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Yeah, that makes me feel better. I think I will stay in Toronto then, rather than going to Montreal to Medisys.

Well, the docs' offices seem very aware of this interview last minute mess, so I think if they made the appointment for you KNOWING when your interview is, they think they can make it happen. Otherwise they would have a LOT of unhappy people on their heads;)

Ohhh I hope so!!! Sooo cannot wait for this to be over!

Ok! Good. I wish I hadn't dyed my hair brown - my hair is usually blonde with pink, so you would easily pick me out. Now it's just brown;) But I needed to look more grown up :rofl:

haha that's funny! I also have brown hair and no real distinguishing features :( We'll find each other though I'm sure! I'm going to be there super early!

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Hey everyone.

Just logged on and found we have three NA's. Will call tomorrow to confirm.

What a weekend my wife just got a job back where we are moving too. Hope the interview happens in June.

USCIS
July 15/2014 - I-130 Fedex to Chicago Lockbox
July 20/2014 - Received email confirming docs sent to CSC
July 23/2014 - Received NOA1 via snail mail
Aug 25/2014 - USCIS approved Petition
Sept 2/2014 - Rec'vd copy of NOA2 - file sent to NVC
NVC
Oct 09/2014 - Rec'vd welcome letter from NVC with Case number.
Oct 10/2014 - Filled in DS-261 form
Oct 18/2014 - Paid AOS fees
Dec 24/2014 - Paid IV Fee
Dec 31/2014 - Competed and scanned DS-260 form (not sent).
Feb 4/2015 - Emailed AOS and IV packages and now the waiting begins. (Scan Date)
Mar 4/2015 - Rec'vd 60 Day Letter
Apr 1/2015 - Rec'vd Checklist (did not include preparers page) Waiting for updated I-864 papers.
Apr 6/2015 - Resent I864 (AOS) Checklist via EP. Now waiting again!!!!
Apr 16/2015 - Rec'vd 60-day notice email - alot quicker than last time.
Apr 27/2015 - Rec'vd confirmation from NVC we have a CC.
Montreal
May 07/2015 - Rec'vd P4 email providing interview date and requirements
May 21st/2015 - Medicals w/ Dr. Lyndon
June 30/2015 - Interview Date
June 30/2015 - Approved
July 7th/2015 - Received Passport and Documents
July 17th/2015 - Cross POE
July 28th/2015 - Receive SSN
xxxxx/2015 - Receive GC
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Hey everyone.

Just logged on and found we have three NA's. Will call tomorrow to confirm.

What a weekend my wife just got a job back where we are moving too. Hope the interview happens in June.

That's awesome!!! nice quick turnaround, although I don't envy the stress of a checklist in the first place! Sounds like a good day!!! And congrats on the job as well:) Things are moving nicely for our Canadian team:)

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Hey everyone.

Just logged on and found we have three NA's. Will call tomorrow to confirm.

What a weekend my wife just got a job back where we are moving too. Hope the interview happens in June.

Awesome news! Congrats! Things look good for you to get a June interview!!! Glad everything is working out for you :)

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Hey everyone.

Just logged on and found we have three NA's. Will call tomorrow to confirm.

What a weekend my wife just got a job back where we are moving too. Hope the interview happens in June.

congrats canuck!!! welcome and good luck with the interview.

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now, to my interview friends....i've been off with hubby traveling for my last few days while here....i leave this afternoon, then its back to reality for 9 weeks, yuck!

I went through this process in 2011 (K1 visa) and its really a breeze...although i was extremely nervous which is to be expected the first time around. This time I'm not putting a lot into it. I made myself sick last time for nothing, so some friendly advice, don't go crazy....you will do fine.

anyways, photocopies of USC stuff is suffice. they don't expect you to have his real documents. as for 2014 taxes, they might ask you for these, a photocopy is sufficient, w2 is ideal but 2014 tax transcripts won't be available yet or for some time so don't fuss about those. have copy of his divorce stuff, if needed (they didn't ask for this in my P4 but I'm bringing it). We have not filed 2014 taxes yet as i have not done mine, and he can't complete his without mine being done, so we asked for an extension. I will bring a copy of the that letter with me to the interview.

as for medicals....i booked mine the day we all got our P4. mine is may 1st with dr m. i sent an email this morning about how we get results. do you guys know? must you go get them yourself? do they courier them? and for how much? if your worried about your vaccinations, see your gp for a titer test. once the results come back you know what you have and what you need. if you don't, your medical blood work will tell you.... in my case in 2011 i need one shot and just stopped by my gp office, got it and my gp faxed it over to the medical place. once they got it, they sent me the package for the interview. the medical is truly a breeze.... just a rubber stamp saying your not going to be spreading big diseases in the US.

NAT you will do super fine. Your worry is normal and shows your a great person who's honest, loyal and is a good citizen. You're also under the clock so its normal for stress to modify your thoughts. Hang in there.....you're going to do great!!! :)



USCIS
30 Jan 2014 - Sent I-130
03 Feb 2014- NOA1

10 months of bologna, we cannot believe this, nor will you if you knew
02 Dec 2014- NOA2

NVC
30-Dec 2014 case received
10-Feb 2015 case and iin # assigned
10-Feb 2015 completed ds 261
11-Feb 2015 paid AOS fee
11-Feb 2015 welcome letter rec'd
15-Feb 2015 emailed AOS & IV package info
19-Feb 2015 paid IV fee
23-Feb 2015 submitted ds260
07-Apr 2015 CC :dancing:
26-May 2015. interview--approval

28-May 2015 noon visa in hand!!

POE-??

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Photo for medical question... so the dr website said they should be the following.. but its neither US or Canadian passport size... what should I do? And it says we need 4 .. are they all for medical? Or that includes the ones we take to the consulate?

  • The 4 photos must be 35 mm (13/8”) X 45 mm (13/4”) 4 The head must measure between 25 mm (1”) and 30 mm (11/5”) from crown to chin
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Our IR-1 Timeline

05/15/2013: Mailed I-130 to Phoenix Lockbox

05/20/2013: I-130 delivered

05/21/2013: NOA1 Priority Date

05/24/2013: Cheque Cashed and received text with MSC number (Initial Review)

06/03/2013: Received Hardcopy NOA1

12/12/2013: Transferred to another office

12/13/2013: Transferred to local office

01/16/2014: NOA2 EMail Notice

01/29/2014: Transferred to NVC

03/16/2014: Notice from NVC

12/16/2014: Paid AOS Fee and submitted DS-261

01/05/2015: Called NVC and DS-261 was incomplete, gave information and wait for IV bill to be generated

01/06/2015: Paid IV Fee

01/16/2015: Submit DS-260 and emailed documents for both AOS and IV

02/18/2015: 2 False checklists received

02/20/2015: Received Confirmation/60 DAY EMAIL

03/14/2015: Received approval letter from NVC (dated Mar 10) regarding "Request for Earlier Priority Date".. which we never did such a thing

03/27/2015: Day 70 - 6.30-7.30 PM EST .... infamous 3n/as appeared!!!!!! CC confirmed by rep at 9:20 PM EST!!

04/22/2015: Received interview letter (email)

04/25/2015: In transit

04/30/2015: Medical

05/14/2015: Interview..APPROVED... ceac said ISSUED!!

05/21/2015: Visa in hand

07/23/2015: POE at YYZ

08/31/2015: Applied for SSN at local office

09/11/2015: Rec'd SSN and GC

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Our citizenship Timeline

08/27/2018 Applied online/NOA Date

09/17/2018 & 10/04/2018: Biometric appointment

05/30/2019: Interview.. APPROVED

06/20/2019: Oath Ceremony

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Woot!! Visa status is now "Ready" which pretty much sums up how I'm feeling about all this!! Counting the days!

Ours too!! Very worried about contacting them about wanting to push back the interview date by a little bit...

Our IR-1 Timeline

05/15/2013: Mailed I-130 to Phoenix Lockbox

05/20/2013: I-130 delivered

05/21/2013: NOA1 Priority Date

05/24/2013: Cheque Cashed and received text with MSC number (Initial Review)

06/03/2013: Received Hardcopy NOA1

12/12/2013: Transferred to another office

12/13/2013: Transferred to local office

01/16/2014: NOA2 EMail Notice

01/29/2014: Transferred to NVC

03/16/2014: Notice from NVC

12/16/2014: Paid AOS Fee and submitted DS-261

01/05/2015: Called NVC and DS-261 was incomplete, gave information and wait for IV bill to be generated

01/06/2015: Paid IV Fee

01/16/2015: Submit DS-260 and emailed documents for both AOS and IV

02/18/2015: 2 False checklists received

02/20/2015: Received Confirmation/60 DAY EMAIL

03/14/2015: Received approval letter from NVC (dated Mar 10) regarding "Request for Earlier Priority Date".. which we never did such a thing

03/27/2015: Day 70 - 6.30-7.30 PM EST .... infamous 3n/as appeared!!!!!! CC confirmed by rep at 9:20 PM EST!!

04/22/2015: Received interview letter (email)

04/25/2015: In transit

04/30/2015: Medical

05/14/2015: Interview..APPROVED... ceac said ISSUED!!

05/21/2015: Visa in hand

07/23/2015: POE at YYZ

08/31/2015: Applied for SSN at local office

09/11/2015: Rec'd SSN and GC

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Our citizenship Timeline

08/27/2018 Applied online/NOA Date

09/17/2018 & 10/04/2018: Biometric appointment

05/30/2019: Interview.. APPROVED

06/20/2019: Oath Ceremony

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Ours too!! Very worried about contacting them about wanting to push back the interview date by a little bit...

Did you decide for sure you need to move it?

I'm starting to super worry about getting my medical results in time before my interview. My appointment is on a Wednesday and then I leave for Montreal on Thursday a week later. Does anyone know about Dr. Zatzman? I need my passport back ASAP after my interview and can't afford a delay. I should have called around maybe...I know it will be too late now though.

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Did you decide for sure you need to move it?

I'm starting to super worry about getting my medical results in time before my interview. My appointment is on a Wednesday and then I leave for Montreal on Thursday a week later. Does anyone know about Dr. Zatzman? I need my passport back ASAP after my interview and can't afford a delay. I should have called around maybe...I know it will be too late now though.

Mine is at Dr. Mascarenhas and the person said my turnaround should be a week (5 business days) But that person wont answer if Canadian passport pic is sufficient since it's neither.

That particular is blocked at worked for months. I dont think I can take time off during that particular week. Bleh. If its only moved by like 2 business days. My husband doesnt think we should move it since we want to move by mid to late June.

Our IR-1 Timeline

05/15/2013: Mailed I-130 to Phoenix Lockbox

05/20/2013: I-130 delivered

05/21/2013: NOA1 Priority Date

05/24/2013: Cheque Cashed and received text with MSC number (Initial Review)

06/03/2013: Received Hardcopy NOA1

12/12/2013: Transferred to another office

12/13/2013: Transferred to local office

01/16/2014: NOA2 EMail Notice

01/29/2014: Transferred to NVC

03/16/2014: Notice from NVC

12/16/2014: Paid AOS Fee and submitted DS-261

01/05/2015: Called NVC and DS-261 was incomplete, gave information and wait for IV bill to be generated

01/06/2015: Paid IV Fee

01/16/2015: Submit DS-260 and emailed documents for both AOS and IV

02/18/2015: 2 False checklists received

02/20/2015: Received Confirmation/60 DAY EMAIL

03/14/2015: Received approval letter from NVC (dated Mar 10) regarding "Request for Earlier Priority Date".. which we never did such a thing

03/27/2015: Day 70 - 6.30-7.30 PM EST .... infamous 3n/as appeared!!!!!! CC confirmed by rep at 9:20 PM EST!!

04/22/2015: Received interview letter (email)

04/25/2015: In transit

04/30/2015: Medical

05/14/2015: Interview..APPROVED... ceac said ISSUED!!

05/21/2015: Visa in hand

07/23/2015: POE at YYZ

08/31/2015: Applied for SSN at local office

09/11/2015: Rec'd SSN and GC

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Our citizenship Timeline

08/27/2018 Applied online/NOA Date

09/17/2018 & 10/04/2018: Biometric appointment

05/30/2019: Interview.. APPROVED

06/20/2019: Oath Ceremony

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Photo for medical question... so the dr website said they should be the following.. but its neither US or Canadian passport size... what should I do? And it says we need 4 .. are they all for medical? Or that includes the ones we take to the consulate?

  • The 4 photos must be 35 mm (13/8) X 45 mm (13/4) 4 The head must measure between 25 mm (1) and 30 mm (11/5) from crown to chin

Medisys in Montreal said 5 American or Canadian size passport photos. Don't know if that helps at all!!

 

~12-25-2006: met online (a blog site)
05-01-2013: FINALLY MET IN PERSON! in Canada
05-04-2013: finally became a couple
06-14-2014: got engaged
08-08-2014: got married in Canada
09-18-2014: sent I-130 via UPS, 142 pages in total
09-19-2014: I-130 arrived and signed for
09-24-2014: NOA1 text & hard copy received same day, Vermont Service Center
11-20-2014: NOA2 (I-130 approval!) hard copy received, 57 days from NOA1


12-08-2014: NVC received case
01-14-2015: case number and IIN number received via email
01-14-2015: DS-261 submitted
01-14-2015: AOS fee paid
01-22-2015: IV fee paid
01-24-2015: DS-260 submitted
01-25-2015: AOS and IV documents submitted electronically
02-18-2015: petitioner's proof of US domicile submitted electronically
02-25-2015: email confirmation received (31 days after sending!), scan date of 01-26-2015 <--60 day wait starts
03-24-2015: email confirmation received (34 days after sending!), scan date of 02-18-2015 <--60 day wait starts (a 2nd time)
03-31-2015: case completed at NVC! 2/18 documents got reviewed with the 1/26 ones, 64 days from original scan date

 

04-07-2015: case complete email received
04-22-2015: interview date email received
05-13-2015: medical in Montreal

05-19-2015: picked up medical results
05-20-2015: interview in Montreal --- APPROVED!, 238 days from NOA1

05-25-2015: passport/visa received!

05-30-2015: POE, Calais/St Stephen land crossing, 248 days from NOA1

06-03-2015: paid ELIS fee

06-10-2015: SSN received

07-02-2015: green card received!


03-13-2017: sent I-751 via USPS to Vermont Service Center, 156 pages in total 
03-14-2017: I-751 arrived and signed for

03-23-2017: NOA1 received, dated 03-16-2017

04-07-2017: biometrics appointment letter received 
04-18-2017: biometrics appointment 

02-05-2018: I-751 approval received!, dated 02-01-2018

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wow 5!

Our IR-1 Timeline

05/15/2013: Mailed I-130 to Phoenix Lockbox

05/20/2013: I-130 delivered

05/21/2013: NOA1 Priority Date

05/24/2013: Cheque Cashed and received text with MSC number (Initial Review)

06/03/2013: Received Hardcopy NOA1

12/12/2013: Transferred to another office

12/13/2013: Transferred to local office

01/16/2014: NOA2 EMail Notice

01/29/2014: Transferred to NVC

03/16/2014: Notice from NVC

12/16/2014: Paid AOS Fee and submitted DS-261

01/05/2015: Called NVC and DS-261 was incomplete, gave information and wait for IV bill to be generated

01/06/2015: Paid IV Fee

01/16/2015: Submit DS-260 and emailed documents for both AOS and IV

02/18/2015: 2 False checklists received

02/20/2015: Received Confirmation/60 DAY EMAIL

03/14/2015: Received approval letter from NVC (dated Mar 10) regarding "Request for Earlier Priority Date".. which we never did such a thing

03/27/2015: Day 70 - 6.30-7.30 PM EST .... infamous 3n/as appeared!!!!!! CC confirmed by rep at 9:20 PM EST!!

04/22/2015: Received interview letter (email)

04/25/2015: In transit

04/30/2015: Medical

05/14/2015: Interview..APPROVED... ceac said ISSUED!!

05/21/2015: Visa in hand

07/23/2015: POE at YYZ

08/31/2015: Applied for SSN at local office

09/11/2015: Rec'd SSN and GC

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Our citizenship Timeline

08/27/2018 Applied online/NOA Date

09/17/2018 & 10/04/2018: Biometric appointment

05/30/2019: Interview.. APPROVED

06/20/2019: Oath Ceremony

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dr m wants american sized 2 x 2.. just tell whoever does your photos...be sure you tell them. sometimes they don't ask and will do cdn just because your in canada. you will also need 2 more for the interview so best you be doing 6 or in montreal case 8 (i don't think they do them in odd numbers. costco is cheap and fast if you go when its not busy (ie dinner hours or on weekends).



USCIS
30 Jan 2014 - Sent I-130
03 Feb 2014- NOA1

10 months of bologna, we cannot believe this, nor will you if you knew
02 Dec 2014- NOA2

NVC
30-Dec 2014 case received
10-Feb 2015 case and iin # assigned
10-Feb 2015 completed ds 261
11-Feb 2015 paid AOS fee
11-Feb 2015 welcome letter rec'd
15-Feb 2015 emailed AOS & IV package info
19-Feb 2015 paid IV fee
23-Feb 2015 submitted ds260
07-Apr 2015 CC :dancing:
26-May 2015. interview--approval

28-May 2015 noon visa in hand!!

POE-??

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wow 8!!!! <_<<_<<_< Okay I'll get some!!

Our IR-1 Timeline

05/15/2013: Mailed I-130 to Phoenix Lockbox

05/20/2013: I-130 delivered

05/21/2013: NOA1 Priority Date

05/24/2013: Cheque Cashed and received text with MSC number (Initial Review)

06/03/2013: Received Hardcopy NOA1

12/12/2013: Transferred to another office

12/13/2013: Transferred to local office

01/16/2014: NOA2 EMail Notice

01/29/2014: Transferred to NVC

03/16/2014: Notice from NVC

12/16/2014: Paid AOS Fee and submitted DS-261

01/05/2015: Called NVC and DS-261 was incomplete, gave information and wait for IV bill to be generated

01/06/2015: Paid IV Fee

01/16/2015: Submit DS-260 and emailed documents for both AOS and IV

02/18/2015: 2 False checklists received

02/20/2015: Received Confirmation/60 DAY EMAIL

03/14/2015: Received approval letter from NVC (dated Mar 10) regarding "Request for Earlier Priority Date".. which we never did such a thing

03/27/2015: Day 70 - 6.30-7.30 PM EST .... infamous 3n/as appeared!!!!!! CC confirmed by rep at 9:20 PM EST!!

04/22/2015: Received interview letter (email)

04/25/2015: In transit

04/30/2015: Medical

05/14/2015: Interview..APPROVED... ceac said ISSUED!!

05/21/2015: Visa in hand

07/23/2015: POE at YYZ

08/31/2015: Applied for SSN at local office

09/11/2015: Rec'd SSN and GC

FP1Km4.png

Our citizenship Timeline

08/27/2018 Applied online/NOA Date

09/17/2018 & 10/04/2018: Biometric appointment

05/30/2019: Interview.. APPROVED

06/20/2019: Oath Ceremony

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congrats canuck!!! welcome and good luck with the interview.

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now, to my interview friends....i've been off with hubby traveling for my last few days while here....i leave this afternoon, then its back to reality for 9 weeks, yuck!

I went through this process in 2011 (K1 visa) and its really a breeze...although i was extremely nervous which is to be expected the first time around. This time I'm not putting a lot into it. I made myself sick last time for nothing, so some friendly advice, don't go crazy....you will do fine.

anyways, photocopies of USC stuff is suffice. they don't expect you to have his real documents. as for 2014 taxes, they might ask you for these, a photocopy is sufficient, w2 is ideal but 2014 tax transcripts won't be available yet or for some time so don't fuss about those. have copy of his divorce stuff, if needed (they didn't ask for this in my P4 but I'm bringing it). We have not filed 2014 taxes yet as i have not done mine, and he can't complete his without mine being done, so we asked for an extension. I will bring a copy of the that letter with me to the interview.

as for medicals....i booked mine the day we all got our P4. mine is may 1st with dr m. i sent an email this morning about how we get results. do you guys know? must you go get them yourself? do they courier them? and for how much? if your worried about your vaccinations, see your gp for a titer test. once the results come back you know what you have and what you need. if you don't, your medical blood work will tell you.... in my case in 2011 i need one shot and just stopped by my gp office, got it and my gp faxed it over to the medical place. once they got it, they sent me the package for the interview. the medical is truly a breeze.... just a rubber stamp saying your not going to be spreading big diseases in the US.

NAT you will do super fine. Your worry is normal and shows your a great person who's honest, loyal and is a good citizen. You're also under the clock so its normal for stress to modify your thoughts. Hang in there.....you're going to do great!!! :)

Thanks mrs thb! When I talked to Dr. M's office they said results usually take 5 business days and we can have them couriered or pick them up.

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