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. 1-2 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: |
Checklist
DS-230
DS-156K
I-134
DS-156 - paper form not actually included. Instead you receive instructions on how to fill out the form electronically at http://evisaforms.state.gov/. Montreal will NOT accept the DS-156 if it is handwritten. Two copies of the DS-156 should be printed with the barcode generated by the online form.
Should you need to complete any handwritten forms, use the forms that Montreal sends you - they have been picky about this in the past. However, it has been confirmed that printing the I-134 from the USCIS website is perfectly fine.
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-156, electronically filled - TWO copies.
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, about $180 Canadian
$250 for Dr. Weiner in Ottawa
$310 for Dr. Stewart in Ottawa
$260 for Dr. Viljoen in Calgary
$185 at Dr. Seiden's in Toronto
$190 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. |
