My interview is next Friday...

[Ms Hogan 295]

And I am absolutely scared to death. I don't know why. I think I'm just afraid of the possibility of being denied.

The interview is for IR1 and IR2. My son is 12 does anyone know what type of questions they'll ask him? He has never had contact with his biological father (never seen him) and acknolwdges my husband as "dad". I'm afraid the CO is going to ask him about his father and he's going to be confused and think they are referring to my husband.

I felt worried for the same type of reason as you with my two children at our interview. He needs to be there but he probably won't be asked any questions. That was what I was told and it turned out to be true. Is your husband going with you? When we went to the interview area my kids (they were 7 & 3 at the time) hung out with my husband on a bench to the side. They asked me about the kids and a couple of the other interviewers walked by and saw my one son's picture on the computer I guess and wanted to see him in person so they were gaga over him. (Somewhat gorgeous redheaded kid with big curls and an attitude) But they didn't ask the kids anything. Yes, they had to be there, but no questions were asked.

Please don't be scared. If they want to chat with him it would likely be just asking if he's excited to move or something like that.

[Rlelle09 28]

I felt worried for the same type of reason as you with my two children at our interview. He needs to be there but he probably won't be asked any questions. That was what I was told and it turned out to be true. Is your husband going with you? When we went to the interview area my kids (they were 7 & 3 at the time) hung out with my husband on a bench to the side. They asked me about the kids and a couple of the other interviewers walked by and saw my one son's picture on the computer I guess and wanted to see him in person so they were gaga over him. (Somewhat gorgeous redheaded kid with big curls and an attitude) But they didn't ask the kids anything. Yes, they had to be there, but no questions were asked.

Please don't be scared. If they want to chat with him it would likely be just asking if he's excited to move or something like that.

We had our interview early this morning. Approved!

They asked my son how old he is and what grade he's in. That's all !

[NikLR 13,232]

Trust all of us when we say the interview is one of the easiest parts. The only reason the interview in Montreal is ever hard is a) you are not truthful, b) the petitioner also lives in Canada, or c) your or your family are not originally from Canada but are from a high fraud country instead.

[Udella&Wiz 325]

Hi Udell&Wiz!! I had gone to see a lawyer and obtained a statutory declaration stating that the order had not changed and no access was sought. Paid $141 for it. The CO wouldn't even take it. He didn't pay much attention to the custody order either. I told him about the documents I had and he looked at my sons birth certificate and said I don't even need the custody docs, because the father is not listed on the birth certificate. Twas a Great day. Oh, and they only asked my son two questions -"how old are you?" And "what grade are you in?".

Also, he said he doesn't need the custody docs, but I will need it when crossing the border.

Good to know for other folks

[ChristinaG 91]

Both visas approved!! Ceac says issued!! My son and I are dying to go home to our family( my husband and our 2 children)!!!!

Also, ChristinaG they have those toys that look like rollercoasters with the little balls for the children to play with and vending machines for snacks and coffee etc.

Thanks for the update, and CONGRATS!!! :)

((I can see my 9 y/o rolling her eyes at me now about those toys and asking a bajillion times about having her little tablet....LOL))