MadRon

My Visa Application was approved yesterday (Wed Nov 21) in Montreal. I had the very attractive young lady with long braided hair interview me. Everything was complete in about 10 minutes - after having been in the consulate for approx 2 hours.

We stayed at Square Phillip, just around the corner. Very nice hotel - just over $200 with parking.

Note to others - bring originals of any and all documents submitted by you or your sponsor during any part of the process. The lady did ask for the original of one document that was not part of my Visa application or AOS, but was submitted with my sponsors original petition (I130). When I said that I did not have it with me she said 'no problem, I'll bring it up electronically'

If you filed an electronic 260, you will not have a 230. Bring the electronic confirmation. Everything else you need to know & need to bring is listed on the email they sent informing you of your interview date.

Hi All-

I have my interview scheduled for November 5th and am organizing all required documentation and I have a question-

I did electronic processing, so have a copy of my DS-260. I read somewhere that this is not enough for the interview, and you need to also have the DS-230 part 1 & 2. Is this true?

Is there anything else I should know before I go? Always so thankful for any tips and shared experience...

Thanks for your help-

E

That's awesome!! We'll see each other there then!

We're booked at the Square Phillips for the night before. A little pricey.

Driving in from Niagara - you?

Hi cilly, sorry I should have said. November 21st!

My interview is November 21st as well.

Thanks for all replies. Like I said, I live in border town and have been crossing regularly for 30+ yrs, so I know the in & outs of dealing with the officers. I guess I was more interested in if having a visa process somehow flags me at a border crossing. This site has been a great help with the I-130 which is currently under initial review.

Hi all. I'm a Canadian, my wife is US citizen (perm res in Can). We filed the I-130 last week & have received email confirmation. We plan on moving south for better weather. During this whole process is there any problem with me crossing the border on a regular basis as a visitor? We live in a border town and cross regularly for gas/groceries/entertainment/visit friends/etc. My in-laws are just across the border & I'm there a lot too. I read somewhere that immigration applicants are not allowed in, but the final decision lies with the border guard. I have a NEXUS pass - once my application is actually in process will I be flagged crossing into the US? Does anyone have any actual experience with this? Is there a simple way to prove I'm not trying to sneak into the country?

Thanks for any help.