Behzad

Back in October 08 when We got engaged I wasnot even aware that my fiance who is a canadian citizen can't just move here and we get married and file for Green card. I though with her not needing visa to travel to US. She can just come and we get married in a few months. I asked my Attorney and he told me She can not do that. that her intent would be to come and marry me, and USCIS would deny her AOS and she would have to go back. And I also have heard arguments that one can come for visit and then decide to get married while here and stay and file for AOS. any one has any thoughs about this? Do we have anybody that is marrying Canadian citizen and wants to move to Canada. Do they have to go through the same process our canadians fiance and spouse are going through. We are fortunate taht we are close and can visit each other every month or so, But it's still frustrating that we can't be with our loved one and start our lives together until this waiting time passes. please post your thoughts, I like to hear from other people who are in my shoes.

Can we all start a timeline and indicate when we send in the packet 3 and when we receive packet 4 and interview date? I think it would be helpful to everyone waiting for their interview.

That is weird. Although when I first went online to do it I loaded up my picture and it said it didn't meet requirements so it wouldn't let me continue. Then for two days I couldn't get on the website to do it. Then on the third day, it let me on, and it let me try again with a different picture and it still didn't meet requirements but this time it allowed me to continued. I assumed they were down for maintenance making changes to the online form.

I was a little nervious sending it without the picture but the confirmation printed off with directions to bring to the consulate with a picture attached. I then emailed the consulate and they said everything is good to go.

So I guess everyone who sent their packet 3 a few weeks ago is going to be nerveous at each beginning of the month. That is good to know though so if we're not scheduled the first week of April then we have another month to kill and wait for May

I don't mean to burst your bubble, but May is unrealistic. I would aim for June for you, perhaps MAYBE even July.

It makes it easier to wait if you set yourself up for realistic expectations. I sent my packet 3 in January 20th and am still waiting for an interview. I am HOPING for April (VERY slim chance) but think May is a better bet. One of the Montreal operators even told me maybe JUNE. I think he had no clue though.

Thank you everyone for the reply. I read on the photo instruction page that pictures need to be Canadian size. I don't know why it says that. I would think it should be US standard size.

I have a question. My fiance received packet 3 and filled out DS-230 and checklist and mailed it to Montreal. She scheduled her medical exam for April 8. Does she take packet 3 to her medical exam. She doesn't have a interview appointment letter yet? and she said it takes about 2 hours to fill out form DS-160 online. Anybody has encountered that long of time while filling it out and she hasn't submitted it yet. and She said she needs to get digital picture to upload it. I understand these pictures need to be Canadian Passport standard. Is that right?

Thanks for your quick reply. Do you know abot EI rules? I read in one of the posts taht if you immigrate to get married and quit you rjob youcan apply for EI? Do you know anything about this?

Hi, Do you guys plan on keeping your car in US? do you think you may be able to sell it being it's canadian model with KM instead of miles? My fiance plans to sell her car and then we will purchase another car here when she gets here.

Hi, My Fiance is currently employed and working. once she gets her visa she will move to live with me in US. Can she apply for EI ehen she quits her job? Does she need to be laid off to collect EI? can she collect Ei while she lives outside of Canada?

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Our K-1 was sent to Montreal on March 10. we are now waiting to receive packet 3? is it online. can my fiance just fill it out and send it back to consulate? we are planning wedding for June 27. hopng she can get interview for late May or earky June. everyone who is waiting please keep me posted.

Hello,

The Montreal Consulate said it mailed our packet 3 instructions out on January 7th. I am sick of waiting!

Is it true that they will just tell me to send the DS230 form part 1 in? And to gather all necessary documents for the interview but NO date correct? It is my understanding that the date is given AFTER I hand in the DS230.

Question:

Since I know the packet 3 was sent out, and is somewhere in the mail (I presume, unless it went to NVC again), could I not just send in the DS230 today if I wanted?? I downloaded the latest version and already filled it out.

I know I need to be patient, but we have already lost 3 months and counting due to it being sent to the wrong consulate. UGH.

Thanks

Have you had your interview date yet? My K-1 was sent to Consulate in Montreal on Mar.12. Do you know when I should expect to receive my packet 3 and also when to expect to have interview?

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Hi, How long after NVC forwarded your file to Montreal consulate, did you receive your packet 3? Trying to see if we can get interview date by mid May. My k-1 was sent to Montreal Mar12.

Hi, I recived our NOA-2 on Mar4. My fiance's file has been moved to Consulate in Montreal. Can anyon etell me how log it will be before they ship the packet 3 to my fiancee and if she can request interview date for late April early May? Should I contact Consulate in Montreal about when to expect packet 3 or DOS?

Thanks,

Behzad