Immigrating stepson from Canada

[hikergirl 277]

http://usvisa-info.com/en-CA/selfservice/us_service_options

The one girl who successfully changed her CR-1 appointment called the Montréal number listed here. I will try and find you the thread where she explained what she did.

And here it is: #6

Edited May 27, 2013 by hikergirl

[ValPrime 1]

Thank you so much!! I printed out her instructions to take with me to work tomorrow.

[ValPrime 1]

I tried calling yesterday but they too were closed because of US holiday. I called them this morning and that number is a scheduling center. So they can only schedule and reschedule appointments. They could not help me with my concerns. I had the girl check for an available new interview date and she told me there is none available at this time and for me to keep calling back to check. *sighs* I also just called the NVC and we now finally have a case number for my stepson. This is so painful. I can not find a phone number to call the Montreal consulate directly.

[Ryan H 3,865]

I can not find a phone number to call the Montreal consulate directly.

Below is a link to the "Contact Us" page from the Consulate's website, I don't know if it will help in your situation but it could be a place to start.

http://montreal.usconsulate.gov/mobile/contact.html

[NikLR 13,232]

I tried calling yesterday but they too were closed because of US holiday. I called them this morning and that number is a scheduling center. So they can only schedule and reschedule appointments. They could not help me with my concerns. I had the girl check for an available new interview date and she told me there is none available at this time and for me to keep calling back to check. *sighs* I also just called the NVC and we now finally have a case number for my stepson. This is so painful. I can not find a phone number to call the Montreal consulate directly.

That's because they don't have one. You cannot even email them directly about immigrant visas. The only option is the online form and it takes a few days to get a response. Is it possible for you to travel to Montreal? Even if it's for a night or two, as a US citizen you're allowed into the consulate and could make a request in person even though the IV unit would not be where you would be going.

The other option is going back to Montreal whenever the interview finally is for his son. For a small child I'm sure it's really just making sure you have the originals. I know your husband doesn't want to do this because it's more work and expensive to travel, but I really can't believe that he'd just want to split up because he has to travel to Montreal once more to make sure his son and wife can live in the same household. I cannot see why the boy wouldn't be allowed to live with you guys until such a time or why the interview wouldn't take place before you husband finally had everything packed up and ready to move. They can't just hop on a plane the same day and fly down anyhow. Why not take the month and pack up, have the son's interview then leave within the next week?

Just suggestions anyhow. I hope you can get everything sorted in the next couple days! I'm happy he was able to get the medical in today.

Edited May 28, 2013 by NikiR

[ValPrime 1]

he couldn't get his medical....im so upset and p'd

[ValPrime 1]

The other option is going back to Montreal whenever the interview finally is for his son. For a small child I'm sure it's really just making sure you have the originals. I know your husband doesn't want to do this because it's more work and expensive to travel, but I really can't believe that he'd just want to split up because he has to travel to Montreal once more to make sure his son and wife can live in the same household. I cannot see why the boy wouldn't be allowed to live with you guys until such a time or why the interview wouldn't take place before you husband finally had everything packed up and ready to move. They can't just hop on a plane the same day and fly down anyhow. Why not take the month and pack up, have the son's interview then leave within the next week?

I am wondering that myself.....can my husband go to his interview this Thursday, get approved, get visa.....and then we move down here to Florida and my stepson come along as a visitor until his paperwork is completed? What would be the possibilities at customs when driving down? He is only 5 and can not be away from his dad. His mother recently moved over 600 miles away so his dad is all he has. I have no problem traveling back to Montreal for stepsons medical and interview once we get his papers done and complete. And...not like we didn't have enough stress....my husbands lease is up July 1st and the landlord is unwilling to let him stay cause he knows he will be immigrating to US.

[NikLR 13,232]

Ah I understand the rush now. Yeah he could probably come as a visitor. Remember your husband will need either custody papers showing he has sole custody or a notarized letter stating it is okay for him to travel or move. It will take about a week (hopefully less) for him to get his visa. If you can get this expedited at the NVC and the consulate you may get your stuff all done before July 1st. If not, I can't imagine a short visit is a horrible thing or why customs would ever turn away just a child. They can be the jerkiest people around when they have to do their jobs, but they're still people.

I would rather see you guys get the medical done before the interview so that you're not waiting on Montreal after the fact. While the rest of Montreal seems to be in a rush, I get the feeling the consulate is filled with laid back southerners. LOL

[ValPrime 1]

Ah I understand the rush now. Yeah he could probably come as a visitor. Remember your husband will need either custody papers showing he has sole custody or a notarized letter stating it is okay for him to travel or move. It will take about a week (hopefully less) for him to get his visa. If you can get this expedited at the NVC and the consulate you may get your stuff all done before July 1st. If not, I can't imagine a short visit is a horrible thing or why customs would ever turn away just a child. They can be the jerkiest people around when they have to do their jobs, but they're still people.

I would rather see you guys get the medical done before the interview so that you're not waiting on Montreal after the fact. While the rest of Montreal seems to be in a rush, I get the feeling the consulate is filled with laid back southerners. LOL

My husband has a notarized letter from his ex stating he can move and travel to the US with son.

This is where we currently are....my husband has everything prepared and ready for his interview on the 30th, including his medical. Stepsons case is at NVC (now have a case number) and is awaiting approval from consulate for expedite (we have been waiting a week for approval and still waiting). I heard back from the congressman's secretary today, she called the consulate somehow. This is what I was told...."the Montreal Consulate this morning stating that they will not be able to marry the files of your husband and his son in time for the hearing scheduled on May 30, 2013". " They did say that since the case has already been put in an expedited status, it wouldn’t take as long to schedule the hearing." So there is no way the case can make it from the NVC to the consulate in time. Plus, we have no medical done yet for stepson.

So my 2 choices as I see them....please tell me if I have any other choices if you see one.

1. My husband goes to his interview alone on Thursday and emerges hopefully with an approved visa. We then plan our move and possibly move while we wait for the NVC and Consulate to finish their stuff (get approved expedite, NVC mails I-130 packet to Consulate, I pay fees when consulate receives, and consulate sets up an expedited interview). Bring stepson into US as a visitor and travel back to Montreal if interview is scheduled after July 1st.

2. My husband does not go to his interview and we wait for this expedite process to go its course and pray for an interview before July 1st.

This is the crossroads where we stand....not knowing which way to go. Knowing that either way we take could possibly end up the wrong way.

Edited May 28, 2013 by ValPrime

[Darnell 8,479]

option 3? father and son go in on the 30th, together.

[ValPrime 1]

Below is a link to the "Contact Us" page from the Consulate's website, I don't know if it will help in your situation but it could be a place to start.

http://montreal.usconsulate.gov/mobile/contact.html

Thank you.....I will try that number and report on here if it is any help

[NikLR 13,232]

I do not think option 2 is an option. Why would your husband NOT go for his interview? Who knows how long it would take to schedule a new one if he purposefully misses it.

And I don't think Darnell's option is an option, sorry. Kiddo may be allowed in the consulate (according to the email I received though, you had to have an interview letter OR be the american citizen petitioner) but he doesn't have an interview letter or have the medical done. Montreal can take months to hand out a visa when the medical is after the interview. You could try I guess.

[ValPrime 1]

option 3? father and son go in on the 30th, together.

Step son does not have an interview letter.....I don't want to risk them both not being allowed to enter consulate.

I do not think option 2 is an option. Why would your husband NOT go for his interview? Who knows how long it would take to schedule a new one if he purposefully misses it.

I was thinking option 2 wasn't a good one either. I do not want to take the chance of their "expedited interview" running into July. At least with option 1 we would have something to fall back on....husband would already have his visa and could move if step sons interview went into July if need be.