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

[Kai G. Llewellyn 837]

3 minutes ago, Shumai84 said:

seems like there is no IL from London either today so far. 

London is strange as they've been very reliable from what I've seen, I've no idea what is going on at this point and I don't think I have the energy to care. For all I know someone got fired and they haven't got a successor lined up who handles the interview letters. Goodness knows. 

 

One thing I will say, the monthly IV issuance numbers will be interesting for May/June.

Edited May 18, 2021 by Kai (CanadaDude)

[Riversong 420]

I get that they want to start processing other visas, but to not do any IR1/CR1 seems to be extreme. They should continue processing IR1/CR1, maybe cut back on the numbers. To cut us out of the mix completely is harsh

[mam521 2,062]

3 hours ago, darth vader said:

I'll end this on a positive note though. We will all get there. I just hope the lows are not as bad as the current one. Peace.

You will get there...you really will.  

 

I think your timeline is about the closest to mine.  634 days it took me from PD to interview and really, there were no excuses because there was no pandemic to blame the delayed timelines on.  

 

As I've said before, immigration is not for the weak.  I agree - there needs to be some reform.  I was already living in the US with a house, my kids in school, paying taxes and HOA fees.  We were forced to leave.  Why did the process have to be so difficult?  I think really this is the million dollar question.  

 

Don't lose faith. Your visa is nearly guaranteed as a spouse. It could always be worse - there are people who've waited decades to immigrate, waiting until a "slot" becomes available.  Find the silver linings and take the little wins.  Try to appreciate the things you have now that will change.  An example - seeing spring crocuses.  Crocuses were a symbol of spring for my entire life until I moved to the US.  I really appreciated those pale purple flowers and what they represented when I had the chance to see them again on my hiatus back to Canada.  It's easy to get hung up in the big things and forget about the little ones.  Drink in all the small things because when you slingshot out on the other side, everything is different. Everything will have changed.  

[YYZ&MIA 117]

Advice to those who cant eat and sleep while waiting for the IL... get off VJ! Take a walk. I understand the anticipation but there is not much we can do but wait. I am on 2.5 years. If it comes, it comes but trying to find patters etc isnt very fruitful and it will just drive you all crazy. 

[mam521 2,062]

It’s not just interviews, BTW. From a group I’m on…a person simply trying to remove conditions! 
 

There are advantages to entering the US after your 2yr anniversary. This is definitely one of them. 

[Shumai84 157]

Quebec premier announced they are lifting curfew on May 28th and most of the restrictions by the end of June, allowing indoor gatherings. 

This should increase interview capacity in July and onward. 

[irisheyes123 66]

also, if it helps anyone, they announced you can drive to the US if you're near a border to receive a vaccine and wont have to quarantine on the way home

[Kai G. Llewellyn 837]

34 minutes ago, irisheyes123 said:

also, if it helps anyone, they announced you can drive to the US if you're near a border to receive a vaccine and wont have to quarantine on the way home

I presume this is only open to dual-citizens who can already enter the US?

[irisheyes123 66]

30 minutes ago, Kai (CanadaDude) said:

I presume this is only open to dual-citizens who can already enter the US?

not sure - it says Canadian residents here. i'll be looking into it heavily (I'm neither a Canadian nor US Citizen) so I'll keep you posted  

 

https://www.cp24.com/news/canadians-can-drive-to-u-s-for-covid-19-vax-and-avoid-quarantine-ottawa-confirms-1.5432958

[Ontarkie 14,218]

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Edited August 5, 2021 by Ontarkie