IR-1/CR-1 Montreal DQ'd private message group goes public

[Kai G. Llewellyn 838]

I spoke to an immigration lawyer and apparently they have had two of their DQ'ed cases from Jan and March get scheduled for an interview last week. I'm puzzled that hasn't been the experience on VJ.

 

I think he might be getting confused with K1s. 😕

[ameena1423 49]

On 11/12/2020 at 12:27 PM, Hawk Riders said:

A notary public can certify photocopies of original documents, yes.

 

On 11/12/2020 at 1:27 PM, wordsfromdani said:

No exactly the same scenario so take this information as it’s appropriate... I had to submit a “certified true copy” of my Canadian passport to submit with my taxes. I had it done at the closest Canadian embassy/consulate where I was abroad. 
 

For that particular purpose, a notary public  wasn’t sufficient because the document had be validated by the issuing agency specifically. But that was a very specific requirement. 

 

23 hours ago, Hawk Riders said:

Also true. For IRS purposes, a certifying acceptance agent must verify and copy someone's non-US passport for submission with an ITIN application.

Thank you so much @Hawk Riders @wordsfromdani for the helpful information!

I have an appointment for my son’s American passport at the US Consulate in Toronto. My husband will not be able to attend and their website states that a certified copy of the ID is needed but doesn’t specify any additional details. I’ve tried contacting them as well.

I think I’m just going to go ahead with having my husband get a copy certified from a notary public and hope for the best!

[Lovepeace0303 310]

59 minutes ago, CanadaDude said:

I spoke to an immigration lawyer and apparently they have had two of their DQ'ed cases from Jan and March get scheduled for an interview last week. I'm puzzled that hasn't been the experience on VJ.

 

I think he might be getting confused with K1s. 😕

January might be correct, since we had a few early Jan DQs get scheduled, but definitely not March! I’m a Feb DQ and my interview would have come before any March DQs. Also, we still have the entire month of Jan DQs left to go through haha. He probably is thinking of K1 for the March date. 

[legendqueue 163]

2 hours ago, CanadaDude said:

I spoke to an immigration lawyer and apparently they have had two of their DQ'ed cases from Jan and March get scheduled for an interview last week. I'm puzzled that hasn't been the experience on VJ.

 

I think he might be getting confused with K1s. 😕

 

I think we might have spoken to the same one given your location, and heard that the two interviews were from December and January.  This is confusing, but maybe next week will bring some clarity!

 

[Rose__ 303]

Hello, I received my green card today! Yay! It took just over a month, I had not expected it to be that quick.

 

I also had a call from the social security office yesterday. The lady said they received the application I mailed in but that I have to come in person, they don’t do mail applications for new cards 🙃 Which is exactly the opposite of what I was told when I called last week to make an in person appointment lol. Oh well. So I’m going in on Monday and she confirmed that they’ll be able to put my married name on my social security card if I want them to, which I’m very happy about!

[kburbasaur 60]

I just received my green card in the mail today!!! I crossed on October 13, 2020 - so basically only took a month! 

 

Sending good vibes, thoughts and prayers for everyone waiting for their interview date. 

[Romans13 130]

1 hour ago, kburbasaur said:

I just received my green card in the mail today!!! I crossed on October 13, 2020 - so basically only took a month! 

 

Sending good vibes, thoughts and prayers for everyone waiting for their interview date. 

How long did your social security card take?

[HD_BIRDS 121]

Hi all,

 

Given the long wait times from DQ to interview date at the Montreal consulate, has anyone here been in the US already and decided to switch to AOS (reason due to COVID to avoid preconceived intent upon entering) after DQ? What are the pros and cons to doing so?

Edited November 15, 2020 by HD_BIRDS

[Lovepeace0303 310]

Hi VJ fam. How are you all feeling? Are we ready to see some new interview letters come in this week? My husband always tells me, “think positive and positive things will happen”. So, I’m trying to manifest that here and in myself for some peace of mind. Let’s see how long I last before MTL pisses me off again LOL. 

Edited November 15, 2020 by Lovepeace0303

[Hawk Riders 814]

5 hours ago, HD_BIRDS said:

Hi all,

 

Given the long wait times from DQ to interview date at the Montreal consulate, has anyone here been in the US already and decided to switch to AOS (reason due to COVID to avoid preconceived intent upon entering) after DQ? What are the pros and cons to doing so?

Yes:

@AnnieF @C&L2018 @KAP2019 @kbertrand are our most recent ones who switched processes.

[2Ps 49]

6 hours ago, HD_BIRDS said:

Hi all,

 

Given the long wait times from DQ to interview date at the Montreal consulate, has anyone here been in the US already and decided to switch to AOS (reason due to COVID to avoid preconceived intent upon entering) after DQ? What are the pros and cons to doing so?

I was in Seattle for a month in Aug and my lawyer advised not to as it takes forever. I am here again till the new years and hoping they will resume interviews next week.... so tempted to switch to AOS since they are slowing down again, but we are so close...At least I am glad I can be with my husband for a while till new years, but the thought of going back  and not getting interview early new year freaks me out....

[T & R G 50]

On 11/10/2020 at 9:56 AM, Meghan.brooke said:

Same! I'm in California waiting for my husband to get his interview already. I have to go through my pregnancy without him 😔

I hear you all. This is extremely frustrating. My husband and I are apart also for months now, we have been DQ'd since April 29th. We are ready to begin our life together. Hang in there everyone 🤗

Edited November 16, 2020 by T & R G

[Cath&Claire 150]

6 hours ago, Lovepeace0303 said:

Hi VJ fam. How are you all feeling? Are we ready to see some new interview letters come in this week? My husband always tells me, “think positive and positive things will happen”. So, I’m trying to manifest that here and in myself for some peace of mind. Let’s see how long I last before MTL pisses me off again LOL. 

Let’s hope you’re right.  I saw a lot of new comments on the Facebook just now, as I was leaving mine.  People are really laying it out for them, especially us spouses.   🤞🏻 

[ONtoHOU 228]

ILs are out there!  Received our interview dat of Dec 7 at 8:45am. (DQ Jan 8). Email came in 4 minutes ago (2:02 am EST). 

Edited November 16, 2020 by wordsfromdani

[Kingsrish 41]

5 minutes ago, wordsfromdani said:

ILs are out there!  Received our interview dat of Dec 7 at 8:45am. (DQ Jan 8). Email came in 4 minutes ago. 

Yes ! I recieved mine as well .( DQ on Feb 3) . Interview on Dec 11th at 815 am!!!