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

[HD_BIRDS 121]

12 hours ago, yyctous said:

Within a few hours, the CEAC status changed from "ready" (for an interview) to "Issued under administrative processing" to "Issued, in final processing, expect it within 5 business days". So, thankfully, it looks like it won't be 3-4 weeks after all!

Great news!

[HD_BIRDS 121]

17 hours ago, YYZ&MIA said:

I dont have Canadian health insurance at this point either as Ive been outside of Canada for a while and my HC is expired. Can you elaborate on how you went about downloading your vaccination record from the public health agency? Share a link? Starting to wonder if my vaccination card is going to be enough for the Dr doing my medical of if Ill have to do what you just described.

I was able to get it online from the Alberta Public Health Agency with my old health number and birthdate. The travel clinic was also able to see my record online in the government database. I sent in a scan of my government record and asked Dr. Mascarenhas's office if that would suffice in lieu of the form, and they said no you must have a doctor complete the vaccination form itself.

[jbarr627 18]

Question - my husband’s interview is Monday. I know we’re supposed to bring original documents. We obviously misplaced our marriage license during my move. I went to town hall and got one with an official stamp on it from the town clerk. Will this suffice?

[rafmann 0]

My family member has their interview coming up. 
They submitted their DS 260 July 2020. In September 2020 they were turned away from the US Canada land border due to Covid essential travel rules. They were recommended at that time to try traveling by air instead. 
The concern is on the DS 260 in July 2020, they responded that they were never denied admission which was true at that time.

My question is how should they respond if asked if they were turned around at the US border at their interview?

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

2 hours ago, jbarr627 said:

Question - my husband’s interview is Monday. I know we’re supposed to bring original documents. We obviously misplaced our marriage license during my move. I went to town hall and got one with an official stamp on it from the town clerk. Will this suffice?

Yes, that IS your marriage certificate.

In general (in most states of the US) the original marriage certificate is kept at the City Hall/ town hall. What they give you is a certified copy, but it as good as an original.

 

So the one you just got is exactly the same document as the one you lost. 

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

5 minutes ago, rafmann said:

My family member has their interview coming up. 
They submitted their DS 260 July 2020. In September 2020 they were turned away from the US Canada land border due to Covid essential travel rules. They were recommended at that time to try traveling by air instead. 
The concern is on the DS 260 in July 2020, they responded that they were never denied admission which was true at that time.

My question is how should they respond if asked if they were turned around at the US border at their interview?

Not a lawyer, but personally I wouldn’t call this a denial of entry per se. The border was closed. It had nothing to do with your family member’s eligibility to cross the border.

 

I wouldn’t mention this at the interview, unless it was specifically asked. In which case, just explain what happened and let the consulate decide whether the form needs to be updated.

Edited September 29, 2021 by From_CAN_2_US

[jbarr627 18]

13 minutes ago, From_CAN_2_US said:

Yes, that IS your marriage certificate.

In general (in most states of the US) the original marriage certificate is kept at the City Hall/ town hall. What they give you is a certified copy, but it as good as an original.

 

So the one you just got is exactly the same document as the one you lost. 

Well I feel like an idiot lol. Thank you!

[rafmann 0]

21 minutes ago, From_CAN_2_US said:

Not a lawyer, but personally I wouldn’t call this a denial of entry per se. The border was closed. It had nothing to do with your family member’s eligibility to cross the border.

 

I wouldn’t mention this at the interview, unless it was specifically asked. In which case, just explain what happened and let the consulate decide whether the form needs to be updated.

That makes sense, thank you!

[Booey_US_CA 25]

6 hours ago, HD_BIRDS said:

I was able to get it online from the Alberta Public Health Agency with my old health number and birthdate. The travel clinic was also able to see my record online in the government database. I sent in a scan of my government record and asked Dr. Mascarenhas's office if that would suffice in lieu of the form, and they said no you must have a doctor complete the vaccination form itself.

Do you think someone would be able to get the vaccination form before the medical exam? Or should we wait until the medical exam after we get the interview letter?

[HD_BIRDS 121]

1 minute ago, Booey_US_CA said:

Do you think someone would be able to get the vaccination form before the medical exam? Or should we wait until the medical exam after we get the interview letter?

You need the vaccination record before the medical exam. It's a required part of the medical. I ordered mine a long time ago. If you can't find or access your vaccination record, you can also get a titers blood test which will show if you have antibodies to the diseases, which shows past immunization. 

[Booey_US_CA 25]

1 minute ago, HD_BIRDS said:

You need the vaccination record before the medical exam. It's a required part of the medical. I ordered mine a long time ago. If you can't find or access your vaccination record, you can also get a titers blood test which will show if you have antibodies to the diseases, which shows past immunization. 

Hm ok guess I got confused about this extra form from the medical exam

[HD_BIRDS 121]

Just now, Booey_US_CA said:

Hm ok guess I got confused about this extra form from the medical exam

In addition to the vaccine record or titers test, some of the immigration doctors require you have a medical professional "validate" the record by completing and signing a form. If required, this needs to be done prior to the medical and sent to the clinic in advance. At least in the case of Dr. Mascarenhas, the form was downloadable from their website, and you can fill it out anytime before your medical. https://www.visadoctor.ca/en/us-medical

[Booey_US_CA 25]

2 minutes ago, HD_BIRDS said:

In addition to the vaccine record or titers test, some of the immigration doctors require you have a medical professional "validate" the record by completing and signing a form. If required, this needs to be done prior to the medical and sent to the clinic in advance. At least in the case of Dr. Mascarenhas, the form was downloadable from their website, and you can fill it out anytime before your medical. https://www.visadoctor.ca/en/us-medical

Thanks so much! Saving!

[HD_BIRDS 121]

My interview letter doesn't actually have the address of the consulate on it. What is the address in Montreal? Also, am I correct that the email from the NVC is the "appointment letter"? Thank you!

[Mintaftertaste 25]

Just a question for those who filled with a Joint Sponsor.

 

Were you asked and uploaded their W2s as well for the recent year?

Or was 2020 IRS docs enough?

 

Edited September 30, 2021 by Mintaftertaste