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

[acmanu 68]

1 minute ago, legendqueue said:

Yikes, just got two emails from Air Canada rescheduling my Montreal flights.  Mini heart attack as I read "Flight AC000 has changed and you have been rebooked" but while my new flights are at crappier times and with connections, they're on the same days.

Oh no where are you flying from? I heard east coast is getting hit with a major snowstorm. Good luck!

[legendqueue 163]

3 minutes ago, acmanu said:

Oh no where are you flying from? I heard east coast is getting hit with a major snowstorm. Good luck!

Vancouver, and not until next week.

[Emilini 10]

Hey all.  Does any one know when they send out the emails for the next month's appointments?  I dq'd on June 3, and according to the spreadsheet I'll be one of the next interviewees.  My concern is that I am presently in the states working with a non-immigrant work visa and will need to quarantine, get my drs appointment and wait for that and I don't think that I can get that done in less than 3 weeks. 

 

So, two questions: when do the appointments get scheduled and is there anyway to pre-schedule the dates beforehand so I can get one later in March?

[jackanddeona 310]

11 minutes ago, legendqueue said:

Vancouver, and not until next week.

I'm flying out of Edmonton on next Tuesday and nothing changed for me so far.

Edited February 1, 2021 by jackanddeona

[SASAS 122]

5 hours ago, Emilini said:

Hey all.  Does any one know when they send out the emails for the next month's appointments?  I dq'd on June 3, and according to the spreadsheet I'll be one of the next interviewees.  My concern is that I am presently in the states working with a non-immigrant work visa and will need to quarantine, get my drs appointment and wait for that and I don't think that I can get that done in less than 3 weeks. 

 

So, two questions: when do the appointments get scheduled and is there anyway to pre-schedule the dates beforehand so I can get one later in March?

Lately the interview letters have been going out the third week of the month. There’s no way to schedule an interview beforehand. 

[Hawk Riders 814]

10 hours ago, SASAS said:

There’s no way to schedule an interview beforehand. 

@Emilini, that's right; you take what they assign you and heavens forfend should you need to reschedule for a later date.

[mam521 1,982]

17 hours ago, Emilini said:

Hey all.  Does any one know when they send out the emails for the next month's appointments?  I dq'd on June 3, and according to the spreadsheet I'll be one of the next interviewees.  My concern is that I am presently in the states working with a non-immigrant work visa and will need to quarantine, get my drs appointment and wait for that and I don't think that I can get that done in less than 3 weeks. 

 

So, two questions: when do the appointments get scheduled and is there anyway to pre-schedule the dates beforehand so I can get one later in March?

If you're genuinely close to that interview and can work out a deal to work from "home", I'd probably try to make your way back to Canada.  Things are not getting any easier, flights are becoming more scarce and you don't want to get stuck in AP because you didn't have sufficient time to quarantine and then get your medical before your interview.  

 

When I interviewed, we only had 18 days between receiving our letter and our medical, and that was a year ago when covid was just turning crazy.  It's full on crazy now with so many unknowns and the Canadian Government is a moving target as to which new rules they are going to randomly enforce. 

[Tofu 343]

1 hour ago, mam521 said:

flights are becoming more scarce

Agreed with the above @Emilini ...   Even within Canada they are cancelling / consolidating flights. 

 

My flight from MTL - Sk was cancelled so needed to stay in MTL an extra day... Took 18 hours to get back with 2 layovers, and 3 completely full planes.  They do their best to get you there the same day as your original booking....  But I think its certainly better to be safe than sorry, especially dealing with international flights.

[jackanddeona 310]

1 hour ago, Tofu said:

Agreed with the above @Emilini ...   Even within Canada they are cancelling / consolidating flights. 

 

My flight from MTL - Sk was cancelled so needed to stay in MTL an extra day... Took 18 hours to get back with 2 layovers, and 3 completely full planes.  They do their best to get you there the same day as your original booking....  But I think its certainly better to be safe than sorry, especially dealing with international flights.

Not to mention that you may have to pay upwards of 2000 dollars when the new quarantine rules start.

[sjb17 192]

 

Here's a post on my experience at the US Consulate in Montreal yesterday (February 1) where I was approved for an IR-1! 🙏 My interview was at 8:45AM and I was done at 9:45AM. My interview was pretty similar to everyone posting their experiences recently but here are some additional things I can share:

- Please remember that you can't take any large electronics or big bags into the consulate - only your phone/keys/watch/small purses or wallets are permitted. Another applicant who was there at the same time brought a laptop and was turned away to drop it off and it was quite stressful for them.

- Security let me in at 8:40AM (5 minutes before my interview time)

- I had uploaded my petitioner's updated I-864, as well as 2019 tax return and W2 info to CEAC in advance of the interview so I was not asked for the physical documents. I was asked for originals of my birth certificate, police certificate and marriage certificate.

The consular officer interviewing me was really nice and I was only asked a few questions:
- Name of and relationship to petitioner
- How/where/when we met and whether we started dating right away
- What he does for work
- If I've ever been convicted of a crime

My medical results were sent from Dr. Cheema's office on January 26 and thankfully the consulate received them in time for my interview.

I stayed at the Marriott Residence Inn Downtown 2 blocks away. The staff were really pleasant and the room was more than sufficient for what I needed, but the heating fan and fridge in my room (302) were quite loud and it was really difficult to fall asleep - something to consider if you're a light sleeper.

Another applicant on FB shared some really helpful info for anyone wearing makeup to the interview. I can attest that my eyelashes froze over almost as soon as I stepped outside so I similarly recommend avoid wearing mascara to prevent it running down your face when you step inside the building for your interview!

I can't thank all of you in this forum enough for helping me through this journey. You've all not only been incredibly helpful, but have also offered me an ongoing source of hope, understanding and camaraderie during this challenging and bleak process. Sending heartfelt thanks and gratitude. ❤️

[Emilini 10]

Congrats to all the people that are getting the visas.  It is so good to see that Montreal is really moving along.  It's too bad things are still nutty because of Covid.

Please excuse me for my persistent questions here.  I'm only mildly freaking out - but I think that might be somewhat normal for those of us who are so close - yet so far from IR/CR status.

Please answer these few more questions, if you are able.

1.  Has anyone ever been denied entry at the border - if so, what will be/were the consequences at interview?  (I've been denied 2x over the past 15 years for not having the correct travel document)

2.  Is my police certificate from June 2020 still valid in light of the new requirements or do I need to get a new one, even though this one is not expired?

3.  What are the experiences with AP?

4.  Has anyone considered or researched just doing AOS?

 

Thanks, all.  I'm sorry for asking so many questions.

[sjb17 192]

6 minutes ago, Emilini said:

 

2.  Is my police certificate from June 2020 still valid in light of the new requirements or do I need to get a new one, even though this one is not expired?

 

I can only speak to this question. Your current police certificate is still valid until June 2021 despite the name change, so no need to get a new one unless your interview is after the date it expires. The information included in the police check is the same - only the name has changed.

[Emilini 10]

Thanks, sjb17.  Big relief.

[Lovepeace0303 310]

1 hour ago, Emilini said:

3.  What are the experiences with AP?

I can speak to this a bit. My husband is still in AP. He had his interview back in December. It’s absolutely brutal not knowing for what reason and why he was placed in AP. He wasn’t told he would be at his interview and they only needed his medical results. Seems like they have another check that goes in place after the interview that placed him in AP. Our case finally got touched after more than 30+ days so I’m taking that as a positive sign. Hoping to be out of it soon. If we don’t hear from them in the total 60 day period, my plan is to email my Senator, get an expert lawyer involved and scope out our options. Our case is a simple one, yet being held at such scrutiny without any explanation as to why. 

[sunshine16 5]

Hi! I'm so happy to have found this community! My husband and I were DQ’d August 18, 2020 and would love to be added to the spreadsheet.