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

[mizzem 144]

1 hour ago, Allis0n said:

Hey guys, when I registered my appointment, since the DS-260 number field was not required I just didn't fill that in. But now I'm wondering, is that going to screw something up? Unfortunately I can't seem to go back and add it after completing the registration. Feeling anxious about this.

We didn't put one in and it accepted it. Shouldn't be a problem..

[summertime2 43]

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We didn't put one in and it accepted it. Shouldn't be a problem..

Thank you so much @mizzem! Nice to know I'm not the only one.

[acmanu 68]

5 hours ago, Lovepeace0303 said:

Hi VJ fam. SO happy to see the new interview letters come out!

 

Update on our case: It's now been 5 weeks post husband's interview and still no sign of any updates on his visa. I'm not really sure what's still causing the hold up. I've been emailing them, but continue receiving the same automated response of "case in admin process". The Consulate hasn't requested ANY documents from us since his interview (they only needed the medical). I'm now thinking this hold up is due to my husband being a Canadian PR and of Indian nationality as this might warrant further checks. I'm wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience/delay being a Canadian PR? Any advice you may have would be greatly appreciated. We're still staying strong and hanging in there. Hoping things turn around for us soon! ❤️

You can find reviews from people who were in extended AP, just search below on google

 

montreal administrative processing site:www.visajourney.com

 

From what I have seen, it can take anywhere between 2 months to a year for AP and its pretty much a black hole. I have seen some fair number of people getting approved who were Canadian PR and Indian citizen. Hope you guys get a response soon!

Edited January 19, 2021 by acmanu

[Ptitchou 117]

5 hours ago, Allis0n said:

Hey guys, when I registered my appointment, since the DS-260 number field was not required I just didn't fill that in. But now I'm wondering, is that going to screw something up? Unfortunately I can't seem to go back and add it after completing the registration. Feeling anxious about this.

I was able to go back and fill it in later. On the summary page, next to your name is a little gear symbol. Click on that, then choose the "Edit" option from the drop down. 

[summertime2 43]

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I was able to go back and fill it in later. On the summary page, next to your name is a little gear symbol. Click on that, then choose the "Edit" option from the drop down. 

It lets you edit your DS-260 Number there? When I click edit after clicking the gear symbol, It does not let me edit that specific field. It looks like I could edit the passport number, phone number, etc., but not DS-260 Number. It didn't earlier today or just now when I went back to try again after reading your message.

Edited January 19, 2021 by Allis0n

[Lovepeace0303 310]

1 hour ago, acmanu said:

You can find reviews from people who were in extended AP, just search below on google

 

montreal administrative processing site:www.visajourney.com

 

From what I have seen, it can take anywhere between 2 months to a year for AP and its pretty much a black hole. I have seen some fair number of people getting approved who were Canadian PR and Indian citizen. Hope you guys get a response soon!

Yes! I’ve researched this topic quite a bit. Most people are told they are being placed in the long AP. My husband wasn’t told that and they kept his passport. He also wasn’t asked for any additional docs or to complete the DS 5535 form. I do feel that his situation is a bit different and hopefully we won’t be stuck in this for much longer. All we can do is wait and pray for the best. 🙏🏽

[jackanddeona 310]

4 minutes ago, Lovepeace0303 said:

Yes! I’ve researched this topic quite a bit. Most people are told they are being placed in the long AP. My husband wasn’t told that and they kept his passport. He also wasn’t asked for any additional docs or to complete the DS 5535 form. I do feel that his situation is a bit different and hopefully we won’t be stuck in this for much longer. All we can do is wait and pray for the best. 🙏🏽

Ya I read your review recently and they clearly stated it was just the medical. There have been a few members who have been delayed a month or so because of it, Japples comes to mind. It will come soon!

[chanel167 51]

Hi everyone! 

 

DQ: June 1 2020 

Interview: Feb 22 2021 

 

I have important medical treatments scheduled then, so it's looking like I'm going to have to reschedule. Hopefully the wait won't be bad.  My lawyer said he wasn't sure how long it would be due to all the current delays. 

[Jay&Sid 211]

 

Hey guys,

 

It has been a long time since I visited VJ. A lot of pages to catch up.

Congratulations to everyone who got their visas and interview letters. I am so happy for all of you.

 

I am glad that MTL scheduled a limited no of interviews instead of shutting down under new restrictions.

The covid-19 cases in Quebec are dropping and hopefully they will resume their normal routine soon.  

 

Best of luck

[mizzem 144]

5 hours ago, Allis0n said:

It lets you edit your DS-260 Number there? When I click edit after clicking the gear symbol, It does not let me edit that specific field. It looks like I could edit the passport number, phone number, etc., but not DS-260 Number. It didn't earlier today or just now when I went back to try again after reading your message.

Yes it only allows you a one time edit of certain things but not the DS-260 no. My husband renewed his passport and I was thankful it allowed us to put his new passport number in.

[summertime2 43]

Thanks again, @mizzem! By the way we talked to our attorney this afternoon, and she didn't think there would be an issue with the blank DS-260 number, either.

[Ptitchou 117]

2 hours ago, mizzem said:

Yes it only allows you a one time edit of certain things but not the DS-260 no. My husband renewed his passport and I was thankful it allowed us to put his new passport number in.

Oh weird..I guess maybe it let me because I edited mine before actually completing the final step. 

[mizzem 144]

7 hours ago, Ptitchou said:

Oh weird..I guess maybe it let me because I edited mine before actually completing the final step. 

That’s possible, we were just happy to be able to change my husband’s passport number!

[EJOyamot 39]

I had my interview this morning at 8:00. It was approved 😭❤️
Arrived at 7:50 and waited outside. One person was let in at a time. The first officer asks some covid screening questions then directed me to security. 
I did not bring a phone or smart watch. Just my paperwork and my wallet. Went through metal detector and was directed up the elevator to 1st floor and to take my passport to window 6. 
No one was being helped at the window when I got there so I was able to give my passport and then directed to have a seat. The wall clock batteries are still dead so I'm not sure how long I waited before being called to window 4, maybe 10-15 minutes. The lady at window 4 was friendly. She asked if this was mine/my husbands first marriage. I stated that it was. She asked for the address and I explained that he had moved recently and indicated it on a new i-864 form (I uploaded it to NVC as well). She asked for the new i-864 to see the address and verified that it was signed and matched the one I uploaded. She also asked for:

-1 passport photo
-original marriage certificate

-original birth certificate
-original police clearances (I had 2, one from Canada and one from Cayman Islands) 

She verified the forms and then noted that I had uploaded my husbands 2019 tax transcripts to NVC. She praised me for being organized and having it uploaded. She did not ask me for the copy of the tax transcript. She asked me if I had the W2s and I gave her that as well as the 1040 form (she didn't ask for the 1040 but when I said I have it she said she would take it too). Both the 1040 and W2 were photocopies and this was fine.

She gave me my documents back and my passport photo and handed me the domestic violence pamphlet and asked me to sit to wait for the interview. 

I sat for maybe 3-5 minutes and read 1.5 pages of the pamphlet before being called to window 11. The lady was friendly. She asked me: 
-Is this my/my husbands first marriage
-do either of us have kids
-what year did we meet
-where/how did we meet
-what does my husband do for work
-have I ever been denied crossing at the border
-have I ever over stayed a visa
-she asked me if I read the pamphlet and I said part of it but i hadnt had a chance to read the whole thing. She said that was fine and just said to read it when i have time. 

Then she said congratulations and explained that my passport would be mailed back to me in 2-3 weeks. 

I honestly feel so relieved and a little bit in shock. We've been waiting for this day for so long. Our petition was submitted Jan 2019, approved Jan 2020 and interview finally completed Jan 2021. 

Good luck to everyone ❤️ 
 

[bort_s 63]

I see people beginning of June getting interviews I was DQ on June 2 so hoping I just missed the cut and will see an IL soon.