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CanadaI recieved approved notice on May 30th, so What's next?

Thanks...So one last question and then I will head to preparing for my documents...in the package 3, you only need to put the forms and the checklist in it right? No documents should be attached. (just ignoring what is said on the DS-156K...the following documents must be attached in order to apply for a fiance visa: birth certificate....and bunch stuff). So even though I haven't got all the documents on the checklist, can I still send that page?


Yes, you ONLY send the forms, the checklist, 2 american style passport photos, and a photocopy of the biographic info page of your passport. You DO NOT attach the birth certificate, police certificate etc. to your packet 3- instead you bring those documents with you to the interview, along with photocopies of them (Montreal keeps the copies).
pocherosFemaleCanada2012-06-29 02:58:00
CanadaSending Packet 3 to MTL via Xpresspost
You're welcome! :)

As soon as Department of State tells you that packet 3 has been logged (which basically means your case got the green-light and Pkt3 will arrive sooner or later) you can mail it out to Montreal. You do not need to wait until Packet 3 is physically in your hands- in fact, some VJers report never receiving Packet 3 or 4 or receiving them extremely late. It would be unwise to wait until it's arrived in the mail because it might takes ages. However, don't mail Pkt 3 when it hasn't been logged yet- there's always a chance for an RFE at any stage in the process.

Since your case just left NVC on the 14th it shouldn't be too long until it's been logged. Have you called DoS recently?

I doubt the hardcopy is much different than what's on the site. Also, the first post of this thread has tips for assembling packet 3: http://www.visajourn...e-for-montreal/

Hope this helps! :)

Edited by pocheros, 27 June 2012 - 09:23 PM.

pocherosFemaleCanada2012-06-27 21:21:00
CanadaSending Packet 3 to MTL via Xpresspost
Okay, here is proof that Montreal wants the I-134 for K1s. This is the official packet 4 checklist, last updated May 4th 2012: http://photos.state....t4-montreal.pdf

Scroll to page 6. This is a checklist for K1s and it lists the I-134. Note on page 5 there is a checklist for immigrant visas that lists the 864; TECHNICALLY the K1 is NOT an immigrant visa- that's why all spousal visas have to go Montreal (because only Montreal does immigrant visas) whereas Vancouver also processes K1s. Immigrant visas address other relatives of US petitioners such as mothers, fathers, spouses, etc., all of which require the 864. The K1 is not included among these visas.

Edited by pocheros, 27 June 2012 - 09:12 PM.

pocherosFemaleCanada2012-06-27 21:09:00
CanadaSending Packet 3 to MTL via Xpresspost

While this is what I always thought too, I'm still baffled why the new appointment checklist for a fiancé visa (as seen on the Montreal Consulate website) states we need to fill out the I-184 for the K-1 interview...

http://montreal.usco...-checklist.html

Unless there's more than one type of fiancé visa? Haha



Did you notice that checklist also asks for marriage certificates? It says it's a fiance checklist but that's the same one they've been using for ages for both fiances AND spouses. That is why the 864 is on there, it's for spouses.

Check out the K1 guide pinned at the top of the forum, a VJer emailed Montreal recently and Montreal reassured them that you bring the I-134. Recent K1 interviewees brought the I-134 to their interviews. Hardcopies of packet 3 and packet 4 from Montreal tell K1s to bring the I-134. The I-134 for whatever reason is omitted in that link but everywhere else Montreal says to bring it. The consulate website has been somewhat unreliable with information in the past with errors and typos.

The 864 is required for adjustment of status, it doesn't make any sense to bring those to Montreal. The I-134 is pretty much universally required from K1s.

I would suggest e-mailing Montreal if you need peace of mind. Montreal can certainly request whatever documents they want from someone, including an 864 from a K1. It's possible they're phasing out one document in favour of the other but personal experiences from other VJers who interview recently seem to show that the I-134 is still the preferred document for K1s.

Edited by pocheros, 27 June 2012 - 09:05 PM.

pocherosFemaleCanada2012-06-27 20:57:00
CanadaSending Packet 3 to MTL via Xpresspost

So, which form are you preparing? I'm considering preparing both so that at the interview I can just pull whatever one they request.

Did you wait for the actual packet to show up at your house or did you just call to see of it was sent out? Have any problems uploading your picture into the online DS-160 form?


Keep in mind the checklist addresses more than just K1 visas. K1s prepare the I-134 and CR1/IR1s prepare the 864. When a K1 adjusts their status after they enter the US and get married they prepare the 864. A K1 DOES NOT need to bring the 864 to the interview.

Bolded just because this question comes up a lot.

Edited by pocheros, 27 June 2012 - 04:02 PM.

pocherosFemaleCanada2012-06-27 16:01:00
CanadaSending Packet 3 to MTL via Xpresspost

I'm using the .pdf that can be found on the right hand side of this page:
http://montreal.usco...-k-1-visas.html

Packet 3: Fiancé(e) Applicants

Scroll to the bottom of the checklist and you'll see 'Courier Service Reference ID Number'.


They changed packet 3 since I filled it out last year. Hmm, I'm not sure! I want to say you'll be safe without filling it out, but I don't really know.
pocherosFemaleCanada2012-06-26 21:44:00
CanadaSending Packet 3 to MTL via Xpresspost

Definitely good news! Thank you.

Since you didn't register for DHL to send your packet 3, did you leave this section blank on the interview checklist?
It asks for a 'courier reference ID' and I'm afraid to leave it blank!


I am confused about where you are seeing that a courier reference ID is required. I'm assuming you mean the packet 3 checklist but I can't find a link to a PDF of it on the official Montreal consulate site which has undergone some changes recently. Could you provide a link? It's been a year since I mailed off packet 3 but when I did it did not ask for a reference ID and there was a PDF of it on the site.

You will have to register with DHL before your interview because that's how they return your visa to you, but that's not required of you now. Are you sure it's not a space meant for someone at the consulate to fill in?

Also, for what's it worth I didn't check off anything on the checklist, just signed and dated it. Not to suggest that you do the same, though.

Edited by pocheros, 26 June 2012 - 08:27 PM.

pocherosFemaleCanada2012-06-26 20:26:00
CanadaSending Packet 3 to MTL via Xpresspost
You do not HAVE to send packet 3 visa DHL- it's just free if you do IIRC. I sent my packet 3 visa expresspost.
pocherosFemaleCanada2012-06-26 18:26:00
CanadaFor anyone shipping their stuff aftery they move
So I finally got around to shipping some of my belongings the other day. I sent a scanned copy of my visa and I-94 to my brother along with some filled out customs forms and he took them and my boxes down to UPS to ship them. That seemed fine and they went ahead and shipped my boxes.

Today I got a call saying that my boxes are being held in Detroit (they've been there for 3 days... I was worried what was going on) and they needed a copy of my marriage certificate before they could proceed. So I scanned it and e-mailed it to them. Sure woulda been nice if I knew beforehand. Oh well.

So to anyone shipping their stuff I suggest you bring a photocopy of your visa and I-94 AND your marriage certificate.
pocherosFemaleCanada2012-06-29 13:47:00
CanadaPeople Who Say They're Moving To Canada Because Of ObamaCare
Hahaha. How ignorant.

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Edited by pocheros, 28 June 2012 - 06:22 PM.

pocherosFemaleCanada2012-06-28 18:18:00
CanadaCanada day Acros America
This is so cool! But there's none in Nevada. Bummer. :(
pocherosFemaleCanada2012-06-08 18:22:00
CanadaDS-156k Question
You should try not to start more than one thread. Check your other thread for more answers.

You do not have to receive packet 3 in the mail before you send it back. Call department of state and ask if packet 3 has been logged (you need your MTL case number for this). As soon as it's been logged you can mail it back- the hardcopy is basically a printout of what you found online at the Montreal consulate website. It is common for packet 3 to take a long time to arrive in the mail or to never show up at all so it's best not to wait around for it.

Yes you have to fill out the DS 160 (the confirmation receipt for it is required in packet 3). Also if possible print out the form for your own records (there should be an option to do so but they might have changed it in the year since I filled out packet 3 myself). But you don't have to contact Montreal after filling it out.

All you need to send with packet 3 is this:

If you are a Fiancé (K-1) applicant:
1. DS-230 part I only ? one copy per each applicant, including children
2. DS-156 ? 2 copies https://evisaforms.state.gov/ds156.asp
3. DS-156K ? 1 copy http://www.state.gov...ation/82063.pdf
4. Confirmation receipt regarding Form DS-160 - one copy, available online at https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/
5. Below checklist of documents to gather for the interview ? one copy per family is sufficient.
6. 2 color photographs (Photograph Requirements)
7. Photocopy of the biographic data page of the applicant?s passport


Edited by pocheros, 03 July 2012 - 03:49 AM.

pocherosFemaleCanada2012-07-03 03:48:00
CanadaK-1 Visa Packet 3
You're welcome! :)
pocherosFemaleCanada2012-07-03 23:24:00
CanadaK-1 Visa Packet 3
1. You DO NOT send attachments with the DS 156K. You bring those to the interview along with photocopies of them.

2. "You may send the documents to the U.S. Consulate General in Montreal using courier services that are offered at no extra cost for the applicant. Please visit http://usvisa-info.c...ier_information and follow instructions for ?IV Applicant Needing to Register for DHL? and ?Sending Document to the Consular Section?. If you have any further inquiries about the courier services, please visit http://usvisa-info.c...rvice_options." You get the reference number when you register. You do not have to send packet 3 visa DHL/Loomis but you do have to be registered before the interview so Montreal can mail your passport back.

3. You do not have to prove your petitioner's status unless they are only a permanent resident of the US and not a citizen. Evidence of domicile is only required if the USC (US citizen) does not currently reside in the US. For example it's common that many americans live with their canadian spouses in canada; in this case evidence of domicile is required.

Edited by pocheros, 03 July 2012 - 03:48 AM.

pocherosFemaleCanada2012-07-03 03:41:00
Canadads-230 forms expires on 6/30/2012...so can I still use it or wait for it to be updated? my package 3 should be ready to send out this week
You can use this form.

Have you been calling department of state to ask if your packet 3 has been logged? Just FYI you don't have to wait for it to physically arrive in the mail before you send it out; you just need to know that it's logged.

Edited by pocheros, 04 July 2012 - 07:19 PM.

pocherosFemaleCanada2012-07-04 19:19:00
Canadaadvance parole
I'm sorry you're in such a tough position, amaranthseeds. Though I do not have personal experience with this your lawyer is technically correct- even if you have advance parole, if you are out of status and exit and then try to re-enter the US it is possible you will run into trouble, namely a 2 year ban.
pocherosFemaleCanada2012-07-04 02:20:00
CanadaVANCOUVER WoKing Medial: Extra copy of Medical
I would highly recommend getting an extra copy because it is common for the medical exam to get misplaced at the AOS stage and to re-do it would cost about another $200-$300!
pocherosFemaleCanada2012-07-09 18:35:00
CanadaK-1 Montreal Medical

I did get the Vaccine Worksheet, it's stapled to the package :)
Will they let me keep it after the interview?


Since it's on the outside I imagine it's for you to keep? The original should be on the inside and the one on the outside should be a copy. But just to be safe I would photocopy it anyways.

You don't keep the medical of course, that gets attached to the rest of your paperwork in a sealed brown envelope that you will pick up from DHL along with your visa. You give this envelope to a border officer when you POE (don't open the envelope), and then that envelope gets forwarded to USCIS.
pocherosFemaleCanada2012-07-14 17:55:00
CanadaK-1 Montreal Medical
If there was anything to be concerned about they would have let you known before you picked up the medical. Picking up your medical basically means you passed it. :) Did you get a copy of the vaccination worksheet? You'll need it for AOS. And don't open the medical envelope because that'll void its contents!

Edited by pocheros, 14 July 2012 - 05:31 PM.

pocherosFemaleCanada2012-07-14 17:27:00
CanadaABF moving review
Great review, very helpful!
pocherosFemaleCanada2012-04-16 18:00:00
CanadaCR1-Montreal Courier Service
Loomis and DHL are the same. It is possible to sign up for home delivery for an additional fee- I forget how to do this though.
pocherosFemaleCanada2012-07-20 04:37:00
CanadaWhen You Eat Your Smarties
OMG! I didn't know there's no coffee crisps in the US. That's my favourite chocolate bar :( They will be dearly missed along with Jos Louis and The Mandarin. LOL.

Edited by pocheros, 11 June 2011 - 08:49 PM.

pocherosFemaleCanada2011-06-11 20:48:00
CanadaIs it mandatory to submit I-134 form and supporting document?

He thinks he's smart and does not follow the rules or listen to others. That really bothers me to be honest. Plus, I am the ONLY one who's so proactively involved in the application and handle all the pressure and stuff. It starts getting into my mind that if he's the guy I can really dependent on....


I am sorry you are dealing with a difficult fiance. Mine was the same. I asked him weekly, then daily, for four months to prepare the I-134. He didn't until two days before my interview and fed exed it to me. There was no reason for him to mail it so late because he had plenty of free time and nothing was going on in his life. As soon as I looked at it I found multiple errors, typoes, etc., of our names and important dates and the like, so he had to re-do it and spend money fed exing it again. He gave me an extremely hard time about the paperwork. No amount of pleading would put him in his place. Sorry if it sounds like I'm making it about me, I just thought I'd share for what it's worth. He wouldn't even look at the visa journey forums because "it's just a bunch of people on the internet, they don't know what you're talking about" yaddda, yaddda, yadda. It is truly maddening, and again I'm sorry you're in this position, my heart goes out to you.

Anyways, the I-134 is completely necessary, and of those supporting documents you at the very least need a copy or transcript of his most recent tax return. If you don't present at least this much you will either get an RFE which will extend the issuance of your visa by 2+ months or a denial.

Edited by pocheros, 29 July 2012 - 05:39 PM.

pocherosFemaleCanada2012-07-29 17:30:00
CanadaAnyone else disappointed to get a Montreal Case Number ?
Interviews are only scheduled monday-friday and the embassy is closed on BOTH canadian and american holidays. Usually interviews for immigrant visas (for all intents and purposes the K1 is generally treated as an immigrant visa) are in the morning.

Edited by pocheros, 28 July 2012 - 05:17 PM.

pocherosFemaleCanada2012-07-28 17:15:00
CanadaReally hoping that I'm doing this the right way
Also if you go for a CR1 it is generally faster to obtain the marriage certificate in the US. It doesn't matter where you get married so long as you are legally married and have a certificate to prove it.
pocherosFemaleCanada2012-08-06 12:02:00
CanadaReally hoping that I'm doing this the right way
The guides are an excellent resource! I wrote some long posts on this topic before. I'll quote them here. Long story short, CR1 is faster and cheaper than K1 UNLESS you live in western Canada in which case you MIGHT want to get a K1. The process takes about a year for either visa. During this time you can try to visit the US but you might get turned away (if you get turned away it's not big deal; it doesn't affect your visa.) Your boyfriend can come visit canada too and that's usually less of a hassle. From this thread http://www.visajourn...en-immigration/

There's two marriage based visas.* The K1 is for engagement/fiances, and the IR1/CR1 is for spouses. There's no official engagement process- if you decide you're engaged you simply file for a fiance visa (the initial application for the fiance is called I-129F). If you go the other route, before you do anything else you get married. After you've been married you file for a spousal visa which is the I-130. You can do either. In both cases you have to demonstrate that you have a valid relationship but this is generally pretty easy to do if you've kept photos, receipts, boarding passes etc. Don't worry if you don't have an engagement ring as proof if you go for a fiance visa- some VJers mention this, it's not necessary.

*There's also a K3 visa, don't bother with this one as it's basically defunct and takes longer than either the K1 or CR1 and is more expensive.


Ultimately, the CR1 results in a visa AND green card at the same time. The K1 only results in a visa which she would use to enter the USA, then marry you, THEN apply for her green card. CR1 is usually a better option. I said that the K1 visa is faster in my last post, but that only factors in the amount of time it takes to process the visa. When you consider the extra time it takes to get a green card compared to the CR1 it is actually either the same amount of time or slower. The K1 visa is also more expensive. By the way, you can expect the the immigration process from the initial position to the acquisition of the green card to cost about $2-$3K.

The only time I recommend a K1 is if your fiance lives in western Canada (I think it's considered Manitoba and west, but it might be saskatchewan and west?) This is because ALL spousal visas/CR1s have an interview at the consulate in Montreal. Nope, it doesn't matter if she lives in Vancouver- if she applies for a CR1 she has to go to Montreal. And Montreal is a very slow consulate.

However, if she applies for a K1 AND lives in western canada she gets to interview at the consulate in Vancouver, which is significantly faster (2-3 mos it seems) than Montreal. If she lives in Eastern canada it doesn't make a difference if she applies for a K1 or CR1- she still goes to Montreal.

The CR1 and K1 are visas that entitle your honey to enter the US. The visa DOES NOT entitle her to permanent residency- the green card is what grants her permanent resident status, and her K1 visa in combination with the marriage certificate and I-94 allows her to file for a green card. Permanent residents get the privilege to work in the US, travel freely in and out of the US, get a driver's license, etc. They don't get the same protections as citizens do in the justice system but they effectively can live like an american inside the US. After maintaining permanent resident status for 3 years she can apply for american citizenship. And yes, you can be a dual canadian and american citizen- woohoo, that's fun! :)

Here's how it goes down effectively for a CR1: Once she receives her visa from the consulate in Montreal, she gets to cross the border and start living with you. A couple weeks later her green card will arrive in the mail, but for all intents and purposes she is a permanent resident. That means she can get an SSN, opena bank account, start working, etc. pretty much immediately.

Here's how it goes down effectively for a K1: Once she receives her visa from the consulate in Montreal (if she lives in eastern canada) or Vancouver (if she lives in western canada), she gets to cross the border and start living with you. Her K1 expires immediately upon entry- however, she gets an I-94 stapled into her passport. (the I-94 is just something the border officer attaches to her passport- it only costs $6, the fee is included if you fly.) This I-94 is valid for 90 days from the date of her entry into the US. Within these 90 days, you MUST get married. The 90 days grant her "conditional" status- she is NOT a permanent resident, but she is a legal alien. Within these 90 days, you would ideally file for "adjustment of status" which grants her a green card. Adjustment of status costs $1070 and takes anywhere from 3-6 months (6 months is quite long for AOS, however). When you file for adjustment of status you can also apply for an employment authorization document (EAD or work permit) and advance parole (document that allows her to exit the US). These are temporary cards issued to her while they work on her green card. The EAD and AP are usually issued a couple months after you file for AOS, and then the green card shortly follows. Without an EAD or green card she CANNOT LEGALLY work in the US. Also, without AP or a green card she CANNOT LEGALLY cross the american border. She is STUCK inside the US until she receives one of these documents.

In essence, the CR1 takes a couple months longer to process, but everything is done all at once and it gives her more freedom once she is in the US. Some people prefer to remain engaged before they start living together. That's a personal decision. I wish I had gone the CR1 route, but I didn't understand the process well initially and ended up with a K1. Lo and behold, hubby got laid off before we filed for my green card. Because we can't file my green card without proof of his employment I have been sitting on my butt in the US for 8 months unable to legally work or travel to Canada. By the way, you will have to prove you are able to financially support your honey- but don't worry, the required income for this is low and you can always get co-sponsors if you don't earn enough.

So there's some more info to chew on!

Also, one last tip: DON'T HIRE A LAWYER! They are a waste of money. VJ and time to read up on the process is all you need. Lawyers are basically glorified typists in that they just fill out forms with basic info like your name and birthdate for you. The immigration process changes frequently as well so they tend to be behind on the times and consequently give poor advice.


pocherosFemaleCanada2012-08-06 11:50:00
CanadaPacket 3 - Big mistake on my part
I'm guessing they'll just ask you to sign it at the interview. If I recall correctly you're actually supposed to sign the DS 230 in front of a consular officer. I'm guessing that as long as you filled out everything else correctly and included all the necessary documents you won't get an RFE.

At the day of my interview, when I was having my documents processed before seeing the consular officer, a lady handed Packet 3 back to me and asked me to review it and make any necessary corrections on it. If you are not instructed to sign the forms then you can simply let the consular officer know and ask them if they want you to sign.

E-mail is your only shot at contacting Montreal; they do not answer the phone. Include your case number in the subject line and make your question as brief and to the point as possible to increase your chances of getting a response.

Their email is montreal-iv-dv@state.gov

From their contact us page here: http://montreal.usco...contact-us.html

Edited by pocheros, 05 July 2012 - 03:00 AM.

pocherosFemaleCanada2012-07-05 02:57:00
CanadaPacket 3--Police and Birth certificates
Take the originals and photocopies to the interview. They looked at my originals and kept the photocopies. They keep the original police certificate.
pocherosFemaleCanada2012-08-07 12:38:00
CanadaRequest for evidence sent Now How long for Pakcet 3
The medical exam is best done AFTER you've scheduled the interview (you get to schedule it when packet 4 is logged; Montreal schedules interviews for spouses not fiances). The reason the medical exam is best done after you have an interview date is because it can take awhile for interview slots to open at Montreal and you want your medical to be as current as possible- not just for the interview at Montreal but also for adjustment of status (AOS) which is the process you go through once you're in the US to obtain a green card. For AOS you need a medical exam that is less than a year old, and you can use the same exam that you get in Canada. However if it expires you need to re-do the medical exam in the US and that's another $200-$300 on top of the $1090 AOS filing fee.

And yeah you also need a MTL number before you can do the exam, most of the medical exam places need to see packet 3 or 4.

For the I-134 they don't really care about the canadian's income. They want proof that a US citizen meets 125% of the poverty guidelines. If it's just going to be you two (husband/wife) the poverty guidelines for two people is something really low like $19,000 (that's not an exact number but it's around that.)
pocherosFemaleCanada2012-08-07 12:10:00
CanadaFuture CR1 Canidate

so

did you file yet and get married????


Will you use that first plane ticket to show a bonafide releationship for proof???


I spoke to a lawyer today about this he said dont lie but saying visiting a friend or friends is ok and will not affect the CR1.

They dont know what you did down there and I could visit my friends and perhaps one of them is my girlfriend so me saying visiting friends is truthful.

If i say visiting friends and then they ask a girlfriend?

I will say yes and be truthful im only answering what they ask and nothing more.


Why say the magic word and then get hasseled and denied? Then im out of money and cant visit for holidays and then get hasseled every time you go over thats not right to me.


If you ask a question but only want to hear one answer, then don't bother asking... I referred to my then-boyfriend as my fiance when passing through Pearson before and didn't have any problems. Even if you're just seeing "friends" you should come prepared with evidence of ties. If you don't bring evidence of ties and then lie to the officer and then they ask for proof you won't overstay, then good luck.
pocherosFemaleCanada2012-08-08 11:32:00
CanadaFuture CR1 Canidate
It was at pearson, yes.

Canada is not a part of the VWP- that's a common misconception. However we have our own special laws that allow Canadians and Americans to visit each other's countries for up to 6 months at a time, at the border officer's discretion. If you get denied then you can't cross over that day. The officer might tell you when you can try crossing again or they may not. Sometimes people try crossing soon after getting denied and succeed, some don't.

I'll say it again: just bring evidence of ties and be honest. If you're flying get refundable tickets. Also make sure you have a return ticket.
pocherosFemaleCanada2012-08-07 12:36:00
CanadaFuture CR1 Canidate
Tell the truth and bring evidence of ties. I visited my husband a few times and called him my fiance (we weren't married yet). No problems occurred.

Edited by pocheros, 07 August 2012 - 11:59 AM.

pocherosFemaleCanada2012-08-07 11:59:00
CanadaHow I Lost My Fear Of Universal Health Care
Here's an interesting article about an american republican lady who moved to Canada and initially thought free health care was an imposition on her freedom (seriously) and then changed her mind: http://www.rhreality...sal-health-care

This article made me REALLY miss Canada. It's funny how so many americans are afraid of "Obamacare," when in my opinion free health care should be a human right! It's just so wacky. Gosh. I'm glad I'm not having kids because health care is so ridiculously costly here and I can't fathom being billed just for giving birth. Not to mention not getting maternity leave!
pocherosFemaleCanada2012-08-09 21:35:00
CanadaUS Embassies in Canada - do I have to go to Montreal?

Thanks everyone. I suppose my next questions are:

1. In what situation would I be able to do any of the required "tasks" in Toronto?
2. What is CRBA?
3. When you go to Montreal does your spouse have to go with you?
4. If I'm traveling to Montreal for an interview do I need to bring my children who will be on the same application?


1. You can do your medical exam and get your police certificate in Toronto. You cannot do the interview in Toronto, though.
2. http://monterrey.usc...rth_abroad.html
3. No, that is optional.
4. I don't know, hopefully someone else can answer this.
pocherosFemaleCanada2012-08-10 18:16:00
CanadaI-130 Preparation
No, you do not need to file a I-129F. The K3 is a slow and obsolete visa. You've already/are about to get married and have copies of your marriage certificate handy, right?

Can't answer your other questions, sorry.
pocherosFemaleCanada2012-08-11 22:05:00
CanadaIs the petitioner allowed to attend the interview?
Yes the petitioner is allowed to come. They need to bring their passport to get into the consulate.
pocherosFemaleCanada2012-08-17 01:12:00
Canadainterview I-134 or i-864 tomorrow
The I-134 with documentation is what you need. Montreal can technically request anything from anyone at the interview but 99% of the time a K1 only has to produce an I-134 with supporting documentation (most importantly the last 3 years tax returns or tax transcripts, in addition to things like pay stubs and a letter from an employer, etc.) The reason there is so much confusion over these forms is because Montreal does not list the I-134 on their website under documents for K1s to bring; this is because the K1 is technically a non-immigrant visa but it directs you to a page that lists documents that immigrant visas (like the CR/IR1) are required to bring since the K1 brings similar documents; as spousal visas are immigrant visas they require the 864 but the K1 is not the same. Packet 3/4 state that K1s bring I-134s, not 864s; if you search for the most recent PDF of packet 3/4 on Montreal it should list the I-134.

Long story short: fiances brings I-134s and spouses bring 864s. K1 will fill out 864 when they adjust their status.

Edited by pocheros, 18 August 2012 - 05:05 PM.

pocherosFemaleCanada2012-08-18 16:59:00
Canadainterview I-134 or i-864 tomorrow
I have not filled out the 864 yet as I have not AOSed, but there are example forms here http://www.visajourn...ontent/examples I don't really have an opinion on whether or not a K1 should bring it anymore...
pocherosFemaleCanada2012-04-25 20:50:00
Canadainterview I-134 or i-864 tomorrow
The checklist addresses BOTH K1s and IR1/CR1s. Additionally, current hardcopy Packet 3's and Packet 4's indicate the I-134 is needed for K1s.

I think that Montreal has again (this week) updated the P3 checklist so this point may now be moot, but I did get a response back from them via email, so I thought I should post. I asked whether it was the I-864 or I-134 that was needed for the K1 visa.

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Me: I have been gathering documentation in preparation for my interview for a K1 visa at the Montreal consulate. Up until 10 days ago, the required Support documentation was listed as the I-134, but now the checklist for the interview (in the Packet 3 documentation) lists the I-864, I-864A, I-864EZ, or I-864W. Could you please confirm that the I-134 is no longer acceptable for the K1 visa process and that the I-864 is what is now required?

Response:
We thank you for your message. Please kindly be informed that the Affidavit of Support applicable to your visa category is the I-134. We hope this information is helpful to you.


This an e-mail CADreamer sent to Montreal in February.

Of course, this does not discount the fact that Montreal can request the 864 from a K1 if they want. They could also request photos of your fiance's paternal great-grandmother's second cousin. They are following guidelines and are allowed to request evidence above and beyond those guidelines if they want. However, that does not mean it's standard procedure.

Whether or not this is becoming standard procedure is yet to be seen, I suppose. Looking through recent K1 Montreal interviews it's not noted whether or not the financial support consisted of either the I-134 or the I-864. However it seems like this confusion stems from an omission (probably by mistake) on Montreal's website and thus is not official.

That said it seems like the I-864 is not required of K1s except in special cases. Maybe we should start a poll to clear up this confusion. :blink:
pocherosFemaleCanada2012-04-25 18:29:00
Canadainterview I-134 or i-864 tomorrow

I have i134 letter from his employer And past 3 u
Years taxes. Was on bus to Montreal when I heard I might need the other. And I being paranoid panicked. We can't afford to be delayed any longer.


Well, you sound good to go. No reason to worry. :)
pocherosFemaleCanada2012-04-24 16:54:00