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Montreal first time h1b stamping Feb 2020
Hi everyone,
Thanks a lot for sharing your experiences. It has helped me a lot to prepare myself for my interview, Its time for me to share my experience. Hope it helps someone --
We have never been outside of the US after we came here. This was our first time H1b stamping In montreal in Feb 2020. Me my husband and my 3 year old (he is a US citizen) had been to the stamping together.
Reached the consulate at 12.20 - They dont allow even 10 minutes early. We were told to go back and come at 12.30 our appointment time.
At 12.30 they let us in. First counter they checked our passport and DS160. They gave us a orange slip which you will submit at each counter and they update the timings on it. Immedietly after u finish the first counter, it is followed by security check where you are asked you take out your jackets and belts. (There is no place to keep jackets/caps anywhere. You need to have it with you all throughout). We did not carry our phones.
After that you are asked to go to the first floor where they will take your photo, Orange slip. I797 and passport. Once everything is verified, you will be asked to go to another counter for finger printing.
Once finger printing is done, you will be made to wither stand in a queue or sit on chair depending on rush for your Visa interview.
Question asked during interview:
1) Asked for marriage certificate
2) Highest education degree
3) Where do we work
4) Job title.
Both of us were asked questions at the same time. After that came the magic words - Visa approved. It was very easy go and the officer was also very good. Totally it took about an hour and we were done.
Our interview was on Tuesday at 12.30. after the interview status changed to Administrative processing. Wednesday afternoon the status changes to issued and we got a notification with our passport being shipped. Thursday at 10.30 am the passport was ready to be picked up from the post office.
Some other details:
1) We stayed at an airbnb in downtown.
2) Parking close to consulate - 1245 Stanley Street. Its just 2min walk.
3) Right close to coonsulate there is a coffee center where you can wait before the interview.
4) Kids are allowed. We dint have any issue taking our 3 year old.
5) PP pickup - Montreal B passport office at 800 Rene Levesque.
6) We drove to Montreal so while coming back we were asked to go to the office. The officer again asked few questions like where we work and how long its been. He then gave us a paper I-94.
Overall it was a good experience. let me know if anyone has any questions.
Thanks a lot for sharing your experiences. It has helped me a lot to prepare myself for my interview, Its time for me to share my experience. Hope it helps someone --
We have never been outside of the US after we came here. This was our first time H1b stamping In montreal in Feb 2020. Me my husband and my 3 year old (he is a US citizen) had been to the stamping together.
Reached the consulate at 12.20 - They dont allow even 10 minutes early. We were told to go back and come at 12.30 our appointment time.
At 12.30 they let us in. First counter they checked our passport and DS160. They gave us a orange slip which you will submit at each counter and they update the timings on it. Immedietly after u finish the first counter, it is followed by security check where you are asked you take out your jackets and belts. (There is no place to keep jackets/caps anywhere. You need to have it with you all throughout). We did not carry our phones.
After that you are asked to go to the first floor where they will take your photo, Orange slip. I797 and passport. Once everything is verified, you will be asked to go to another counter for finger printing.
Once finger printing is done, you will be made to wither stand in a queue or sit on chair depending on rush for your Visa interview.
Question asked during interview:
1) Asked for marriage certificate
2) Highest education degree
3) Where do we work
4) Job title.
Both of us were asked questions at the same time. After that came the magic words - Visa approved. It was very easy go and the officer was also very good. Totally it took about an hour and we were done.
Our interview was on Tuesday at 12.30. after the interview status changed to Administrative processing. Wednesday afternoon the status changes to issued and we got a notification with our passport being shipped. Thursday at 10.30 am the passport was ready to be picked up from the post office.
Some other details:
1) We stayed at an airbnb in downtown.
2) Parking close to consulate - 1245 Stanley Street. Its just 2min walk.
3) Right close to coonsulate there is a coffee center where you can wait before the interview.
4) Kids are allowed. We dint have any issue taking our 3 year old.
5) PP pickup - Montreal B passport office at 800 Rene Levesque.
6) We drove to Montreal so while coming back we were asked to go to the office. The officer again asked few questions like where we work and how long its been. He then gave us a paper I-94.
Overall it was a good experience. let me know if anyone has any questions.
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