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

[Abhikochar 102]

2 minutes ago, jackanddeona said:

The consulate did over 100 family visas both October and nov. There was just not that many visa people in those numbers.

That's true. And I feel for the months of May and June on the Google spreadsheet, we have so many people. Probably more people found out and joined the visa journey group. This group is a blessing. My husband's DQ date is July 9th. I will be very pleasantly surprised if he receives his IL in Jan. Although we are expecting it in sometime Feb or March. Let's hope for the best. 

[jackanddeona 310]

Just now, Abhikochar said:

That's true. And I feel for the months of May and June on the Google spreadsheet, we have so many people. Probably more people found out and joined the visa journey group. This group is a blessing. My husband's DQ date is July 9th. I will be very pleasantly surprised if he receives his IL in Jan. Although we are expecting it in sometime Feb or March. Let's hope for the best. 

Potentially. It's hard with our numbers because sometimes they reflect what is happening and sometimes they don't. We could have a crazy month where like 40 members get interviews or maybe there was a crush of dq's because the initial lockdown ended in May. Will be interesting to see. Unfortunately might not be till March at this point. Man I'm upset.

[Abhikochar 102]

1 minute ago, jackanddeona said:

Potentially. It's hard with our numbers because sometimes they reflect what is happening and sometimes they don't. We could have a crazy month where like 40 members get interviews or maybe there was a crush of dq's because the initial lockdown ended in May. Will be interesting to see. Unfortunately might not be till March at this point. Man I'm upset.

Oh really? You think July 9th DQ date might not receive IL until March?

[jackanddeona 310]

Just now, Abhikochar said:

Oh really? You think July 9th DQ date might not receive IL until March?

Oh I thought you were June didnt check sorry. I'm may 26th so I was hoping to get my il in next couple of weeks.

[Abhikochar 102]

1 minute ago, jackanddeona said:

Oh I thought you were June didnt check sorry. I'm may 26th so I was hoping to get my il in next couple of weeks.

Oh yes, you are almost there. May 26th should definitely get it in this month. I am excited for your good luck. Hoping we might get it in Feb...fingers crossed. 

[jackanddeona 310]

9 minutes ago, Abhikochar said:

Oh yes, you are almost there. May 26th should definitely get it in this month. I am excited for your good luck. Hoping we might get it in Feb...fingers crossed. 

I'm saying I won't with this shut down. I doubt interviews will continue. I hope I'm wrong.

[acmanu 68]

18 minutes ago, Abhikochar said:

That's true. And I feel for the months of May and June on the Google spreadsheet, we have so many people. Probably more people found out and joined the visa journey group. This group is a blessing. My husband's DQ date is July 9th. I will be very pleasantly surprised if he receives his IL in Jan. Although we are expecting it in sometime Feb or March. Let's hope for the best. 

We are DQ'ed Jul 10 so in same boat as you. Lets hope we get IL in Jan or Feb!

[Abhikochar 102]

7 minutes ago, jackanddeona said:

I'm saying I won't with this shut down. I doubt interviews will continue. I hope I'm wrong.

I have a good feeling that they will continue the interviews. U S. Consulate is considered essential services I think. Plus they are better prepared now with the new layout in the office. So let's hope that they keep scheduling interviews. The anxiety until mid Jan to find out is killing me. Ugh

[Cath&H 3]

35 minutes ago, Abhikochar said:

And let's also hope that they don't end up doing fiance visa interview letters this month like I believe the consulate sent in October. Looking to see what magic happens mid Jan. 

That’s not fair.. they can definitely do both K1 and CR1 at the same time. 

[Abhikochar 102]

2 minutes ago, Cath&H said:

That’s not fair.. they can definitely do both K1 and CR1 at the same time. 

What's not fair? I said that one of the months I remember they only did fiance visas. If they can do both at the same time that's fine. But definitely priority needs to be for spousal...what's not fair is for spouses and families with kids waiting to get their life back in order. Spousal is always considered a priority over fiance..so I think it's fair to assume that either they can do both fiance and spousal, or spousal but not just fiance!

[jackanddeona 310]

6 minutes ago, Abhikochar said:

I have a good feeling that they will continue the interviews. U S. Consulate is considered essential services I think. Plus they are better prepared now with the new layout in the office. So let's hope that they keep scheduling interviews. The anxiety until mid Jan to find out is killing me. Ugh

We won't have to wait until mid January to know. Will be announced this week if happening.

[Abhikochar 102]

Just now, jackanddeona said:

We won't have to wait until mid January to know. Will be announced this week if happening.

Fingers crossed for that  and good luck to everyone who gets the letter. 

Edited January 5, 2021 by Abhikochar

[Cath&H 3]

Just now, Abhikochar said:

What's not fair? I said that one of the months I remember they only did fiance visas. If they can do both at the same time that's fine. But definitely priority needs to be for spousal...what's not fair is for spouses and families with kids waiting to get their life back in order. Spousal is always considered a priority over fiance..so I think it's fair to assume that either they can do both fiance and spousal, or spousal but not just fiance!

They did that for one month. But for the past couple of months, they have definitely been prioritizing spousal. I’m not saying they should do fiancé over spousal, they can do both just as they had done with the canceled interviews in September. No need to fight

[jackanddeona 310]

1 minute ago, Abhikochar said:

Fingers crossed for that  and good luck to everyone who gets the letter. 

I mean the shut down. And cancelled interviews

Edited January 5, 2021 by jackanddeona

[baba90 3]

Hey everyone, I've been reading here on VJ about questions they ask at the interview in Montreal. Question regarding: "have you ever been refused entry at the boarder?"

 

In march 2020 I tried to cross the land boarder. I didn't know at the time it was closed because of Covid,  and I was turned around. They never looked at my passport or any documents and I never entered the USA. I'm sure they have my car plates documented. Would  I have to disclose this if they asked me at the interview?