Canada US Consulate Reviews
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| Vancouver, Canada |  Review #1622 on May 22, 2007: |
Ecalos
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My mom and I stayed at the Days Inn that's like... 3 buildings down from the consulate. The morning of, we arrived there at about 9:40. I waited outside the door until the security guy on the inside noticed me. He asked what I wanted, I said I was there for a K-1 interview. He said ok, wait here, and left me outside in the rain for a few minutes until the person in front of me cleared security.
The girl inside checked my name off a list and made me empty my pockets and take off my jacket. She then rifled through my expandable folder of goodies (paying a LOT of attention to the letters between Rob and I) and then told me to go upstairs. Once there, the elevator is pretty much the only place you can go. There's a door to the right but a security guy asks why you're there, and then calls the elevator for you. Off the (stupid fast; it made my ears pop) elevator and to the left is more security. Same procedure except they paid a lot less attention.
Security g... read complete review
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| Vancouver, Canada | Review #1606 on May 19, 2007: |
theperrins
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The whole thing went great. Got right in to the building thanks too VJ members saying you don need to wait in like for and K visa. Directed right to the window to hand in my package of stuff. Was more prepared thanks to VJ again over the other people that were their who had legal assistance. The gentlemen was happy I had everything he needed in the order he wanted. Paid the $100 came back and had a quick interview, had no problems then came back at 2:30 and got my Visa.
It was great and smooth thanks to all the VJ experience I read before and during this whole process. Onwards now to moving, marriage and AOS.
Thanks VJ.
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| Vancouver, Canada | Review #1589 on May 13, 2007: |
Knobby_Wheezer
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1095 West Pender is the address of the Consulate, but the lines are at the east side of the building under the address 1075 West Pender. I have wondered if this is why the sample Letter of Intent has 1075 as the address to which to mail it. The return address on the envelope in which I received the notice of appointment date had 1095.
Stood in the 10am line-up until the official asked what kind of visa. He then shunted my boyfriend and I to the line closest to the door.
Unlike previous descriptions of the airport-like security check, we did not have to remove our shoes nor did we walk through an air-puffing machine; just empty pockets and remove coats/hats/sweaters to the little grey bins and collect them again on the other side.
A change that some might wish to be aware of: if you bring something that you shouldn't (like I forgot about the calculator that was in my pocket), you will no longer be allowed to leave it outside the door. Yo... read complete review
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| Montreal, Canada | Review #1588 on May 13, 2007: |
Presgirl
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Despite the challenges in getting to the Consulate interview, once Jonathon arrived there, things were a breeze. He zoomed through security with his clear folder, his x-ray, and his letter --thanks to all of your posts about the rules of security. He was then sent into a holding area downstairs by the elevators until he went up to the cashier area. He was given a ticket and told to wait to be called up to submit his documentation and pay the fee.
He was called into a room about 10 minutes later and spoke with a really nice gentleman for about 7 minutes. Yes, 7. Jon said he asked nothing about how we met or the like, but asked him about his potential job. He then assured Jon that he could get the temporary work authorization at Pearson -- which unfortunately is not the case.
All in all, it was an easy hour and a half after a tremendously stressful waiting period.
That was it. He congratulated Jon and sent him on his way. Interestingly,... read complete review
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| Montreal, Canada | Review #1576 on May 10, 2007: |
the soon to be Madore's
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It was so nerve racking! All of this worry for nothing! The guy who interviewed me was very kind and nice. You could tell that he enjoyed his job. They had everything ready and did not ask for any other evidence. Our interview was April 20 and we did not recieve our visa until May 1! as soon as it came in the mail I was on my way to the United States!
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