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| Montreal, Canada |  Review #30499 on December 12, 2021: |
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· 3 people found this review helpful
Click here if you found this review helpful | Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
Interview experience:
My appointment was at 9:30am. I arrived at the consulate at 9:15 and saw a REALLY long queue of people already gathered there. When I joined the queue they were still calling people with 8:30 appointments, so I knew we had a long wait ahead. There is no shelter for the queue outside, so come prepared for the weather. It happened to be snowing that day and -10 degrees, but I guess that's still better than rain. They let people in one by one, as people from inside left, in the order of their interview slot AND their spot in the queue. I ended up being called in at 11:15.
Once inside, they ask for your ID (I showed my passport), and ask if you are in compliance of all the COVID protocols of the province of Quebec. Then you go through an airport like security. I was carrying a tote bag/ reusable shopping bag with my documents in binders, my inhaler, phone wallet, a cardigan and a sanitary pad. I was wear... read complete review
| | | Montreal, Canada | Review #30497 on December 11, 2021: |
Maizie
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· 2 people found this review helpful
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I had my interview on Dec 10th at 8:30 AM
I showed up to the consulate 10 minutes early and stood outside, I was waved in to the lobby almost immediately by a Security officer. He asked me what time my appointment was for, if I have been complying with all covid protocols and to show a piece of photo ID. I showed him my drivers license and he said that my name was on the list and let me into the building. (8:20 am)
The only things I brought with me were a winter jacket and my folder containing all of my documents. I left my phone and all other belongings with my husband, he stayed at the second cup across from the consulate during the duration of the interview. Our check out time for our airbnb was for 12:00 pm and we weren’t sure how long the interview would take. We took all of our luggage with us because we had flights later that day. If you are flying the same day I would definitely recommend either having someone to stay with your luggage or ma... read complete review
| | | Montreal, Canada | Review #30495 on December 11, 2021: |
Mi and Ry
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Click here if you found this review helpful | Review Topic: K1 Visa
Plenty of hotels near the Consulate and easy to locate. At the time of your appointment, go straight to the door for security. Dont line up behind others in queue as they may be waiting for different appointments. I recommend bringing a puzzle, book or a magazine. And you might appreciate a watch as the day I was there the clock in the waiting area didnt work. While some reported quick turnovers, I was there for close to 2 hours and would have loved something to occupy myself since phones arent allowed. I wasn't asked for the letter of intent or proof of relationship. I was asked for the long form of my birth certificate which I did not have but they accepted my certificate nonetheless.
| | | Montreal, Canada | Review #30487 on December 10, 2021: |
Mike & Celeste
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I arrived to the consulate 15 mins early and showed the security guard my email showing my appointment time. I was not on his list, so he went inside and a few mins later came back and let me in. I went through security (similar to the airport), then was instructed to turn my phone off and put it in a locker. I then took the elevator up to the 1st floor and was instructed to go to window 6. Once on the floor of the consulate, you'll find about 20-30 chairs for people to wait and 12 interview windows.
At the first window, they'll ask you a few questions and then give you a number. You'll sit and wait for your number to come up on the tv on the wall. Roughly 20 mins went by my number came up, I headed back up to the window and provided the documents as requested. They wanted originals and copies of birth certificates, a receipt for payment of visa fee, passport, i-134, petitioner tax records (I brought 3 years), petitioner employment letter, divorce decree for both parties. Once ... read complete review
| | | Montreal, Canada | Review #30481 on December 7, 2021: |
neluciubuc
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· 1 person found this review helpful
Click here if you found this review helpful | Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
I had my interview on Nov 29th scheduled for 8:00 AM. When I got to the Consulate around 7:30 AM there were already a line up to enter the building so I parked quickly and got in the line as well. Lots of people inside, probably around 30 or so, with not much room left to sit and wait. I was called twice and got my visa approval in about 1,5 hrs total.
I am still waiting for the passport though, I signed up with the courier service and pick up at a Canada Post downtown location. I'm wondering what timelines is everyone getting from the interview to passport in hand?
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