FireRay

One word:

POUTINE!!!

They all think I'm insane when I make it, like #######.

[whoops just realized Ray is logged in, this is actually FireKari]

I didn't get the email either. When I called the NVC, they said they don't send out an email when the case is completed. Maybe this is only for people who did electronic filing like zenaxe? I really don't know. All I know is that the AVR system says my case is complete, and all the NVC operators I have talked to over the past 2-3 months confirm (after looking at the screen) that my case is complete . . . and that "everything is set to go!"

Cheers,

petshop

You had to call them and give them your e-mails when the NVC first got your case. (If I recall right there was a very small window to catch and call them to do EP) So basically you had to be doing the Electronic Processing to get that e-mail.

I too did EP and got the e-mail

You're right it is for K visas. I forgot to look what you had. Just got over excited about a recent Ambassador Bridge crossing.

Good luck on the crossing I hope it goes just as easy for you.

Thanks guys and gals

Did they give you your I94 or did you have to remind them? Did they charge you the $6 for it? And did they give you an EAD stamp?

I'm crossing there on Monday evening.

Thanks!

I thought the I-94 was for the k visas no? We did CR-1. And we did get the stamp on the passport. They put the stamp over the seam of the two pages. And there was no fee.

Seatac is one of my favorite airports. I miss Seattle alot.

Our Poe took an hour and 15 mins.

Iforgot to mention that they didn't even want to see a list of what we had. He just asked us if it was house hold stuff and said ok.

We crossed the border at the ambassador bridge this morning. It was quite busy. But everyone we had to talk with was very nice. That includes the guy in the booth before being sent into the building. They all were nice and laughing. Once inside a guy started taking care of us right away. It took about an hour and 15 minutes for them to finish processing the visa. When they inspected our car they barely moved anything. It looks like he just moved a few items. I have nothing bad to say about anyone or anything that happened there.

On a side note, they were definatly busy holding folks there and asking alot of questions of folks. Even separating the couples into rooms and asking them things. We even saw one girl get escorted to the back by people wearing rubber gloves. And when she came back out she was not wearing everything she went in with.

And, as far as I can tell from our conversation with my husband's congresswoman's aide, there's absolutely zero interest in this situation on the part of politicians.

Well, that should never have been uttered. Their job is what the people say their job is. If someone who ELECTED them needs them, they should be there to help them (within reason)

Hmm, do I smell some bad press for said congress person? I would think the opposing party would eat something like that up.

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As for the waiting period, it sucked...and the ammount of money that it costed for that trip, and hotel costs etc. It costed quite a bit, for an interview that really lasted all of 5 minutes. (Now I am not complaning that it went so smoothly LOL)

I am just glad its over.

We were approved in Montreal today!!! More of a review later. It went really well. Thanks everyone for your help and well wishes!

Awesome! Congrats!

Now we just need to hear from Zenaxe.

VISA APPROVED for my husband!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Going to pick up visa at 1700!!! whoo hooo

Congrats!!

I must say I am amused that the interviewer asked more questions about EverQuest2 then anything else. Apparently they hear WOW alot..but never EQ2 so had no idea what it was.

Grats! Kari stole your thunder, so you were already on the approved list!

LOL I saw that after I posted. Canadians eh?

Good Luck tomorrow guys and gals

Continue the "Approval" Trend!

You can slide my name to the APPROVED column!!!!! Apparently the interviewer was asking a ton of questions about Everquest2 LOL. And didnt ask many other questions.

WOOT!!!!

Hey there, thanks all for the well wishes...ya we are this week's MTL crew and all of us will have great news !! It's very exciting and I can't believe that tomorrow night I'll be packing for an early flighth out to Montreal. Wow, here it is. I'll go over ever single document sunday night and then again and double check. I look forward to writing a review sometime after I get back.

Bwoo, I'll problably see you guys there !! FireRay good luck !! Who have I missed?

And thanks all for the well wishes !!

Thanks I cant wait for work to be done tomorrow so I can find the results out I cant belive its time already.

Congrats week 4 approvals

I am ready for week 5. Are you?

Of course I am Still somewhat nervous though! and I am not even the one going to the interview. LOL.

It will be nice to get this week started off on the right foot I will be sure to post either way.

Good Luck week 5

FireRay and Bwoo - I'm from Detroit and my Husband lives in Windsor. I have crossed 1-2 times/week for the past 8 years. I HIGHLY recommend taking the Tunnel. Everytime I've crossed the bridge (which is probably more than 100 times in my life), the Border Guards are on a major power trip and give you an extra difficult time for no reason. The agents at the Tunnel are much more friendly and laid back. I would go the Tunnel route for sure!!

Ok, I will keep that in mind, and see where that tunnel is. I have never been that way. I have only crossed at the bridge, and have had no problems. But hey if its easier to cross at the tunnel, I am all for easy border crossing Thanks

Congrats An interview in MTL so fast. Nice

Hey guys! Almost there - less than week left! Yay! Hard to believe, it seemed like it was a LONG time ago since we started started the process but also went by fairly fast as well. That is the strange part about time..and time while in the immigration process goes even stranger when you are away from your loved one. Waiting for the interview to be scheduled and to actually come was the longest part for us.

I've checked over the required documents several times. Probably will again before I leave to go up there with my wife. Going to get the xpresspost envelope in Montreal the day before. Still sorting out paperwork for importing the car.. do you all know which "codes" to check on the forms? The car is compliant and I'm waiting on a letter from Toyota. For the EPA 3520-1 Form - I'm thinking Code B, EE, or M? For the USDOT Form HS 799 - I'm thinking Code 2B? Does anyone know which codes are appropriate?

The interview seems like the easy part now (like FireRay said - if we've made it this far without hiccups..they must be at least considering approving us ) Still a little nervous but mostly about remembering to bring all the information since we did EP. The interesting thing is without the interview the process would be up to half as long and half as expensive (travel to, hotel, food, etc in Montreal) all for a 15-30 minute interview. Gotta do what you gotta do though.

We're expecting a POE around August 2-3rd if everything goes well in Montreal - as soon as we receive the visa packet in the mail we're planning on taking off. Looks like we'll be the first across so I'll try to let you all know how it goes. I think we're going to come across in Detroit on the way to Denver.

Good luck FireRay and Zenaxe!

Ok, so the Ambassador bridge or the tunnel? We will be taking the bridge across.

Well, she passed her medical today and will get the packet on friday from them and head over to Montreal. I am still nervous about the whole interview thing, but I feel pretty good about it

Yeah, its ashame that its so expensive because of the interview part. But, I dont mind having to pay the money, so long as she gets here.

Hey man, oh ya I'm ready. I've gone over the documents several times and have completely organized all the documentation. I've got an accepted offer on my house and the subjects are being removed so that's a groovy thang. MTL is right around the corner. I'm flying out Monday am. Unfortunately flying back the very next day in the afternoon hahaha but then again, it's a business trip and I do intend to get that approval. After all the waiting and griping and calling and wondering and cursing and this and that....here we are. Of course until we get those 'welcome to the USA' words actually spoken.... but that will happen.

Are you guys all ready? Check those documents. Make sure you've got your Express post envelope, bring your interview letter etc. I know I don't have to tell you but sometime's it's easy to overlook things. I'll go over everything again on Sunday night and I'll pack very light.

We are here.

That said, I also want to send a note out to those waiting patiently for their interviews - we know how hard it is and right now MTL seems to be moving at a snail's pace. Stay positive - the alternative to that sucks anyway. Your days will come and soon. Vent and rant but know it's only a matter of time.

I'm expecting POE around Aug 13 or 14th, all contingent upon me being able to have all the financial stuff taken care of before I leave. My father in law and I will be driving my two cars down so that'll be a very cool adventure. I'm actually looking forward to the drive down. We'll zip through Washington, Oregon, California and, finally, home to Arizona!! Plus I'll be driving my 350Z so that'll be funky.

Yeah, we are ready. As ready as we will ever be. I am just really ready to be done with this whole thing though lol, as I am sure everyone is.

I am expecting to be approved as well, heck, our three cases flew through the whole process. Neither of us had any issues through the process. I think if we were to have some issues in the interview process we would have not have moved along as fast as we did, and without any problems. Atleast thats my thinking of it. Yay for hopefully thinking!

We are expecting our POE between August 17-19th.

As for those who are waiting, Good luck. Its slow and long...and MTL seems to make it longer. But as Zenaxe said, stay positive

Bwoo and Zenaxe you guys ready for next week? I cant believe its already here. Lets start the week out right

Congrats to all approvals so far!!! Good luck to those who have yet to get interviewed

Sorry for slacking on the forums lately! Between the New job, the fire company, and getting ready for my wife to come this way, and sleeping. I havent had time for much. Good luck to those waiting for interviews, hope you get assigned a date soon.

I know FireRay got his appointment date set.

Correct! I did. July 26th at 0800

July interviews:

Week One

(07/01/2010 ?? Armenia) RyannTanya (07/01/2010 ?? PM EST)

(07/01/2010 06:30 am Manilla) mrs.a (06/30/2010 6:30 PM EST)

(07/01/2010 07:30 am Mumbai, India) soza (06/30/2010 10:00 PM EST)

Week Two

(07/11/2010 9:00 am Egypt) *****S*D*****

(07/12/2010 8:30 am Hong KOng) danjoan (07/11/2010 8:30 PM EST)

(07/13/2010 Mumbai, India) deepdawg (07/12/2010 PM EST)

(07/13/2010 7:30 am Montreal Married2009 (07/13/2010 7:30 am EST)

Week Three

(07/16/2010 7:30 am Mumbai) gujjugirl (07/15/2010 10:00 PM EST)

(07/16/2010 8:00 AM Islamabad) at09 ((07/16/2010 10:00 PM EST)

(07/18/2010 9:00 am London) AngelBlu (07/18/2010 04:00 AM EST)

(07/19/2010 10:15 AM New Dehli) TheMatrix (07/19/2010 1:30 AM EST)

(07/20/2010 9:00 AM Sydney) AUS2USA (07/19/2010 7:00 PM EST)

(07/20/2010 Nigeria) deepblue (07/19/2010 PM EST)

Week Four

(07/26/2010 Montreal) FireRay (07/26/2010 AM EST)

(07/26/2010 11:40 AM Nigeria) AmaJosh (07/26/2010 6:40 AM EST)

Week Five

(07/28/2010 Honduras) Catracho (07/27/2010 PM EST)

(07/29/2010 7:30 AM Mumbai) MitalJinal (07/28/2010 10:30 PM EST)

(07/29/2010 8:00 am Chennai) RGinu (07/28/2010 11:00 PM EST)

(07/29/2010 8:00 am Islamabad) RabRiz (07/28/2010 10:00 PM EST)

Glad to see July is looking busy I know there are a few names missing from that list.

I know Bwoo and Zenaxe are on July 27th in Montreal.

Got my interview letter!!!!! WOOT!! July 26th! Still a long ways off but I am just happy to have one.