IR-1/CR-1 Montreal DQ'd private message group goes public part 3

[jmkmqp 7]

So I realized I uploaded the short form of Canadian birth certificate (the wallet sized one) which is not accepted. Now ordering a long form from Service Ontario.

 

Should I immediately upload the correct version to CEAC under Optional documents? Or wait until NVC reviews the case? It will be another month before NVC gets to my case (submitted late Aug). Will I be put on back of line when I do so?

[opallynn 30]

1 hour ago, jmkmqp said:

So I realized I uploaded the short form of Canadian birth certificate (the wallet sized one) which is not accepted. Now ordering a long form from Service Ontario.

 

Should I immediately upload the correct version to CEAC under Optional documents? Or wait until NVC reviews the case? It will be another month before NVC gets to my case (submitted late Aug). Will I be put on back of line when I do so?

NVC got to our case super quickly (within a month), so I would highly recommend that you submit it ASAP, and send them a message about it, otherwise it might create delays. 

 

 

 

 

[Twiz&Toz 240]

Not sure if everyone saw the video yesterday... but Montreal said they are adding more staff for the next 3 months!!! 

Ps video is on there Facebook 

Edited September 30, 2021 by Twiz&Toz

[harshshah 15]

I follow US embassy in montreal facebook page and they recently shared 2 update. They have added extra resources and hoping to clear the backlog

 

https://www.facebook.com/170143543101285/videos/929761910951590

https://www.facebook.com/U.S.CGMontreal/videos/1028922601190665/

https://www.facebook.com/U.S.CGMontreal/videos/929761910951590/

 

They mentioned currently they are interviewing Oct 2020 for spousal visa. But i hear some folks who got DQ'd in Dec 2020 got their interview. Amy thought? 

 

May be they didnt have updated number? which is very odd by the way!!

[Danii 312]

1 minute ago, harshshah said:

I follow US embassy in montreal facebook page and they recently shared 2 update. They have added extra resources and hoping to clear the backlog

 

https://www.facebook.com/170143543101285/videos/929761910951590

https://www.facebook.com/U.S.CGMontreal/videos/1028922601190665/

https://www.facebook.com/U.S.CGMontreal/videos/929761910951590/

 

They mentioned currently they are interviewing Oct 2020 for spousal visa. But i hear some folks who got DQ'd in Dec 2020 got their interview. Amy thought? 

 

May be they didnt have updated number? which is very odd by the way!!

Well, currently for the month of Sept, they were interviewing ppl who got IL in Aug, which were mainly people who DQd Oct. Next month, they will be doing Oct-Dec

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

2 hours ago, Twiz&Toz said:

Not sure if everyone saw the video yesterday... but Montreal said they are adding more staff for the next 3 months!!! 

Ps video is on there Facebook 

 

2 hours ago, harshshah said:

I follow US embassy in montreal facebook page and they recently shared 2 update. They have added extra resources and hoping to clear the backlog

 

https://www.facebook.com/170143543101285/videos/929761910951590

https://www.facebook.com/U.S.CGMontreal/videos/1028922601190665/

https://www.facebook.com/U.S.CGMontreal/videos/929761910951590/

 

They mentioned currently they are interviewing Oct 2020 for spousal visa. But i hear some folks who got DQ'd in Dec 2020 got their interview. Amy thought? 

 

May be they didnt have updated number? which is very odd by the way!!

Thanks so much for sharing this.

 

I really appreciate it when Montreal uploads these videos.. also glad that it looks like our speculations are indeed true. Good snooping @Twiz&Toz!
 

I hope that we will reach at least April 2021 DQ by end of this year. Seems quite achievable.

 

PS - I noticed that MTL is interviewing K1s in October of people with upto Feb 2021 NOA2. So hopefully we will reach Feb 2021 DQs in the next round of IR1/CR1 ILs.

Edited September 30, 2021 by From_CAN_2_US

[opallynn 30]

I want to thank everyone who gave me great advice. My daughter and I flew out of Vancouver on September 7th, and I’m permitted to stay until January 4th or until I get my IL, whichever is sooner. 
 

I had to wake my daughter to go through TSA, which initiated a melt-down all the way through the TSA and customs. The CBP officers were great. I had to go to secondary, but I had a binder full of ties to Canada and I think the officer felt bad enough for me (as essentially a single parent to a SCREAMING toddler) that he allowed me through. 
 

I was DQ’d February 10th, 2021, so hopefully my interview is soon. 

[yyctous 20]

Hi all. 
 

After my interview on sept 27, my status was changed by that afternoon to issued, final processing, message about receiving it within 5 days, etc. It’s been exactly four days since that message, and I still don’t have a tracking number or a confirmation email from Canada post. Does anyone know what it taking so long? I thought that once it was issued, they usually got it to a courier within a day or two. I have a flight booked for next Wednesday that I’m assuming I’ll have to cancel because of these additional delays. Any advice or similar experiences would be much appreciated. 

Edited October 1, 2021 by yyctous

[irisheyes123 66]

hi everyone! does anyone know if we're allowed to bring a ring binder into the interview with us or does it have to be a special kind of folder?

 

thanks

[LomLomLom 6]

On 10/1/2021 at 12:52 PM, yyctous said:

Hi all. 
 

After my interview on sept 27, my status was changed by that afternoon to issued, final processing, message about receiving it within 5 days, etc. It’s been exactly four days since that message, and I still don’t have a tracking number or a confirmation email from Canada post. Does anyone know what it taking so long? I thought that once it was issued, they usually got it to a courier within a day or two. 

Did you have the tracking number for your passport yet? Just curious! 

 

23 hours ago, irisheyes123 said:

hi everyone! does anyone know if we're allowed to bring a ring binder into the interview with us or does it have to be a special kind of folder?

 

Yes, you can bring a binder, 

[Sunshine022 17]

Please can someone tell me if my police certificate is the right one? Or do I need to get a new one? Thank you. 

[Mintaftertaste 25]

2 hours ago, Sunshine022 said:

Please can someone tell me if my police certificate is the right one? Or do I need to get a new one? Thank you. 

It's a year old, its best to get a newer one, but this is the correct police certificate 

[YYZ&MIA 117]

6 hours ago, Mintaftertaste said:

It's a year old, its best to get a newer one, but this is the correct police certificate 

The validity of police certificates has been extended to 2 years.

[Hawk Riders 814]

13 hours ago, Sunshine022 said:

...police certificate...

This topic is covered in the FAQ and a correct image is included in the spreadsheet as well.

[parent_canada 4]

We are IR5 (Parents of US Citizen) Category. Our visa was approved and we are in the US right now. This group really helps everyone. Just want to post some points based on our interview experience.

1. Police certificate is valid for 2 years now

2. Get a Police certificate for any other country if you lived 6 months there anytime

3. Upload recent tax returns etc.. It saves your time and their time

4. Got passport back in a week Sep 27th (Pick up at Montreal)

5. Don't forget to pay immigrant fee after passport received.  https://my.uscis.gov/uscis-immigrant-fee/

 

Thank you @Hawk Riders for this group. Please add SSN and Green card timelines also in the excel. It avoids duplicate posts about it.

@Hawk Riders