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

[Lovepeace0303 310]

47 minutes ago, Rocio Torres said:

Hi everyone!

 

I had my interview today, all was almost ok, but  The Consulate didn't receive my medical on time.  I had  the Medical Exam with Medisys in Montreal on Dec 2nd  and I received an e-mail on Dec 8th  which said that it had been submitted to the eMedical system. However I was denied and given a section 221g form as my medical exam is still pending to be received. They kept my passport but I am still pending to be approved!

 

I knew anyone had the same experience. Please let me know if I have to wait 4 or 6 weeks. Where I can check my status.

 

 

 

 

My husband had the same experience today! It seems like the medical wasn’t received by the Consulate for A LOT of folks interviewing today. Hoping they understand this is a problem on their end and they enter the medicals in their system ASAP so we can move on with our lives. They should hire an intern or something to enter in this information quickly LOL. You would think EMEDICAL would be faster in this tech savvy world. Now, I wish I had just received a physical package to present at the interview instead. Also, Dr. Zatzman confirmed TWICE that it was sent via emedical to the Consulate, so the issue is definitely on the receiving end. 

[Meghan.brooke 60]

Does anyone know what's going on with the NVC? I tried calling and they said they're closed right now. Earlier their phones were down too!

[Rvernon 1]

Hi, Quick question, I have my interview on Jan 27 and I am going through the checklist of documents that I need to take with me. One of them says 'Original' birth certificate. I do not have the original one but i do have a certified copy from the registrar office. Will they accept this? or do they definitely need the original?

[Ptitchou 117]

1 hour ago, Rvernon said:

Hi, Quick question, I have my interview on Jan 27 and I am going through the checklist of documents that I need to take with me. One of them says 'Original' birth certificate. I do not have the original one but i do have a certified copy from the registrar office. Will they accept this? or do they definitely need the original?

Certified copy, as long as it's the long form with parents' names. 

[Atyree9 29]

Is there a forum or document where I can read the nitty gritty on bringing our personal belongings to the U.S? Like which forms, how detail the packing list should be, etc. 

[ameena1423 49]

Hi everyone, just following up from my previous post and providing details of my interview yesterday. Everyone who posted their experiences has been so helpful to me and I hope that mine can help out those who’s interviews are coming up as well.

 

My interview was scheduled for 8:00am. I stayed at the Hotel Birks the night before. The hotel was about a 7 minute walk to the Consulate and that too an easy one, down the same street. I arrived probably around just after 7:50am. The Consulate is located in the same building as an RBC and directly across the street from an Aritzia, Little Burgandy, and Michael Kors. There’s also two giant nutcrackers on the street right now which is helpful in locating the building. The doors to the Consulate were locked, but a Security Guard noticed me from inside and directed me to form a line up against the side of the building. He then proceeded to call me in about five mins later and checked my passport before directing me to go through Security. After security, I was directed to go to the first floor using the elevator and to go to windows 4, 5, or 6 when available.

 

When I arrived, there was one person sitting down and a couple of people at the windows. It’s important to note that if there’s other people sitting and no windows available, you have to note your turn and then approach one of the windows when it’s available. Many people who came in were unsure and there’s no sign indicating what to do. I also noticed that the security guard who sits near the waiting area was also not consistent in letting everyone know what to do when they arrived so many were confused.

 

I went up to a window when it was my turn and they asked for a passport and informed that I would be called up to provide my documents. Shortly after I was called up and asked to provide my address for where I will be living in the US and also my current address in Canada.

I also was asked to provide the following:

- Original Birth Certificate (I had both long and short but was asked for long)

- Original Marriage Certificate

- Husband’s 2019 tax return (Form 1040), W-2, and tax transcript

- One passport sized photo

- Police Certificate

- I-864 Form

*Both my Police Certificate and I-864 form were updated from the ones that I originally uploaded, I didn’t upload the new ones prior to the interview and just provided the individual with the updated ones

 

After waiting for some time, I was called up to a window for the interview. I was asked the following:

- Who is the petitioner?

- When and where did you meet your husband?

- Details about our wedding (when, where, who attended)

- What does your husband do for a living? Where does he work? Where is his work located?

- What do you plan to do after you move? What work will you do?

- Have you ever been arrested or charged?

- Have you ever been denied entry to the US and/or turned around? 

- Where have you travelled to in the last five years?

As mentioned in my previous post, I was then informed that they did not receive my medical exam and that they weren’t able to approve me today. I was given a 221g form that stated “pending medical exam”. The individual who interviewed me asked to keep my passport as this was normal and that once the medical exam was received, they could issue the Visa and send my passport back to me.

 

I left the Consulate just before 9:30am. Hoping my medical exam is received soon!

 

 

[E&E 2016 26]

I am assuming there are quite a few antsy folks waiting to get their IL letter, I know we are looking forward to see how far along the DQ list they get scheduled out so we can narrow our time estimate down!

 

Will be keeping an eye out, and please share the good news!

[ONtoHOU 228]

29 minutes ago, E&E 2016 said:

I am assuming there are quite a few antsy folks waiting to get their IL letter, I know we are looking forward to see how far along the DQ list they get scheduled out so we can narrow our time estimate down!

 

Will be keeping an eye out, and please share the good news!

You missed it! ILs came out last week. Check the spreadsheet for updates: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LvnDvX95_tfWtTvsJJM49PDPPvPKal0WG2rgdZHhsz0/edit#gid=255923754

[HRubin 67]

Hi everyone! Anyone with DS-260 error??

 

 

We are gathering our documents for our Jan. 13th interview and as I was reviewing everything we realized we left out two previous addresses my husband had stayed at while attending university in the states. Technically he was at the residence for about four months, back to Canada for Christmas and then another four months so never six months consecutively but I'm not sure what to do. 

 

I have a complete list for him to present at his interview if they ask but is this something he doesn't mention unless the interviewer mentions it or would it be best to disclose right away when they are collecting his documents? 

 

I've heard both answers and it seems most people just don't mention anything unless the officer asks a question regarding that as they have already had the docs for review and can ask if needed? I just don't want to provide anything they don't need that could put us in processing but also want to be 100% honest. 

 

Any experience?

[E&E 2016 26]

24 minutes ago, wordsfromdani said:

You missed it! ILs came out last week. Check the spreadsheet for updates: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LvnDvX95_tfWtTvsJJM49PDPPvPKal0WG2rgdZHhsz0/edit#gid=255923754

I sure did! Even looked at the spreadsheet earlier and it obviously didn't click! Congrats to those that got that milestone letter!!

[Lovenature 117]

POE: Dec 14, Ambassador Bridge

 

The lady at the main booth started grilling me about my relationship with my husband but once she allowed me through to secondary though those guys were great. When I pulled up the officer asked what was going on today. When I told him my immigrant visa finally came through and he said "yay!!!!!!" I was able to relax a bit. I was there about 45 min and that included importing my car as well. Told me welcome to the USA. Overall good experience. 

 

Final count for me was 801 days 23 1/2 hours from NOA to arrival at home.. 

Edited December 15, 2020 by Lovenature

[Lovepeace0303 310]

Hi VJ Fam! I wanted to write a lengthier review on my husband's interview experience at Montreal.

 

Husband's interview appointment was December 14th @ 9am ET. 

 

He went inside around 8:55am ET, He was asked COVID related questions (any symptoms, traveled outside the country) and they checked his passport at the door before he was let in. Once entering, he proceeded to the first window. They took his passport and told him to sit down and wait to be called again. He was called back up to the first window after 10-15 minutes. At the first window, he was asked to provide his original documents:

- Police Certificates

- Marriage Certificate

- Birth Certificate

- 2 passport photographs

 

Surprisingly, they did NOT ask for my 2019 tax returns although my husband had those handy. 

 

At the first window, they took my husband's fingerprints and he was asked to confirm his address, my address, and both our phone numbers (we had rehearsed this, so he had this all memorized already YAY). They did not take his DS260 confirmation. He was also asked for his medical. My husband mentioned that he had completed his medical on Nov 30th with Dr. Zatzman and they had sent confirmation of it being submitted via emedical on Dec 6th. The officer mentioned that it was not in their system yet. My husband had proof of completing the medical (we had slotted in the email confirmation from the Doctor and the receipts) and he presented those. I'm REALLY glad my husband had this proof and I would highly recommend anyone completing their medical to bring this along because there can be a delay from medical results being sent and received by the Consulate. He then handed my husband the domestic violence abuse pamphlet and told him to be seated until he is called again for the interview. 

 

My husband waited for about 1.5 hours until he was called to the second window for the interview. He had his fingerprints taken again and did his oath. The interview bit lasted about 10 minutes. He was asked the following questions: 

- Who is your petitioner?

- How did you meet?

- What does your wife do for a living? 

- Where did you get married? As my husband answered this question, we had rehearsed that he specifically say we had a religious wedding ceremony first and then the legal ceremony after in presence of both our families. As a follow up to this question, the IO said "So your families get along?" Husband laughed and said "Yes, they definitely do!"

- When did you first come to Canada? (Husband is a Canadian PR holder. I made sure my husband remembered the year he first came to Canada and received his PR in case this question came up, and it did).

- What was your longest stay in the USA? 

 

The interview bit went well, but husband was given a 221g as they did not have the medical results reflected yet in their system, so could not approve him on the spot. They kept his passport and stated once the medical was received they would issue the visa. 

 

I know many VJ members mention that the interviewing bit is easy, but I would highly recommend you be fully prepared. My husband and I rehearsed a variety of questions (I had compiled a list based on Consulate reviews from VJ) and he had his dates/answers down SOLID. Please make sure you know how to answer these types of questions effectively with dates/detailed info down. My husband was very grateful that I had helped him practice, so he didn't stumble upon any dates or answers during the actual interview portion. It's better to practice and be overly prepared!

 

Now, we wait for his medical results to reflect in the Consulate's system before his visa is issued and passport is on hand. No idea how long that will take, but we'll just wait and see. 

 

Hope this helped! If anyone has any questions, feel free to DM me! ❤️ 

[gavinski91 102]

12 hours ago, Atyree9 said:

Is there a forum or document where I can read the nitty gritty on bringing our personal belongings to the U.S? Like which forms, how detail the packing list should be, etc. 

Check out this FAQ - should have most of the info you're looking for: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k927pE5wqzTN5n0lPYZ1JQxgbmnzmNWX5hSteyii0BY/edit 

[BunyanP 89]

So here's the thing, I have quite the dilemma, like many of you have or have had! 

 

I'm finally flying out the U.S. Saturday to see my wife and kids (been 5 months!!) and my return flight was to be early April.

 

Now, with the Consulate moving things faster than predicted (yay!), My DQ is June 1st, meaning it's very likely that I will get an IL next month, for an early February interview. 

 

Now I'm scrambling to look at switching my flight back to Canada for earlier in January on the hopes that get an IL, and quarantine. Apparently Medisys in Montreal said they only have 2 dates a week that they do the medicals for the consulate. Tues/Wed... So I need to unfortunately cut my trip very short in order to hopefully get a medical at the end of January, and possibly still have a delay with my medical and the consulate if my interview is early February. 

 

of course this is all assuming i'm getting an IL next month, and won't delay even more thus not seeing my family for an extending period of time again.

 

 

Vent over..

thanks. 

 

 

[DGF 730]

17 hours ago, showag said:

I don't have vaccinations record either so I called my doctor and he told me to come for Titer for MMR and will get Adacel shot done as well. So, the Titer blood test for MMR is cool but would Adacel shot work? I don't have Td vaccination record so I should be getting an adult series of two doses 4 weeks apart and third one after 6 months, no?

 

Here is what Dr. Zatzman's website says:

If you have no proof of a primary series you must begin an adult series of TWO doses of Td 4 to 8 weeks apart with a third dose 6 to 12 months after the second.

or

You must have proof of a Td booster within the 4 weeks prior to your immigration medical.

 

I know this has been discussed many times but was wondering that instead of doing the adult series doses, if I did Td booster (Adacel?) as soon I get IL, would it be acceptable since it says it should be done within 4 weeks prior to medical?

 

"You must be as up-to-date as possible with your series at the time of your immigration medical." Based on that line and the fact that you don't have your vaccination record I'd go for option 1 of beginning an adult series if you have time for it. If not, the single adacel booster should suffice. 

 

4 hours ago, HRubin said:

Hi everyone! Anyone with DS-260 error??

 

We are gathering our documents for our Jan. 13th interview and as I was reviewing everything we realized we left out two previous addresses my husband had stayed at while attending university in the states. Technically he was at the residence for about four months, back to Canada for Christmas and then another four months so never six months consecutively but I'm not sure what to do. 

 

I have a complete list for him to present at his interview if they ask but is this something he doesn't mention unless the interviewer mentions it or would it be best to disclose right away when they are collecting his documents? 

 

I've heard both answers and it seems most people just don't mention anything unless the officer asks a question regarding that as they have already had the docs for review and can ask if needed? I just don't want to provide anything they don't need that could put us in processing but also want to be 100% honest. 

 

Any experience?

Always better to disclose right away so they don't suspect that you're trying to hide anything, especially if you have provided information about a student visa but no US addresses (that could raise some questions). They are local addresses so if they need to do additional checks on them it won't take long. The delay in additional checks occurs when they have to reach out to countries that just don't have the infrastructure in place to respond to the consulate's request quickly. Not quite the same but they had the wrong address for where I would be moving to in the US and I corrected them at the interview and it didn't result in any delay.