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CanadaMontreal November Interviews
QUOTE (Tina&Roland @ Oct 27 2009, 05:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (KnJ @ Oct 27 2009, 05:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ETA i'm glad I'm old enough to not need Gardasil.


Ditto to that!



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ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-27 16:58:00
CanadaMontreal November Interviews
QUOTE (Jo&Si @ Oct 26 2009, 10:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi

Congrats to everyone who got an interview date...We got ours on November 25th even we got a lot of problems to get in touch with them to re-schecule it...

jo


Why are you trying to reschedule? Just out of curiousity
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-26 21:30:00
CanadaMontreal November Interviews
QUOTE (cdn_gewels @ Oct 26 2009, 05:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guys,

I just want to be sure. When the interview letter asks for a birth certificate, they mean yours, as the beneficiary. We don't need to bring the original of the petitioner, right? I can get it if I really needed it, but can you guys just assure me?

Thanks!!


You need to bring the long form birth certificate of the Canadian citizen applying for the visa.

ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-26 16:59:00
CanadaMontreal November Interviews
I also received my P4 today. smile.gif the $400 thing gave me a heart attack almost, but yeah, I think it's for DCF. After that, it says: "For K visa applicants, the machine-readable visa (MRV) fee of $131.00 US or the Canadian dollar equivalent must be paid in cash on the day of your interview."

As far as a 'safe' time... I personally wouldn't book any moving plans for less than 10 business days after the interview, but that's me, and apparently I'm a pessimist. lol

QUOTE (cdn_gewels @ Oct 26 2009, 05:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Got my P4 today. I laughed at the statment in the letter that goes, "Please plan to spend the whole day at the consulate."


I laughed at this too... lol I'm SO very glad that books and magazines aren't on the list of prohibited items, though I think while I'm waiting I'll need a barf bag more than anything... tongue.gif

Edited by ashenflowers, 26 October 2009 - 04:25 PM.

ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-26 16:24:00
CanadaMontreal November Interviews
QUOTE (Sam and Ben @ Oct 25 2009, 10:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Haha, glad to see I'm not the only one who actually printed out the entire DS160, not just the confirmation.


I printed the entire thing too... whistling.gif
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-25 21:07:00
CanadaMontreal November Interviews
I got the new P3 as well, and contrary to popular belief it does NOT require you to send everything in. I know that's a different topic, but had to mention that. I know it's confusing.

Anyways, this list is great... thank you SO much. I will show it to my fiancé smile.gif


It IS very confusing that we are talking about this across 3 threads. lol
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-25 20:36:00
CanadaMontreal November Interviews
QUOTE (bogartnoir @ Oct 25 2009, 08:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (CanAmerican @ Oct 25 2009, 08:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (bogartnoir @ Oct 25 2009, 06:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i really want a thread that has all the paperwork and everything and more so that i'm COMPLETELY ready. because at this point i'm scared and anxious and worried and freaked out that i'll miss the ONE THING they're gonna want. sad.gif



I was just wondering, for CR 1 visa, everything was asked to be submitted through mail. I.e. Birth certs, marriage certs, Affidavit of Support, fees, criminal check etc. Wasn't that the case for K1 visas? Or do you have to take all that at the interview?


some copies of those things were mailed, but most everything else needs to be taken to the interview. which is why we're all freaking out!


Yeah, we basically bring everything with us to the interview... talk about the high possibility to trip at the finish line!!!! crying.gif
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-25 19:37:00
CanadaMontreal November Interviews
QUOTE (KnJ @ Oct 25 2009, 07:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (bogartnoir @ Oct 25 2009, 05:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i really want a thread that has all the paperwork and everything and more so that i'm COMPLETELY ready. because at this point i'm scared and anxious and worried and freaked out that i'll miss the ONE THING they're gonna want. sad.gif


Yes, I want this too.

And I want P4. It better come this week.. like, Monday!


Yeah, we've picked our hotel, but are still hesitating on booking until we receive that letter. We decided to wait one more day and see if it happens to arrive tomorrow. Either way, we're booking the hotel tomorrow.

We've also decided to drive 8-9 hrs, instead of take the train... and to only stay one night instead of two. wacko.gif Almost $2000 worth of unexpected expenses this month (and that's NOT including any immigration-related stuff) has made us need to save money wherever possible.
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-25 18:57:00
CanadaMontreal November Interviews
QUOTE (mast3r12 @ Oct 23 2009, 08:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This might be a stupid question, but is there a difference of when you get your interview date depending on if you are K-1 or IR1? Like do they have set priorities or quota's or anything? or is it just mixed bag?


We haven't really noticed a trend. At least I haven't
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-23 21:50:00
CanadaMontreal November Interviews
QUOTE (Peachey @ Oct 23 2009, 03:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I fixed the formatting

It was bugging me.


What happened to the formatting?
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-23 17:19:00
CanadaMontreal November Interviews
QUOTE (Sam and Ben @ Oct 23 2009, 09:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am so anxious to book, I wish that silly letter would come in the mail already...


Me too!!!
it still feels so up in the air
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-23 09:36:00
CanadaMontreal November Interviews
QUOTE (KnJ @ Oct 22 2009, 10:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Rhiann @ Oct 22 2009, 10:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good job, Ashen!

Wow I feel bad. I only waited 43 days compared to some people who waited 100+ sad.gif


You are lucky, babe : ) It's all good, as I'm lookin from over here. I'm thinking wow! Think of all those people not on VJ... they scheduled a LOT of interviews for November.

The stat ashen put in the spreadsheet I think is more helpful than "Days from NOA2 to Interview" ... because in cases like mine where there is a 2 month gap between receiving P3 and sending it back, I'm skewing the numbers higher. 102 days is more accurate for me than 162+.

PS if you need a calculator for the date: http://www.timeandda...e/duration.html



Danu added that part re: the P3 smile.gif You're right... I think it's a more accurate reflection on MONTREAL's part... you never know what causes even the slightest delay on someone sending back their P3, and it messes up some perceptions on the length of time it takes for things to process.

Thanks for the calculator!
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-22 21:55:00
CanadaMontreal November Interviews
K guys.... I decided to go pyscho tonight. Here we go.


Montreal November Interviews Spreadsheet


You should be able to edit it as well (just add yourself.. don't go crazy. lol).
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-22 21:22:00
CanadaMontreal November Interviews
QUOTE (Rhiann @ Oct 22 2009, 08:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (darkchilde794 @ Oct 21 2009, 11:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Rhiann @ Oct 21 2009, 04:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We're leaving the same day as the interview.
We're leaving for Montreal the day before.

Who knows when we'll get there though, haha.



So me and the hun will arrive on Thursday and I think we're staying til either Sat or Sun... Might as well make some kind of trip for this event because its already expensive as it is tongue.gif


I wanted to stay an extra day, but my fiance doesn't want to seem to spend the money.
I mean, if they're over booking, who knows when we'll actually get out of there.

Not to mention we have to go an hour further than Toronto. Maybe I can ask my parents to help us pay for the hotel or the train.
Trains are too expensive and I hate buses.


I hear ya... , our trip via train would be about 9 hours... bus is about 10-12 depending... there's NO way I can spend that long on a bus and not want to punch things. LOL Our justification for spending an extra night is a) not worrying about how long the interview takes (we don't have to 'rush' back to the hotel to check out on time), and cool.gif we're spending so much just GETTING there, what's another $100 to 'enjoy' it. lol Of course we don't really want to spend a lot, but no sense rushing everything, since it'll be already stressful as is...
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-22 08:02:00
CanadaMontreal November Interviews
QUOTE (Sam and Ben @ Oct 21 2009, 11:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ashenflowers @ Oct 21 2009, 10:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This makes me wonder if they started 'over' booking... like this is likely going to take a bit longer than usual. lol

I'd LOVE to meet up with some people on the 20th... but I'll have to pass on the timmies.. I will seriously get sick. No joke. I'm not going to be in any condition to eat that day until this thing is over. LOL

We're also traveling up on the 19th, and staying overnight on the 20th too, coming back on the 21st. Figure that I've never been to Montreal before, and let's face it, will probably never go again, so might be nice to take the afternoon to enjoy the city smile.gif


Heck, I can skip Timmies now. My choice hotel has a coffeemaker in the room. dancin5hr.gif

That was my thought too... I'll never ever have a reason to be in Montreal, and after my bundle of nerves have calmed from the interview, I want to enjoy it. Yes, it's an extra $100 for another night, but I want to enjoy it. So 19th-21st sounded good to me.

Once I have the letter in hand, it looks like I'll be booking at Hotel Dauphin... Reviews look awesome, and the rates look good.

How trustworthy are these third-party sites, though? I've never used any of them.. and bidding sounds too complicated, but places like expedia/hotels.ca don't use bidding. Is it just that they buy bulk rates and resell them?


We actually use expedia for most of our bookings in the past... We've never had a problem. What sort of price do you think you'd get on the bidding sites?

We were thinking of staying at the Hotel Dauphin too. It gets better reviews than La Tour, BUT it's of course more expensive. I think the reason my fiancé wants to book there though is because my name is Daphne, and Dauphin kinda looks like Daphne laughing.gif (not gonna lie... I noticed too, but I'm not basing my decision on it. LOL)

Edited by ashenflowers, 21 October 2009 - 10:28 PM.

ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-21 22:27:00
CanadaMontreal November Interviews
This makes me wonder if they started 'over' booking... like this is likely going to take a bit longer than usual. lol

I'd LOVE to meet up with some people on the 20th... but I'll have to pass on the timmies.. I will seriously get sick. No joke. I'm not going to be in any condition to eat that day until this thing is over. LOL

We're also traveling up on the 19th, and staying overnight on the 20th too, coming back on the 21st. Figure that I've never been to Montreal before, and let's face it, will probably never go again, so might be nice to take the afternoon to enjoy the city smile.gif
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-21 21:20:00
CanadaMontreal November Interviews
QUOTE (cjblack @ Oct 21 2009, 08:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
CONFIRMED! NOVEMBER 13 @ 8AM! YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

Oh god I'm so happy tears and snot are dripping into my morning coffee!



ewww!! but yay!! laughing.gif
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-21 08:01:00
CanadaMontreal November Interviews
ZOMG MEEEE (i added bogart noir too)
I'M FIGHTING YOU FOR FIRST IN LINE BIT¢HE$
hahhaa jk wink.gif this is so awesome!!!


11/06 KnJ
11/06 Missa

11/09 Spoom/ScooterMac
11/09 liz25

11/13 darkchilde794
11/13 Peachey/Varba
11/13 Rhiann
11/13 bogartnoir

11/16 shelby

11/20 Tina&Roland
11/20 Arabella
11/20 dutchmatt
11/20 Sam and Ben
11/20 ashenflowers
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-10-20 13:07:00
CanadaGood luck today's interviewees!!!!
QUOTE (Danu @ Nov 23 2009, 01:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm back safe and sound! I passed the interview, was so easy! Going to write up my review now.


YAY!! yayayay I was on pins and needles! tongue.gif
darn the suspense... lol
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-11-23 14:08:00
CanadaGood luck today's interviewees!!!!
QUOTE (Wyatt's Torch @ Nov 23 2009, 11:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Don't forget Dalene...she's in there for an IR-1.

Good luck all THREE of you! smile.gif


I didn't... I had her in here originally, but she's also included in another thread for those with IR1-CR1 interviews this week smile.gif
Either way! Good luck Dalene too!

Edited by ashenflowers, 23 November 2009 - 12:30 PM.

ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-11-23 12:30:00
CanadaGood luck today's interviewees!!!!
K-1's
Danu
TdotGirl

Good luck you guys!! smile.gif Can't wait to hear about your approvals! smile.gif

Edited by ashenflowers, 23 November 2009 - 07:27 AM.

ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-11-23 07:26:00
CanadaUS to Canada calling . . . Cell Phone Providers?
I'd second the Vonage recommendations. I've had a Voange phone for over 4 years, and it's great. Unlimited US/Canada calling for $40. Is great.

As for cell phones though, I don't know. I just got the Net 10 prepaid as well (so I could have a cell that worked in the US), but haven't had it long enough to know one way or another. I would suggest looking into the text messaging plan as well though. Maybe check out Virgin Mobile. I have their cell in Canada, and it's great!
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-08-14 14:26:00
CanadaGot married last Friday! About time.
Congratulations! Enjoy the newlywed stage! whistling.gif
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-11-25 18:48:00
CanadaIn preparation For Interview K-1 MTL
Personally I think it's always a good idea to reprint and have copies 'just in case'. However, I wasn't asked for anything that I had already sent to them with the P3. As mentioned, you shouldn't be asked for another copy of your immunization records since they should be included with your medical. However, it is something you'll want to obtain a copy of anyways. There are any number of reasons why it might be handy. I'm not sure if yours is different than mine, but it sounds like it is. Mine's just a little yellow booklet, which basically fits on one page when I unfold it. That doesn't make sense, but either way. lol You could try taking it to a local immunization clinic, ask them to update their records to match yours (if they're not already the same), and they should be able to print something for you. That's what I did for mine when I got my most recent shots done.
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-11-25 23:11:00
CanadaLetter of intent to marry?
Question on this.
Should the letter of intent that is brought to the interview be re-addressed to the visa unit of the consulate, rather than the CSC or VSC? It would make sense... but just confirming.
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-11-15 01:03:00
CanadaApproved on November 25th!
Congrats!!! smile.gif
Good luck with the next steps!
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-11-26 11:28:00
CanadaHelp
QUOTE (Misty1979 @ Nov 26 2009, 05:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I found the culprit! Our recon team is working to take him down as we speak!!



ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-11-26 17:43:00
CanadaVisa 'canceled'?!?!
QUOTE (Ian and Lisa @ Nov 27 2009, 09:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ashenflowers @ Nov 26 2009, 04:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
umm... so flipping through my passport I noticed I actually have TWO K-1 Visas issued in there.... one on page 12, right in the middle, and the other on page 8.

The one on page 8 looks exactly the same as the one on page 12, except that a couple numbers are different and it has a huge 'CANCELLED WITHOUT PREJUDICE' stamp on it. The one on page 12 is fine. I'mmmmm kinda worried. Will they hassle this at POE? I have NO clue why there's an extra one on there. Does anyone else have anything like this?! I'm worried that POE will see the canceled one, and ignore the other one, and not let me cross. FRICK. I thought I was out of the 'worry' zone. crying.gif

Sounds like they screwed the first one up and had to reissue it. Read this: http://www.visajourn...showtopic=31755

See how Mark came into the US with his visa which was not cancelled. smile.gif It will be fine! smile.gif



hah! Funny.. I didn't even think that this could've occurred for someone else, so I didn't search for it. Thanks for the link! I'll definitely read up on that.
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-11-27 11:08:00
CanadaVisa 'canceled'?!?!
Thanks everyone! I feel a little better now. lol
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-11-26 21:35:00
CanadaVisa 'canceled'?!?!
QUOTE (Arabella @ Nov 26 2009, 07:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ashenflowers @ Nov 26 2009, 06:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (CDAgirlMI @ Nov 26 2009, 06:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The numbers are different.....this sounds really dumb, but maybe they stamped your passport with someone else's visa?
Then cancelled the first one & stamped your case/visa number in the other page.

Like I said, it sounds dumb, but maybe???


I dunno... everything's exactly the same, like my name, my fiance's name, my birthday, etc... But yeah, maybe the issuing code/numbers were incorrect? I dunno...


You have a valid Visa and the packet . . . this should be enough for the border.

Why don't you email Montreal about this.

Paul Mayer (sp?) told me he put a note on the "CCD" screen for Sean to visit without activating the Visa. The border guards have access to this screen in their computer system. Maybe they can put a note on your "CCD" screen about the goof?


Yeah, that might be a good idea. I think I'll email them tomorrow. Thanks!

ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-11-26 19:15:00
CanadaVisa 'canceled'?!?!
QUOTE (CDAgirlMI @ Nov 26 2009, 06:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The numbers are different.....this sounds really dumb, but maybe they stamped your passport with someone else's visa?
Then cancelled the first one & stamped your case/visa number in the other page.

Like I said, it sounds dumb, but maybe???


I dunno... everything's exactly the same, like my name, my fiance's name, my birthday, etc... But yeah, maybe the issuing code/numbers were incorrect? I dunno...

ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-11-26 18:16:00
CanadaVisa 'canceled'?!?!
QUOTE (Sam and Ben @ Nov 26 2009, 06:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ashenflowers @ Nov 26 2009, 06:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sam and Ben @ Nov 26 2009, 05:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
blink.gif

Erm, what on earth?

Are there any details on the first one that are incorrect, perhaps, that they had to reissue it correctly?

Do they have the same issue dates? If so, I can't imagine the POE can choose to ignore the second one.



Not that I can see. The only differences I noticed are the red numbers beside the petition info, and if you look at the expiration date... to the right of that are 4 little black numbers. Those are different. And the number/code written along the bottom is different by one number at the end. But that's it. Everything else, dates, names, etc, is exactly the same on both. sad.gif I wonder if I should call them? When I opened the envelope it was opened to the page with the normal one (the one WITHOUT the canceled stamp on it), so I didn't even notice it at first. I don't get it!!!


Well, with an unadulterated, correct visa, I can't see there being an issue.

However, if it were me, I'd call anyhow, just to see what's what.


Who would I even call in this case? It would still be up to the discretion of the POE officer I bet anyways.... omg this sucks a lot... ####### I'm pissed. THEY clearly made a mistake, since there IS the unadulterated, correct visa issued on page 12.

Edited by ashenflowers, 26 November 2009 - 06:08 PM.

ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-11-26 18:07:00
CanadaVisa 'canceled'?!?!
QUOTE (Sam and Ben @ Nov 26 2009, 05:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
blink.gif

Erm, what on earth?

Are there any details on the first one that are incorrect, perhaps, that they had to reissue it correctly?

Do they have the same issue dates? If so, I can't imagine the POE can choose to ignore the second one.



Not that I can see. The only differences I noticed are the red numbers beside the petition info, and if you look at the expiration date... to the right of that are 4 little black numbers. Those are different. And the number/code written along the bottom is different by one number at the end. But that's it. Everything else, dates, names, etc, is exactly the same on both. sad.gif I wonder if I should call them? When I opened the envelope it was opened to the page with the normal one (the one WITHOUT the canceled stamp on it), so I didn't even notice it at first. I don't get it!!!
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-11-26 18:05:00
CanadaVisa 'canceled'?!?!
umm... so flipping through my passport I noticed I actually have TWO K-1 Visas issued in there.... one on page 12, right in the middle, and the other on page 8.

The one on page 8 looks exactly the same as the one on page 12, except that a couple numbers are different and it has a huge 'CANCELLED WITHOUT PREJUDICE' stamp on it. The one on page 12 is fine. I'mmmmm kinda worried. Will they hassle this at POE? I have NO clue why there's an extra one on there. Does anyone else have anything like this?! I'm worried that POE will see the canceled one, and ignore the other one, and not let me cross. FRICK. I thought I was out of the 'worry' zone. crying.gif
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-11-26 17:49:00
CanadaIR1/CR1 interviews at Montreal next week
good luck!! smile.gif
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-11-23 07:28:00
CanadaHave to look for the silver lining, right?
lol nice
Thanks for sharing..

And I'd have to agree... postal code > zip
tongue.gif
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-11-27 21:19:00
CanadaChristmas Presents...whatcha going to buy?
I'm not doing much this year.... my money is being spread to too many places right now so I won't have much leftover. My fiancé and I won't be spending it together, but we will be spending New Years together, so that'll be nice smile.gif

Last year though I baked some cookies and sent them to my fiance and his parents with the recipe attached to a little card. They liked them. He topped it though and sent me a homemade Advent Calendar with pictures of he and I behind every flap.... lol It was cute.
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-11-01 15:10:00
CanadaQ* Regarding Letter Of Intent
We re-addressed ours to the address I sent the P3 too, but yeah, as others have said, that's not really the important part of the letter.
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-11-30 07:29:00
CanadaAttorney?
QUOTE (daboyz @ Nov 29 2009, 07:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I got this from Canada.


Syphilis?
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-11-29 20:33:00
CanadaPossible Christmas Present- Need Your Opinions!
I'm a bit claustrophobic, so personally I wouldn't go for this. I'd also worry about backing up into him and what not. They are really cute desks though, but if you have the room, I'd look into something more side by side. But that's me. It is a nice lookin' desk though smile.gif
ashenflowersFemaleCanada2009-11-27 21:44:00