Bethany123

4 minutes ago, darth vader said:

I already received an email but there was no attachment. Is the email itself considered the "interview letter"?

Yes.

You'll need your interview appointment letter in order to make the medical appointment. Schedule the appointment at least one week before the interview so that they will have the results in time. 

16 hours ago, darth vader said:

Does anyone know what documents are needed for the medical appointment?

 

For those who have received an interview date: Are we supposed to get an interview letter via physical mail? I heard that an "original interview letter" is required for the medical appointment and I am wondering what they mean by "original"? Does it mean a physical letter?

 

They will tell you when you schedule your medical what documents you need. However, here is what they told me in preparation for mine: list of prescribed medications (either from your doctor or pharmacy), vaccination records, passport, interview appointment letter, note from doctor if you suffer from a mental illness. 

The interview appointment letter will be sent via email, so you simply print it off. 

4 hours ago, msdupuis said:

Best. Day. Ever. CC9/11 and interview date of 12/20 at 8 AM

Congrats! Hope it goes well! 

More and more of them are being done electronically. Did you get a welcome letter when your visa was approved? I'm from Canada and my welcome letter stated that it would all be electronic, so I just picked up my passport, and when I went through the POE, they just looked up my file. 

Visa in hand!! Going home in 2 days!!

On 11/3/2018 at 3:57 PM, MtnBoarder said:

Sounds good. And ya, I assume photo ID is all that would be required...seeing as they already have your passport.

 

Thanks for the update. This is huge piece of info because now the west coasters, who don’t have the luxury of being so close, now know how to plan a little better.  The power of sharing info on here in invaluable!

 

hey Bethany, did you get your flu shot? When I went to my physical they said they didn’t have it to give since it wasn’t November. Wondering if the embassy said anything about that?

I got my medical in early October and they said I didn't need it because they weren't doing it til the end of the month. No issues at the interview. I'm sure you'll be fine since you got what you needed. Also, I got my visa today at the consulate. I just needed to show photo ID. 

On 11/4/2018 at 12:52 AM, MC1 said:

For the people who have had interviews, could you please tell us 1) whether you submitted a name-based background check as part of your document package to the NVC, and 2) whether during the interview, the officer didn’t just look at the name-based check, but  then also asked you to produce a fingerprint-based criminal record check at your appointment?

 

I think my situation will be similar to many here – having submitted the name-based check, and getting CC with it – and I’m curious to know if since we got CC on the name-based check, we’re home free on the fingerprint-based requirement.  

 

Much appreciation to anyone who shares!

 

 

My case was complete before the September date when the requirement changed. At the interview, I brought in the name-based police check that I had sent to NVC and they accepted it without question. 

18 minutes ago, MtnBoarder said:

Oh man. 🙄...mixed feelings with that email!

Nice to see they have it day 4 out of your interview, sucks they can’t ship. I’m just under 8 hours from Montreal, so I’ll drive it again, but the thought of another 16 round trip drive sucks!! It does mean the visa will be in hand, but I hate the thought!!

thanks for the update. 

I’m  assuming you’re gonna pick it up so fill us in on what’s required

Yeah, I'm just going to pick it up. I assume I'll just need photo ID. I'll keep you updated. 

53 minutes ago, Diane and Chris said:

Will you pick up the visa or will they mail it to you?  Congratulations!🎈🎊🎉 

Thanks! I'm going to pick it up since there's no telling how long it would take to be mailed. I'm in Ottawa, so it's a 2 hr drive, but it's worth it! 

49 minutes ago, Courtney86 said:

Is that all it said? Only option is to pick up? Or they are offering that as an alternative to just waiting out the strike? 

Yes, that's all it said. My impression is that it's an alternative to waiting out the strike.

9 minutes ago, Hello729 said:

Yep it’s been approved.  Btw, didn’t they also tell you whether it was approved when you had your interview?

They gave me the welcome letter and said if nothing comes up then it would get approved. 

1 hour ago, David & Zoila said:

gO, gO, gO!!

I am! I live in Ottawa, so it's a 2 hr drive but it's better than waiting a long time. Have my flight booked for Wednesday

17 minutes ago, mollyc said:

thanks Bethany you rock ! and have a safe trip 💓

You're welcome. I'm glad to help! 

On 10/31/2018 at 9:54 PM, MtnBoarder said:

Good to hear, congrats! On my checklist it says a photocopy of the I-864 is ok so I’m hoping that’s still the case. My lawyer seems to say it is.

 

Let us us know how long it takes to get your passport/visa back. That part will help me personally know if we need to change potential plans we have made. I’m hoping it’s  very fast...like 5 days fast!

I just got this email....

We are contacting you in relation to your recent U.S. visa application.

Due to a possible postal service interruption we will be unable to ship your documents to you for the moment.

For this reason, we are offering you to pick up your documents in person at the time and place listed below:

- Date: November 5, 2018, from 10:00am to 12:00 pm

- Place: 1155 rue St-Alexandre, Montréal, Québec , H3B 1Z1

On 10/31/2018 at 2:11 PM, Meghan&Gene said:

Interview was yesterday! VISA APPROVED!! 

 

The Security officers & CO's were so nice and welcoming. I was asked a total of four questions 

1. When my husband and I met 

2. When we made it official 

3. when we got married 

4. what were his intentions on arriving in US (she thought he was still on visitors visa in Canada) 

 

My first part of the interview was giving documents in the first booth, and doing bio-metrics was told to sit down and waited for my number to be called. Once I was called to the second booth my interview was about 5-10 minutes. 

 

You guys and gals make sure you have all the documents you need and everything will be smooth sailing. It's not as scary as it's made out to be. 

 

Good luck on those still waiting & thank you to everyone who has offered support, their help & kind words. 

Congrats! Mine was the day after yours and also got approved! 

1 hour ago, SusieQQQ said:

Well, they always say wait till you have the visa actually in hand before doing anything irrevocable ... but you should be pretty secure at this stage

Right. Not making travel plans til I have it. 

1 hour ago, Courtney86 said:

I know someone asked this above but still unclear- what do you mean by affidavit? Is that the same as the I-864?

Yes, same thing. 

Okay, thanks everyone. I just didn't want to get ahead of myself. 

32 minutes ago, arellah said:

Probably a silly question, but they only look at the civil documents and take the photocopy versions? I think I've read that they take the police certificate which is fine, but the other documents we get to keep yea?

They don't need photocopies of the civil documents, just originals. When you get there, they ask you for all your paperwork and they hand you back the affidavit and taxes. You sit back down and wait to be called for the interview. At the interview they hand you back your civil documents and keep your police check. 

7 hours ago, mollyc said:

Anyone know if we have to provide this during the interview?

Ive printed out previous plane tickets, affidavit letters and a few photographs just in case.

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Supplemental/appt letter_checklist for interview.pdf

 

but I have a feeling they wont even look at it.

They didn't look at my evidence. I had photos, call logs, and some joint stuff like our car and me being under his health insurance. I've read many reviews for the Montreal consulate and it looks like they almost never ask. However, better to have it in case they do.  

Got this update today. I'm not 100% sure if it means it's been approved and about be printed, or if it's still being considered. Thanks. 

7 hours ago, mollyc said:

when you mean affidavits? is it the letter affidavits you send in with the I-864 from the start? cause both my taxes, and affidavits  were online so I only have copies..

Copies of the i864 and taxes are fine. They just glance at them. The civil documents are originals. 

16 minutes ago, MtnBoarder said:

Bethany, do they provide you with a courier tracking number? Just curious if there is any way of even getting a heads up that it’s on it’s way?

No tracking number that I am aware of. I think they just notify you when it's being sent and when it's ready for pick up. I'll let you know if I find out something different. 

24 minutes ago, MtnBoarder said:

Good to hear, congrats! On my checklist it says a photocopy of the I-864 is ok so I’m hoping that’s still the case. My lawyer seems to say it is.

 

Let us us know how long it takes to get your passport/visa back. That part will help me personally know if we need to change potential plans we have made. I’m hoping it’s  very fast...like 5 days fast!

A copy is probably fine. They just glanced at it to see that it was the same in their system.