sprinklegirl27

After I was approved at my interview I was told that even though it was techically 90 days after I enter the US we would actually have to get married by November something because that was when my medical exam expired. 

They legit didn't even ask to see any evidence when I had my interview last month! I had a huge binder with similar stuff but all they wanted was like the birth certificate, police check, etc.... I'm sure you'll be fine with what you've got

They legit didn't even ask to see any evidence when I had my interview last month! I had a huge binder with similar stuff but all they wanted was like the birth certificate, police check, etc.... I'm sure you'll be fine with what you've got

We had our interview yesterday, I brought a copy of everything that was in our original i129f package, everything requested in packet 4, screen shots of photos of us together on Facebook taken since we submitted our i129f, screen shots of Facebook Messengers chats, phone bills, etc... They didn't ask to look at anything besides the official documents requested in packet 4 (birth certificate, police report, divorce decree, and so on). They didn't even ask to see any of the additional information we had brought for the affidavit of support just the copy of the petitioners latest tax return. The interview was five minutes max, they asked a few questions about my fiance (name, where he lives and works), had I visited any countries besides US and Canada, and a few questions about my dad (who is Canadian military and was posted in Colorado for a few years). I was surprised it wasn't more intense. Granted we like you lived together for two years while my fiance was posted in Canada. We also have a son together and my fiance works for the US air Force. I would say bring stuff just in case, I'm glad I had all that stuff just in case they had asked for any of it. I had a big binder with me I felt a little ridiculous and don't worry they ask you to slide each paper through the slot individualy lol I hope that helps

someone is being too critical. If you wish to wait for p3 please do so. Many people have given you advice that it is ok to check the box regardless of you receiving the hard copy from the consulate. Keep this forum for what it is "Montreal medical & Consulate interview Reviews"

Montreal is super frustrating! They received our case on March 20th and we didn't get Packet 3 until April 25th. I did the same thing as you and emailed them once a week and always got the "don't send until we ask" email, meanwhile people whose cases had been received weeks after ours were booking their interviews. It sucks! 

Our case number was assigned March 2nd and we didn't get packet 3 until April 25th, I don't think our case was the norm because I've seen so many others on this forum get packet 3 within a week or two of their case number. So hopefully you won't be unlucky like me!

I've gone to visit a couple of times now, just short stays (3-5 days at a time) and I haven't ran into any problems. I always make sure that I bring my binder with copies of all my paperwork (I129F application, NAO2, etc...) just in case they decide to give me a hard time. When they ask what the reason for my visit is I just say that I'm going to visit my boyfriend for a couple of days. Sometimes they ask when I'm coming back, or what I do for work, etc... I never bring up the application and they've never asked about it yet. I do drive so i don't know if it would be different it you're flying. Hope that helps  

Update, my fiance (the petitioner) received Packet 3 in the mail today....  So frustrating. Our case status changed to Ready on March 20th and I emailed Packet 3 once a week until they finally emailed us on April 13th and said they needed proof our son was a US citizen (he was born in Canada and has always lived here but we got his consular birth abroad stuff done right away after he was born so he has a social security number and we just got his US passport last month). So we emailed them the information they needed and then they replied on April 18th saying they would pass the information along to whoever was taking care of our case... The Packet 3 is dated April 19th so I'm just like confused about why I need to send packet 3 again when they clearly already have it..... Fingers crossed we will finally get Packet 4 before the week is over!!!

Yes! I got a response from Montreal moments ago asking for my Packet 3 documents! A few days ago I sent them an email kindly asking for my packet 4, they sent me a generic "we are still processing your case" email first thing this morning, and then a few hours later I got an email asking for my Packet 3 stuff. I guess March 20th finally made it to someone's desk! What a relief. 

Finally got a response from Montreal!!!!! I don't know if this was what the hold up was about but they've asked for proof that our son (who lives with me in Canada) is a US citizen. I didn't include him on my DS-160 because he has dual citizenship (we went to the US embassy when he was just a couple of months old and had all the paperwork taken care of), he has a social security number and a US passport already so I wasn't worried about it. So I guess now I just have to wait for my fiance to wake up (worked a midnight shift last night) so he can scan and send them the paperwork they need.  Fingers crossed he wakes up soon and maybe we'll be able to book our interview today  

Wohhooo my fiance got an email from montreal to send packet 3 info today😜😜
🤪🤪what we already have sent on Monday and got an automated response.
still feeling positive that our case is moving somehow lol 😂 

Like @NikLR said, Montreal is notorious for being slow.. I felt a bit of a jerk too, but ultimately it was worth it in our case and only three emails in total were sent by us.. so really not that bad

Okay guys, CEAC saying ready merely means that the consulate has your file. With IR1/CR1 it means we can sign up for courier services and start booking medicals because the interview is set by the NVC.  So all the interview booking wait time is done but we dont get to pick a day.
With K1 it means you can start sending MTL your P3 but they can reject it because they haven't processed your file yet.  This can take a week to over a month.  Montreal is not quick on the uptake.  Lol.  Just try every few days.  After they send you p4, then, and ONLY then can you go book your interview and pay the fee. If you already booked your interview too early you may need to contact the site technical support to correct your mistake so you can pay.  
Best of luck guys.  Glad to know dates opened up!

Nope not a word! I even emailed our Packet 3 again on Wednesday (April 4th) morning just in case and I haven't gotten any kind of response to that email yet. The first time we emailed packet 3 (March 22nd)  they replied within 24 hours saying that we weren't allowed to send packet 3 just yet. I'm getting super frustrated after seeing other posters say they emailed as soon as their status changed to ready and they were able to book interviews the following day  

They caved and sent me the initial email asking for Packet 3 info! The great part is that they responded to my email with all the Packet 3 info telling me to fill out the Packet 3 and respond with the info lmao but I'm just happy we got a response 

https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ca/iv/users/sign_in
 
I think you can pay for it on this website, but that might only be if you haven't booked already (book and pay at the same time on this website). Otherwise I believe you can pay in person at the interview. 

https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ca/iv/users/sign_in
 
I think you can pay for it on this website, but that might only be if you haven't booked already (book and pay at the same time on this website). Otherwise I believe you can pay in person at the interview. 

Hello!
 
Fellow August/Canadian filer here. We got our NOA2 on February 15, number from NVC on March 2 and then our case left NVC on March 13 and our status changed to READY on March 20. How long did it take for the Montreal Consulate to email you your Packet 3? We still haven't received anything from them and I was getting a little paranoid because I'd read previous filers hadn't ever received anything and eventually just found the Packet 3 online and sent it in themselves. I've also heard wait times for interviews in Montreal were really long but I'm so glad to see you guys got in pretty fast! I haven't seen many Canadian's on here so its nice to have someone with a similar timeline. 
 
TIA
 

OMG !!! i got an interview date of JUNE 1 ( mumbai india ) ill just wait and see if i could get any closer dates to reschedule.

Hi Everyone, 
 
We just got our case number today and shortly the CEAC website says it is now in transit to USEM ( Philippines).
 
July 28, 2017 - I-129F Sent
Aug 03, 2017 - NOA1  ( I-129F received)
Feb 21, 2018- NOA2  approval
Feb 22, 2018 - NOA2 updated in USCIS website ( 203 days)
March 14, 2018 - NVC Received/ NVC #number
 
I got this notification as well: " Your case is in transit to the Consular Section. Your interview date was provided to you by the National Visa Center."
Do I go ahead and schedule for interview or follow what the notification above says - interview date provided by the NVC?
 
Appreciate your help in advance. Good luck to everyone in this journey

Yey! Good for you...  when they gave me our case number I actually check it every after 2 hours (kinda paranoid ehhh lol) 
 
Then while i was in a call with my Fiance... he asked me to try to check it... and vwwuala! it changed to "In transit"  I was really happy!!! He also received email from NVC that I can start to fill up ds-160 etc

I was just coming on to say the same thing!!!! So happy I was getting ready to call today and be like ####### because they gave us our case number on March 2nd and then I checked and it said "In Transit"  

I was just coming on to say the same thing!!!! So happy I was getting ready to call today and be like ####### because they gave us our case number on March 2nd and then I checked and it said "In Transit"