Emily and Nathan

This site is the best!!! You are just starting K1 and I'm just finishing.. The wait sucks.. but it's worth it my friend!

I sent in my I-129f packet today and I am ecstatic as well as incredibly nervous. But mostly I am just so happy to have finally started this process! I just wanted to share because this site has been so helpful thus far!

THANKSSS!!

Congrats and I'm happy for you both, Emily & Nathan.

Hey Guys.... WE ARE APPROVED APPROVE APPROVED- I posted my consulate review if you want more details!

I want to get sappy for a moment.. lol

We drove up to Montreal the night before our interview.. but with all the stuff we had to do during the day and my crappy out dated gps.. we didn't get there until about 11:00pm-11:30pm.. I was EXHAUSTED.. from the stress... from the drive.. fromw orking all day etc.. I was CRANKY.. lol Nathan wanted to grab some food/ see Montreal a bit. All I wanted to do was sleep lol. But I got changed and we walked down the street to try and find him some food.. We got turned away by about 6-7 places.. turns out everywhere closed at 11... With every person that turned us away... I got crankier and crankier.. I was so tired.. my feet hurt from my shoes...not my best moment. We were walking down to try one last place.. and Nathan looked at me..in my eyes.. in all my crankiness and said "Hey.... we are here together." And it was like he just reached out and smacked the cranky right off my heart... He was right. It is so important to enjoy the experience. He is by far the most amazing man I have ever met.. and my person.

Now that we are approved.. I find myself sitting at work.. thinking about my husband to be.. and my heart starts to beat a little faster.. and my eyes just fill with the happiest of tears,, I feel so unbelievably blessed.

The wait was hell.. but so worth it. I can't wait to start our next chapt... Best of luck everyone. Sorry for the cheese.

INTERVIEW ON WEDNESDAY!!! AHHHHH

Hey Melissa

I actually booked my medical yesterday for Aug 5th.. NEXT WEEK! and interview is Aug 20th!?

Crazy soon... WOOOWHOO

"Packet 4" isn't really anything besides the consulate providing the link to book the interview and approved doctors for the medical. I think the medicals out east take a lot more time to put the package together so make sure you look into booking the medical asap.

Here is the medical info I received with packet 4: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19VbqUCYly0YzKmKExKKCWeoLAeWoX9116Lvm5RdPWkk/

lol I'm obviously no expert here... but if you go to that link.. you have a drop down to choose your consulate.. and once I chose my consulate.. it said packet 4 instuctions... so whatever. I did it.. fingers crossed.

I'm soooooo tempted, but it says not to schedule until you receive P4, or if P4 has at least been sent out.

Here's P4, if you're curious relevant info for K1 is on pages 7-12.

Just saw your second response, so if I'm able to click that link my fiance can schedule it?

Hey Sorry- so I figured this out..lol

So the "ready" message I pasted from this morning... where it says it was ready for me to schedule interview.. the hyperlink brought me to instructions for packet 4...

So the answer is I sent everything for packet 3 on friday... and I got the packet 4 instructions when I logged in this morning..

I feel like I'm stalking you

So I assume you received packet 4? How long did that take after sending P3 the email to Montreal?

ok- it said it was ready for me to schedule it.. so I went ahead and schedule it.. lol

I didn't get packet 4 yet though.. but is said the message I posted earlier.. So confusing.

Actually you know what- the message that says it is "ready for em to schedule" the link goes to Packet 4... I seeeeeeeee

I didn't receive packet four.. however it said online that it was ready for me to schedule my interview.. So I did

I feel like I'm stalking you

So I assume you received packet 4? How long did that take after sending P3 the email to Montreal?

JUST BOOKED MY INTERVIEW AUGUST 20TH - SO FREAKING SOON! SO MUCH TO DO!!!!!

Hey- does this message mean I can schedule my own interview online- or that I should wait until it is scheduled for me.. Confused again lol

Were you able to get the CSC profile set up?

oh- I didn't think I could do that til packet 4?

Oh oops there was a random extra period at the end of the link lol:

http://montreal.usconsulate.gov/visas/visas/fianc-k-1-visas/steps.html

Should work now.

And yeah this whole process makes my brain hurt lol. Much wine has been consumed over the last year!

lol yes wine = essential..

Thanks again for your help!!!

omg- thank you both so much- this is such a huge help- and not gonna lie...a big relief since these forms made my brain hurt...

THANK YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUPS- Meilissa- that montreaql consulate link wouldn't work for me for some reason? Said page not found.

Ignore that stuff you pasted above and just use the checklist, looks like you may have stumbled upon an outdated page prob through a search engine. If you maneuver through the Montreal consulate website you should end up here http://montreal.usconsulate.gov/visas/visas/fianc-k-1-visas/steps.html.

The only online form you need to fill out is the DS-160, and then print out the confirmation page which has your barcode #. Save it. Ignore all those other forms (230, 156), they are not needed anymore.

Then go through the checklist and put a check beside the things you have (or are in the process of getting), and write N/A beside things that don't apply (ex: divorce certif if you have never been married). I didn't physically have my fiances I-134 in hand when I was filling out the checklist, but I checked it anyways because I knew I would have it before the interview. Sign and scan the checklist and send it back (along with DS-160 confirmation page and passport scan) via email to the consulate.

When I emailed in my packet 3 requirements I asked for packet 4 instructions to be sent to me by email, so I got the next set of info right away. Not sure if Montreal does that too, as I went through Vancouver.

Good luck lady!

I know it can be really confusing!

Go here https://usvisa-info.com/en-CA/selfservice/ss_country_welcome

You need to register here to be able to get to the interview stage, and you can register for courier services too. You have to pay the $240 before you can see any slots.

wow- that really simplifies things- sorry to doubt you.. I'm just having a hard time believing they have gone down from like 5 forms to just the ds-160.. especially when the site for the ds-230 is still up and running... that is so weird?!

when do we pay the visa fee then.. since we don't with the ds-160?

See this topic: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/506152-ds-160-inwhats-next/

Apparently Montreal forgot to update their website!

On the form I linked it has all the info on the bottom half of page 1, the items you need to email to the consulate and where/how to send it.

So you need:

x 1 DS-160 Receipt with Barcode.

x 1 Scanned page of checklist with everything you need that applies to you checked off and signed.

x 1 Scanned copy of your bio info in your passport

And you just email that straight to the consulate.

No more DS-156k...

Here's the updated Packet 3 stuff, I linked it earlier: Montreal Packet 3

ya that is the checklist- I have that.. but that doesn't say anything about what forms you need...?

And the Montreal Consulate website still says you need DS-156k?

Hey thanks for your help- that guide is really helpful- I'm starting to work on all these forms- a bit confused by form ds 156k- it says I need to attached my birth certificate and evidence of engagement to my fiance when sending it back?

I don't actually send my original birth cert back with this form do I..just a copy? And what is considered evidence of engagement?

You are waiting for packet 3 and 4. You can actually start working on the stuff now. Every thing you need (instructions for compiling packet 3 and 4 etc) can be found on the Montreal consulate's website. You can download the instructions and get everything together and send it away even before you actually receive the mail notification. This guide is really helpful, although some of the forms have changed slightly.

I just went through the whole process as a Canadian, so if you have an specific questions, feel free to PM me.

So we got approved (NOA2) on June 16th- I called 2 weeks later and the NVC said that our case was received and will be forwarded to the consulate in the next few days. This past week, my fiance received a letter saying that the NVC had forwarded our case tot he consulate and in the mean time the beneficiary (me) could fill out form DS-160 online... Which I did a few days ago. I'm just confused as far as what I'm waiting for at this point... I'm assuming I'm waitting to receive something from the consulate via mail? Any idea of how long that usually takes? I'm just looking to find a bit more clarification on what to expect between now and when i'll be able to schedule an interview-plus when I pay the Visa Fee? I've already read the guides and stuff... just looking for some personal experiences to give me a bit more context. Thanks.

1. Can I add a question onto all of this- since I can't figure out for the life of me how to post in just the Canada Portal. I just did the DS-160 online- i'm going to be going to the montreal consulate... do I have to wait to receive something before I schedule the interview online? Or can I do that now?

   My fiance has her medical exam next week with Dr. Cheema in Vancouver. We're doing a double-check to make sure she has all of her paperwork and whatnot, and a question came up. This is what's written on Dr. Cheema's website under the things she needs to bring to the medical exam:

   2. L E T T E R: The letter that shows your NAME and CASE NUMBER and APPOINTMENT/INTERVIEW DATE. We are unable to examine you without the letter showing both your NAME and CASE NUMBER AND INTERVIEW DATE as per the regulations. Please make sure that you bring the Consulate letter that shows your NAME and CASE NUMBER on exam day along with a copy of the email confirmation of your interview.

   What letter are they talking about? My fiance has a letter from the consulate with her case number saying to go ahead and download packet 3. She also has a confirmation email that has her interview date on it, but it doesn't have her case number. She never recieved any sort of packet 4..we just booked the interview when she got her DS-160 confirmation. What letter are they looking for exactly? Has anyone been through this recently? She's planning to bring the packet 3 letter (which has the case number) and a printout of the confirmation email that has her interview date on it (but no case number.) Does that sound okay?

   Thanks!

   Her Interview Confirmation when the Interview was scheduled

They're valid for 1 year at both consulates.

wooowhoo- thanks for the info!!!

~~moved to Canada forum from IR1/CR1 process and procedures as question is regionally specific~~

You get them to check CPIC, a Canada wide name check (or get the fingerprinted if you've ever been convicted of a crime.) Yes it's the same regular criminal record check for employers etc...

ok thank you so much for clarifying- do you know how recent the CPIC needs to be for the interview- like is this something I could get now while I'm waitting to hear from the consulate?

Is there any list on visa journey of the vaccinations canadians need?

I've been looking and I can't seem to find one?

Your physician should have a record of your immunizations. If you don't have a family doctor you can have antibody testing to prove your immunity. Then you won't have to have the vaccinations a 2nd time. Being from Canada we need less vaccinations than other countries. It does depend on age and what is seasonally appropriate. Most of the doctors who do the US Medicals have websites to show what vaccinations you need for your age.

Hey Sparkles- I think I'm a little confused here.

I'm similar to you.. I generally just keep my address with my Mom's address.. however have lived a few places all within 2 hours of eachother.

When I went to the police dept where I'm living now.. and asked them about it.. They said that they have some kind of connection with the police dept in the other main place I lived and will be able to print a criminal record check showing anything on file in both places?

Is this not going to be enough for the interview? They need a country wide check? I always assumed just the regular criminal record check that you get at the police station for employers etc would be sufficient?????

oops, i think i answered my own question. My local police service does not offer the appropriate check for Visas. From them, i obtained the name of a company that can do a country wide search.

If you're in Canada, here is a list http://www.morpho.com/morpho-in-canada/find-out-more-about-our-canadian-services/canada-locations/?lang=en
And here is a RCMP list http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/rtid-itr/vulner-eng.htm

Hi there.. So the NVC said that my application should be forwarded to the consulate early this coming week.

You think I'm ok to go get my criminal record check done? How recent does it need to be for the interview etc ?

Our Visa was approved on my Dad's birthday -who passed away six years ago

And the NVC received it on Canada Day

I think that's a good sign so far Come on Consulate!!!