ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CanadaCrossing a land border

I went across Maine when I entered the USA back in Dec 2004. Went with a Uhaul truck!! I drove up to the POE officer, told him Iwas there to activate my cr-1 visa,he said, ok, go pul lup to one of the stalls and go inside. Parked, went inside, I was the only person there!! Walked up to the Customs dude, gave him my inventory list (all the stuff in the Uhaul truck, just put into a word document using "tables" nothing fancy) He looked over the list and sent me over to Immigartion. I gave them the Brown envelope. They looked it over. They had to make a few phone calls to ensure they did it properly. Asked a few basic questions, fingerprinted me, and put aink stamp on the opposite page of the visa Mtl put in my CDN passport, and that was it!! They kept al the contents of the brown enevlope, gave me back my passport (never showed them the xray) and that was it for Immigration!! Went back to Customs dude, he said everything was OK and off I went. They never looked inside the truck. Did not take that long. Very easy process. That was my experience. Best of luck



Ditto here. Such a simple process. :yes: However, this is as CR-1 visa. I do not know what the K-1 visa is like. We do not have an I-94 or anything else stamped in our passport. :whistle:

Good luck!!!
caviar22FemaleCanada2006-02-13 11:10:00
CanadaHotels in Montreal

I stayed at the Hotel La Tour Centre Ville, super close and got the best rate phoning them, even better than expedia.ca or travelocity. I arrived very early on check in, so they stored my luggage for me as I went out and filled up on poutine. I do belive they have parking. Not sure on the $$
http://www.hotelcent...m/eng/index.htm

I do recall their being a pop machine near the bathrooms at the embassy


Ditto here... We also stayed at the La Tour Centre Ville but was cheaper with Expedia.ca at the time. They do have parking but you have to park on the street first to get an access card at the front desk.

As for the Consulate... yep, we had to dump 2 XL Tim Horton's coffee that we had not even had a sip out of yet!!! :crying: :crying: :crying: Not a good thing first thing in the morning (especially for my husband who is a 12-cup a day man!!!)

Enjoy Montreal! It truly is a great city!!! :thumbs:
caviar22FemaleCanada2006-03-02 15:00:00
CanadaPOE question
You can fly from Ottawa and have your POE there. One note though, as you are CR-1 you do NOT fill out an I-94 you just hand in your packet and they will activate your visa in your passport. They will fill out a form that will eventually generate your "green card".

It is a breeze! No worries!

Best wishes on your new adventure!
caviar22FemaleCanada2006-03-02 08:44:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionGot my 10 year green card
Congratulations!!
caviar22FemaleCanada2008-01-02 10:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS3032 - Canadian Applicant
Ditto here. I used myself as agent in Canada. My husband received stuff there as well. We never knew where things were going to go but it was easy.

Good luck! :dance:

Edited by caviar22, 15 February 2006 - 09:16 AM.

caviar22FemaleCanada2006-02-15 09:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPermanent resident travel restrictions??
Go forth and 'seriously' enjoy your trip!!! :dance:
caviar22FemaleCanada2006-03-07 15:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDivorce
I am sorry you are going through this. I do not have any advice but just wanted to let you know we are here for you.
caviar22FemaleCanada2006-01-30 14:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDNA Testing

Let me see if I can decypher it :unsure:

You had an interview to do with the citizenship of your child??? but there was an issue with your residency in the US??? and they are requiring now a DNA test to prove paternity???

How did I do lol :unsure:



That's how I read it! :thumbs: it sounds like normal bureaucratic diarrhea :lol:
caviar22FemaleCanada2006-03-21 11:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary Filers!
I would love to hear from some February Filers who are going from Canada to the US :-)
Neen_in_OttawaFemaleCanada2007-03-09 08:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFebruary Filers
Finally a touch! I'm a february filer too!
Neen_in_OttawaFemaleCanada2007-03-28 10:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFebruary Filer - Vermont - Approved
Thought I'd post this to let other February Filers know that the people at Vermont Service Center are still alive :-)
Neen_in_OttawaFemaleCanada2007-05-16 06:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAny more feb. filers approved?
My I-130 petition was approved ... but not my son's! Very odd ... one approval is not much good to us ... Maybe the K3 will get approved soon :-)
Neen_in_OttawaFemaleCanada2007-05-23 17:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline on I 130 Approvals

Member Name--------------NOA1---(CSC/VSC)-----NOA2 Approval-----NVC Complete-----------Date
boboroad --------------- 06/29/04 (CSC) ----- 03/09/06 -------- Approved ------------- 11/02/06 (visa granted)
Substance -------------- 02/10/06 (VSC) ----- 06/02/06 -------- 11/22/06 ------------- 01/23/07 (visa granted)
w1n78 ------------------ 06/13/06 (CSC) ----- 09/05/06 -------- 11/16/06 ------------- 03/02/07
The_dip_sticks --------- 06/15/06 (___) ----- Pending
BradyVicky ------------- 06/22/06 (CSC) ----- 08/29/06 -------- 12/01/06 ------------- 01/30/07 (visa granted)
tomrein ---------------- 06/26/06 (CSC) ----- 09/11/06 -------- 12/21/06 ------------- 03/27/07
TomandLaura ------------ 07/05/06 (VSC) ----- Pending
Michael and Milahjean -- 07/13/06 (CSC) ----- 09/07/06 -------- 11/15/06 ------------- 03/15/07
MarocAmer -------------- 07/17/06 (CSC) ----- Pending
Amarceau --------------- 07/17/06 (CSC) ----- 09/07/06 -------- 01/11/07 ------------- 03/20/07
randynrose---------------07/20/06 (CSC) ----- 09/29/06 -------- 02/06/07 ------------- Pending
dims1 ------------------ 07/25/06 (CSC) ----- 09/20/06 -------- 12/01/06 ------------- Pending
Our Mao ---------------- 07/27/06 (CSC) ----- 12/01/06 -------- 02/13/07 ------------- Pending
adk0290----------------- 08/01/06 (VSC) ----- 12/01/06 -------- Pending
szsz ------------------- 08/07/06 (CSC) ----- 10/03/06 -------- Pending
Okapi ------------------ 08/15/06 (CSC) ----- 11/17/06 -------- Pending
Xuemei ----------------- 08/16/06 (___) ----- Pending
a1angied-----------------08/19/06 (___) ----- 10/11/06 -------- Pending
rizthomson ------------- 08/21/06 (CSC) ----- 10/03/06 -------- 12/22/06 ------------- 02/26/07 (visa granted)
niagara_falls ---------- 08/22/06 (VSC) ----- Pending
dezzy&dan -------------- 08/23/06 (VSC) ----- Pending
shree_anil ------------- 08/24/06 (VSC) ----- 12/04/06 -------- Pending
manana ----------------- 08/25/06 (VSC) ----- 12/06/06 -------- Pending
BelwinMills ------------ 08/28/06 (CSC) ----- 10/12/06 -------- 01/17/07 ------------- Pending
knowledge -------------- 08/28/06 (VSC) ----- Pending
NYC__girl -------------- 08/29/06 (VSC) ----- Pending
NY_IZMIR --------------- 08/29/06 (VCS) ----- 02/13/07 -------- Pending
Slithytoves ------------ 08/30/06 (___) ----- 10/26/06 -------- Pending
PMRS ------------------- 09/01/06 (___) ----- 11/08/06 -------- Pending
Florida-Photo ---------- 09/06/06 (CSC) ----- 11/02/06 -------- 02/01/07 ------------- 03/27/07
Bosnia ----------------- 09/07/06 (CSC) ----- 12/05/06 -------- Pending
Natty Bumppo ----------- 09/08/06 (CSC) ----- 12/06/06 -------- Pending
AmberBee --------------- 09/11/06 (CSC) ----- 11/21/06 -------- Pending
Heina ------------------ 09/11/06 (VSC) ----- Pending
Elle ------------------- 09/11/06 (VSC) ----- Pending
Brian & Elena ---------- 09/11/06 (VSC) ----- Pending
cartman12 -------------- 09/13/06 (CSC) ----- 01/30/07 -------- Pending
donquijote ------------- 09/13/06 (CSC) ----- 12/06/06 -------- Pending
dougyceci -------------- 09/13/06 (CSC) ----- 11/22/06 -------- 02/15/07 ------------- 04/12/07
Shakil ----------------- 09/13/06 (CSC) ----- Pending
Justo/Sheyla ----------- 09/18/06 (CSC) ----- 12/27/06 -------- Pending
Arpita & Deven --------- 09/19/06 (___) ----- 11/27/06 -------- 02/20/07 ------------- Pending
Dennis & Ezgi ---------- 09/21/06 (VSC) ----- 01/18/07 -------- Pending
TongandWei ------------- 09/25/06 (VSC) ----- 12/18/06 -------- Pending
Tony & Olga ------------ 09/25/06 (CSC) ----- 11/16/06 -------- Pending
riblet ----------------- 09/25/06 (CSC) ----- 12/06/06 -------- 02/20/07 ------------- Pending
luvbugs4ever ----------- 09/26/06 (VSC) ----- 12/14/06 -------- Pending
JaneandJeff ------------ 09/27/06 (VSC) ----- 12/01/06 -------- Pending
anneiy ----------------- 09/28/06 (CSC) ----- 11/28/06 -------- Pending
Mike and Adriana ------- 09/29/06 (CSC) ----- 11/28/06 -------- Pending
pendleton_boy ---------- 10/03/06 (CSC) ----- 02/09/07 -------- Pending
bsuboyus --------------- 10/05/06 (CSC) ----- 01/16/07 -------- Pending
jediknight ------------- 10/10/06 (VSC) ----- 03/11/07 -------- Pending
Ms514 ------------------ 10/04/06 (VSC) ----- 12/08/06 -------- Pending
hcheun02 --------------- 10/13/06 (VSC) ----- Pending
erporsche -------------- 10/18/06 (CSC) ----- 02/09/07 -------- Pending
Exodus2006 ------------- 10/18/06 (CSC) ----- 01/16/07 -------- Pending
StarProg --------------- 10/18/06 (CSC) ----- 12/28/06 -------- Pending
Lance27 ---------------- 10/27/06 (CSC) ----- 01/30/07 -------- Pending
karina ----------------- 10/30/06 (CSC) ----- 03/13/07 -------- Pending
sjmartins -------------- 11/07/06 (CSC) ----- Pending
Richisusie ------------- 11/12/06 (VSC) ----- Pending
hoping2cher ------------ 11/16/06 (CSC) ----- 02/01/07 -------- Pending
misa ------------------- 11/20/06 (VSC) ----- 01/09/07 -------- Pending
manav ------------------ 11/21/06 (CSC) ----- 02/01/07 -------- Pending
bell300 ---------------- 11/24/06 (CSC) ----- 02/06/07 -------- Pending
ChadandChrissy --------- 12/06/06 (CSC) ----- Pending
agm -------------------- 12/07/06 (CSC) ----- Pending
Radu & Mari------------- 12/12/06 (CSC) ----- 02/12/07 -------- Pending
jacob88 ---------------- 12/12/06 (CSC) ----- 03/14/07 -------- Pending
nyseness --------------- 01/06/07 (CSC) ----- Pending
John & Erica ----------- 01/29/07 (CSC) ----- Pending
Kiya ------------------- 02/07/07 (CSC) ----- Pending
Comelly ---------------- 02/09/07 (CSC) ----- Pending
Mononoke28 ------------- 02/14/07 (CSC) ----- Pending
neen_in_ottawa ----------02/20/07 (VSC) ----- Pending
Geist ------------------ 02/21/07 (VSC) ----- Pending
Jasmin ----------------- 02/26/07 (CSC) ----- Pending
vylex ------------------ 02/28/07 (VSC) ----- Pending
ullumanali ------------- 02/28/07 (CSC) ----- Pending
mdpo ------------------- 03/19/07 (CSC) ----- Pending




:innocent:
*blush*
I think it's okay now ... ?


Neen_in_OttawaFemaleCanada2007-03-28 12:33:00
CanadaK-1 Fiance Interview
I have no idea why this posted 3 times! Sorry!
Janie2Female02012-03-09 13:25:00
CanadaK-1 Fiance Interview
Hi everyone,

We filed for the I-129F petition, was approved. Sent back Packet 3 yesterday. How long does it usually take between sending Packet 3 and receiving Packet 4? (Montreal).

Also, one more question... Are K1-Fiance visa interview booked by us? Or booked by the consulate or whoever (lol). Just because i've read different things with different people.. Unless they don't have the same K1 as me..

So frustrating waiting and waiting.. ALSO! I booked my medical for next week, Medysis indicated they just need a letter with my name and our MTl case number, which we have from the letter they sent my fiance to tell us the Packet 3 was coming. Is that ok?
Janie2Female02012-03-09 13:20:00
CanadaMedical in Montreal, oh lord silly times!
Very nice! I've been on contact with them for about a week with different questions, and they are always so nice!! My appointment is next wednesday! Could you get the results the same day or did you have to go back?
Janie2Female02012-03-09 15:45:00
CanadaAnyone else looking for interview date?
I am also looking to schedule in Montreal, message me with your cell phone number and i'll send you mine, I work at a security desk and have access to the website all day, mon-friday!
Janie2Female02012-03-19 12:55:00
CanadaPolice certificate.
Thank you very much for your fast responses!! I went to my local OPP station and she gave me a Criminal Record Search Certificate, and told me that is what I need, has my DOB name and address and the seal at the bottom right corner. I was a little worried, thank god for y'all (Trying to fit in with my Texas friends lol)

I also paid 25$ for it, and got it in about 3 days.
Janie2Female02012-04-13 13:21:00
CanadaPolice certificate.
Hi everyone,

I'm running to a little bit of a problem, I knew I needed a police certificate, and my interview is on the 24th of this month. Now is this the same a as a criminal record check? I called my local police office and I told her what I needed and for what purposes, and she indicated that I can get it there.. yet when I look it up online, it states that it can only be done at RCMP and can take up to 10 weeks. Is this for real? Or is the lady at the police office right? I don't wanna get to my interview and not have it...
Janie2Female02012-04-10 09:51:00
CanadaInterview: Didn't ask for Passport Pictures!
@Greene Giant, did they ask her for the I-864 as well?
Janie2Female02012-04-24 12:06:00
CanadaInterview: Didn't ask for Passport Pictures!
They told me 5 days also, i'm hoping for sooner since I'd like to leave this weekend. I'm driving down to Texas, so i'd like to leave as soon as possible, and certainly that the wedding is May 12.. lol
Janie2Female02012-04-24 09:50:00
CanadaInterview: Didn't ask for Passport Pictures!
Yay!! Thank you so much!! WOOHOO, Congrats to you and your fiancée Greene Giant!

Yay!! Thank you so much!! WOOHOO, Congrats to you and your fiancée Greene Giant!
Janie2Female02012-04-24 09:38:00
CanadaInterview: Didn't ask for Passport Pictures!
Thing is, i'm not still in MTL, I live about 2 hours away so we left as soon as it was over with to miss the traffic..
Janie2Female02012-04-24 08:11:00
CanadaInterview: Didn't ask for Passport Pictures!
Haha, hell me too! They do have the passport pictures from the medical... so maybe they will just use that.. who knows, but i'm hoping to leave by next week.. so praying that my passport is ready to go!
Janie2Female02012-04-24 08:02:00
CanadaInterview: Didn't ask for Passport Pictures!
We can't go into the building without having a letter with our "interview confirmation date".. Should I just mail them to the consulate express?
Janie2Female02012-04-24 07:47:00
CanadaInterview: Didn't ask for Passport Pictures!
Hi everyone,

I had my interview yesterday and all went well, I was approved yay! But when I got in the car, I realized they never asked for my passport photos! The lady at the first window you go to told me that this was one of her few times working alone and had to ask the lady at the second window for help from time to time...

When I reached the consulate window, he didn't ask for them either... now hopefully i'll still be able to get my passport back within a few days...

Anyone know how long it takes for a DHL pickup?

I hope I don't have to send the passport pictures back and wait again.... GRRR, and at the time, I didn't think about it I was a nervous wreck, I literally have no finger nails left and the interview lasted only 2 mins!!!

Thanks for your help!
Janie2Female02012-04-24 07:17:00
Canadainterview I-134 or i-864 tomorrow
I had my interview on Monday and they asked for the I-864 and the I-134, so that's what I gave, I was also thinking that they needed it just for the AOS, but had it just in case..

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

If you go down, it says EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT (I-864)
Janie2Female02012-04-25 08:22:00
CanadaCanada/US Crossing with Vehicle Letter
Anyone know if just a regular ownership is good enough to cross the border with?
Janie2Female02012-04-25 09:00:00
CanadaWaiting for our passports from Montreal
Try calling DHL, when I called this morning, she said that the Reference ID is good for her to check if where my passport was.. Or check online on the DHL.ca website..
Janie2Female02012-04-27 13:32:00
CanadaWaiting for our passports from Montreal
Has anyone had their interview last week and received their passport? It's been 5 days for me, and was hoping to leave this weekend.. but no word yet... Thought all this stress was over with!!
Janie2Female02012-04-27 13:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOCTOBER 2011 K1 FILERS!!
APPROVED! I had my interview yesterday, it literally lasted 2.5 mins! lol! The only thing is, they never asked for my passport pictures... so i'm hoping they didn't just forget...
Janie2Female02012-04-24 07:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOCTOBER 2011 K1 FILERS!!
We got approved on January 6th! But haven't received it in the mail yet, saw it on the uscis website! Youpiiii! Good luck to everyone!
Janie2Female02012-01-26 07:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOCTOBER 2011 K1 FILERS!!
Weird that it says on processing times under the Texas service centre it says that it's 5 months for the Petition for Alien Fiancé?
Janie2Female02012-01-20 15:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOCTOBER 2011 K1 FILERS!!
Ok, sorry geez!
Janie2Female02012-01-20 15:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOCTOBER 2011 K1 FILERS!!
We're not K1 were alien fiancé sorry for the mix up I call him hubby lol
Janie2Female02012-01-20 15:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOCTOBER 2011 K1 FILERS!!
I'm not sure, I just assumed it was the Texas Service Centre since he lives in Texas.. Although all 3 places (Texas, Vermont and Cali) all have same processing times. I'll ask my hubby tomorrow and see what it says.
Janie2Female02012-01-19 23:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOCTOBER 2011 K1 FILERS!!
Does anyone know how long approximately it takes between getting you NOA2 and your interview? Or depends on the place you go? I've seen some people having to wait 3 months.. We set a wedding date of May 12, since family wante to fly down from Canada to Texas. Hope everything is done by then!
Janie2Female02012-01-19 23:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOCTOBER 2011 K1 FILERS!!
Oh ok! Thank you!! Then hopefully we are in Vermont. We got our NOA1 end of September
Janie2Female02012-01-19 23:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOCTOBER 2011 K1 FILERS!!
Has anyone heard anything from the Dallas center?
Janie2Female02012-01-19 21:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOCTOBER 2011 K1 FILERS!!
Nevermind answered my own question, here is a link of all the immunizations you need, if you want to get ready before hand..
http://www.panelphys...ppointments.htm

This is for Canada, but i'm sure it's about the same thing..
Janie2Female02011-12-13 09:09:00