NVC Thread for Canadians

[ssastry 6]

Thanks, CanadianMom, I found it and registered for Loomis.

When you go to the NVC.state.gov.interview page and select the mtl consulate that's where the info for registering for courier services is. I did it the same day I got the email.

[boardercrosser 8]

Hi everyone,

Congrats to all who got their interview. I expect to get mine next month. I am trying to figure out plans. I know that the medical office says 3 business days to pick up the results. So hypothetically does that mean a Monday medical can pick it up results on Thursday or Friday? I am just trying to save as much as I can because I am not one of the fortunate ones who live near Montreal or Vancouver and have to spend the week in Montreal. Thanks in advance.

boarder

[P&DSigler 11]

Hi everyone,

Congrats to all who got their interview. I expect to get mine next month. I am trying to figure out plans. I know that the medical office says 3 business days to pick up the results. So hypothetically does that mean a Monday medical can pick it up results on Thursday or Friday? I am just trying to save as much as I can because I am not one of the fortunate ones who live near Montreal or Vancouver and have to spend the week in Montreal. Thanks in advance.

boarder

Hi,

I had my medical on a Tuesday and they told me to call on Friday to make sure that everything was good. But, I am not sure that they would have been ready for 7am pick up on Friday so that extra day might be a good idea.

Once you know your Interview day you can call Medisys and they will tell you when you need to have the interview.

[Dualie 185]

Hi everyone,

Congrats to all who got their interview. I expect to get mine next month. I am trying to figure out plans. I know that the medical office says 3 business days to pick up the results. So hypothetically does that mean a Monday medical can pick it up results on Thursday or Friday? I am just trying to save as much as I can because I am not one of the fortunate ones who live near Montreal or Vancouver and have to spend the week in Montreal. Thanks in advance.

boarder

Hi,

I had my medical on a Tuesday and they told me to call on Friday to make sure that everything was good. But, I am not sure that they would have been ready for 7am pick up on Friday so that extra day might be a good idea.

Once you know your Interview day you can call Medisys and they will tell you when you need to have the interview.

I was hoping that someone would say something regarding doing the medical and interview in the same trip. I live in Winnipeg and my husband wants to attend the interview with me, and we will both have to fly out of Winnipeg. That will be expensive enough. We are lucky in that my husband collects points towards free hotel stays when he travels for his job, and he has nearly enough points for about five nights at Holiday Inn Express out by the Consulate. I am just worried about the logistics. I am sure Medisys tries to accommodate where they can.

Is there anyone out there with this experience?

[boardercrosser 8]

Hi,

I had my medical on a Tuesday and they told me to call on Friday to make sure that everything was good. But, I am not sure that they would have been ready for 7am pick up on Friday so that extra day might be a good idea.

Once you know your Interview day you can call Medisys and they will tell you when you need to have the interview.

Hi. Thanks for the reply. It looks like unless you have a Friday interview its a minimum of a 8 night stay in Montreal. Probably 9 nights to play it safe. If you have a Friday interview you can do it in 6 assuming you can get your medical on Monday. But then you have both travel days on the weekend. I guess there is no cutting corners anywhere in this process. LOL. Good luck to all.

[P&DSigler 11]

I was hoping that someone would say something regarding doing the medical and interview in the same trip. I live in Winnipeg and my husband wants to attend the interview with me, and we will both have to fly out of Winnipeg. That will be expensive enough. We are lucky in that my husband collects points towards free hotel stays when he travels for his job, and he has nearly enough points for about five nights at Holiday Inn Express out by the Consulate. I am just worried about the logistics. I am sure Medisys tries to accommodate where they can.

Is there anyone out there with this experience?

There is someone here that did their medical and the interview the same week. I think that they had a Thursday interview. Read back a bunch of pages and you might find it.

[P&DSigler 11]

We are off in the Morning on the train from Ottawa to Montreal. We will pick up my medical package in the afternoon.

We have a 10am Interview appointment and plan to get there between 9am and 9:30. Anyone else going about that time? My husband and I are both going.

[CanadianMom 45]

Hi everyone,

Congrats to all who got their interview. I expect to get mine next month. I am trying to figure out plans. I know that the medical office says 3 business days to pick up the results. So hypothetically does that mean a Monday medical can pick it up results on Thursday or Friday? I am just trying to save as much as I can because I am not one of the fortunate ones who live near Montreal or Vancouver and have to spend the week in Montreal. Thanks in advance.

boarder

When I called to book my medical last week they told me since my interview was on a Thursday (18th) the latest I could do it was Monday (15th). I'm doing it the week before because I don't like cutting it so close, but they said it was fine.

[NikLR 13,220]

For Medisys: You need 3 full business days. So if you have the medical on Tuesday, you can pick it up on Friday. I had mine Tuesday afternoon and it wasn't ready until Friday at 5pm. I had my interview Monday morning so had I known it was going to be so close, I would have done it on Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning. I was terrified I wouldn't get the medical back on time. I flew in Monday afternoon and flew out the afternoon of the interview. A hotel can keep your bags at their front desk for free.

[Dualie 185]

There is someone here that did their medical and the interview the same week. I think that they had a Thursday interview. Read back a bunch of pages and you might find it.

Thanks! I also remember reading a review a long while back. I know it's doable, just will require some finesse

For Medisys: You need 3 full business days. So if you have the medical on Tuesday, you can pick it up on Friday. I had mine Tuesday afternoon and it wasn't ready until Friday at 5pm. I had my interview Monday morning so had I known it was going to be so close, I would have done it on Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning. I was terrified I wouldn't get the medical back on time. I flew in Monday afternoon and flew out the afternoon of the interview. A hotel can keep your bags at their front desk for free.

Thanks NLR. Hubby wants to do our honeymoon while we are there, seeing as how we haven't really had one yet and I am expecting our interview won't be until sometime in February. Our first anniversary is January 2, so it will be a nice (sorta late) present

[Kanuk 42]

We are off in the Morning on the train from Ottawa to Montreal. We will pick up my medical package in the afternoon.

We have a 10am Interview appointment and plan to get there between 9am and 9:30. Anyone else going about that time? My husband and I are both going.

On the 0925 from Toronto now..... Is it wrong to still be getting my VJ fix from the train?

Have my trunkload of documents... but forgot my phone! Ack!

I am staying at the Mariott tonight and will try to stay in bed 'til 5 am at least!! No idea yet what time I'll get to the consulate. Depends on how many coffee stops I'll need.

[Mandiimoose 39]

Oh my!!! Reading about everyone being on trains and I'm here on a train myself!!! On the 5601 to Montreal and my husband and I are staying at the Courtyard by Marriott for the week! It's only a block away from the consulate so I'm gonna sit by and wave to everyone who have their interview a day before me

Edited November 17, 2014 by Mandiimoose

[Texanadian1 10]

For those from the Ottawa region.....where did you go for your Police Clearance? Did you go to the RCMP or did you get a Criminal Record Check from the Ottawa Police Services?

Also, any other Canadians with an interview next Tuesday (November 25th)?

[Dualie 185]

On the 0925 from Toronto now..... Is it wrong to still be getting my VJ fix from the train?

Have my trunkload of documents... but forgot my phone! Ack!

I am staying at the Mariott tonight and will try to stay in bed 'til 5 am at least!! No idea yet what time I'll get to the consulate. Depends on how many coffee stops I'll need.

Oh my!!! Reading about everyone being on trains and I'm here on a train myself!!! On the 5601 to Montreal and my husband and I are staying at the Courtyard by Marriott for the week! It's only a block away from the consulate so I'm gonna sit by and wave to everyone who have their interview a day before me

This is going to be a very interesting thread in the next couple of days! Can't wait to read about your experiences, good luck to all of you!! I am feeling your excitement from here, lol!! :joy:

[ssastry 6]

November Montreal interviewees:

Please could you post your passport return experience when you get the passports back- how many days it took?

Much appreciated.

I am in line for interview Dec 17 and hoping I get the passport back before the holidays.

Thanks.