quick question

[suzique3 0]

just a really quick question, everyone keeps talking about contacting DOS after the interview and finding out information on their status. What is is the DOS and how do I contact them, my interview was in Montreal. I had to send in more paperwork (proof that my sons father had been notified of move, even though I had a legal document stating that he knew but anyhow...) I had to send in information with my passports and now am waiting (not so patiently) so I was wondering how to contact them besides email, they don't seem to respond (except for automated response) So if anyone can let me know, I would greatly appreciate the information.

Thank you

[Bernie C 24]

DOS is the US Department of State

State Dept Number : 1-202-663-1225

Fax (202) 663-3899

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[suzique3 0]

DOS is the US Department of State

and they will be able to tell me the status of our visa's?

[TracyTN 237]

Moving thread from UK forum to Canada forum.

[Udella&Wiz 325]

It would make more sense for you to contact Montreal directly. When did you send your information in?

[CdnMN 0]

just a really quick question, everyone keeps talking about contacting DOS after the interview and finding out information on their status. What is is the DOS and how do I contact them, my interview was in Montreal. I had to send in more paperwork (proof that my sons father had been notified of move, even though I had a legal document stating that he knew but anyhow...) I had to send in information with my passports and now am waiting (not so patiently) so I was wondering how to contact them besides email, they don't seem to respond (except for automated response) So if anyone can let me know, I would greatly appreciate the information.

Thank you

What info did they need regarding your son as far as proof that his father was aware of the move? I'm in the process of arranging for my son to move and I was told that all I needed was a notarized letter from his mother. Please don't tell me thay want more than this.

Cdnmn

[Lenie7 0]

just a really quick question, everyone keeps talking about contacting DOS after the interview and finding out information on their status. What is is the DOS and how do I contact them, my interview was in Montreal. I had to send in more paperwork (proof that my sons father had been notified of move, even though I had a legal document stating that he knew but anyhow...) I had to send in information with my passports and now am waiting (not so patiently) so I was wondering how to contact them besides email, they don't seem to respond (except for automated response) So if anyone can let me know, I would greatly appreciate the information.

Thank you

I'm not sure that the DOS could help you much. They may be able to tell if something has been done, but they don't have any power to push Montreal along. These days, it's taking anywhere from 4 weeks to 8 weeks for Montreal to look at additional documents sent in to them. I've been waiting almost 5 weeks for them to respond to stuff I sent in for domicile.

[LiLMermaid 2]

What info did they need regarding your son as far as proof that his father was aware of the move? I'm in the process of arranging for my son to move and I was told that all I needed was a notarized letter from his mother. Please don't tell me thay want more than this.

Cdnmn

I had my interview on March 30th and all I provided was a notarized letter stating that the kids had permission to relocate to the USA permanently. He did compare the signature on that to the signature on our marriage certificate so if you have a copy of that it might be good to bring. I also have it written into our court documents etc that I have permission to move but those weren't asked for, the letter was enough.

[suzique3 0]

I'm not sure that the DOS could help you much. They may be able to tell if something has been done, but they don't have any power to push Montreal along. These days, it's taking anywhere from 4 weeks to 8 weeks for Montreal to look at additional documents sent in to them. I've been waiting almost 5 weeks for them to respond to stuff I sent in for domicile.

I sent my stuff in last week, was supposed to be the week before but Canada Post lost it. (that was fun) I know that it has only been a week and I am being impatient. it is just that I had thought that everything was going to be fine and it would have been if my family lawyer would have stated that the information given to my exhusband had been worded has been given the information instead of will be given the information. I had to send in a notorized document from my exhusband stating that he had been given this infomation.

So the information that you need for you child is a notorized document stating that they are aware of the move, and that you have given the information to them. With this information you should not end up like me.

the only reason why I am wondering (and after seeing the time that you have been waiting) is because I have to give up my apartment at the end of april, my son was all set up in the new school, we had everything set up because they end at the beginning of June and my sons school here ends at the end of June. I would have like him to be in teh new school for just a bit so that he could meet some people for the summer. As it stands now if we don't have something by the start of next week (which obviously I see we won't) we will not be going over until he finishes school over here, by the time we get over even any clubs or teams will have already started.

I know it was stupid if me to as they said dispose of anything, but now you have to give 60 days for apartments (moved into one becuase I sold our house) at least two weeks notice for work, I gave 4 weeks becuase the type of work I do takes a little more then two weeks training. So you can see my dilemia, so any information on my status would at least give me hope.

sorry for rambling, not working, not knowing is killing me.

[Darnell 8,478]

Dos will know major timeticks (Visa approved, Visa mailed out) at this point. So, ya, sometimes, calling DOS is useful.

[suzique3 0]

Thank you, I have to try and be more patient

[Udella&Wiz 325]

As hard as it is to wait, if you only sent it last week, i think you can count on it taking few more weeks before you receive anything back.

Give them a couple weeks to get it through the mail room and work on it...then I'd strt calling them regularly to see where it's at.

I sent my stuff in last week, was supposed to be the week before but Canada Post lost it. (that was fun) I know that it has only been a week and I am being impatient. it is just that I had thought that everything was going to be fine and it would have been if my family lawyer would have stated that the information given to my exhusband had been worded has been given the information instead of will be given the information. I had to send in a notorized document from my exhusband stating that he had been given this infomation.

So the information that you need for you child is a notorized document stating that they are aware of the move, and that you have given the information to them. With this information you should not end up like me.

the only reason why I am wondering (and after seeing the time that you have been waiting) is because I have to give up my apartment at the end of april, my son was all set up in the new school, we had everything set up because they end at the beginning of June and my sons school here ends at the end of June. I would have like him to be in teh new school for just a bit so that he could meet some people for the summer. As it stands now if we don't have something by the start of next week (which obviously I see we won't) we will not be going over until he finishes school over here, by the time we get over even any clubs or teams will have already started.

I know it was stupid if me to as they said dispose of anything, but now you have to give 60 days for apartments (moved into one becuase I sold our house) at least two weeks notice for work, I gave 4 weeks becuase the type of work I do takes a little more then two weeks training. So you can see my dilemia, so any information on my status would at least give me hope.

sorry for rambling, not working, not knowing is killing me.

[coraliesolms 47]

It took just about 4 weeks for my additional documents to be processed. But my husband got our congressman involved because our case was a 3 and a half year disaster. At the 2 week mark, you significant other in the states can contact his representative to make and inquiry on the case (they have different congressional channels that we dont).

The Dos will only be able to tell you if they have A) reviewed the documents.. B)authorized print on your visa C) mailed it.

Good luck! And I hope it goes by quickly!!

[suzique3 0]

It took just about 4 weeks for my additional documents to be processed. But my husband got our congressman involved because our case was a 3 and a half year disaster. At the 2 week mark, you significant other in the states can contact his representative to make and inquiry on the case (they have different congressional channels that we dont).

The Dos will only be able to tell you if they have A) reviewed the documents.. B)authorized print on your visa C) mailed it.

Good luck! And I hope it goes by quickly!!

sorry to hear that yours was a disaster. if i hear my lawyer say one more time Hmm i have never had that one happen before. I know now that i will be here until the end of June - if it were not for the school thing, I would be going as soon as i received it but now that I see everyone seems to say the 4 to six week timeline, I have to resign myself to the fact that i won't be getting married until the summer.

[K & I 0]

I'm not sure that the DOS could help you much. They may be able to tell if something has been done, but they don't have any power to push Montreal along. These days, it's taking anywhere from 4 weeks to 8 weeks for Montreal to look at additional documents sent in to them. I've been waiting almost 5 weeks for them to respond to stuff I sent in for domicile.

Hi Lenie:

I was just curious...why were you denied for domicile issues? We have our interview next week for a CR-1 and I am wondering (actually worried) what domicile proof they were asking you for? Hope we have everything we need. I surely don't want to have to wait EVEN longer! Hope all goes well for you!!