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US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMedical

I arrived at the clinic at about 6:50 and was the 2nd or 3rd person in line. I was out of there by 9am (2 hours total).
The waiting room was completely packed by 7:10 (people were even sitting on the kiddie-sized chairs), so make sure you get there early and plan for it to take at least 2 hours.

At 7am, there won't be much open, but I would suggest that your Dad check out the St. Lawrence Market, located at Front and Jarvis. There's lots to see (and eat) there. It's open at 8am (closed Monday).

There's also a Tim Horton's just east of the Market on Front Street and a Second Cup at Jarvis and King.



ok thanks! :)
julesroseNot TellingCanada2010-04-15 11:13:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMedical

Depends what time you get there as it's first come first serve.



Well I'm booked for 7am....and it's when they open, so I plan on being there a bit before that to be first in line.....so it should be pretty fast then!?
julesroseNot TellingCanada2010-04-14 21:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMedical
How long does the medical usually take?! My dad would like to go shopping if its more then an hour...I'm going to Toronto....thanks
julesroseNot TellingCanada2010-04-14 17:21:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionmontreal consulate

I doubt you would want their job :lol:

But anyway, by no means am I defending Montreal, but those other hours I am sure they have lots of work. They have to prepare all of the visas they do issue - (including yours!) - plus they have other work to do, including getting ready for interviews the next day.

Plus, many have said the Mtl consulate is busy - while we may not require visitor visas or work visas as in TN - there are many non-Canadian citizens in Canada that do require all those things.

Good luck at getting speedy interviews!



yah but I like wokring hard and having lots too do.....especially with good hours and sweet pay and good benefits....lol
julesroseNot TellingCanada2010-04-16 14:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionmontreal consulate

I sent my P3 on March 25th! and it still hasnt been logged ... :crying:
Yours was sent after me ? and was log before me ! I dont understand this ?!?! :unsure: :unsure: :unsure:

AWWW this Bums me out :crying: :blink:



I sent mine april 6th.....mine hasn't been logged either
julesroseNot TellingCanada2010-04-15 17:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionmontreal consulate

Apparantly (from what I was told) the last interview is scheudle for 11 so they could take all day I guess depending on the complexity, but seriously I still think the TAT's are a little ridiculous.


What time do they start in MTL?
julesroseNot TellingCanada2010-04-15 14:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionmontreal consulate

I hope it comes soon for all of us!!! I was talking to an English guy at the airport a few weeks ago and explaining to him the whole process and he was shocked. He made a good point of wondering why MTL or any canadian consulate was so lag on their times considering canadians don't have to apply for as many visa's as other countries, examples we get TN visa's which don't go thru the Consulate and students don't go thru the consulate either. You would think that would make them less busier than other countries!!! Good Point I thought!!! Last summer when everyone supposedly quite and they were behind by 6-7 months but come on guys get some people in their and working. You only do interviews in the morning till 11 what do they do the rest of the day? Ok thats my rant Ha Ha



Seriously...11am?!!?!? I honestly didn't know that!! HOLY ####### I WISH I HAD THAT JOB LOL .......but yah that guy did make a very gd point!
julesroseNot TellingCanada2010-04-15 13:21:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionmontreal consulate

I sent mine back on March 30 and they signed for it March 31 st 9:15 am it was logged and accepted into the system on April 8/2010. I will call DOS at the end of the month to see if an interview is scheduled.



hmmm...well like i said...I sent mine April 6th...normal mail...supposedly takes 4 days...that was over a week ago and of yesterday the lady claimed they still hadnt gotten it......I suppose I'll call again today on my lunch break and see because it's been over a week. If it is, then yes, I too will call sometime in the beginning of May for an interview, if they haven't assigned me one.
julesroseNot TellingCanada2010-04-15 11:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionmontreal consulate

Well I hope that i comes soon for you. We are just having a civil ceromony then our traditional wedding Nov 2011. I will keep you updated if I get an interview date.



Ok thanks! I take it you're waiting on Montreal too then!....when did you send your P3 back?
julesroseNot TellingCanada2010-04-14 14:21:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionmontreal consulate

Hi,

You might want to check out the Canada forum here on VJ. Lots of country specific information there.

Generally it is taking 3-4 months to get an interview in Montreal right now, sometimes longer.



3 months from the time they get your packet 3 till they tell you your interview date?!....or 3 months to wait for the interview once they've received your Packet 3
julesroseNot TellingCanada2010-04-13 13:30:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionmontreal consulate

I guys so I sent my packet 3 back on March 31st it was signed for by the embassy at 9:15 March 31st. I called the DOS and they said it is logged but no interview date set yet. Does anyone have any idea how longit usually takes mtl to input an interview date from when they logged the receipt of my packet 3.




NO CLUE!!! But I'm waiting for the same exact thing! I hope it goes fast!! Everything for our wedding is booked July 31/2010
julesroseNot TellingCanada2010-04-13 07:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMedical Question

yes you passed, if you didnt pass they would not have given you anything and told you to see your GP to get things fixed before they gave you all your medical papers lol.

UH or VH means you have a history of that illness, generally is a marking to say you had chicken pox. The blanket waiver is always checked off if you didnt have the shot cus you had the pox or you didnt have the shot cus its not right for your age.



Prefect! Thanks!
julesroseNot TellingCanada2010-04-22 17:33:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMedical Question

YOu dont do anything, its fine. You cant get the shot you already had chicken pox. The shot wont do anything for you, they only give you it as a child when you have NOT had the chicken pox. It is fine as is nothing at the interview will be said or done about it. I had chicken pox and have never had the shot. never once was i asked at the interview, never once was i asked at aos about it.



K so why does it say "UH" beside varicella?! and why is it checked stating what it stated in the first post I made?! Does it still mean I passed the medical?
julesroseNot TellingCanada2010-04-22 16:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMedical Question
i just realized varicella is the chicken pox vaccination...the reason I never had it was because I had the chicken pox REALLY bad as a kid and they said that'd be the only verbal thing they'd accept! So what should I do for the interview?! Bring pictures of me w/ the chicken pox?! Trust me they look bad LOL

Edited by julesrose, 22 April 2010 - 04:28 PM.

julesroseNot TellingCanada2010-04-22 16:26:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMedical Question
I had my medical last week.....got the results in today........it says the following:



Applicant maybe eligible for blanket waiver because vaccinations not medically appropriate

I'm missing my varicella vaccination! I honestly thought I had it!!! What should I do?! The rest is fine!! Can I go to my family doctor and get the needle and bring the proof to the interview!?!?!

HELP!!!!!
julesroseNot TellingCanada2010-04-22 16:17:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionApril P3 Filers to MTL
Hey If you've sent you Packet 3 to Montreal in April....leave a message :) ...mine was April 6th....we can keep up to date on whose Packet 3 has been received and when our interview is :) .....sure hope I'm not the only one LOL

it'll give us an idea on when ours should be coming around :)
julesroseNot TellingCanada2010-04-15 14:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionwhen do they issue visa!?

They mail it with an expresspost envelope you bring.
P4 tells you the size.




I'm guessing I couldn't get a priority mail...it has to be express huh?! rats...I'd rather next AM delivery, not 2-3 days...LOL ...do they usually get the visa ready that day to ship it?! or does it go in a pile and eventually they get to it?
julesroseNot TellingCanada2010-04-26 07:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionwhen do they issue visa!?

They mail it with an expresspost envelope you bring.
P4 tells you the size.



Ok thanks! I'm waiting for my P4...should be here this week :D
julesroseNot TellingCanada2010-04-25 19:06:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionwhen do they issue visa!?
when does MTL give you your visa once approved after the interview?! later that day for pick-up or do they mail it?! and how do they mail it?!....I'm trying to plan when I can leave for my fiancé to take time off work and to be here for the interview....thanks :D
julesroseNot TellingCanada2010-04-25 18:56:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionRenewing Passport

Not sure where you are (US or Canada) and, in case of the latter, at which time you plan on coming to the US. However, for AOS purposes the passport can be expired for eternity. The reason they want to see the passport is to establish at which time you entered the US, when you left, and so on. That's all. Yes, you can get a new passport, and nobody gives a hoot about its number, but they still want to see your old one.



I'm still in Canada. Haven't gotten my K-1 visa. My interview however is June 10th....will I have time to renew my Canadian passport and get my papers back before the interview date?!

If not...what should I do about my interview!?
julesroseNot TellingCanada2010-05-03 17:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionRenewing Passport
I'm not sure where to put this post, so I'll put it here.

I have a passport valid until Jan 30/2011. It's a Canadian Passport. My interview is June 10/2010 and wedding July 31/2010. However, the passport needs to be valid 6 months after entry to the USA or whatever the standard is.

Can I renew it even though all the paperwork has the current passport # on it...

My interview and everything is all scheduled. Will it matter if I have a different passport # cause I renewed mine?!

Or do they give you the same passport number?

Thanks so much!

P.S. I haven't renewed it yet! I wanted to see if that's ok first

Edited by julesrose, 03 May 2010 - 12:38 PM.

julesroseNot TellingCanada2010-05-03 12:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAddress Changed
I have my interview Thursday. My fiancé just moved into the apartment that we'll be living in. However for the first while I will be living at his parents till we get married July 31/2010.

He's been wondering since his address changed if we need to notify anybody? ------the papers that the embassy has holds his parents address to were I'll be residing after getting my visa until I'm married.

Do we need to tell anyone? and how do we go about it? ----he called DOS today and they said to email the embassy....but they wouldn't get it till AFTER the interview likely...

HELP!
julesroseNot TellingCanada2010-06-07 19:04:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPacket 3 / 4
As stated above that is correct also, the Packet 4 is sent to you from the embassy after you've sent in the required paperwork and forms that are asked for by the embassy. Those required forms and paperwork are to be mailed back to the embassy before the Packet 4 sent. It is all outlined in your Packet 3 as stated above.

There are things you just need to collect and bring with you to the interview---there is a check-list included in the Packet 3 of what is required to send and what's required to just bring to the interview.

Good luck.

Edited by julesrose, 13 September 2010 - 09:25 AM.

julesroseNot TellingCanada2010-09-13 09:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionaffidavit of support question
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Nov 11 2009, 07:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (iowaseabee @ Nov 11 2009, 07:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was looking at the form and saw there was a question on fully or partially supporting someone. Does this include temporary spousal support from a divorce?



No. And really there is no such thing as "partial support" they do not count fractions of people, it is whole or nothing really. Alimony does not count against you. They count your GROSS income only, line 22 on your income tax return, anything below line 22 (adjustments, deductions, etc) do not count. Neither do other obligations, house payment, car payment, credit cards, etc.

The only way an ex-wife ounts is if she was an immigrant and you signed an I-864 for her that is still in effect, then she counts in your household size.

Thank you. No she isn't an immigrant, she is an American born citizen.
iowaseabeeMaleGermany2009-11-11 23:25:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionaffidavit of support question
I was looking at the form and saw there was a question on fully or partially supporting someone. Does this include temporary spousal support from a divorce?
iowaseabeeMaleGermany2009-11-11 19:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDS-156 Please help me people

Could someone please help me?

I really would appreciate the help people!



http://www.visajourn...p;page=examples
iowaseabeeMaleGermany2010-01-06 06:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPolice certificate & photos

Usually not. All she needs is the normal pol cert and that one is usually sent to her home address. There are other pol certs which are sent to the employer or demanding agency directly.
Passport photos: I needed one for the medical, but a quick call to the panel physician should resolve that problem.

Edit: wouldn't they need her case number to send the pol cert to Frankfurt? I doubt that Frankfurt can put it in her file without the case number or it would take some time to do it.


We have the case number. The packet is in transit to Frankfurt right now.
iowaseabeeMaleGermany2010-01-10 12:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPolice certificate & photos
My fiancee went to get her police certificate last week and was told that it would be sent directly to Frankfurt not to her. Is this the normal procedure?

I am also wondering how many photos she needs. One place it says she needs 3 for the medical and another says she just needs 3 for the application. Does this mean she needs 6 or am I reading this wrong?
iowaseabeeMaleGermany2010-01-10 08:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview in Jamaica
QUOTE (lmt16 @ Oct 8 2009, 07:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (leslyjo85 @ Oct 7 2009, 08:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK....our DS-230 was received and signed for via DHL October 1st....how long will it be before we receive an interview date? Is there a quicker way than waiting for the letter to find out the date? Will the date be sent to him as the beneficiary or to me or both? Any input would be appreciated!!! Especially if you have gone through the Jamaican Embassy!!


We never received our packet 4. I got the interview date by calling Department Of State 202-663-1225 Press 1 then 0 to speak to someone live and they can provide you with the interview date that Kingston has set

I found out on the Tuesday before our Thursday September 24th interview. It was a mad rush to get Everything in order due to the fact that we never received our packet 4... him or I


Thank you everyone!! I called the number and they said they show the embassy received the forms but no interview date as of yet...they said to call every day until it is in the system...they were very nice!! All of you who replied are so terrific!! Thank you for all of your guidance!!
leslyjo85FemaleJamaica2009-10-08 09:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview in Jamaica
QUOTE (sus @ Oct 8 2009, 04:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Email them with your KIN# and 1st request, 2nd request, etc... in the reference line - seems to take 2-3 to get a response - if you come down to the regional forums, there are a few yardies with similar timelines to you who are waiting for interviews


Thank you SUS...I emailed them yesterday...2nd request...and received an email back saying I would receive an interview letter when an appointment becomes available....others say they knew right away...so I was trying to find out how....our expiration on our approval is Nov. 21....so I am getting nervous......
leslyjo85FemaleJamaica2009-10-08 06:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview in Jamaica
QUOTE (Thompson2B @ Oct 7 2009, 08:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Email consularkingst@state.gov and ask them for an interview date. I dropped off our DS-230 on 5/5 and our interview was 6/15. I think they schedule the second week of the month for the following month. So you should get a Nov. interview date. They should mail your fiance packet 4 with the interview letter, which gives the interview appt time and date and also medical forms. Did he get packet 3 in the mail? My fiance never got packet 3 so I emailed the embassy telling them that I was worried he wouldn't get packet 4 since he never got packet 3 and they emailed packet 4 to me. Good luck!


Thank you. My fiance never did receive packet 3 but I did and ended up filling out the DS 230 and then sending it DHL to Jamaica and then he forwarded that to the embassy. How long should I wait to email them? Do I send it with the embassy number KNG2009***** or some other way....I appreciate your details...and congrats on your interview date!!! I will be praying for you and your happiness!!

Lesly

QUOTE (Thompson2B @ Oct 7 2009, 08:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Email consularkingst@state.gov and ask them for an interview date. I dropped off our DS-230 on 5/5 and our interview was 6/15. I think they schedule the second week of the month for the following month. So you should get a Nov. interview date. They should mail your fiance packet 4 with the interview letter, which gives the interview appt time and date and also medical forms. Did he get packet 3 in the mail? My fiance never got packet 3 so I emailed the embassy telling them that I was worried he wouldn't get packet 4 since he never got packet 3 and they emailed packet 4 to me. Good luck!


LOL....I thought you said Oct for your interview date....I guess I only need to pray for your happiness!! Congratulations!!!
leslyjo85FemaleJamaica2009-10-07 20:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview in Jamaica
OK....our DS-230 was received and signed for via DHL October 1st....how long will it be before we receive an interview date? Is there a quicker way than waiting for the letter to find out the date? Will the date be sent to him as the beneficiary or to me or both? Any input would be appreciated!!! Especially if you have gone through the Jamaican Embassy!!
leslyjo85FemaleJamaica2009-10-07 20:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionBirth Certificate for Daughter
QUOTE (MsSheka @ Oct 26 2009, 03:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (leslyjo85 @ Oct 24 2009, 07:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was just reading a review saying that applicants were denied at their interviews because the father's name was not on the child's birth certificate. My fiance and I have a daughter together. She was born in Iowa in the US. They do not allow you to place the father's name on the birth certificate here if you are not married. The only way to change this is if the father is here..in the US...to sign and notarize the forms necessary to add him. I do have a form signed and stamped by a JP with Orville claiming paternity for Hailey but my state will not accept this to add his name. Will they really deny us because of his name not being on the birth certificate? Would it be better to just not include Hailey on the forms as his child? I feel like that would be lying. Any advice is appreciated!!


Wow! i added my husband to my son's birth certificate without him being here before we got married and the state of florida gave me a form and i took it to JA and the JP notarized it for us but i guess its different in each state unsure.gif ...but back to the issue they cannot deny him because his name is not on the birth certificate they may ask but they cannot deny him so please include the child if you don't then that might raise a red flag unsure.gif GOOD LUCK! good.gif


We also got a stamped and certified statement from a JP that Orville is her father. My state said that was not good enough. She is coming to the interview and she looks just like him so I think that will help....I am also including the document from the JP. Thank you for helping to ease my fears!!
leslyjo85FemaleJamaica2009-10-26 19:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionBirth Certificate for Daughter
I was just reading a review saying that applicants were denied at their interviews because the father's name was not on the child's birth certificate. My fiance and I have a daughter together. She was born in Iowa in the US. They do not allow you to place the father's name on the birth certificate here if you are not married. The only way to change this is if the father is here..in the US...to sign and notarize the forms necessary to add him. I do have a form signed and stamped by a JP with Orville claiming paternity for Hailey but my state will not accept this to add his name. Will they really deny us because of his name not being on the birth certificate? Would it be better to just not include Hailey on the forms as his child? I feel like that would be lying. Any advice is appreciated!!
leslyjo85FemaleJamaica2009-10-24 06:58:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJamaican Embassy and Forms
I received my packet from the embassy with the DS 230, 156 and 156K, 157 and the AOS....they seem to be expired forms or the old style forms....i downloaded the current forms which are pretty much the same from the US Embassy site....here is my question...will the Jamaican Embassy accept the new AOS that does not require notarization or must I use the old one...will they accept the downloadable forms from the US govt site or will they only accept the "old style" forms??? Please help!!
leslyjo85FemaleJamaica2009-09-20 14:31:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSorry

I just want to say I am sorry that I have caused uneasy feelings on this forum. I have read all of your situtions for several weeks and was afraid to tell you mine. Afraid of getting negative feedback. But like I posted before I never expected to fall in love with someone in the US illegal and get married, but it happened. Now I am trying to fix the problem. I am sorry that some of you feel situtaions like mine is what is causing the laws to be so difficult for you and your loved one to be together. I was just trying to get some positive support from someone going thru the same thing. And thank you for all the ones who do understand.


Hey, I don't think you should worry about it too much. You're trying to fix the problem, you're not trying to perpetuate fraud or something. And as far as I know, situations like yours are not the main cause of all the recent holdup. So don't feel too guilty. I think you just ran into some jerks. Good luck with your husband's visa.
heisheFemaleEngland2006-08-17 09:27:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures129F approved today
Best wishes for everything
heisheFemaleEngland2006-10-26 22:06:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK-3 VISA
Ew
heisheFemaleEngland2006-12-01 10:07:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat should we do?
How will you be entering the country in December? Visa waiver? Or do you have some other kind of visa?
heisheFemaleEngland2006-11-30 18:59:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresScrewed up big time

I know, and i just think given this guys posts, he might have made his gf out to be worse than she is. i dont see why shed be forced to give her kids up for adoption, unless shes a horrible drug addict or abusive or neglectful, and if thats the case, why would anyone want to marry her and get her preg again.
I dont think the poster is honest in anything he says anyway.


He said she was forced to give up her kids, but then he says she's still taking care of them because they haven't been adopted yet. So who knows.

I don't blame him for being scared of Bangladesh, though.
heisheFemaleEngland2006-12-14 13:22:00