Devasted-221g CR1 Montreal Consulate for Original i864

[heartintexas 0]

I had my Montreal CR1 interview on Monday, February 9, 2015. Everything was in order except for the fact that consular officer could not issue the visa as the I-864 was signed with an electronic signature as opposed to a pen. When he saw I was upset, he advised me that everything else was approved and this was minor and should be resolved 3-4 weeks from when I send them the document. I sent the document yesterday but I am worried. My husband was supposed to come pick me up on March 2nd and we have our religious celebrations and reception on April 9-11. Does anyone have a similar situation and how long did it take to resolve?? After everything to be refused is so tough...and the notice advises 6-8 weeks to process.....which is the same timeframe as our reception....

[TBoneTX 46,295]

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Edited February 12, 2015 by TBoneTX

[stephansson 0]

Hello, I hope that everything worked out for you! I am in a similar situation. I was missing an original document at my interview and was told that as soon as I sent it in things would be approved/completed.

My question is, how long from the time you sent in your document did it take for you to receive your visa?

Loomis shows that my document was delivered to the consulate on July 03/15.

Thanks!

Stephanie

[New User 1000 4]

I am sorry to burst the bubble but I was missing an original I-864 as well and the officer told me the same thing on May 27. My document was received by the consulate on June 4. Over a month now, and still the status is ready.

I would say prepare yourself for a ride just in case it doesn't come through. The backlog is one of the main reason I would like to think it's long but from previous posts, it looks like Montreal is quite slow.

Edited July 14, 2015 by New User 1000

[towmal 0]

Sorry to hear about your dilemma . My lawyer told me last minute that I need I-864 original signed and not photocopy. Thankfully it was FedEx to me but it cost my in laws $70. I think NVC should mention on the list of documents to bring in and state how important I-864 is.

[NikLR 13,232]

Of course you need the original I-864. I'm unsure how anyone is not aware that the US government would need an original signed document when it's a legally binding contract. You had to send an original signature on the I-130 and G-325a.

[cpa_1992 0]

On 2/11/2015 at 10:34 AM, heartintexas said:

I had my Montreal CR1 interview on Monday, February 9, 2015. Everything was in order except for the fact that consular officer could not issue the visa as the I-864 was signed with an electronic signature as opposed to a pen. When he saw I was upset, he advised me that everything else was approved and this was minor and should be resolved 3-4 weeks from when I send them the document. I sent the document yesterday but I am worried. My husband was supposed to come pick me up on March 2nd and we have our religious celebrations and reception on April 9-11. Does anyone have a similar situation and how long did it take to resolve?? After everything to be refused is so tough...and the notice advises 6-8 weeks to process.....which is the same timeframe as our reception....

Could you update us when you received your visa? was it within the 3-4 weeks?

[Ontarkie 14,557]

8 hours ago, cpa_1992 said:

Could you update us when you received your visa? was it within the 3-4 weeks?

Being that this thread is 2 years old. The processing time would not be the same as now. 

 

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