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

[mizzem 144]

8 minutes ago, SAsal said:

I can’t stop reading “welcome to the united states of America” on the paper haha. IM DONE YALL! My appointment was at 8:30 and I was out before 9:30. Super simple and smooth. First security, then they told me which floor and window to go to. Then I went to window 5 and she took original documents: passport, birth certificate (only mine), marriage certificate, police check, 2019 tax return and 1 of my passport sized photos to scan.  And she had my medical already, as it was sent from Dr Randall Lee’s office. Did some finger prints then sat down for maybe like 25 minutes? Then got called up to window 1 where he asked me questions about the marriage, how we met, how often we saw each other. he asked about my husbands work, and since he started a new job this year I provided information and pay stubs for proof of income because it wasn’t on his 2019 tax return. Asked about my longest visit and if I’ve ever had trouble at the border. There was a lot of standing and waiting at this point lol. Then he said some new documents need to update in the system but should be done And approved by end of day. Then he handed me the welcome papers and explained next steps. That’s all! 😊😊😊 

Congratulation!!! We can’t wait for that day to come!!

[rafale1973 141]

14 minutes ago, SAsal said:

I can’t stop reading “welcome to the united states of America” on the paper haha. IM DONE YALL! My appointment was at 8:30 and I was out before 9:30. Super simple and smooth. First security, then they told me which floor and window to go to. Then I went to window 5 and she took original documents: passport, birth certificate (only mine), marriage certificate, police check, 2019 tax return and 1 of my passport sized photos to scan.  And she had my medical already, as it was sent from Dr Randall Lee’s office. Did some finger prints then sat down for maybe like 25 minutes? Then got called up to window 1 where he asked me questions about the marriage, how we met, how often we saw each other. he asked about my husbands work, and since he started a new job this year I provided information and pay stubs for proof of income because it wasn’t on his 2019 tax return. Asked about my longest visit and if I’ve ever had trouble at the border. There was a lot of standing and waiting at this point lol. Then he said some new documents need to update in the system but should be done And approved by end of day. Then he handed me the welcome papers and explained next steps. That’s all! 😊😊😊 

Congrats! 

[AAA0523 20]

38 minutes ago, SAsal said:

I can’t stop reading “welcome to the united states of America” on the paper haha. IM DONE YALL! My appointment was at 8:30 and I was out before 9:30. Super simple and smooth. First security, then they told me which floor and window to go to. Then I went to window 5 and she took original documents: passport, birth certificate (only mine), marriage certificate, police check, 2019 tax return and 1 of my passport sized photos to scan.  And she had my medical already, as it was sent from Dr Randall Lee’s office. Did some finger prints then sat down for maybe like 25 minutes? Then got called up to window 1 where he asked me questions about the marriage, how we met, how often we saw each other. he asked about my husbands work, and since he started a new job this year I provided information and pay stubs for proof of income because it wasn’t on his 2019 tax return. Asked about my longest visit and if I’ve ever had trouble at the border. There was a lot of standing and waiting at this point lol. Then he said some new documents need to update in the system but should be done And approved by end of day. Then he handed me the welcome papers and explained next steps. That’s all! 😊😊😊 

Congratulations!!! You mentioned you provided pay stubs for proof of income. Did you provide original pay stubs or photocopies?

[Japples 31]

It's really dis heartening to hear people being told that their documents are not correct at the interview. NVC seems to have no rhyme or reason when approving or disqualifying documents. 

[SAsal 60]

13 minutes ago, AAA0523 said:

Congratulations!!! You mentioned you provided pay stubs for proof of income. Did you provide original pay stubs or photocopies?

Just photocopies of everything! 

[realmadrid23 18]

1 minute ago, SAsal said:

Just photocopies of everything! 

Thankyou for letting us know. Did you take tax transcript or the returns?

[SAsal 60]

Just now, realmadrid23 said:

Thankyou for letting us know. Did you take tax transcript or the returns?

I took the returns! She only asked for the 2019 tax return. 

[Rose__ 303]

Congratulations @SAsal 🍾🎉

[SAsal 60]

1 minute ago, Rose__ said:

Congratulations @SAsal 🍾🎉

Thank you😁😁

[Hawk Riders 814]

  

56 minutes ago, Irregularblob said:

Just did my interview 8 this morning. I didn't have my original birth or marriage certificate. They said to redo my medical and mail in these documents and i will be approved. 2 long years 

Hope the delay is short while you update documents...

[Jacqueline H 33]

20 hours ago, Hawk Riders said:

Best wishes to Monday's interviewees: @SAsal, @Irregularblob, @Couchpotato560, @SeriaRisa11 & children, @Zelna, & @Jacqueline H!

Let us know how it goes.

Thank you everyone! 

 

My interview process was painless.  It went much like others have stated in the past.  Don't arrive early, they won't let you into the building until your appointment time, possibly a minute or 2 ahead that is all.  The man who looks after the door isn't super friendly.   They scan you and your contents before sending you to the first floor immigration room.  As you would expect they are particular about masks and social distancing in the consulate.  They first time they called me up they just asked for the stated required documents, nothing else.  Passport, passport photo, birth certificate, marriage certificate, divorce if applicable, medical ( I gave them my old one even though they received a second one electronically) police certificate, I-864.  Then I was asked to sit back down and wait for my name to be called for the interview.  My interview was at 10:30, an hour after my documents were taken.  My interviewer, was friendly, said ,"you must be really happy to finally be here, we are too, it's been a long time!" .  He only asked me 3 questions, 1, how did I meet my husband. 2. when did I meet my husband 3. What was the longest time you have stayed in the USA.  (3 months during COVID)  He said everything looks great, he then got up and got me a "Welcome to the USA" letter and said that the Visa would take about a week.   He seemed on high speed, didn't seem to care about any details! 

 

Thank you all so very much for your help and support along this journey!  God Bless you all in your upcoming interviews and new lives in the United States.

[Rose__ 303]

Congratulations @Jacqueline H! One more 😁🍾

[Hawk Riders 814]

  

11 minutes ago, Hadarah said:

I'm praying my long form birth certificate arrives in time. Shipping says it's currently in Mississauga, that's where I live. So prayerfully it will be here today or tomorrow. If not I could be mailing mine in like you @Irregularblob.

 

[Hadarah 172]

19 minutes ago, Jacqueline H said:

Thank you everyone! 

 

My interview process was painless.  It went much like others have stated in the past.  Don't arrive early, they won't let you into the building until your appointment time, possibly a minute or 2 ahead that is all.  The man who looks after the door isn't super friendly.   They scan you and your contents before sending you to the first floor immigration room.  As you would expect they are particular about masks and social distancing in the consulate.  They first time they called me up they just asked for the stated required documents, nothing else.  Passport, passport photo, birth certificate, marriage certificate, divorce if applicable, medical ( I gave them my old one even though they received a second one electronically) police certificate, I-864.  Then I was asked to sit back down and wait for my name to be called for the interview.  My interview was at 10:30, an hour after my documents were taken.  My interviewer, was friendly, said ,"you must be really happy to finally be here, we are too, it's been a long time!" .  He only asked me 3 questions, 1, how did I meet my husband. 2. when did I meet my husband 3. What was the longest time you have stayed in the USA.  (3 months during COVID)  He said everything looks great, he then got up and got me a "Welcome to the USA" letter and said that the Visa would take about a week.   He seemed on high speed, didn't seem to care about any details! 

 

Thank you all so very much for your help and support along this journey!  God Bless you all in your upcoming interviews and new lives in the United States.

WONDERFUL!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!  Thanks for sharing your story!!

[Hadarah 172]

I can't believe my interview is in two days. It's just starting to hit me now lol.