Phone Number: |
514-398-9695 Press 4 (between 2:00 & 4:30 eastern time).
Apparently they no longer answer phone inquiries.
Fax: 514.398.0973
When e-mailing, please do the following:
Be sure to include your Case # in the subject.
Inquiries can take up to 48+ hours to be answered. |
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E-Mail: |
Montreal-IV-DV@state.gov |
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Address: |
Physical address:
1155 rue St-Alexandré
Montréal, Québec
H3B 1Z1
Mailing address:
Post Office Box 65
Postal Station Desjardins
Montréal, Québec H5B 1G1 |
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Working Hours: |
American Citizen Services: 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon, Monday-Friday and 2:00-3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays
Immigrant Visas: 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday-Friday
Nonimmigrant Visas: 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday-Friday |
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Best Contact Method: |
E-mail is your BEST option for inquiries
Phone inquiries are NO longer taken. |
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Approx Waiting Time for Interview After Consulate Recieves
NVC Package: |
Approx. 4-6 months from the time P3 checklist is sent back.
Approx. 2-4 months from the time file is completed at NVC for CR1/IR1 |
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Issues Packet 3? |
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Packet 3 Contains: |
Updated 1/22/2009
Checklist
DS-230
DS-156K
I-134
DS-160 New online form https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/
The new DS-160 Online, Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application, will eventually replace current nonimmigrant application forms DS-156, 157, 158, and other related forms, such as the DS-156E, 156K, and 156V. The roll-out of the new DS-160 will be gradual. Therefore, not all U.S. Embassies and Consulates will be required to use the form at the same time. U.S. Embassies and Consulates currently using the new form DS-160 are the following: CANADA: Vancouver and Montreal only The form DS-160 does require you to upload an "approved" picture, it lets you know if its not suitable. You can continue to submit without a picture, it gives you a confirmation page at the end and tells you to bring it with you with picture.
If you filed for CR-1, only DS-230. |
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Issues Packet 4? |
Yes |
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Packet 4 Contents (if known): |
Appointment Letter including instructions to prepare a modified letter of intent from the USC Fiancee
If filed for CR-1, packet 4 includes only information on interview day and medical. |
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Forms to Consulate? |
DS-230
DS-160 Online Form
Checklist
CR-1: none |
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Other Forms (if any)? |
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Direct Consular Filing Offered? |
Yes |
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If DCF Allowed: For all or only US citizen lawfully resident in country?
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Residents_Only |
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Can fiance(e)/spouse attend interview? |
Yes |
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Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"? |
Same Day |
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Did embassy schedule interview or could you walk-in? |
Scheduled Ahead of Time |
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Visa issued same day? |
No |
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If not what's the waiting period? |
Effective Jan 1/07, Montreal mails the visas out. You will need to take a 314mm x 394mm or 30.5cm x 39.4cm Xpresspost, pre-paid (Flat-rate), signature required envelope with you to the interview. Address it to yourself. Most have received the envelope back within 2 business days HOWEVER, be prepared to wait at least a week. Some VJ members have waited for 7+ business days! Best advice - write down the tracking number so you can check it via the Canada Post website. |
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Is the Medical exam same day as interview? |
No |
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Cost of Medical Exam? |
Varies by Doctor
$275 at Dr. Seiden's in Toronto
$275 at Dr. Seiden's in Montreal
$210.00 in montreal if you go to Medisy's health group on sherbrooke st. + extra for vaccinations if necessary - calculate 3 business days for results. It is advised to schedule exam about a week before interview. Pictures can be taken in metro booth (white bacground) it's cheaper
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List of doctors? |
Addresses as of November 1st, 2008
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Dr. Ian Morgan
Woking Medical Services
1144 Burrard St., Suite 250
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2A5
604‐681‐8873
ONTARIO
Dr. Howard Seiden & Associates
Front‐Frederick Health Services
145 Front Street East
Toronto, ON M5A 1E3
416‐362‐5603
QUEBEC
Medisys Health Group Inc.
500 Sherbrooke St., West #1100
Montreal, QC H3A 3C6
514‐499‐2772
1‐800‐499‐1394 ext. 500
Dr. Howard Seiden & Associates
Sanagex Medicine du Travail
5345 Blvd L’Assomption # 115
Montreal, QC H1T 4B3
1‐866‐362‐5603 |
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How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical? |
3 |
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How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview? |
2 |
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Estimated waiting time at the consulate on the day of interview? |
1-3 hours |
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Vaccination requirements? |
Revised: 1/28/08
>>>See www.panelphysicians.com for vaccination requirements<<<
Generally needed from ages 18-64
MMR
Tetanus booster
Proof of chicken pox or vaccine
HIV blood test will be done
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Cheap and good hotels near the Consulate? |
Days Inn downtown. A short cab ride/drive from the Embassy.
L’Auberge de Jeunesse de Montréal (Montreal Youth Hostel)
Anyway, it's a *really* short cab ride from the hostel to the consulate and is EXTREMELY cheap to stay there. I flew up and stayed one night. It has the basic necessities. Nothing fancy, but you just need a roof over your head and a shower/bathroom. Worked out great.
Tour Centre Ville - Across the street from Consulate -(514) 866-8861
Nothing fancy, but clean and decent room for the night... will also hold onto your luggage. |
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Additional Info? |
Arrive Early - Get in line by 7:00am - Doors open at 7:45 am. Interviews are on a First Come, First Served Basis. |
