Dale’s appointment was at 9 a.m. We were anxious but not willing to wait in the cold so we walked to Tim Horton’s for breakfast. We ran into fellow VJers there (very cool). We arrived at the consulate at about 8:45 a.m. As we entered a security worker asked what we were there for and asked to see our appointment letter. He then directed us to stand in the line on the left in the entrance way and wait. Ran into more VJers there! Shortly after we were ushered in and instructed to present our passport and letter. The security check was a breeze. We had to empty our pockets and have our coats, etc sent through the scanner. We walked thought the metal detector, I got scanned with the baton thing and were told to go to window 14 on the 19th floor. At window 14, we waited in line to get a number. There was a slight hold-up because the clerk working that window got sick. We got the number and had a seat in the waiting area. Saw another VJ couple there too! We watched for our number to appear on the digital screen. Shortly after, we saw C5 window 11. We walked back to window 11 and a very nice blonde lady collected the paperwork. Right off, she sent Dale to pay the $100 and while he did that I started handing her the paperwork. Dale came back in a few minutes and we finished up. We were told to have a seat across from the window and the she would call us back to the window shortly. When she called us back it was to get Dale’s fingerprints. After that were told to go back to main waiting area and wait to be called to Room 7 or Room 8. When we sat down were thrilled because it was only 9:30 a.m. About ½ hour later we were paged to Room 7. The man behind the glass had us raise our right hand and say everything we submitted and were about to tell him was true. The man had Dale sign the DS-156K form. Dale was a little anxious and attempted on both lines. The man stopped him and told us it happened all the time. He asked how we meet, and asked about Dale’s work. Dale answered and I couldn’t resist putting my two cents in. Then he said we were approved. It was smooth from start to finish. Dale and I were extremely relieved and glad it is over. Now we can focus on our December 8 wedding!!

P.S We stayed at La Tour de Centre Ville. Nothing fancy but clean and very close to the Consulate. Also stumbled across a great little spot to eat - Bagel Expressions on Beaver Hall. Great food and prices!

Great review and congrats again!

Mary

Wonderful review.. glad to hear it was painless!!

When's the move??

Congrats and thanks for the great review; Doug is sitting in the waiting room as we speak (or should I say as I PACE)

I will be moving on November 15th. I was going to drive down in my 91 Tercel but a very wise person convinced me to sell my car and fly. I already have my car sold and I will be leaving it at the Airport short term parking to be picked up by the guy who bought it. My house sold with the closing date landing on the week of the move. I will be walking into the airport with my entire past life inside two suitcases.......but my entire future waiting for me in Clarksville. I am not sure where I will be going through customs as I connect in Toronto and Detroit.......can anyone tell me what I should expect when I pass through ?

Dale

Great review!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!! Wishing you a very happy life together!!

Great news!!

Bonjour y'all! Was so great to meet you both yesterday... congrats on the visa! Yall had already left by the time we got out of our interview, but it went just as smoothly as yours. We were approved (after only one question about where we met).. and so we'll be heading down south ASAP!

Again.. so great to meet you guys.. good luck with the move, and best wishes for the wedding! If and when we get to Nashville, we'll definitely have to go for a celebratory drink and some Chick-Fil-A.

That's neat that you got to meet so many VJ'ers! Congratulations on your approval!!

I am pretty sure your POE will be in Toronto....

Congrats and I'm relieved that your experience was so effortless. I think that flying is much more more prudent than driving that distance. Unfortunately, the last train to Clarksville left years ago.

Congrats!!!!!

Thanks.....Yes, not sure if Clarksville is ready for a crazy Canadian "Eh"

Congrats

Congrats and great review!!

(congrats to Erin and Ryan also!!)

Great review! Congratulations again

Are you flying through Lester Pearson (or whatever the name of the Toronto airport is called...)? If so, you'll clear customs and immigration there. Be sure to leave at least a couple of hours so that they can get your paperwork processed.

Congratulations!
It sounds like the interview process was very quick.

Yes, I believe so, there is a one hour layover until boarding the next flight..hopefully this will give me enough time........

Dale

Congrats....another happy couple headed towards bliss...

So wonderful.
Congratulations to you both and best of luck to you

CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK !!!!!!!!:d

Congratulations! Thanks for sharing the review.

Carla

congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just received notification from Canada Post that the Express post with visa delivered to Montreal Canada Post this morning, I expect to receive it this Tuesday.......funny my 1991 Tercel Engine blew coming from work this morning....smoke rolling across the highway from the engine......morning traffic and lots of heads turning. Called a towing company to junk the car. Lucky I didn't try and drive it down to Tennessee

Dale

Congrats to you both!