday then we are planning a big ceremony next year. I went to the bank the otherday and the lady was super sweet and said they can do a credit check on canadians thru the bank of scotland so i can get an american credit card. I am opening an account next week after i get my social security card on friday. I am settling in here and to top it off my baby just got a big promotion and work and a big raise so that easies the stress of money while waiting for EI. So happy everyone got approved,
beantown79FemaleCanada2010-08-11 15:39:00
CanadaAlaba... APPROVED :-D

Congratulations! I look forward to reading your review.



Hi i see you are from Nova Scotia, me too. i just moved down to boston 2 weeks ago, dont see too many of us from ns.
beantown79FemaleCanada2010-08-12 10:23:00
CanadaWhen can I start worrying?

Hi...
So J&J and I had our interview on the same day, and she got a hit on her enveloppe while checking the Canada Post website... I haven`t got anything yet... When is it 'normal' to start worrying about Montreal having lost, forgotten, used as fire starter my enveloppe with my visa?

And can DOS inform you of anything? Like when it was shipped and such?
:wacko:



I know where you are comming from, there was 3 people from vj the day i had my interview and they got their visa within a few days of their interview and the guy who interviewed me said it would be put in the mail in about 5 days from the approval date. I Waited coz it was a holdiday in quebec and then july 4th i was like you i got worred as they got theres. I emailed montreal with the subject line approved k1 visa (case number) and date of approval. I Just asked them where it was. They emailed me back in about 15 mins saying that my visa had been mailed to me hat morning, then instantly i got an email from canada post saying my package had been accepted at the post office. Did you write down your tracking number if you did you can set up instant notification by email or text that you package is on its way. Came to find out that the printer broke at the consulate and they were unable to print visas for 2 days.
beantown79FemaleCanada2010-08-12 15:13:00
CanadaFInally Married

Hey guys

I did it...I am finally married...as of yesterday everything went well. Now on to moving and next part of my journey.



thats so great, our big day is tomorrow!!! I have all the aos paperwork and the city hall said thy would have my certificate ready by fridy to file wih the aos and send i off, enjoy married if andthe aos journey
beantown79FemaleCanada2010-08-16 14:41:00
CanadaFiled my AOS TODAY
Yeah filed th AOS package today just go back from the post office will be in chicago by noon with a signature required. I applied for ssn on friday and that was no problem and should have my card in a few weeks. Opened up a bank account last week aswell (canadians dont need a ssn to open a bank account here). I posted my resume on monster on Wedneday and on Thursday got a call from a company that had seen my resume online. I did a phone interview with the recruiter and have an onsite interview tomorow. I advised them that I wasnt authorized to work yet it could take up to 3 months, however i can work i just cant get paid for working. They are ok with this if i am i just toldthem if i was the sucssful applicant i would want it written in my contract that this is the agreement. I guess we will see what happens but i thought the economy was in the toilet here and i had to calls for interviews less than 24 hours after my posting. I am going a litte stir crazy now not working, i was going to volunteer at the hospital just to get me out of the house.
beantown79FemaleCanada2010-08-23 10:46:00
CanadaSSN - Name Change - Mariage License/Certificate

So true! :thumbs:


You have to apply for the AOS in your married name. I Sent my AOS papers off Aug 23 and left the SSN blannk. All you have to do to change your SSN to your married name is complete the form and go to the office with your passport, SS card you received in your maiden name and a certified copy of your marrage certficate. I asked about this when i went to the office even though i was married and applied for mine in my marrieed name i just wanted to know. I got my SS card yesterday in the mail, one week after going to the office and applying for it. Glad you made it to the USA.
beantown79FemaleCanada2010-08-31 11:39:00
CanadaAugust Interviews in Montreal - K1

I know what you mean Wishing!!! Gosh, I'm so excited all the time, and so hyper, as if I had just downed 5 Red Bulls! But, trying to focus on these forms, almost done!!!



Good luck all you november files who have interviews in Aug. If you have all your paperwork then its a breeze, just enjoy the view from up there its spectacular!! I POE next Friday yeah, my fiance is flying up on Tuesday and then we are driving the uhaul down to boston on friday, finally. OH FYI!! I established credit yesterday. We got our cable and internet set up thru verizon and i we asked if I could have one of them in my name and the guy said he would check, all they wanted was my passport # and then they asked me a few questions and all approved so may want to try that if you are able.
beantown79FemaleCanada2010-07-22 10:46:00
CanadaNovember Montreal Interviews?

Anyone else out there have a November interview in Montreal? Mine's going to be November 19th!

I did my POE at Calais ME, so easy and not really that busy at all considering i entered July 30 which was a friday holiday weekend. It took me about half hour to get everything processed they are really nice and I had a uhaul packed to brim and she didnt even want to look in it just proces the paper work said congrat and goodluck and was on my way to boston. Good luck with your interview, believe me the interview is the easiest part if you have all your paperwork in order and follow the guidelines on VJ you will be fine
beantown79FemaleCanada2010-09-18 18:14:00
CanadaPacket 4 from Montreal

My Packet 3 was logged on June 30th, and I still haven't received my Packet 4.

Hey see you are from halifax, ns, me to!!! just moved here to boston July 30. Did Calais ME, as POE it was so easy. Our process was 7 months from filing date to approval date in MTL. i was lucky i just squeezed in for a june interview in MTL, as it seems most Nov filers going thru mtl were scheduled for Aug. I hear the process has changed for you guys now, you book your own apt so lucky!!! Good luck with the process
beantown79FemaleCanada2010-09-17 13:29:00
Canadawhen should i officially freak out?

hi guys.
we had our interview in montreal august 23rd.
short review, the interviewer said we 'looked' approved but if we hadn't received the visa by the 30th - there 'might be a problem' and to send an email to the consulate. her last day was august 27th.
which we all know - sending an email to the montreal consulate is like calling cairo with a tin can and string.
i've been calling dos daily, and they say - looks like they have everything they need, but the visa hasn't printed yet.
this is killing me, we've got a huge move to make and we're in total limbo..
when should i pack my car up and drive to montreal???
what should we do, how long do we wait before assuming something is wrong?


Hey i know what you are going thru. I had my interview June 23rd. 2 vjers were there that day aswell and i was the 2nd person interviewed and they got their visas within 3 or 4 days and i didnt get mine and i knew we were approved as the guy said congrats you will have your visa within 5 -10 days. So i sent them an email at 9am on July 6 putting in the subject line (visa approved after interview on June 23rd no passport with visa received) i got a resonse within 5 mins saying my visa was printed that morning and got an email from canada post saying the package had been delivered by them to go out. MTL is so slow, even in Maine at my POE the officer commented on how slow MTL is
beantown79FemaleCanada2010-09-01 16:55:00
CanadaTRANSFERRING CND DRIVERS LICENSE TO USA LICENSE
Hi all, I am in Boston MA, I was online looking at the DMV website and it says Canadians can drive on their Canadian DL for upto 12 months. I have only been herer since Aug so I have a while. Just wondering do I need a copy of my driving record from Canada, how did anyone else go about get a drivers license in their state

thanks
beantown79FemaleCanada2010-10-09 13:16:00
CanadaAOS'rs...

Well, I got them email today saying the production of my EAD has been ordered. Hopefully that means everything else won't be far behind.

Guess I should start re-hashing my resume and start looking for some work. I was mostly just thinking of getting a part-time christmas job, just to have a little bit of money in my pocket as I plan to go back to BC in the new year for about a month to see my family and friends. Finding a full time job right away may hinder that.

Anyways.. yeah. A little bit of weight of my shoulders.



I got my EAD Approved today aswell so happy, since I had an interview tuesday and the decision was going to be made tomorrow. I got my EAD notification at 2:30pm and the job offer at 5:30pm how ironic!!! gonna celebrate this weekend for sure!!! start monday so gotta behave this sunday during the football game, GO PATS GO!!!
beantown79FemaleCanada2010-10-21 18:02:00
CanadaHotel Reviews Montreal

Was just thinking the same thing...looking forward to reviewing when I have an interview....whenever that will be....arrrrggghh!!

In any case I do have a hotel to review, stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn located in April:

380 rue Sherbrooke Ouest
Montreal, QC H3A 0B1
(514) 840-0010

Booked on Expedia I believe it was around $130 per night. Stayed for two nights. Did a test walk to the consulate took about 10 minutes. Also the Medisys office is conveniently located just a few buildings away on the same street. So if you are in the scenario to pick up your medical results on the day of interview it would literally be on your way from this hotel to pick them up and head to the embassy.

Also the hotel was quite nice clean, large rooms. Nice rainfall shower...typical better Hilton. Parking was underneath the hotel and convenient was around $20 per day, typical for Montreal. Had an office space near the lobby to print out documents or just to surf the internet, access via your guest card and was free. Also have FREE wireless throughout the hotel, very convenient (I cant live without my internet!!). Also have a pool and gym on the upper level we didn't use them but looked very nice!!

Hope this helps...


I was in Montreal last week for my medical and took a walk to the consulate afterward and there is a delta hotel just up the street from the consulate.
beantown79FemaleCanada2010-06-17 11:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportswho do you make the cheque payable to
we are almost ready to file our i-129f who do we make the cheque payable too when we file
beantown79FemaleCanada2009-10-24 08:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe Filed
QUOTE (Quail @ Nov 3 2009, 10:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Also, I'd suggest browsing the Canada regional forum for more info regarding the Montreal consulate:)



thankyou sooooo much for your response
beantown79FemaleCanada2009-11-03 09:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe Filed
Welt tie filed today!!! yeahh let the journey begin. November filer!!!anyone else

I have a few questions even though i am along way away from the medical etc, but i have gone thru the guide and timelines and understand the flow of everything other than the medical and interview period. How do you know when to go for your medical, and also how do you get an interview at the consulate do they give you one after they receive your medical info from the doctor
beantown79FemaleCanada2009-11-03 09:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA1
QUOTE (gene mccluney @ Nov 6 2009, 01:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (beantown79 @ Nov 6 2009, 11:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We just filed Nov 3 and the VSC received our package yesterday, I am seeing on peoples timelines that they received NOA1 and then say hard copy of NOA1 how do you know you its been opened and an NOA 1 Issued before you receive the hard copy?


You call your bank on a daily basis and see if your check has been cashed. You then ask your bank representitive to look on the back of the check image and read off to you the endorsement numbers. You then go online to the USCIS website and you can track your NOA1 by plugging in the numbers.


We used a money order, so I guess we could call USPS and ask them to see if its been cashed?
beantown79FemaleCanada2009-11-06 12:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA1
We just filed Nov 3 and the VSC received our package yesterday, I am seeing on peoples timelines that they received NOA1 and then say hard copy of NOA1 how do you know you its been opened and an NOA 1 Issued before you receive the hard copy?
beantown79FemaleCanada2009-11-06 12:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA1 VSC
QUOTE (Otto und Karin @ Nov 13 2009, 02:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (beantown79 @ Nov 13 2009, 12:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
another question, I just went to the USCIS website to sign up for notification by email etc and track my case, I tried to put the number in and it wouldn't fit. Do i just put the 10 numbers in and leave out the 3 letters at the beginning?

The 3-letter prefix is necessary - it should fit (3 letters plus 10 digits fit). Are you getting a message saying it is the wrong number? (If so, it can often take some number of days/weeks before it is trackable in the CRIS system.)



Do I have to put the dashes in aswell? for example eac-12-123-12345
beantown79FemaleCanada2009-11-13 13:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA1 VSC
another question, I just went to the USCIS website to sign up for notification by email etc and track my case, I tried to put the number in and it wouldn't fit. Do i just put the 10 numbers in and leave out the 3 letters at the beginning?
beantown79FemaleCanada2009-11-13 13:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA1 VSC
Got our NOA1 hard copy today Woo hoo!!!
beantown79FemaleCanada2009-11-13 12:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2009 K1 Filers, VSC
Getting a little worried, we filed on Nov 3 confirmation received that it arrived at VSC at 2.05pm Nov 5, dont' have NOA1 yet, can't check to see if cashed as it was a money order. People who filed after us are receiving their NOA's in the mail. Do you think we should call VSC?

Getting a little worried, we filed on Nov 3 confirmation received that it arrived at VSC at 2.05pm Nov 5, dont' have NOA1 yet, can't check to see if cashed as it was a money order. People who filed after us are receiving their NOA's in the mail. Do you think we should call VSC?
beantown79FemaleCanada2009-11-13 11:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNov VSC Filer
QUOTE (megger @ Nov 24 2009, 01:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (beantown79 @ Nov 24 2009, 11:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think I got "touched" Nov 12/09. I just checked my case status online with USCIS and it says last updated Nov 12/09 Our NOA1 was issued Nov 6/09


I have the exact same situation: NOA1 on Nov 6 and touched on Nov 12. Keep me posted on when you get your NOA2, eh, and I'll do the same!



I sure will
beantown79FemaleCanada2009-11-24 14:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNov VSC Filer
I think I got "touched" Nov 12/09. I just checked my case status online with USCIS and it says last updated Nov 12/09 Our NOA1 was issued Nov 6/09
beantown79FemaleCanada2009-11-24 11:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMedical Results Pick Up Medisys Montreal
QUOTE (beantown79 @ Dec 3 2009, 10:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does anyone know if someone else can pick up your medical results for you at Medisys in MTL. My bestfriend lives in MTL so I was thinking of going up for the day to get the medical and insteadof waiting for the few days for the results and save myself a $100 + dollars I may get her to pick them up for me and send them to me.



Thanks, i see you are from the valley not far from here, don't see too many Nova Scotians on here. Did you do your POE thru Halifax Airport?
beantown79FemaleCanada2009-12-03 11:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMedical Results Pick Up Medisys Montreal
Does anyone know if someone else can pick up your medical results for you at Medisys in MTL. My bestfriend lives in MTL so I was thinking of going up for the day to get the medical and insteadof waiting for the few days for the results and save myself a $100 + dollars I may get her to pick them up for me and send them to me.
beantown79FemaleCanada2009-12-03 09:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTraveling while Visa Pending
Hi Everyone, so I flew to Boston yesterday to spend New Years with my fiance I am here until Monday (so Happy) As i travel back and fourth usually every 2-3 weeks I have gotten to know the US customs agents very well here and most of them are very very nice and know me by name. So i got one of the friendly ones and he said no ring for christmas yet? decided to tell him I had applied for a K1 Visa, and the ring was on the other hand as i can't wear rings on my ring finger due to surgery(you have to be honest if they ask) I asked him if he could see it on my profile and she said they don't show up until we are approved as the passport is not linked to the visa until its approved. As he knows me and I always have a return flight he said I would have no issues even when it is approved. He said they had certain flags they look for but of course couldn't disccus them with me. I see this question come up a lot,and as I am from Canada other countries may be different but for canucks this is for you.

Anyway have a great NEW YEARS!!! off to to Fenway tomorrow to the winter classis GO BRUINS!!!
beantown79FemaleCanada2009-12-31 09:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportspacket 3
I am close to the NOA2 stage and like a lot of Nov VSC people they have slowed down in November at Vermont. So I am see that a lot of people have the paperwork they get in packet 3 completed ahead of time so when they get packet 3 they send it back the next day. I am wondering can you do that before your get your NOA2.? Its only really the Ds 160 form that you have to complete onlien and submit that I think you would have to wait, but the others I can't see why not any ideas???
beantown79FemaleCanada2010-01-18 09:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsN0A 2 - November filers
Hey, I just checked my case status online and it says the same, however just for fun I put in the number before mine and its says "Decision" oh boy I hope im next!!! megger you may be close too we are the same NOv 6 NO1
beantown79FemaleCanada2010-01-29 14:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsno2
hi fellow novemberites. i got my noa2 hardcopy today, and it says that they have forwarded the approved notice to the consulate listed and i am to contact the consulate directly with any questions. plus i have a number next to my name where it says petitioner that begins with A. anyone else have this. wondering if they bypassed the nvc as i am canadian or something strange. iv posted in the canadian room too just too see as i thought this was odd
beantown79FemaleCanada2010-03-09 15:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 2009 Filers

Haha! I so know that feeling! I think there are things, like the police certificate, that he can't do without a form from the P3. I had mine ring the police and they said they can't give out his report without a clearance from the consulate. But maybe it's different in Aussie. I'd just look at the Sydney consulate website and maybe try posting in the Aussie regional forum, too.



I know in canada you can get a policy certificate whenever you want I have already asked, and they said just give us 10 business days to get it for you and it cost $10. I have my D230 form completed and my DS 156, I can't do the DS 156K or the DS160 (montreal consulate is using this form now) as I have to wait for the NVC. The DS 160 has to be submitted via the website. I have my BC, my divorce decrees and a copy of my passport already. I am going thru the Montreal Consulate and they are SLOW!!! so i am planning on havin my packet 3 in and out the same day. Little Mermaid sent me a copy of her Packet 3 via Personal Email in December as she went thru the Montreal Consulate. aswell.
beantown79FemaleCanada2010-01-22 14:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2009 filers

Great news beantown! You waited a long time for your NOA2. Your interview date is 2 months away but at least you can start making plans. Well done Canadian embassy, for getting the letter out to you in 3 weeks.



Thanks I am so happy,I can't wait. My move date is July 15th should everything go ok at the interview. I am lucky he can just drive up to get me and we can drive back together with my stuff.
beantown79FemaleCanada2010-04-22 05:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2009 filers

Oh yeah, Fingers Crossed and Toes curled... :blush: What a disaster!!! First it was the quake in Haiti and now this stupid mountains??? :crying: I am tempted to say it is rather a consipiracty at a highest level, may be some big cheese-wannabe chap is concoting all these road blocks on Nov09VSC, but it would be giving him too much credit... :bonk: I guarantee all the donkeys (UK & Paris) will cross the finish line soon... :thumbs: :thumbs:

HandA



Yeah got my visa interview for june 23rd in Montreal
beantown79FemaleCanada2010-04-19 13:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2009 filers

Must remember to ring NVC tonight. After about 8:30 pm my brain shuts off, so I forgot last night, but I won't rest easy until that package has winged its way over the Pacific... It hasn't been shipped out of the NVC yet, as far as I can tell...
BWAH! All that relief after waiting for the NOA2, and I'm STILL impatient!


Just called the NVC 202 663 1225 then pressed 1 and then 0 and got a person right away. My case arrived on Tuesday and they assigned me a number, but it hasn't left the NVC yet. The consualte in MTL is sooooooooo slow they are working about 3 months for setting up interviews from thedate they receive your packet 3.
beantown79FemaleCanada2010-03-11 12:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2009 filers

Gratzzzzzzzzzzz!!!! :dance: :dance: :D



Come on VSC, keep going my fello Novemberites need to be approved too.
beantown79FemaleCanada2010-03-03 14:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2009 filers

It's 09:02 in Vermont... Welcome to work Guys & Gals. Let's see what you can do today.

A special prize in store if i get my NOA2 today. :D



OMG OMG VCS Is alive, I just checked my case status and we are approved today, it just happend within the last hour so happy so happy !!!!!!
beantown79FemaleCanada2010-03-03 12:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2009 filers

Hey ,
did you check your account with uscis and check the last updated date?If that has changed to some recent date then that means they are handling your application and will soon let you know of their decision which will surely be a positive one.

So do not worry,everyone's getting worked up ,and it will be over soon.



I agree with you, I just hope they find ours soon!!! Why are they calling? I didn't think they could call the USCIS until after the 5 months processing timeframe is up.
beantown79FemaleCanada2010-03-03 06:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2009 filers

Ours was last touched on 11/12/2009 until today. And we didn't have any touch before the approval, so I really hope yours is coming soon!



Heck yes! They're in our Nov. 6 box now! Yours is coming soon, and before you know it this huge, bone-crushing weight will be lifted off your chest!


Don't quit now, Vermont, there are still plenty of the Nov. crowd waiting! There are plenty more bagels and coffee where these came from. We'll even shovel the snow off of your driveways so you can put in an extra hour or two of approving petitions!


Congrats Megan, I am really happy for you, If they found you, then I must be close!!!!
beantown79FemaleCanada2010-03-02 12:29:00