by this time tomorrow i will know whether or not i get my visa... and hopefully have it in hand. i'm doing my best not to stress or worry about it too much, but it's hard - it's make or break time. i know that our paperwork is in order, we're fine when it comes to the financial support, but the thing that worries me (even though everyone says it shouldn't be an issue) is my medical background. nothing that would automatically deny me the visa, according to everything i've read, because nothing is contagious or a threat to others, but it is the only thing i can possibly see them using to deny the visa.

but all that aside, just to make sure i've got everything in order:
- medical results and xray: i was going to roll the xray up into a cardboard tube so it's easier to take with me on the plane, would this be a problem?
- passport, and 3 (i know, i only need two but it never hurts to have an extra, right?) passport-style photos
- original birth certificates, long form showing parents' names (mine and his), along with one photocopy of each
- original immunization records, along with one photocopy of my boosters from last week
- police check from RCMP, along with one photocopy
- original: NOA2 (along with one photocopy); checklist from Vancouver; letter for interview from Vancouver
- original DS-230, pt 1 and 2 (pt 2 is NOT signed), along with one copy
- original DS-156 and DS-156K, along with one copy
- original OF-167 completed and signed by fiance
- 4 original, notarized I-134
- I-134 supporting documentation: letter of employment, 3 paystubs, letter from bank and 6 months of statements, the past 3 years' worth of income tax returns (all of this is original; should i make copies? will they want to keep any of this info?)
- evidence of ongoing relationship: travel itineraries; a couple emails; phone records from the last month; pictures (all from the family get-together at easter); updated letter of intent (4 originals); a copy of our I-129F application, which contains a copy of the receipt for my engagement ring

i'm pretty sure i have everything ready to go (it will NOT leave my hands until i'm done with the interview, lol). anyone care to confirm?

and now, to breathe and try to relax...

DO NOT STRESS! You will be approved! Good luck!

you gonna do great.....you get that visa

Don't stress. Relax and enjoy yourself. Oh and good luck.

I'm sure it will go well!!

Make copies of everything.
And relax, you'll do just fine!!!!

Good luck, L.

Good luck

whatever will be will be.......relax and if by some chance something comes up tomorrow , you'll figure out a plan B........no sense stressing about what you dont know.

Good Luck !!!!!

Take a deep breath and go do something fun tonight to get your mind off things. I'm sure it will go well

Don't stress!

Good luck on your interview. Chin up! You'll do great!

Good luck, don't stress and try to get some sleep! yeah right

You'll be fine. The interview's the easy part.

You'll do just fine. Vancouver is awesome to deal with!

Exactly what misa said - Vancouver is AWESOME. Everything will be okay, at the end of it you'll be just like me - "I lost how much sleep and sanity over THAT?! That was EASY!!"
Just be calm, straightforward and friendly with your interviewing officer. GOOD LUCK
-eli-

good luck!

Everyone tells you not to stress, it's easy.... AND IT IS!
I felt nervous etc until I got into the building in Vancouver, then everyone does their best to put you at ease. It really is quick and painless.

Let us know as soon as you're approved!

Don't worry Andrea, it will all be just fine!!!!

Can't wait to hear about it!!!

Good luck Andrea!!!!

sorry to take so long letting everyone know what happened... but i got it!!

the interview itself was only about 10 minutes, but i spent about 1.5 hours waiting - with no magazines, books, etc in the waiting room. it was a good thing i stayed the extra day though, and a heads up for anyone else with an interview in the afternoon: the visa will only be available for pickup the following afternoon.

so now i'm rushing to finish packing so we can leave saturday morning.

Good Luck From Allie and Lorry You will do great!!!!!

Congrats!!!!!!!

omg! congratulations!

Congrats!

... yes, copies of everything...

and remember the three C's:

be Calm
Credit yourselve for be able to go through this gruesome process
Cash... Cash in your visas soon..!

You will be just fine … all the best and good luck