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Translators in Vancouver or Winnipeg: Any reccomendations?

Hey... thanks for the tips and suggestions. Vancouver just notified me TODAY, by email, that I have an interview scheduled on the 9th of November at 1pm. I am SO excited! (I only faxed my stuff yesterday afternoon!)

I will look into things in Winnipeg as I would like to get on the plane knowing that I have everything DONE. Yes, you are right about the 3rd person thing! I think I will start at the university.

Your responses are much appreciated.

shinytreasure

Female

Canada

2010-10-27 13:42:00

Translators in Vancouver or Winnipeg: Any reccomendations?

hey, thanks Kathryn. You're quick!

I never even thought of the university?! DUH!

Any idea what kind of "proof" would be needed to satisfy the consulate that the translation is accurate? Otherwise, I could do it myself...

shinytreasure

Female

Canada

2010-10-26 20:39:00

Translators in Vancouver or Winnipeg: Any reccomendations?

Hey... has anybody happend to have used a translator in either Vancouver or Winnipeg? I need to get my Colombian Police Certificate "translated" (Spanish to English). How do you know the consulate will accept the translation (ie. must it be "Certified" or something)?

Where did you go? How long did it take? (mine info is pretty short) And what kind of $$ should I expect?

THanks

shinytreasure

Female

Canada

2010-10-26 18:32:00

OF-167 Form

Thanks... It is good to hear a confirmation from someone who has also also gone through Vacnouver. I did check my Packet 3 list and it does not mention the OF-167 at all, only the I-134 Affidavit of Support so I will let that worry go. The fact that it was mentioned in the Consulate info is what threw me.

Thanks for sharing your experience.

shinytreasure

Female

Canada

2010-10-27 13:52:00

OF-167 Form

Hi...

I am doing a K-1 visa through Vancouver. This OF-167 form/attachment is mentioned on the in the Vancouver Consulate info page (visajourney) but I can't find it or any reference to it otherwise. It is not mentioned on my checklist from vancouver. It sounds like it is a form that requires my finance's signature so if I do need it I need to get it to him now so we are not delayed waiting for mail to travel between the two of us.

THanks

shinytreasure

Female

Canada

2010-10-26 18:26:00

How crucial are USC's income tax statement?

Hi... My finance has completed the I-134 and gather the necessary info from his bank but NOW he can't find his income tax statement. He has ordered another copy, but it will likely take a few weeks (too late for my interview - unless I call to change it!?) How vital is it that I have it?

I am a little nervous because he took last year off (leave of abs) - he is a teacher. He does NOT have more than $1700 debt and that is on a 2nd vehicle. He owns, outright, a vehicle, and his house and property in AK. He lived on his late wife's death benefits and had only utilities to pay for as they lived in his parents cabin in MN for that one year. He also has life insurance and investments.

I HAVE:
- the completed/signed I-134 with all the supporting banking info (documents income from benefits, investments etc.)
- a letter from his current employer
- a copy of his current teaching contract (income is clearly stated)
- a copy of his request for a "leave of abs" from his last employer (2009-10 school year) - he moved from AK to MN so he and his kids would be closer to family (and we could have a REAL relationship)
- W2

MY packet 3 from Vancouver asks for the I-134 but does NOT specifically request the income tax statements. Will I have enough other documentation to satisfy them? Is there anything else I could take to help?

thanks

shinytreasure

Female

Canada

2010-10-29 23:24:00

Supporting evidence for I-134

Technically the I-134 only asks you to supply income tax returns IF the petitioner is self-employed. I agree... take it if you can, as it is one form that I suspect can address their concerns pretty completely. I will let you know what my experience is as I do NOT have that paper. I do have the W2 and all the bank, investment, life insurance, work contract etc. I think I should be fine but I would feel much better if I had it.

shinytreasure

Female

Canada

2010-11-06 02:08:00

Supporting evidence for the Affidavit of support doubt

I had the same question and panic just before my interview. I think as long as you have enough "evidence" to show how much he earns, his assets and what he owes you will be fine. I did not have the income tax return either - it is good to have because it will have all that on it so it is an "easy read" or summary of his overall financial situation, but I was not asked for it.

shinytreasure

Female

Canada

2010-11-18 22:32:00

OK...Vancouver emailed me back to say that I was to complete the DS-156 online and then print two copies to bring to the interview INSTEAD OF completing DS-160 (the annoying one that requires you to upload a photo). Once again, that was the US Consulate in VANCOUVER. Montreal may be different so get the final word from them (or whatever consulate you will have you interview with).

CBM - I simply had to fax Vancouver the checklist and Part I of DS-260. Part II of DS-260 and DS-256K I complete and print and BRING to the interview along with my 2 copies of DS-156 and the rest of my papers.

I think I am ready but I still feel have waves of panic that I might have missed a form or something that would cause a delay.

Thanks and good luck.

shinytreasure

Female

Canada

2010-11-06 02:01:00

OK... I was double checking things yesterday and when I re-read the email from Vancouver in which they assigned me and interview date, they also specified that I must complete DS-156 online and bring the confirmation page HOWEVER... on my checklist it specifically asks for DS-160 to be completed online and confirmation page printed and brought to interview! Do THEY even know what the want?!

I did email them back pointed out that they had asked me specifically for different forms in their email as compared to their checklist so we will see. They were quick to get back to me before so hopefully I will have a CLEAR answer on Monday. I will post their response.

Reminder to all: Packet 3 (checklist) is specific to the embassy so do not assume your requirements will be the same as all other K-1s.

thanks

shinytreasure

Female

Canada

2010-10-30 22:21:00

Thanks for your help.

It is easy to get reading posts here and then panicking because you thought you had everything covered when really you did because the embassies DO vary from country to country.

shinytreasure

Female

Canada

2010-10-29 23:01:00

Thanks, bruno. You link worked and I see what you mean.

I just read another thread about the DS-160 and it sounds like things are changing as MY packet 3 list from VANCOUVER asks for me to complete DS-156K online and then print it to bring. It does not say anything about the DS-156 form, though it is still out there (hence my confusion.) It also tells me to complete the DS-160 ONLINE and bring TWO copies of the confirmation page to the interview. From reading another thread here, it sounds like this DS-160 online form is replacing the DS-156 form you are referring to.

I find keeping track of these forms soo confusing.... Thanks for you input.

shinytreasure

Female

Canada

2010-10-27 14:07:00

So.. they are two different forms and I must complete BOTH. The DS-156 I complete online (- can anybody post a link to the most current version?), then print the entire form to bring to the interview, and the DS-156K I print out and complete by hand and take with me.

Thank you so much!

Edited by shinytreasure, 27 October 2010 - 01:29 PM.

shinytreasure

Female

Canada

2010-10-27 13:28:00

Hi... I am going through the US Consulate info for Vancouver posted here on visajourney and it states makes reference to these forms, DS-156 and the DS-156K. I am confused... are these forms the same (ie. interchangeable) or different? I am applying for a K-1 visa, which one do I use?

Also posted is a warning to "make sure a barcode is on them," but I don't see any barcode? Am I blind or just looking at an old version of the form? The date in the top right corner suggests that the form I am looking at is current. HELP...

Do I fill this out onine and then print it, or fill it out by hand?

thanks...

shinytreasure

Female

Canada

2010-10-26 18:15:00

Canada

Vancouver Consulate

Thanks.

shinytreasure

Female

Canada

2010-11-06 02:15:00

Canada

Vancouver Consulate

As I understand it, they do interviews on wednesdays as well as other days of the week. My interview is currently scheduled for Tuesday (9th) and I am waiting for confirmation that my med can be done on the next day (10th). I read another person's post that they had their interview the day before the med and it was no problem.

Many people do have the medical the same day as the interview. Medicals are at 630 AM for everyone (but are only done on Wednesdays), and I THINK interviews are scheduled mostly in the afternoon. Not positive on that one. My interview time is 1pm. There was a space on my checklist to request an interview date so if you know you will do your medical that same day, simple request and afternoon interview for that date.

I know what you mean... it is the time off work/school and the cost of travel that is really bumping up the expense of this whole visa/immigration thing. I live in small town MB so it is even a bit of a drive to the closest airport!

The K-unit in Vancouver was very quick to respond to my fax. They were a little abrupt, but quick.
Good luck.

shinytreasure

Female

Canada

2010-10-31 15:33:00

Canada

Vancouver Consulate

Thanks for posting this. I actually just came across this today myself.

I am assuming that medical appointments are not affected as they are ONLY done on Wednesdays and they are done at a completely different place. Can anyone confirm that?

shinytreasure

Female

Canada

2010-10-23 20:46:00

Preparing for our "journey"...

Hi everyone,

My SO and I are just starting to look into the process and gather papers. I am currently waiting on divorce papers to be finalized (it has been a long 10 months of waiting so WE can begin the process of waiting some more).

Clearly I need a divorce certificate to include with our I-129.

At what stage do I need the following:
- police certificate from Colombia (I lived there a while back) -this could take a while...
- my (alien financee) birth certificate

Also, I have been visiting him in the states almost every weekend since Sept 2009, and before that he came to Canada to visit me often. I spent a total of 3-4 weeks over the summer with him and his family in the US. All of this travel has been by car and I have never received any stamp in my passport (either direction). We always cross at the same small POE. Would THEY (the POE) be able to give me a printout of our crossings to use as proof of an ongoing relationship? It would make things much simpler and very obvious.

thanks

shinytreasure

Female

Canada

2010-01-26 22:48:00

DS-160 & DS-156K Questions...

Hi... we are applying for a K-1 visa and I have received a letter from the Vancouver Embassy about downloading packet 3 from their website. It states that I need to complete the following two forms:

FORM DS-160 NONIMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION: This form is accessible online

https://ceac.state.gov/GenNIV/. You must bring TWO copies of the confirmation page to the interview.

FORM DS-156K NONIMMIGRANT FIANCE (E) VISA APPLICATION. This form is accessible online

http://www.travel.st...orms_1342.html. If you are applying for a K3 visa, do not complete the DS-

156K.
Although these forms are available to complete online, am I correct in understanding that as a K-1 visa applicant I need to PRINT them and TAKE the completed forms (2 copies) with me to the interview? At least one of the forms (to down laod and print) is dated "current until Sept 30, 2010." Anyone know if there is a more recent form or should I just call the embassy?

Also, roughly how long after I return my "checklist" to the embassy can I expect an interview?

Thanks...

shinytreasure

Female

Canada

2010-10-15 12:45:00

Trying to deal with the Colombian Consulate in TO

FYI: My papers were FINALLY put in the mail TODAY, after sitting in Toronto for over a month. I never did get a hold of anyone myself but the Consulate General at the Colombian Consulate in Houston phoned on my behalf. Turns out I taught her daughter. I am soooo grateful! I should receive my papers by Friday of this week... unless Canada Post screws up?!

From what I can see, the Toronto Consulate is particularly frustrating to deal with. Very inefficient and extremely hard to get a hold of anyone unless you go in person.

shinytreasure

Female

Canada

2010-10-20 15:50:00