Got my INTERVIEW!!

[redfragglekat 0]

For the folks following along...

We sent our Packet 3 stuff in on February 27, then waited and waited. By the end of March I began calling DOS looking for more info. All they could tell me was to call the Consulate... which is impoassible of course. Three weeks of emails with the Montreal Consulate, I'd be passed along, re-directed to another email address and re-directed back to the original email address, over and over. Finally someone took pity on me (or got sick of my repeated inquiries!) and checked my file. Low and behold, they had lost my package of info, nothing was on file! (Soooo glad I made copies!)

So, I was told by the Consulate to simply scan the documents and send them in by return email. Their email servers have an attachment limit, so I had to send two emails in order to get the entire contents of the Packet 3 materials to them.

This Friday, within 24 hours I had the Packet 4 letter emailed to me, instructing me to book the interview! Crazy exciting, of course, but it gets better!

I logged on this weekend to book the interview and completely lucked out with the interview date too! First available date: May 16th! OMG! I was expecting September or October!

We're running around like chickens missing our heads right now. We're driving from the States to Montreal on in order to get to the Medical on Wednesday, then on to the interview on Monday. I'm frantically searching the posts here trying to make sure I haven't forgotten to pack anything, and looking for tips and more information of what to expect (the docs seriously have to check my genitals to verify my gender?!)

If anyone has any last minute tips for the medical exam and interview, I'd be more than happy to hear them.

Wish us luck!!

[cananner 2]

Wow, congrats! And such a reminder to all of us to ALWAYS MAKE COPIES!

[charity1214 3]

For the folks following along...

We sent our Packet 3 stuff in on February 27, then waited and waited. By the end of March I began calling DOS looking for more info. All they could tell me was to call the Consulate... which is impoassible of course. Three weeks of emails with the Montreal Consulate, I'd be passed along, re-directed to another email address and re-directed back to the original email address, over and over. Finally someone took pity on me (or got sick of my repeated inquiries!) and checked my file. Low and behold, they had lost my package of info, nothing was on file! (Soooo glad I made copies!)

So, I was told by the Consulate to simply scan the documents and send them in by return email. Their email servers have an attachment limit, so I had to send two emails in order to get the entire contents of the Packet 3 materials to them.

This Friday, within 24 hours I had the Packet 4 letter emailed to me, instructing me to book the interview! Crazy exciting, of course, but it gets better!

I logged on this weekend to book the interview and completely lucked out with the interview date too! First available date: May 16th! OMG! I was expecting September or October!

We're running around like chickens missing our heads right now. We're driving from the States to Montreal on in order to get to the Medical on Wednesday, then on to the interview on Monday. I'm frantically searching the posts here trying to make sure I haven't forgotten to pack anything, and looking for tips and more information of what to expect (the docs seriously have to check my genitals to verify my gender?!)

If anyone has any last minute tips for the medical exam and interview, I'd be more than happy to hear them.

Wish us luck!!

That's amazing luck!!! Congrats and good luck getting everything together! :)

[SF2007 48]

Congrats!

Here's a review of an appointment at Medisys in Montreal : http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/281428-medisys-medical-review/

I had mine there as well and it's pretty painless : 5 minutes doctor appointment, chest x ray, blood work and immunization check. Make sure you bring your immunization records or results of a titer test. You need to disclose all chronic/major illness, drug and medication (bring copies or your prescription),etc. Whatever shots you need they can provide. You will be out in an hour or so.

No they won't check your genitals. They'll have a look at your passport to check gender

For your interview, make sure you review this : http://montreal.usconsulate.gov/content/content.asp?section=visas&document=visa_pkt4

As a K-1 applicant you will not need I-864 (that's for AOS) but you will need your fiance to provide a filed I-134 and it's supporting material (3 last pay stubs, gas/water/electricity bills/mortgage/assets/bank letter/etc).

Good luck and... breathe

[Shorah 2]

Congrats! Just bring everything lol.

I have a huge file folder that I put anything thats immigration related into, I brought that all to Montreal with me just in case I needed anything.

[Neoalissa 1]

What would they do for the medical on a 4 year old? I have her immunization record. Do you think they would take blood? I can see them doing an xray. Anyone have children who went through this? Wonder if I will be able to be with her or her Daddy.