Berley&Grimm

Hi, I am scheduled to appear for an interview in less than a month from now. I was just chatting with my fiance, and he asked me to make sure if I need him to send me the original NOA1, NOA2 and NVC confirmation letters since he is a bit apprehensive about sending it fearing that they might get lost in the mail. Can anyone here please tell me what to bring? To those of you who have done this before please let me know what I need to bring to the embassy in Manila. Thank you

Make sure to bring an updated letter of intent to marry as well, plus a letter from his employer, his taxes for last year, pay stub, and bank statement. They can basically ask you to produce just about anything.

On the DS forms, bring the DS-156 (bar code on the document) and DS-160 CONFIRMATION (bar code on the document). The consular in Montreal had computers to be able to fill in the forms, however, the DS-160 they can not print as they will not take the liability of the confidential nature of this form getting into the wrong hands.

The interview part was actually enjoyable, the pre-interview, where they evaluate that all of your documentation is intact, was extremely stressful as I used an American lawyer that didn't do a good job.

Best of luck and just remember, you are closer to the end, than the beginning.

In the Philippines at least, the $240 visa interview fee INCLUDES the delivery now, they don't charge extra. Possible that this is the way in Canada too? Maybe someone else who interviewed there can verify if they had to pay courier fees, but maybe it's finally included everywhere now.

Thanks to both of you for your knowledge. I did pay the $240 fee up front, however, everything I was reading and doing said there was a $350 fee and that I had to bring it with me. From both of you, it sounds like there is only the $240 fee and not an additional $350 for the actual VISA.

There have been so many forms, and so many fees, I have lost count. Anyone know for sure who has completed the process?

I was at the consulate today for my interview. The ENTIRE DAY. They told me I was approved. I was so excited, I left, however, it occurred to me 2 hours and a few hundred kms, that they didn't ask or get payment from me. YIPES!!!!

Now what do I do. The Montreal Consolate does not answer calls, only emails, and that takes 2 weeks.

Any information that you can share would be appreciated.

For anyone yet to go to their interview, no food or drink allowed, so make sure you have a BIG breakfast.

Berley

I received instruction from the Consulate in Montreal to file my forms and payment online. The website was extremely confusing, not to mention it never prompted me to submit payment, nor were any of the menu options showing payment options. Each menu online provided extensive detailed information.

In addition, everything I have read says the Consulate uses DHL, but when trying to submit on the website, only Loomis locations appear. Any idea how I set up shipping even if I submit the forms manually?

Has anyone else experienced the same challenge with the website?