Brenda2010

I got a Nexus card about 1 1/2 years ago, love it, so handy for my constant back and forthing to Baltimore. I intend to notify them of my status/immigration (once I arrive in the US).

Anyone had any experience with this? Been allowed to keep it/denied? Can't see why it would be an issue as it is governed by both countries, supposed to facilitate travel, etc. and yet I still have a sneaky suspicion...

Oh right, they still have to approve the forms I sent back, then I'm logged, then interview assigned...gotcha...sorry, need to slow down here...think I suffered some serious damage from trying to submit that damn DS 160 form online!

Thanks all, B

Hey all - so Montreal received my packet 3 on Monday...understand the next step is to call (in about a week) to see if it's been 'logged in'.

From reading all the posts I understand they won't know my interview date at this point - you get that in packet 4 correct? - so i guess the purpose of me calling to see if it's been logged in is just to confirm that it's moving along...another thing for me to stress out about right?

lol

good to know, kinda!

Has anyone else noticed that non-Canadian visa applicants seem to be processed much faster? In some cases a couple months from start to finish.

Any one have any theories? Just curious.

I suggest you just do whatever they tell you to do in the package received - regardless of what website says. Better more than less.

Yeah, that online form is a trouble maker - I tried 1/2 dozen times to submit - had no issue with confirmation though, it just popped up automatically.

Thanks all...finally, finally managed to submit the DS160...kept freezing, kick me back to other pages. Bizarre. As annoying as it is you just have to keep trying.

Thanks all, I'll try again.

So did you guys submit a photo with the forms you mailed back? Kinda think we just have to bring it with us to the interview but as usual, I'm confused!

and yet another issue...

spent 1/2 hour filling in the online form, got to the part where you upload photo(which I'm not doing), went back a page and was unable to continue....the 'next page' hotlink isn't working.

Anyone else experiencing this?

Anyone else do the online form but not uploaded photo?

Did you get the police check/certificate same day/while you waited?

You guys are the BEST! What would i do without my fellow VJ-ers?? Thanks so much for your quick responses, I can sleep tonight now.

After reading your replies realised I had another blip in my reading comprehension - the mystery date was 7/27/2009 NOT 2010 - I guess a part of me wanted to believe it was my interview date. Time to have another drink I think!

Wishing - special shout out to you and best of luck with the financial stuff. We've gathered most of it already - paychecks, tax transcripts, employment letter - just need bank deposit statements. I think that's all we need, but given my fragile mental state lately who knows!! Night all, B

Oh boy, I'm ridiculous. Just had a glass of wine (to relax!) and re-read the checklist - it says to indicate that 'you have OBTAINED the document for each applicant', not that you actually have to have the blinkin' medical or police check. Sorry folks, the stress is getting to me! I am however still perplexed about that mystery date...weird.

Hi all - I'm sure this info exists somewhere but I've spent hours looking so am starting a new topic in the hopes that someone can help me.

Just received my packet 3 today - woohoo - BUT, I'm confused about a couple things to do with the application checklist:

- looks like they want me to say I have had my medical but aren't we supposed to wait till we receive packet 4/interview date to schedule?? I'm assuming people are just saying they have it because according to timelines people receive packet 3 then send it back next day...ay yay yay...

- same issue with police certificate...don't think I could've got it beforehand as I've read that you need to produce the letter from the consulate in order for them to do the check

- underneath date and signature and above my case number and name there's a date, 7/27/2009 - what the heck is this? interview date? random date??

Many thanks in advance to any/all who can help me.

Thanks all for your advice, really appreciate it - heart attack successfully avoided!

Yes, probably record of travel to/from US isn't a big deal for Canadians - that said, I'll definitely do the supplement...although, there's gonna be a lot of 'date not remembered' fields on that table!

Got our NOA2 last week, waiting for Packet 3, thought I'd get a jump on the forms. Came to question 25 'List dates of all previous visits to or residence in the United States' and almost had a heart attack.

I've been to the US at least 50 times (travelling to approx 8 states for both business and pleasure), dating back to the 70s, can't imagine they'd require that much detail.

Anyone in the same situation? How did you/are you handling this question? Thanks in advance.

Received my packet 3 today from the Montreal Consulate, and I spent probably a good 6 hours filling out the DS-230, DS-160, DS-156 and DS-156K. 4 different forms all requesting roughly the same data, in roughly the same format.. gotta love it

One question though, and I'm not sure if it's applicable here or in the Consulate forum, but there's a checklist I need to send back, stating I have obtained the specific document (passport, photographs, birth certificate, police certificate, etc etc) It says not to send the actual documents, just the checklist..

BUT

The DS-156K form says these same documents MUST be submitted with the DS-156K? What gives?

Hi there - we're a bit behind you guys, our application just left NVC so next up is Packet 3, which I'm dreading. What did you end up doing? Submitting the documents or not?

oops - was trying to post, something happened - anyway...met with my fiances branch manager at Bank of America in Baltimore, MD - apparently it's not problem for them, just bring your passport, $$s to be deposited if you wish, and you're good.

Thanks for the quick response!

I am, indeed, looking for a joint account. So I guess that means he has to go do some investigating. But it's a relief that it won't impact my filing. Thank you again. :-)

I just found this thread! We filed on Jan 14 and received the NOA1 on the 19th. Is anyone else going to be at the Montreal Consulate for their interview?

I will...I mean, hopefully!