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| Montreal, Canada |  Review on July 9, 2018: |
BuzzSaw
Rating:  | Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
Very good experience over all!
Total time at Consulate: 2.5 hrs, interview: less than 5 mins!!
(Consulate enterance on narrow side street, helpful to do “dry run†see it before your interview time, so you know where it is. Go EARLY as there’s a lineup outside to get in, through front door security.)
—Nerve wracking. I was very well prepared with paperwork, what to expect & potential questions might be asked in interview (REALLY helps to do your research & remember... BREATHE.)
—High security to get into interview area, I found to be an interesting experience; only take what you ABSOLUTELY need, so much easier to flow through this slow process.
—LONG WAIT right before interview. (1st they’ll request specific order for your documents, will take your biometrics there, then you sit & wait for your name call for actual interview)
—VERY HARD TO HEAR when your name is called, not very loud/clear announcement in a busy/noisy waiting area. LISTEN CAREFULLY, and watch who’s getting called in so you have an idea of when your turn is. If not sure if your name was called, JUST ASK!
—ACTUAL INTERVIEW super fast, friendly, less than 5 mins. At a “wicket†/ “boothâ€, similar to DMV. I was asked for some specific documents, then was asked only 2 questions & 1 trick question.
1) “address you are moving to?â€
2) “what does your spouse do for work?â€
3) (posed as a statement) “So, this is yours & your husbands second marriage each?†(NOT TRUE) funny, caught me, I nodded yes then said NO, and gave correct answer. Lol, didn’t see that one coming. Adjudicating officers response: “ah yes... welcome to the United States!â€
AND BOOM done!
Next few days toured Montreal. BEAUTIFUL & HISTORICAL City!! Highly recommend the hop on-hop off double decker tour bus. Get a wrist band & guided tour the whole city! LOTS of walking, bring comfy shoes.
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #24175