K-1 Refused at Montreal Consulate (Asked for CV)

[ADW & JOP 146]

8 hours ago, MeghanK said:

Yes, this is common at MTL, most often for those who are not born citizens of Canada, even more so for high fraud/MENA countries. Typically they are checking for any backgrounds/skills/associations that might raise red flags. Your engineering background probably triggered the need for more info. For example I've seen people get scrutinized for backgrounds in areas like biochemical engineering, nuclear and stuff like that. You should be able to dig up some past threads about it. From what I've seen, it typically just means a long AP as they conduct further background checks, but I can't recall ever seeing anyone post about being denied after this.

Good tip, I'll be sure to bring my CV along with me for the interview.

[Singh90 6]

On 7/25/2019 at 12:32 PM, NicoleM said:

Ok so you're fine there. Just give them everything they ask for and keep us updated.

So US consulate Montreal requested for my passport, almost 5 weeks after refusing my visa. The status of my case still shows “Administrative Processing” 

[visafrompa 9]

On 7/25/2019 at 12:26 PM, MeghanK said:

even more so for high fraud

Do you have a list of these 'high fraud' countries?

 

Everyone says this, but I've never seen an actual list.  Do you know of one??

[MeghanK 629]

1 hour ago, visafrompa said:

Do you have a list of these 'high fraud' countries?

 

Everyone says this, but I've never seen an actual list.  Do you know of one??

There isn't actually a list, no. At least not an official USCIS list or anything like that. Lots of info scattered about on here and on the internet though about which countries are typically more scrutinized. 

[SalishSea 17,836]

1 hour ago, visafrompa said:

Do you have a list of these 'high fraud' countries?

 

Everyone says this, but I've never seen an actual list.  Do you know of one??

Easily found via Google, but in general:  MENA, south Asian countries, SE Asian countries, African countries.