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

[Dkw 41]

2 hours ago, YYZ&MIA said:

Pertaining to this question: is anyone on here also planning on keeping their Canadian bank account after crossing and moving? 

I was hoping to keep at least one savings account open and have my parents attached to it, for a little while anyways. I do want to look into any tax/red tape issues that could be associated with it though. 

[State and Maine 190]

6 minutes ago, Dkw said:

I was hoping to keep at least one savings account open and have my parents attached to it, for a little while anyways. I do want to look into any tax/red tape issues that could be associated with it though. 

I’m planning on the same thing. Have an account with zero monthly fees would be perfect. If not then I guess it’ll be switched to American currency and taken with me. Fingers crossed for interview letters to go out this week! 🤞

[YYZ&MIA 117]

19 minutes ago, State and Maine said:

I’m planning on the same thing. Have an account with zero monthly fees would be perfect. If not then I guess it’ll be switched to American currency and taken with me. Fingers crossed for interview letters to go out this week! 🤞

Same here.... plus a credit card with really good credit and high limit that took years to build so I dont really want to give that up in case I need to use it. If anyone has had any experience with still keeping their Canadian account or accounts please speak up! 🙂
I anticipate the next batch to go out the week of 12 or 13 but well see 😊
 

[Dkw 41]

31 minutes ago, State and Maine said:

I’m planning on the same thing. Have an account with zero monthly fees would be perfect. If not then I guess it’ll be switched to American currency and taken with me. Fingers crossed for interview letters to go out this week! 🤞

Fingers crossed! Although, I am not holing my breath for this week, hopefully by the next at the latest! Should be in this next batch for sure. 

[Riversong 420]

1 hour ago, State and Maine said:

I’m planning on the same thing. Have an account with zero monthly fees would be perfect. If not then I guess it’ll be switched to American currency and taken with me. Fingers crossed for interview letters to go out this week! 🤞

Yes! Fingers crossed for interview letters

[CarolynAllan 24]

Yes, we'll be keeping a couple checking accounts live for Canadian bills (life insurance, car payment and insurance (until we decide what to do with it)).  My understanding so far is file the FBAR stuff with the US treasury.  Also keeping RRSP's in place, but not contributing as no gain from doing that.

[CAKIK 1]

It might be a ignorant question... I know I will be asked to present my birth certificate and passport at the interview, how about my petitioner's birth certificate and a copy of  his passport? Has anyone been asked to show them at the interview?

[Andeo 0]

Does anyone knows current wait times after DQ for CR1 visa interview in Montreal.

[YYZ&MIA 117]

Hi everyone, this might be a strange question but once we activate the visa, will gov of Canada be notified in any way? Also, upon going back to Canada to visit, how will we be treated at customs? Are we still considered a Canadian dual citizen or an American? 

[SSS24 7]

12 hours ago, CAKIK said:

It might be a ignorant question... I know I will be asked to present my birth certificate and passport at the interview, how about my petitioner's birth certificate and a copy of  his passport? Has anyone been asked to show them at the interview?

Hi! I took a copy of my husband's/petitioners birth certificate and passport but I wasn't asked for it at the interview.

[State and Maine 190]

3 hours ago, Andeo said:

Does anyone knows current wait times after DQ for CR1 visa interview in Montreal.

The past 2 months averaged about 260 days. Pre covid in 2019 was around 160...

[CGs_Mother 114]

4 hours ago, Andeo said:

Does anyone knows current wait times after DQ for CR1 visa interview in Montreal.

If you look at the chart @Hawk Riders made, you'll see what the average wait is these days. Most of us waiting for the next batch of interviews were DQ'd in August/September 2020. No time difference between CR1 and IR1. 

[acmanu 68]

Ok so long delayed review for my interview on March 29, 2021. 

 

I took an Uber from my hotel at 7:40 AM and was outside embassy at 7:50 AM, it was really windy and cold that morning. We stood outside till 8:00 AM and the guard came out to let us in. One guy returned from US 3 days ago and was not allowed to enter the building. After I was let in the guard asked my name and crossed it off on the list and then asked me questions regarding Covid symptoms. After that I was taken to the security check where I kept all my documents and coat in the tray for screening and then I was given a locker for storing my phone. Then another guard took me to floor 1 where I was asked to report to window 6. I stood there for 10 minutes and no one came and then a lady showed up and asked for my passport and gave me a ticket with a number.  I was called again at the window where I submitted my marriage certificate, birth certificate, updated 2020 taxes and W2 and was then given the domestic violence pamphlet. I asked if 2019 tax transcript is required and the lady said 2020 taxes are sufficient. I was told everything is fine and I can sit and wait for my number to be called for interview. I waited around 40 min and was called for interview and was asked following question 

 

1. My name and date of birth? 

2. Who is sponsoring me?

3. How did we meet?

4. What do I like about my wife?

5. Did I read the pamphlet? - Now just a note on this one @Prairiegirl3 mentioned the officer was not happy if you say you haven't read the pamphlet, so I made a summary and responded to the officer. He was really happy. 

 

After that I was told I was approved and will get my passport back in 2-3weeks. I then asked the officer if he has copy of my PR card and also if he can cancel my B1/B2 visa on the old passport aswell and he made a note on that.  

 

My status changed to ISSUED - AP on day of interview and Issued Final Processing on next day March 30, 2021. I received tracking number on Friday April 2, 2021 and currently waiting to receive my passport in interior BC. 

 

Thank you everyone on the forum for the help! 

[MichaelZas 21]

Do you know how long does it take from the day the Dr. send the medical exam results to embassy until arrival to embassy? Do they send it by mail or email?

I am pretty sure this kind of question were answered already but cant find where exactly sorry. 

Note: I did my medicals with Dr. Randall in Toronto

[mam521 2,214]

On 4/4/2021 at 7:28 AM, YYZ&MIA said:

Pertaining to this question: is anyone on here also planning on keeping their Canadian bank account after crossing and moving? 

I do cross border and am pleased to have kept mine since I did have to go back to Canada for 18mo.  You have to file an FBAR if there's ever over $10K in your accounts.  

6 hours ago, Andeo said:

Does anyone knows current wait times after DQ for CR1 visa interview in Montreal.

Please fill out your timeline as per the instructions in @Hawk Riders profile.  Please read the FAQ's as well.  

4 hours ago, YYZ&MIA said:

Hi everyone, this might be a strange question but once we activate the visa, will gov of Canada be notified in any way? Also, upon going back to Canada to visit, how will we be treated at customs? Are we still considered a Canadian dual citizen or an American? 

You're a Canadian citizen with American Permanent Residency.  You need to enter Canada on your Canadian passport and return to the US with your green card.  You will still be subject to all quarantine measures, etc while this covid business continues.