Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Can my fiancee take care of her medical exam?	If the applicant has to bring a "form from the embassy", they likely expect you to bring Packet 3 with you. At my medical this week (yes, in Canada - maybe there's a different policy), I was required to show documentation with my name and new case number on it, and Packet 3 (or 4) has that.	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-04-06 22:00:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	K1 Visa Vancouver - Application fee	I also paid online but then when I got my Packet 3 (or 4?) in the mail, the instructions said they only accepted cash in person at the interview. Immediately underneath, in bold, the page reminded readers that payments could be made in cash or with a credit card... I guess it's about time they updated their paperwork.	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-04-17 15:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	How long is the interview in embassy?(K1)	Definitely read the interview reviews for YOUR consulate! I could tell you that last week in Montreal, I started waiting to be let into the consulate at 7:15am and was out on the street, approved by 9:45am but every consulate is different and every case at the consulates vary!	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-04-17 14:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Interview tomorrow and missing document	Any advice at all? I haven't had my interview yet, and don't know much about your consulate, but it's my understanding that if one of the required documents is missing the day of the interview because of some unforeseen delay or emergency, and the interview goes well, they hold on to your passport, and really do just wait until the missing document arrives. If it jives with all the other stuff in your package, they issue the visa, and it gets sent without further trouble from the applicant. Of course, they are not likely to say, "well sir, everything looks great, as soon as we get that I134, we'll get that visa to you right away" but from what I've read around here, in the 'best case scenario', that is basically what happens. Wishing you lots of luck!	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-03-20 22:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	DS-156 - now Visa Denial (China) [edited title]	Yeah, it's my understanding the "help" is only for if you used an attorney (that's what our attorney said anyway).	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-04-19 20:21:00
Canada	K-1 montreal timeline?	JlovesA - you got your NOA2 in November - did you deliberately choose your April interview date or were there sooner dates available?	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-01-09 21:32:00
Canada	K-1 montreal timeline?	Actually, the earliest interviews are in 3 weeks. That's not backlogged to me... ^ I was just about to ask about this very thing - is there a timeline or link that we can look at for K1 filers from their NOA2s to their Montreal interviews? It's a bit of a letdown to see some applicants are waiting nearly as long for their interviews as for the NOA2s.	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-01-08 23:03:00
Canada	Visa site is offering me an interview a month earlier???	So, in Montreal, there are K1 interview dates available in February? Because I was under the impression getting an interview in Montreal would take almost as long as getting the NOA2...	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-01-13 19:22:00
Canada	IS US CITIZEN ALLOWED TO ACCOMPANY K1 FIANCEE TO SECONDARY?	Congrats on your NOA2 "iampatricias" and thanks for the reply. Can you say more about your POE experiences? Any in Calgary? Thanks! We're pretty relieved/excited! I have never crossed in Calgary, sorry. I usually cross the bridges over the Niagara River in Ontario. The worst experience was at the Queenston/Lewiston in May - I was asked to go inside with my ride to the airport, and the officer went through every single thing in my purse and wallet while questioning me, my education, work, my relationship. It was a gentle and polite interrogation, but it was definitely a demonstration of power and intimidation. Also, it was all my fault because I didn't have an itinerary, nothing to show my return flight, and zero (hard evidence) ties to my job and education. Somehow, she let me through "just this once" after firmly lecturing me (I deserved it) about how much it was my responsibility to bring various proofs etc etc. Other times I've gotten several extra questions (I mostly use the Peace Bridge) about my fiance, where he lives, what he does, what I do, how long I'm going for, what I'm coming back to and that kind of thing. In August, I got a couple of extra questions because I was visiting for 3 weeks ("That seems like a long trip, hmm?" "uhm.... ... does it?") Ever since my lecture though, I always cross with my work contract and pay stub, and an itinerary, and ever since that lecture, no one has ever asked for my proofs again. I just don't know what to make of it. I'm a permanent resident, though, and I almost always have a tourist visa stapled into my passport (the 90 day VWP visa) just because I live so close to the border and find myself crossing to go to concerts, or shopping or work dinners at the Cheesecake Factory (why not?), so maybe there's some record of my extremely frequent crossings? Maybe five or six years ago, (before I was so experienced) I went to the border to fly out to see my mom with a long expired visa, probably a year or older inside my passport (they don't remove it when you drive across but apparently, not surrendering this visa by the end-date means you must be hiding illegally in the States, mooching off the system... who knew?), and the border guard kept me waiting for ages, and I honestly did not understand what the big deal was - I was so clueless. I was scolded and lectured then too (like a dummy, I was only worried I was going to miss my flight), but I didn't get turned away then and no one has ever brought it up since. Anyway, those have been my border experiences. Like I said, most of the time, I get the standard, "where are you going? how long are you going for? are you bringing any alcohol etc, have a nice day" I'd say, go prepared (like others have suggested), don't be afraid, keep your answers short and honest, and they'll have no reason to wonder about your intentions. Also, let us know how it goes!	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-01-26 21:55:00
Canada	IS US CITIZEN ALLOWED TO ACCOMPANY K1 FIANCEE TO SECONDARY?	1. Is the US citizen sponsor allowed to accompany the K1 Fiancee into the seconday inspection interview? 2. Is there any downside to trying again? 1. I think yes, as long as you more or less let her speak for herself, I can't imagine them asking you to like, wait outside. 2. Only in terms of stress and worry but it doesn't hurt the K1 process at all. My border process is so hit and miss, I never know quite what to expect. I've had one terrible one, and 2 other notably bad ones, but the rest have been surprisingly easy, and I am always afraid that I'm due for another bad one...	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-01-26 13:39:00
Canada	vancouver vs montreal	Maybe - you have 6 months after the visa is issued to use it to enter the States, but if you marry in May or June, you'd have to apply for AP (Advanced Parole) to get back into the States after the wedding, but I don't know enough about that to say whether you'd have a chance...	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-01-30 20:51:00
Canada	vancouver vs montreal	Man, I wish I could transfer to Vancouver... On a slightly unrelated note, our NOA2 says our consulate is Toronto - did they just put that there because they didn't know better and it's what we mistakenly suggested? Because adding K1 processing at a Toronto consulate sounds like a wicked idea ... but it's an error, isn't it?	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-01-30 18:48:00
Canada	What in the world!?!	Sorry I'm sounding dumb here but what is DOS? No worries DOS is the Department of State: I'm under the impression they know everything about your case once it leaves the NVC, and are generally very helpful with dates and what steps of the process you're in etc. when you call.	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-02-04 23:37:00
Canada	Canadian police checks..	I had a Canada-wide police check done, partly because my job requested it (I work with minors) and partly for the sake of my K1 application. Basically, I went into my city's police station, was directed to the records department, said, "I need a police check, like the kind for all of Canada, and for working with minors" and the lady said, "Ah yes." So I filled in a piece of paper, paid a fee ($45?), and was told to give it 6 weeks, call to check that it was ready, and then collect it again. When I came back, I asked again, "this is good for all of Canada, right?" and was assured that it was. I did not supply finger prints. Since I've lived in 4 or 5 different parts of the country since I was 16, I'm counting on this particular check to really be "nation-wide" and it's dated October 22, 2010. Montreal interviews are being booked into May now, which will make my check more than 6 months old, so I am also hoping there will be some flexibility on that particular policy.	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-02-07 20:42:00
Canada	Police Report	This is something that can be handled after getting NOA2 from USCIS. It *can* be handled after getting the NOA2 but in my city it takes 6-8 weeks to have results returned. Maybe call ahead and ask how long it might take for a Canada-wide police check and keep in mind that these are usually valid for a year so be careful of the timing.	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-02-08 15:10:00
Canada	Toronto Medical Today.	No, no, GREAT question!	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-01-30 20:53:00
Canada	Toronto Medical Today.	I was just about to ask around about the Toronto medical, so thank you so much for the review!	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-01-24 19:29:00
Canada	CVC Web Site 'Reschedule Appointment' Option	Well, that's good to know, I suppose. The DoS gave me the impression this morning that Montreal had received our case, so we are just about at that stage. Do you check pretty regularly?	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-02-24 21:55:00
Canada	CVC Web Site 'Reschedule Appointment' Option	Nothing earlier has opened up for you so far then, Coconuts? Is it tricky to reschedule your medical if something before the medical is available?	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-02-24 21:49:00
Canada	Packet 3 from NVC?	I have a new case number (MTL 2011 etc), and I have the paperwork all ready to go. I was prepared to wait it out, but didn't expect to hear such claims from the DoS agents on the phone about Packet 3 from the NVC. In any case, I'll try to give them another call Monday and keep a close eye on the mail	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-02-26 21:27:00
Canada	Packet 3 from NVC?	I had to laugh when I read your post, Because thats exactly what they told my fiancé when he called DOS yesterday. They told him NVC sent the packet 3 and Montreal is waiting for your fiancé to send it back. For an hour I thought that the packet got lost. But anyways I did some research and NVC does not send the packet 3. It’s the consulate's job. Aah, that is pretty terrible of the DoS then. I thought they were more reliable for information and accuracy? What are the negative consequences of sending the Packet 3 forms/checklist without having been issued one from the consulate? Like, if I send one this weekend when really, the consulate hasn't issued Packet 3 yet, is it just going to get tossed when it gets there? The last thing I want to hear is, "we're waiting for YOU!" because I am ready to go!!	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-02-26 11:07:00
Canada	Packet 3 from NVC?	Hello all, I called the DoS this morning to confirm what seemed unlikely from yesterday's agent and was told that the NVC sent me packet 3 on February 1st. When I suggested that our case hadn't left NVC until February 3rd, so how was that possible, I was told it wasn't that unusual - the NVC was just trying to work ahead...? Really?? Apparently Montreal is waiting for me to send the paperwork but I haven't received anything from NVC these last 3.5weeks... So, what in the world?? Should I take this as the permission I need to get our paperwork to Montreal ASAP?	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-02-25 11:45:00
Canada	Preparing Proof of Relationship and Interview docs	It looks good to me too. I'd also recommend having at least one copy of everything you're bringing (birth certificate, police check, etc). Good luck!	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-02-26 22:43:00
Canada	Rescheduling Interview	Good question, good question!	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-03-04 20:34:00
Canada	DS-230 - Travelling to USA	I listed all my overnight trips on a separate page (there were too many for the space) and added a little footnote saying "also numerous day trips for shopping etc. lasting less than 12 hours since ____" since I'm also so close to the border.	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-03-05 13:09:00
Canada	I-129F - what's next?	The next step is to start calling the numbers in this here thread: link! - they'll be able to tell you if your paperwork has been logged at the Montreal consulate, which is, unfortunately, where your paperwork is headed, and where the interview will take place. Paperwork in this link is what is required for the next steps in the process but you probably have about 3 weeks (at the very least) until it is requested from you. The worst part (for me, anyway), is that interviews in Montreal are being booked for the end of June right now. We are dealing with the slowest consulate in the history of consulates. Okay, I'm exaggerating because it makes me sad, but anyway, you'll get lots of help from folks around here, but you've got some time. Have your fiancee fill out the forms in the second link, even just to practice, because sometimes it can take a bit of head scratching to remember all the information they need. Good luck!	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-03-07 10:09:00
Canada	K-1 Canadian Consulate	It takes you 40 minutes to drive from Buffalo into downtown Toronto??	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-03-07 12:27:00
Canada	DS-160: K-1 Visa	Ha, I was like, "whaaa?" when I filled it out yesterday and put 25 years.	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-03-09 16:25:00
Canada	Montreal interview documents	I don't know the answer to this one, but keep in mind that it is a US Consulate so the staff is not necessarily Canadian, let alone French Canadian. Everyone, at every consulate, has to bring English translations of all their foreign language documents so my guess is that the same applies in Quebec. You might have more luck getting feedback on this question in the Canada forum.	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-03-10 08:29:00
Canada	Checklist - evidence of domicile and I864	The checklist does include things that do not apply to the K1: proof of domicile is only for CR1 (I think). Also, your fiance should fill out an I134, but not an I864. You only need the DS230 (I and II), 156 and 156K, 160, and I 134... Well, I think those are the forms I sent in. Look around this Canada thread (esp. the "K1ers waiting on Montreal") - we've all been discussing these very things.	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-03-10 13:56:00
Canada	Application receipt/petition number	Hrmm... that could be a problem because I filled in the MTL number...	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-03-10 18:15:00
Canada	Packet 3	Usually regular mail... I was told mine was sent Tuesday. You may send your Packet 3 documents any time you're ready Another member on this site waited one month for Packet 3 to arrive - you don't have to wait that long to get the process going!!	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-03-10 16:53:00
Canada	K1 Interview in Montréal	The only thing I can offer for all your questions is that a transfer to Vancouver is not possible unless you live west of Manitoba - they simply don't do it	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-03-13 16:43:00
Canada	K1 Interview in Montréal	Baaaaaahhhh. Is there no mercy??	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-02-03 16:38:00
Canada	K1 Interview in Montréal	Hey there, we have nearly the same timeline It's my understanding you can fill the forms out now, but wait for your Packet 3 (2 weeks? 3 weeks?) for further instructions before you mail them. I am curious about the rest of your questions as well! Can't wait to be through this mess!	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-02-03 14:25:00
Canada	List of all visits to the US on DS-160 form	Thanks Heather & Matt! Also, any idea if a National Identification Number is the same thing as our SIN? I think not - Isn't that one of the boxes where you can choose "does not apply"?	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-03-09 09:08:00
Canada	List of all visits to the US on DS-160 form	I filled out the same information I put in my supplement for the DS230 but then the space filled up and wouldn't let me keep typing, so that did it for me.	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-03-08 15:13:00
Canada	after the interview	When you get your passport, and the visa is inside, you may travel immediately. That very hour, if you'd like	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-03-19 13:51:00
Canada	Need info from other Canadians....please comment	An older, wiser member posed a hypothetical question in the following situation: Say you drive up to the border as you've always done in the past, and this time you get a few more questions than usual. Because you're a good person, you tell the officer, truthfully that you are traveling to see your boyfriend/girlfriend. In follow up questioning, you say that you don't really plan to come back because you've decided to get married and settle down in the States. Now, do you think the agent at the border will let you through? Because we all know just how that scenario would end, we're going through the painful separation and expense of filing for K1 and IR1/CR1 visas.	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-03-20 22:21:00
Canada	Police report	To use it for your visa application, it needs to be no more than one year old at the time of the interview, as far as I know. I paid $45 for mine (Canada-wide, working with minors etc) from my local police station. I also had to wait 6 weeks... it seems to vary across the country...	iampatricias	Female	Canada	2011-03-21 20:08:00