Montreal Interview Tracker: Ara2000, Veteran, Mamba, Berty, Jaks, Dongky, Enduring, James Smith, Kx

Blood Titers vs Booster Shots

I second that. If you do not have immunization records and there is no compelling reason for vaccine waivers, verbal declaration for Varicella and boosters for MMR & TD at $10 a pop is the way to go. Don\'t bother getting blood titers, etc.
 
PCC Question

Does anybody know whether a fingerprint-based PCC is required if one is applying for CP at Montreal, but is currently residing in the US. (The note above mentions that only a name-based PCC is required if you are currently living in Canada).

I was hoping to just get the name-based PCCs since these don\'t take much time at all. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
 
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When I called up RCMP, I was advised to get the fingerprint-based PCC since I had been residing in the US. Don\'t know if that is a requirement though.

As an aside, name-based PCC requires you to present yourself at a police station in the locality of your residence in Canada. If you are residing in the US, you may have to travel to the Canadian location that you claim as your place of residence.
 
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Thanks, gcDrone. I understand that this takes about 8 weeks. I was hoping to travel to Canada, get a name-based check and be done with it in 2 weeks.

Does anybody else have any experience or opinions in this area?
 
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I submitted a name based PC from Canada, although I have been living in US for the last seven years. Meanwhile, I have a fingerprint based PC which I will bring it with me for the interview in case it becomes an issue.
I suggest if you have time get the finger print one. Because eventually you will not be in peace and will be worried all the time. Lots of people will tell different things and this will confuse you and upset you. Its a matter of $100 (assuming you will fedex them) and couple of hours of effort on your behalf. Mine took about 5 weeks to get it done. The hardest part was to explain to the Police officer to get the fingerprint done. I went to my township first and the officer said the only way I would get your fingerprints done is if I have to put you in jail "do you wanna go to jail now" and I said no sir thank you. The township next to mine was a bigger city and they had a non-uniform (civilian) secretary and she took her time in understanding what I really wanted and the purpose of it.
 
Thanks Ara2000

I am getting the fingerprinting done this week, and I will mail the certificate to the RCMP. In the meantime, I will get the name-based check done when I am up in Canada.

Can you let this board know whether your name-based PCCs are sufficient after you have gotten your packet 3 reviewed or gone for your interview at Montreal?

Thanks
 
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My case review was complete on 2/22/02 and the Canadian PC was not an issue. For more details you can also check my other postings on this board. Good luck.
 
Who sent off Packet III to NVC? You or your lawyer?

I have a question for you guys. Can we save time by changing the mailing address to our address instead of the lawyer\'s address, get the packet III from our address, fill the forms out, put in the required documents and fees, and then send them off ourselve, without having it going through the lawyer\'s hand?
 
Update

PK3-YOU (12/28)
PK3-STL (12/31)
STL-NVC (1/9)
REV-NVC (1/31)
PK4-YOU (still waiting)
INT-MTL (4/11)
 
Enduring ??

How do you know your interview date without receiving PK4? I thought they were sent together? Please clarify.

Thanks
 
Interview date info

I phoned the NVC on Friday and they willingly passed on the appointment date information to me! Obviously, I still still need to receive the "official" notice. I was told that it is "in the mail."
 
sue999000:

Yes, you can. However, it may not be worth the effort.

NVC sends all case related material to the "attorney on file". In most cases, this is the address of the applicant\'s lawyer. If you wish to change the attorney on file, you will need to submit a form to NVC.

First, a change in "attorney on file" is an extra step and may delay you case processing. Second, your lawyer is not an adversary. While the attorney intermediation allegedly slows down your process, it also "adds value". The lawyer ensures that all documents are in order before sending them off to NVC. As an added benefit, the lawyer may pay the application fees for you (they\'ll charge it back to your company), and it may save you $260 per person.

Even with attorney intermediation you can save some time. Get the generic list of documents that are needed (see previous posts) and assemble all those that are applicable to you. Fill out drafts of DS 230 (parts I & II) for each applicant and send all this material to your lawyer for a pre Packet III review. This way, when the lawyer gets your Packet III, they can send it back in a few days, instead of a few weeks.

Now, if your lawyer isn\'t very efficient and your company won\'t pay your application fees ($260 per person), you may choose to take matters in your own hands by filing the form to change the attorney on file. However, be sure to receive the official packet from NVC before sending them any "Packet III" docs. NVC\'s packet III contains a bar coded letter that you need to enclose while sending your documents. It may also contain any specific requirements applicable to your case.

Good luck.
 
How to contact Montreal us embassy

Hi .. My lawyer has mailed Packet3 on 2/5/02 and I hope Montreal should have recd it in 2-3 days. Now, with this scenario, when can I expect an Interview date and also how would I contact Montreal US embassy to check the same..
 
Contact the NVC

Your packet is not processed at this point in Montreal. Instead, the National Visa Center does the processing and sets the interview date.
 
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Thanks Enduring..
If that\'s the case, then how long will NVC takes time to process and when they will send PKT4.. Any approximate time.. Moreover, who should i contact to know the interview dates or processing dates and what is the contact info.. Thanks again
 
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