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

[Akaur 95]

Hey guys is it true k1 visas were only interviewed on Wednesday’s? I was reading on the k1 link but wasn’t sure? If that is the case that’s only 6 Wednesday’s of rescheduling..? I don’t know I’m just trying to give myself some hope I guess. Feeling a bit down.

[Kimchi 190]

5 minutes ago, Akaur said:

Hey guys is it true k1 visas were only interviewed on Wednesday’s? I was reading on the k1 link but wasn’t sure? If that is the case that’s only 6 Wednesday’s of rescheduling..? I don’t know I’m just trying to give myself some hope I guess. Feeling a bit down.

That was true pre covid I think. The first reschedules are on a Monday October 19th

[Akaur 95]

1 minute ago, MWhite said:

That was true pre covid I think. The first reschedules are on a Monday October 19th

Hopefully that speeds up the process as there won’t be too many k1s then.  Called nvc today they still waiting for montreal to give them the okay to send out interview dates. 

[DGF 730]

10 minutes ago, Akaur said:

Hey guys is it true k1 visas were only interviewed on Wednesday’s? I was reading on the k1 link but wasn’t sure? If that is the case that’s only 6 Wednesday’s of rescheduling..? I don’t know I’m just trying to give myself some hope I guess. Feeling a bit down.

Yes. K1 were interviewed on Wednesdays only pre-covid while spousal were Monday/Wednesday/Friday. It's actually pretty encouraging because based on what people are reporting in the Facebook group it's looking like they're getting through multiple weeks worth of interviews per day (they rescheduled the cancelled interviews from March 18th for October 19th and are now rescheduling the cancelled interviews from March 25th for October 19th too). If they can get through 2 weeks of backlog per day and they continue doing Monday/Wednesday interviews (of which there are 4 left in October) they might actually be done with rescheduling K1 by the end of October. Not going to get my hopes up yet, but it's encouraging so far.

[Akaur 95]

9 minutes ago, DGF said:

Yes. K1 were interviewed on Wednesdays only pre-covid while spousal were Monday/Wednesday/Friday. It's actually pretty encouraging because based on what people are reporting in the Facebook group it's looking like they're getting through multiple weeks worth of interviews per day (they rescheduled the cancelled interviews from March 18th for October 19th and are now rescheduling the cancelled interviews from March 25th for October 19th too). If they can get through 2 weeks of backlog per day and they continue doing Monday/Wednesday interviews (of which there are 4 left in October) they might actually be done with rescheduling K1 by the end of October. Not going to get my hopes up yet, but it's encouraging so far.

Yeah I can’t get excited either literally was crying all day yesterday woke up with a headache! Longest process of ever.

[Rose__ 303]

5 minutes ago, Akaur said:

Yeah I can’t get excited either literally was crying all day yesterday woke up with a headache! Longest process of ever.

Stay strong! We’ve definitely all felt this way and I used to feel like it’d never end and this was the only lifestyle we’d ever get... But this too shall pass. 

[Kimchi 190]

1 minute ago, Rose__ said:

Stay strong! We’ve definitely all felt this way and I used to feel like it’d never end and this was the only lifestyle we’d ever get... But this too shall pass. 

Yeah we just gotta hope they keep moving and Montreal doesn’t shut down again. 🤞

[Hadarah 172]

1 hour ago, Hawk Riders said:

Anyone have passport news to report today?

My CEAC status now says "ISSUED" it's just the first one though. Step 2 according to FAQ. Much better to see that than what it said last night!  Progress is being made. I have a feeling mine will go out by Friday like the lady at the Consulate said. Let's see!

[Rose__ 303]

And I just received my medical package! 6 days to go, I’m ready 💪🏻🙏🏻

[Hadarah 172]

15 minutes ago, Akaur said:

Yeah I can’t get excited either literally was crying all day yesterday woke up with a headache! Longest process of ever.

The headaches are REAL. You're not alone. I haven't had reoccurring headaches since childhood, then mysteriously I started getting them about a month ago, almost every morning, right before I left my husband in Cali and came back to Canada. Last night I had a HUGE one after looking at my CEAC status. Even while knowing the word "refused" couldn't be true for me as I was holding the "Welcome to USA" letter, I still couldn't stop my body from reacting. Asked my Dad to take my blood pressure to make sure I was okay cause the pain in my head was pounding so bad and I couldn't stop the involuntary tears that silently flowed. But my blood pressure was totally normal 113/74. It was actually really good! So I had to just keep telling myself everything is okay. Breathe. And eventually I was able to lay down and fall sleep. I'm just sharing this so you know you're not alone and that we are ALL gonna get through this. Even though it seems hard right now, it's going to be okay ❤️ 

[SeriaRisa11 71]

I officially have my visa on hand 😍😍 thank you thank you all for being so supportive 

[mizzem 144]

3 hours ago, Abhikochar said:

Hi there, it's nice to hear that your case is exactly like ours. My husband (Canadian) and me (USC) both have been living in Canada and my husband's name my husband's documents got approved on July 10. It seems like it will he loooong wait time good luck. 

Thanks! I’m afraid you are right, we have a long wait ahead of us. We are 22 months into this now and very anxious to get the ball rolling so we can relocate. I find a lot of good info on here and follow it everyday. It helps to hear what others are experiencing. I’m just happy Montreal has opened again! Good luck to you as well!

[US-EH 43]

5 minutes ago, SeriaRisa11 said:

I officially have my visa on hand 😍😍 thank you thank you all for being so supportive 

Woohooooo!

[Hadarah 172]

11 minutes ago, SeriaRisa11 said:

I officially have my visa on hand 😍😍 thank you thank you all for being so supportive 

That is WONDERFUL news. Congratulations and BIG HUGS  

[mam521 2,063]

@SeriaRisa11 when are you and your Little headed "home"?  So happy for you!