Sorry for the delay, my laptop was at the office and I had no access to a computer.
Firstly, THANK YOU ALL for the amazing support and guidance. I would not have been approved if you all didn't brow beat me into get the BC translated at 8PM Monday night and take a chance on it not be notarized. Really, from the bottom of my heart - Thank you. If your on-line names were so creative and plentiful, I would name my first born after you all - Here's a thought, what if I name her "Journey"? Probably not, since she probably be harassed in grad school too much! I guess the thought will have to count.
oh ya, I WAS APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Honestly, no hassles about the BC. It was certified translated, but no notary. They didn't even question the commission.
O.k this is what happened:
I arrive a 7:45AM.
Apparently, my purse was too big - I told the lady, "but this is my 'small' purse!", she said, not small enough and too much crap inside. I was like, but everyone needs lip gloss, an ipod, gum etc...? She says to get rid of it and come back with out. I went to a cafe, located on Rene-Leveque and attached to a hotel, and paid the manager $5.00 to hold it for me. I took out my wallet, and went back to the Embassy. I pass security and off I go.
I went to my designated window, and as luck would have it, I encountered the operator who got me my interview! So, be ware, be nice to the operators whom you speak with because they are the ones who collect your documents and forms! Plus, they actually remembered me - Thank goodness I was always polite and not rude or abrasive! Good Karma people!
She asked for my documents and copies of each.
- DS-156K (signed in front of the Consulate officer/operator)
- DS – 230 (2x copies)-(signed in front of the Consulate officer/operator)
- Birth Certificate (copy of act), with translation (with seal) and a letter explaining the certification (2x)
- Police certificate
- 2 passport pictures
- I-134 – copies of evidence if you do not want to give them the originals (they keep everything)
- Fiancé letter of intent
- Proof of ongoing relationship
- Letter from consulate stating appointment date (packet 4 letter)
- NOA2 (was not asked for)
- Express post envelope (don’t forget to put in the return address and the tracking number!)
- Passport
- Medical exam (envelope asked for, but not the X-ray)
She gave me a sheet of paper, and told me to go pay the cashier and then bring back the paper and put in the window slot. After that, she said go sit down in the waiting room and wait to be called.
Did as she asked, and made a friend while I was waiting. Interesting guy, already married and moving to the USA. He actually had a interview date last September but was in NYC and couldn’t make it, and this was the date that they re-scheduled him! I told he was nuts and that I couldn’t imagine waiting any longer than I already did.
He was called first – approved. I was called after him – approved. The Officer asked me how we met, what my Fiance does, is it profitable. That’s it. Told me my file was very organized and is approved. I would expect my Visa and passport in a couple of days!
That’s it. No drama, no surprises, no problem! I left a little after 9:00AM.
Maybe I am used to Montreal hospitals, but the waiting room didn’t look busy and it appeared that they could handle more K-Visa applications – but what do I know, I was there at 8:00AM and left at 9:00AM. Maybe if they processed more interviews, it would take a long time to get our VISA back.
Funny thing is, I was expecting an interrogation – where I would be in front of someone, with a desk in front of me, being questioned about my fiancé toothpaste preference! I guess I watch too much Law and Order!
So, now all I have to do is pack up my life and move!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow, its amazing how focused I was on this interview, and now that it is finished, I have so much to do. Pack my life, in 1 week, sure no problem. Say good buy to loved ones – more difficult.
Wow! It’s crazy.
I spent the rest of the day yesterday, on my couch, reading a book, and lying in the sun. Gorgeous day and very therapeutic!
Back at work, and obviously I am distracted. Do I really have to work the rest of my life? It seems to me to be redundant! Birth, taxes and death here I come.
Full Version: APPROVED - THANK YOU EVERYONE!
CONGRATS!!!!!!
See, I knew you'd have no problems.
See, I knew you'd have no problems.
I bow to your infinite knowledge and wisdom!
Honestly, it was a good thing I listened and kept going on Monday. I started at 8:30AM and finished at 11:30PM. It was totally worth it, so thank you for pushing me forward.
Honestly, it was a good thing I listened and kept going on Monday. I started at 8:30AM and finished at 11:30PM. It was totally worth it, so thank you for pushing me forward.
I always find myself breathing a sigh of relief for you guys when it's all over!!! Glad it went well Kristen, Congrats!!!! 
Congratulations! Sounds like it was an exciting and hassle-free interview!
Carla
Carla
That is great!! Congrats! 
glad it went well!!
Congrats and good luck with your move and new life in the U.S.
congrats to ya....all the best down the road!!!
Yahoo!! that's terrific! good for you!!!!
Congratulations
Congratulations!! I'm very happy for you... my heart sank when you realized on Sunday night you were missing the birth certificate. I'm so glad it all worked out Have fun packing!
Have fun packing!
Im really happy for you!!!
Maybe we can meet in Chicago when we will both be waiting for our AOS/EAD......
Ill be following you shortly!
Mephys
Maybe we can meet in Chicago when we will both be waiting for our AOS/EAD......
Ill be following you shortly!
Mephys
Sounds fun.
I'll be living in domestic hell until I get my get out of jail EAD card in the mail, so a break would be welcomed - so long as your not crazy, that is? Just joking
Good luck with your interview - one question, do you have your Birth Certificate "Copy of Act", its certified translation and notary seal?
Believe me, you don't want to go down my route!
I'll be living in domestic hell until I get my get out of jail EAD card in the mail, so a break would be welcomed - so long as your not crazy, that is? Just joking
Good luck with your interview - one question, do you have your Birth Certificate "Copy of Act", its certified translation and notary seal?
Believe me, you don't want to go down my route!
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!11
Mephys & Kristen, I'll be eventually moving to Chicago as well (like maybe 6 months after I enter on K3).
We can organize a "Welcome to the Canadian Visa Journey meet and greet!"
The only membership requirement is that your not a crazy, internet stocker, and BAM! your in!
We can even advertise that our members are definitely not criminals (as per our police certificate), were in good health (proven by our medical examination - vaccinations and all), we have all be born (just look at our long version of our birth certificate), our significant others are financially stableish (all above the poverty line - I-134 - aren't we snobs!), and we have proven to be goal oriented, strong minded alien immigrants, that have an extreme ability to deal with bureaucratic crap (the WHOLE ENTIRE PROCESS!!!). Once our membership expands, we can start chapters in other city's. Our crede could be "WE survived US Immigration - so take that Homeland Security!".
The only rules - Everyone will have to bring either Tim Horton's, Montreal bagels, real Maple Syrup, Coffee Crisp and Humpty Dumpty BBQ/Ketchup Chips. Of course, I am totally open to other home sweet home goods, but at least we will have a foundation of excellence - Us Canadians do have our superior standards!
Here is a funny note, for my wedding ceremony, I am asking each member of my family to bring a dozen Montreal bagels with them! All I have to do is find a freezer to store them and I am laughing!!!!!!!!!! I thought that was quite clever of me, it I do say so myself....hehehe
So, what do you all think?
The only membership requirement is that your not a crazy, internet stocker, and BAM! your in!
We can even advertise that our members are definitely not criminals (as per our police certificate), were in good health (proven by our medical examination - vaccinations and all), we have all be born (just look at our long version of our birth certificate), our significant others are financially stableish (all above the poverty line - I-134 - aren't we snobs!), and we have proven to be goal oriented, strong minded alien immigrants, that have an extreme ability to deal with bureaucratic crap (the WHOLE ENTIRE PROCESS!!!). Once our membership expands, we can start chapters in other city's. Our crede could be "WE survived US Immigration - so take that Homeland Security!".
The only rules - Everyone will have to bring either Tim Horton's, Montreal bagels, real Maple Syrup, Coffee Crisp and Humpty Dumpty BBQ/Ketchup Chips. Of course, I am totally open to other home sweet home goods, but at least we will have a foundation of excellence - Us Canadians do have our superior standards!
Here is a funny note, for my wedding ceremony, I am asking each member of my family to bring a dozen Montreal bagels with them! All I have to do is find a freezer to store them and I am laughing!!!!!!!!!! I thought that was quite clever of me, it I do say so myself....hehehe
So, what do you all think?
Another requirement is that we should all have Canadian flags in our possession too (I have one!). 
you can add butter tarts to the list of things they could bring to join:-). Yep - have my big Canadian flag and several small paper Canadian flags - and Canadian/American flag pins for both of us!
Congrats, kristenm!!!!
And yes..you better believe that I too have me Canada flag!
Mo
And yes..you better believe that I too have me Canada flag!
Mo
I got my Canadian flag years ago when um, some politician was doing some campaign and you could write into the Federal government and request one for free. So I did and they sent me one. It's big too!
It's big too!
Yes, you can thank Sheila Copps for those free flags!! lol I got one as well
That's right, it was Sheila Copps!
QUOTE(kristenm @ Feb 28 2007, 01:46 PM) 
Sounds fun.
I'll be living in domestic hell until I get my get out of jail EAD card in the mail, so a break would be welcomed - so long as your not crazy, that is? Just joking
Good luck with your interview - one question, do you have your Birth Certificate "Copy of Act", its certified translation and notary seal?
Believe me, you don't want to go down my route!
I'll be living in domestic hell until I get my get out of jail EAD card in the mail, so a break would be welcomed - so long as your not crazy, that is? Just joking
Good luck with your interview - one question, do you have your Birth Certificate "Copy of Act", its certified translation and notary seal?
Believe me, you don't want to go down my route!
Got my long Birth certificate from Quebec, translated ans notarized, in hand since August 2006
they even got a copy with the petition!QUOTE(kristenm @ Feb 28 2007, 03:05 PM)
We can organize a "Welcome to the Canadian Visa Journey meet and greet!"
The only membership requirement is that your not a crazy, internet stocker, and BAM! your in!
We can even advertise that our members are definitely not criminals (as per our police certificate), were in good health (proven by our medical examination - vaccinations and all), we have all be born (just look at our long version of our birth certificate), our significant others are financially stableish (all above the poverty line - I-134 - aren't we snobs!), and we have proven to be goal oriented, strong minded alien immigrants, that have an extreme ability to deal with bureaucratic crap (the WHOLE ENTIRE PROCESS!!!). Once our membership expands, we can start chapters in other city's. Our crede could be "WE survived US Immigration - so take that Homeland Security!".
The only membership requirement is that your not a crazy, internet stocker, and BAM! your in!
We can even advertise that our members are definitely not criminals (as per our police certificate), were in good health (proven by our medical examination - vaccinations and all), we have all be born (just look at our long version of our birth certificate), our significant others are financially stableish (all above the poverty line - I-134 - aren't we snobs!), and we have proven to be goal oriented, strong minded alien immigrants, that have an extreme ability to deal with bureaucratic crap (the WHOLE ENTIRE PROCESS!!!). Once our membership expands, we can start chapters in other city's. Our crede could be "WE survived US Immigration - so take that Homeland Security!".
Ok i seriously LOVED that one
we have nothing to be scared about, do we!!!!And oh dont mind me if I bring a Quebec's flag, its just more my color
But i got nothing against the rest of canada and NEVER ever wanted to get separated from it!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Congrats!
Congrats! Good to hear everything went well.
It looks like a lot of us are going to be hangin out in or around Chi-town. My fiance will be moving here too (the NW suburbs of Chicago).
It looks like a lot of us are going to be hangin out in or around Chi-town. My fiance will be moving here too (the NW suburbs of Chicago).
Congrats!
QUOTE(Mephys @ Feb 28 2007, 08:15 PM)
Got my long Birth certificate from Quebec, translated ans notarized, in hand since August 2006 they even got a copy with the petition!
they even got a copy with the petition!I got my long certificate too when I first joined this site and started reading ahead about packet 3. I had no idea that in Ontario the long certificate they keep and issue certified copies of are the ones that your parents fill out by hand! My mom made a few mistakes on it and had to scribble stuff out!
QUOTE
And oh dont mind me if I bring a Quebec's flag, its just more my color But i got nothing against the rest of canada and NEVER ever wanted to get separated from it!!!
But i got nothing against the rest of canada and NEVER ever wanted to get separated from it!!! Of course you can bring it, it's part of your heritage!
Congrats QUOTE(misa @ Feb 28 2007, 09:16 PM)
QUOTE(Mephys @ Feb 28 2007, 08:15 PM)
Got my long Birth certificate from Quebec, translated ans notarized, in hand since August 2006 they even got a copy with the petition!
they even got a copy with the petition!I got my long certificate too when I first joined this site and started reading ahead about packet 3. I had no idea that in Ontario the long certificate they keep and issue certified copies of are the ones that your parents fill out by hand! My mom made a few mistakes on it and had to scribble stuff out!
Well mine is the one delivered by the Directeur de l'etat Civil du Quebec, it is the only one any place will accept as of 1994 in Quebec, so cant really be wrong with that, it supersedes any other form of birth paper (baptism, church, small ID card, etc).
And it has all the info required on it.
Delighted to hear the good news!
Congrats - sounds like it all turned out! Enjoy your move to the USA!
QUOTE(kristenm @ Feb 28 2007, 10:57 AM)
Sorry for the delay, my laptop was at the office and I had no access to a computer.
Firstly, THANK YOU ALL for the amazing support and guidance. I would not have been approved if you all didn't brow beat me into get the BC translated at 8PM Monday night and take a chance on it not be notarized. Really, from the bottom of my heart - Thank you. If your on-line names were so creative and plentiful, I would name my first born after you all - Here's a thought, what if I name her "Journey"? Probably not, since she probably be harassed in grad school too much! I guess the thought will have to count.
oh ya, I WAS APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Honestly, no hassles about the BC. It was certified translated, but no notary. They didn't even question the commission.
O.k this is what happened:
I arrive a 7:45AM.
Apparently, my purse was too big - I told the lady, "but this is my 'small' purse!", she said, not small enough and too much crap inside. I was like, but everyone needs lip gloss, an ipod, gum etc...? She says to get rid of it and come back with out. I went to a cafe, located on Rene-Leveque and attached to a hotel, and paid the manager $5.00 to hold it for me. I took out my wallet, and went back to the Embassy. I pass security and off I go.
I went to my designated window, and as luck would have it, I encountered the operator who got me my interview! So, be ware, be nice to the operators whom you speak with because they are the ones who collect your documents and forms! Plus, they actually remembered me - Thank goodness I was always polite and not rude or abrasive! Good Karma people!
She asked for my documents and copies of each.
- DS-156K (signed in front of the Consulate officer/operator)
- DS – 230 (2x copies)-(signed in front of the Consulate officer/operator)
- Birth Certificate (copy of act), with translation (with seal) and a letter explaining the certification (2x)
- Police certificate
- 2 passport pictures
- I-134 – copies of evidence if you do not want to give them the originals (they keep everything)
- Fiancé letter of intent
- Proof of ongoing relationship
- Letter from consulate stating appointment date (packet 4 letter)
- NOA2 (was not asked for)
- Express post envelope (don’t forget to put in the return address and the tracking number!)
- Passport
- Medical exam (envelope asked for, but not the X-ray)
She gave me a sheet of paper, and told me to go pay the cashier and then bring back the paper and put in the window slot. After that, she said go sit down in the waiting room and wait to be called.
Did as she asked, and made a friend while I was waiting. Interesting guy, already married and moving to the USA. He actually had a interview date last September but was in NYC and couldn’t make it, and this was the date that they re-scheduled him! I told he was nuts and that I couldn’t imagine waiting any longer than I already did.
He was called first – approved. I was called after him – approved. The Officer asked me how we met, what my Fiance does, is it profitable. That’s it. Told me my file was very organized and is approved. I would expect my Visa and passport in a couple of days!
That’s it. No drama, no surprises, no problem! I left a little after 9:00AM.
Maybe I am used to Montreal hospitals, but the waiting room didn’t look busy and it appeared that they could handle more K-Visa applications – but what do I know, I was there at 8:00AM and left at 9:00AM. Maybe if they processed more interviews, it would take a long time to get our VISA back.
Funny thing is, I was expecting an interrogation – where I would be in front of someone, with a desk in front of me, being questioned about my fiancé toothpaste preference! I guess I watch too much Law and Order!
So, now all I have to do is pack up my life and move!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow, its amazing how focused I was on this interview, and now that it is finished, I have so much to do. Pack my life, in 1 week, sure no problem. Say good buy to loved ones – more difficult.
Wow! It’s crazy.
I spent the rest of the day yesterday, on my couch, reading a book, and lying in the sun. Gorgeous day and very therapeutic!
Back at work, and obviously I am distracted. Do I really have to work the rest of my life? It seems to me to be redundant! Birth, taxes and death here I come.
Firstly, THANK YOU ALL for the amazing support and guidance. I would not have been approved if you all didn't brow beat me into get the BC translated at 8PM Monday night and take a chance on it not be notarized. Really, from the bottom of my heart - Thank you. If your on-line names were so creative and plentiful, I would name my first born after you all - Here's a thought, what if I name her "Journey"? Probably not, since she probably be harassed in grad school too much! I guess the thought will have to count.
oh ya, I WAS APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Honestly, no hassles about the BC. It was certified translated, but no notary. They didn't even question the commission.
O.k this is what happened:
I arrive a 7:45AM.
Apparently, my purse was too big - I told the lady, "but this is my 'small' purse!", she said, not small enough and too much crap inside. I was like, but everyone needs lip gloss, an ipod, gum etc...? She says to get rid of it and come back with out. I went to a cafe, located on Rene-Leveque and attached to a hotel, and paid the manager $5.00 to hold it for me. I took out my wallet, and went back to the Embassy. I pass security and off I go.
I went to my designated window, and as luck would have it, I encountered the operator who got me my interview! So, be ware, be nice to the operators whom you speak with because they are the ones who collect your documents and forms! Plus, they actually remembered me - Thank goodness I was always polite and not rude or abrasive! Good Karma people!
She asked for my documents and copies of each.
- DS-156K (signed in front of the Consulate officer/operator)
- DS – 230 (2x copies)-(signed in front of the Consulate officer/operator)
- Birth Certificate (copy of act), with translation (with seal) and a letter explaining the certification (2x)
- Police certificate
- 2 passport pictures
- I-134 – copies of evidence if you do not want to give them the originals (they keep everything)
- Fiancé letter of intent
- Proof of ongoing relationship
- Letter from consulate stating appointment date (packet 4 letter)
- NOA2 (was not asked for)
- Express post envelope (don’t forget to put in the return address and the tracking number!)
- Passport
- Medical exam (envelope asked for, but not the X-ray)
She gave me a sheet of paper, and told me to go pay the cashier and then bring back the paper and put in the window slot. After that, she said go sit down in the waiting room and wait to be called.
Did as she asked, and made a friend while I was waiting. Interesting guy, already married and moving to the USA. He actually had a interview date last September but was in NYC and couldn’t make it, and this was the date that they re-scheduled him! I told he was nuts and that I couldn’t imagine waiting any longer than I already did.
He was called first – approved. I was called after him – approved. The Officer asked me how we met, what my Fiance does, is it profitable. That’s it. Told me my file was very organized and is approved. I would expect my Visa and passport in a couple of days!
That’s it. No drama, no surprises, no problem! I left a little after 9:00AM.
Maybe I am used to Montreal hospitals, but the waiting room didn’t look busy and it appeared that they could handle more K-Visa applications – but what do I know, I was there at 8:00AM and left at 9:00AM. Maybe if they processed more interviews, it would take a long time to get our VISA back.
Funny thing is, I was expecting an interrogation – where I would be in front of someone, with a desk in front of me, being questioned about my fiancé toothpaste preference! I guess I watch too much Law and Order!
So, now all I have to do is pack up my life and move!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow, its amazing how focused I was on this interview, and now that it is finished, I have so much to do. Pack my life, in 1 week, sure no problem. Say good buy to loved ones – more difficult.
Wow! It’s crazy.
I spent the rest of the day yesterday, on my couch, reading a book, and lying in the sun. Gorgeous day and very therapeutic!
Back at work, and obviously I am distracted. Do I really have to work the rest of my life? It seems to me to be redundant! Birth, taxes and death here I come.
congrats!!!!
Congrats !!!!!!!
Congrats!
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