June 14th Interview Review

[kizza 1]

We showed up around 6h30 (parked the car on Bleury, below René-Lévesque, 12$ for the day - and a very short walk to the consulate.) We were the only ones there for a while. We were standing on the left side of the doors, and everybody else lined up on the right side, which made me start to doubt myself, but when the security guy came out, he had everybody line up behind us.

We ended up with letter B because our guy doing the security check was slower than the other. No big deal. Went downstairs and waited for someone to come back and escort us up the elevator.

We got called to window 8 after letters A and C. The lady was super nice. She had her checklist and asked for my papers, one at a time.

-Original birth certificate + copy + translation (certified, not notarised)

-Passport + copy of bio page

-Police certificates (originals they keep)

-Medical report - sealed - they dont want the xrays

-2 photos with my name printed on the back

-Letter of intent from Matt (I had one from me but she didnt want it)

-Form 134 + supporting docs (I had copies of the IRS transcripts, letter from employer, his 401K statement, and letter from the bank stating when the accounts were opened, amount in them and last year's total deposits, which they all kept)

-Big ####### enveloppe, with my name and address. She asked if I had written down the tracking number. She folded it a bit better than I had.

She asked if we knew about the new fees and sent Matt to pay the 350$ while we were taking care of the paperwork (you don't have to wait in line with everybody else -- you wait to the side and cut the line). Once he came back with the receipt, she took my fingerprints.

We waited a few more minutes, and after letter A was out, we got called to booth 8. You just walk right in.

The man in there was super nice and friendly right away. I was nervous but had a huge grin stamped on my face (had been waiting 9 months for this day!). He made me sign a form and I noticed my hand was shaking.

He asked a few questions:

- How did you meet? When?

- Who proposed to who?

- What was your technique, sir?

- What do you do (to Matt)?

- What do you do (to me)? .. and a few more detailed questions about my work.

- Ever had issues with the police?

- Ever married? Have kids?

- Ever had problems entering the U.S.? (yes, was denied entry) When? Why?

- Have you been in the U.S. since? No. Matt said we didnt want to take chances and started ranting that it had been way too long and very inconvenient. The man agreed apologetically.

He took a fingerprint of my middle finger and said, "Based on what you have told me today, I can tell you that your visa is approved". He must get a kick out of seeing peoples reactions when he says that because he was staring at me expectantly with a big smile as he said it. Indeed, the permagrin that was already plastered on my face got even bigger.

Matt asked if I could go to the U.S. without activating my K1 for a day or 2 and he said ABSOLUTELY NOT. We'd have to start all over again.

He gave me a piece of paper... not sure where that went. And gave me back my original birth certificate. All the rest they kept. He never asked us for any additional evidence of relationship.

Out by 9am.

I wish I would have believed people when they said not to stress about it!

... Also, I received my visa yesterday, so 3 days after the interview.

Edited June 18, 2010 by kizza

[DedicatedWife 4]

Congratulations on your approval!

[Wishing 1]

That's great, thanks for the review!! Congrats for a safe journey to US...and enjoy Montreal meanwhile, it is a beautiful time of year right now!

[Udella&Wiz 325]

Good review...and yes...every last one of us realizes we shouldnt; have stressed so much Glad you got apprved

[beantown79 0]

We showed up around 6h30 (parked the car on Bleury, below René-Lévesque, 12$ for the day - and a very short walk to the consulate.) We were the only ones there for a while. We were standing on the left side of the doors, and everybody else lined up on the right side, which made me start to doubt myself, but when the security guy came out, he had everybody line up behind us.

We ended up with letter B because our guy doing the security check was slower than the other. No big deal. Went downstairs and waited for someone to come back and escort us up the elevator.

We got called to window 8 after letters A and C. The lady was super nice. She had her checklist and asked for my papers, one at a time.

-Original birth certificate + copy + translation (certified, not notarised)

-Passport + copy of bio page

-Police certificates (originals they keep)

-Medical report - sealed - they dont want the xrays

-2 photos with my name printed on the back

-Letter of intent from Matt (I had one from me but she didnt want it)

-Form 134 + supporting docs (I had copies of the IRS transcripts, letter from employer, his 401K statement, and letter from the bank stating when the accounts were opened, amount in them and last year's total deposits, which they all kept)

-Big ####### enveloppe, with my name and address. She asked if I had written down the tracking number. She folded it a bit better than I had.

She asked if we knew about the new fees and sent Matt to pay the 350$ while we were taking care of the paperwork (you don't have to wait in line with everybody else -- you wait to the side and cut the line). Once he came back with the receipt, she took my fingerprints.

We waited a few more minutes, and after letter A was out, we got called to booth 8. You just walk right in.

The man in there was super nice and friendly right away. I was nervous but had a huge grin stamped on my face (had been waiting 9 months for this day!). He made me sign a form and I noticed my hand was shaking.

He asked a few questions:

- How did you meet? When?

- Who proposed to who?

- What was your technique, sir?

- What do you do (to Matt)?

- What do you do (to me)? .. and a few more detailed questions about my work.

- Ever had issues with the police?

- Ever married? Have kids?

- Ever had problems entering the U.S.? (yes, was denied entry) When? Why?

- Have you been in the U.S. since? No. Matt said we didnt want to take chances and started ranting that it had been way too long and very inconvenient. The man agreed apologetically.

He took a fingerprint of my middle finger and said, "Based on what you have told me today, I can tell you that your visa is approved". He must get a kick out of seeing peoples reactions when he says that because he was staring at me expectantly with a big smile as he said it. Indeed, the permagrin that was already plastered on my face got even bigger.

Matt asked if I could go to the U.S. without activating my K1 for a day or 2 and he said ABSOLUTELY NOT. We'd have to start all over again.

He gave me a piece of paper... not sure where that went. And gave me back my original birth certificate. All the rest they kept. He never asked us for any additional evidence of relationship.

Out by 9am.

I wish I would have believed people when they said not to stress about it!

... Also, I received my visa yesterday, so 3 days after the interview.

I am super nervous about my interview for some reason, I just keep on comming up with reason why i will get declined.!!1 stupid i know. We have everything in order and the co sponsor is all in place but i am just a super control freak ha ha!!! Thanks for letting me know what side you stood on, i couldn't remember if it was left or right.

[Veronik 19]

Thanks Kizza for such a detailed review! You have no idea how this helps relieve some of the stress!

Congratulations again, and have a good POE, whenever you go!

[Married2009 32]

Glad it went well for you!

[J & J 3]

Congratulations Kizza,

I really enjoyed reading your detailed review.

Wish you both the best and a safe and pleasant POE!

[bevie 0]

Congrats again! I may have mentioned this before.. but once she told us we were approved it was like someone had taken this 100lb weight off of me. It was the most relief i had ever felt in my life. LOL

[kizza 1]

Congrats again! I may have mentioned this before.. but once she told us we were approved it was like someone had taken this 100lb weight off of me. It was the most relief i had ever felt in my life. LOL

It was an awesome feeling!! I was seriously elated. Such relief! But it's the next morning that it really started sinking in!!

[kizza 1]

Congratulations Kizza,

I really enjoyed reading your detailed review.

Wish you both the best and a safe and pleasant POE!

oh good! I was afraid I was getting too specific, but I appreciated the details myself before my interview. I like to know what to expect in situations like that.

Thank you for your good wishes!

[OBX 51]

Great review! I think all of us have wondered why we worried so much once the interview was over.

[Veronik 19]

You know, I was wondering, do people get mad when you go pay the fee and stand on the left? Doesn't anyone say like: the line is back there or something? And to you have to cut in front of someone or is the teller expecting you?

[SupportGeek 21]

You know, I was wondering, do people get mad when you go pay the fee and stand on the left? Doesn't anyone say like: the line is back there or something? And to you have to cut in front of someone or is the teller expecting you?

Neither line had anyone in it when I was there so I didnt have that problem.

There IS a sign over the line that is marked A/B to indicate 2 lines, but its not in the best spot to be clear.

I think lilacvioletiris almost had a problem until she pointed out the sign to someone that started to say something.

If you DONT stand on the left, the lady that was taking your paperwork and sent you to pay will get mad for holding everything up, she basically stops almost at the end so you can pay and come right back to her asap.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Congratulations Kizza - and great review! Thanks .