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| Montreal, Canada |  Review on September 26, 2013: |
Stubby and Rio
Rating:  | Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
Had my interview Sept 25; stayed at the Travelodge, it was a great location to the Consulate $98.00 per night, very small but it served its purpose. Did the pre walk to the consulate the night before, arrived at the consulate by 6:45 am the day of my interview. There was one other lady in line with her daughter; she did not have Loomis and was turned away to call them at 8 am to sign up. At 7:30 am the security guard came and let us in one by one; took my interview letter; passport and courier confirmation; went thru security and down the stairs to wait by the elevator. Out of all the people in line only 7 of us were cleared to come through and go up at 8 am. Went to the back left of the elevator then immediately to the left and waited till the 14a/b cashier opened us and was given the infamous C1. Sat and waited 10 mins till I was called to window 1; the lady was very nice; took finger prints...took medical and two photos along with a copy of my passport bio page...then nothing else. She changed the documents to reflect the change to my married name and then sat back down for appx 20-25 mins. They did not start interviews till 8:45 am....
was called to window 10; did the oath and finger prints...I had a lot of questions; when were we married, how did we meet, when did we meet, when were we engaged, asked if this was my first marriage, asked about my husbands prior marriage, any kids, where did he work, when was he injured on the job...she then said that we will need a joint sponsor?? I said what? she said my husbands tax return only shows xyz in income...which is his military pension...I told her that he has a non taxable benefit he receives as a Federal Marshall and pulled out all of his monthly benefit statements which clearly shows he is well above the poverty level....she then said she found what she was looking for...asked if I have any criminal past or border issues...said NO then she said OK well then I am approving your Visa...explained the courier process and stamp in passport...she recommended me NOT to cross the border on my Nexus until I receive my Visa and activate it....I was finished at back at the elevator by 8:56 am....pinch me is it real ??? AGAIN like everyone has said; make sure you have all your papers and study Saylin's maps....I was relieved that I had all my husbands stubs and bank statements etc...along with two extra photos ( which I previously sent and were never requested in packet 4) I brought them cause I had them...once you get there and chat with people in line..it is not as intimidating as you originally think.
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