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

[T&S_MTL 113]

Will some of you guys still renew their police certificate even though they're now valid for 2 years ? We're hoping to have our interview in August and my police certificate will reach the one year mark on September 1st. We plan to stay a few months after getting the visa, could this be an issue ?

[annierob 194]

40 minutes ago, T&S_MTL said:

Will some of you guys still renew their police certificate even though they're now valid for 2 years ? We're hoping to have our interview in August and my police certificate will reach the one year mark on September 1st. We plan to stay a few months after getting the visa, could this be an issue ?

I redid mine, just in case. The answer I got from the consulate made me think it was truly up to the officer to decide, so didn’t want to take a chance of having any issues:

 

 

[T&S_MTL 113]

20 minutes ago, annierob said:

I redid mine, just in case. The answer I got from the consulate made me think it was truly up to the officer to decide, so didn’t want to take a chance of having any issues:

 

 

Yes I was not sure about this, I'll get a new one just this piece of mind as well 😊, thanks!

[annierob 194]

31 minutes ago, T&S_MTL said:

Yes I was not sure about this, I'll get a new one just this piece of mind as well 😊, thanks!

Right? We're so close to the end, it would be so unfortunate the officers decides they want a new one...which will then create even more delays. In situations where it is up to their discretion really puts us at their mercy.

 

Really unfortunate, but I also just need peace of mind at this stage!

[helloTdot 26]

58 minutes ago, annierob said:

I redid mine, just in case. The answer I got from the consulate made me think it was truly up to the officer to decide, so didn’t want to take a chance of having any issues:

 

 

 

I think they put that disclaimer because if you went to RCMP they will tell you that the Police Certificate is only valid for 6months.  With them extending it up to 1 year (or now 2years) they have the discretion to ask for a new Police Certificate that is within the 6month issuance if needed.  Atleast that's how I interpreted it...

[Booey_US_CA 25]

16 hours ago, mam521 said:

He can change it, but he will likely need a “lease agreement” with his mother as a proof of residency/residential tie to Canada if he visits the US in addition to a letter of employment. 

Hm so just something that states with signatures from both parties that he will stay at his parents address until immigration is complete would suffice?

[ANL 41]

5 hours ago, T&S_MTL said:

Will some of you guys still renew their police certificate even though they're now valid for 2 years ? We're hoping to have our interview in August and my police certificate will reach the one year mark on September 1st. We plan to stay a few months after getting the visa, could this be an issue ?

If you are quite sure you'll get interview for August then you should be fine. Police certificate is only needed for interview, not afterwards. Of course, it is up to you, if it makes you feel better to redo it.

[YYZ&MIA 117]

5 hours ago, T&S_MTL said:

Will some of you guys still renew their police certificate even though they're now valid for 2 years ? We're hoping to have our interview in August and my police certificate will reach the one year mark on September 1st. We plan to stay a few months after getting the visa, could this be an issue ?

Anyone on here going into the interview without renewing it and following the new 2 year rule? 

[HD_BIRDS 121]

On 5/19/2021 at 1:03 PM, annierob said:

Ugh. You just gave me the push I needed to get mine redone here in the US. Commissionnaires sent me all the info on how to do it abroad. It’s going to cost $$$ but I want that peace of mind.

I did mine from the US with commissionaires. It was really easy and they were very helpful when I had questions. They also reviewed my fingerprints before I mailed it so if they weren’t clear enough I could get them redone before mailing. 

[annierob 194]

4 minutes ago, HD_BIRDS said:

I did mine from the US with commissionaires. It was really easy and they were very helpful when I had questions. They also reviewed my fingerprints before I mailed it so if they weren’t clear enough I could get them redone before mailing. 

Agreed, did the same as you. Very helpful.

 

However, RCMP made a typo in my address. Luckily they got it back, and I had to fill out paperwork to request “an address change” although it was clearly their fault.

 

They should mail it again in a few days. I really thought it got lost in the mail and that I would have to redo and pay (once again).

 

I did my fingerprints on May 28 in the US. Hoping there are no further issues and hope I get that letter with my correct address soon…and an IL too in August 🤞🤞🤞

[John416 35]

On 7/1/2021 at 10:03 AM, T&S_MTL said:

Will some of you guys still renew their police certificate even though they're now valid for 2 years ? We're hoping to have our interview in August and my police certificate will reach the one year mark on September 1st. We plan to stay a few months after getting the visa, could this be an issue ?

We are in the same position. Mine expires at one point in AUG. They said they are now valid for two years so that's what I am going with.

I have spent way to much time over thinking every thing in this process.

[helloTdot 26]

I just had my interview today and was APPROVED :) 

 

I'm not sure if this will help, but I only handed my original police certificate that's due to expire exactly 1week from today, July 9th.  I do have a more recent one that I got last month just in case, but they never asked for it and I forgot to ask if it's really 2years now.

 

I would assume they would have said something if it's an issue given the very close expiration date, but it was accepted as is.

 

On 7/1/2021 at 10:03 AM, T&S_MTL said:

Will some of you guys still renew their police certificate even though they're now valid for 2 years ? We're hoping to have our interview in August and my police certificate will reach the one year mark on September 1st. We plan to stay a few months after getting the visa, could this be an issue ?

 

I was told you have to move to the US 6months from your medical exam date, so I don't think it'll be an issue if you wanna stay a bit longer after your interview.

[helloTdot 26]

28 minutes ago, helloTdot said:

I just had my interview today and was APPROVED

 

I'm not sure if this will help, but I only handed my original police certificate that's due to expire exactly 1week from today, July 9th.  I do have a more recent one that I got last month just in case, but they never asked for it and I forgot to ask if it's really 2years now.

 

I would assume they would have said something if it's an issue given the very close expiration date, but it was accepted as is.

 

 

I was told you have to move to the US 6months from your medical exam date, so I don't think it'll be an issue if you wanna stay a bit longer after your interview.

Oops! Just to be clear, I meant my police certificate was issued July 9, 2020 -- so if it's only valid for 1 year, it would be expiring next week...

[NimF 119]

Had my IR-1 interview this morning and got APPROVED

 

I suggest following the advice in the linked post. I found it very similar to my overall experience and helped me prepare properly:

 

A few notes on my experience, some points might be very niche.

 

• The infamous clock is not working yet again lol
• I was asked: where did you meet, where you got married, who’s the petitioner, what do they do, longest stay in the us, and if I’ve ever been denied or overstayed my visa - same questions that come up in all the reviews pretty much
• I served in the military so I was asked to confirm the years of service and type of service - conscription in my case. I was not asked for the original military records even though I offered them
• I mention we have a kid together, I offered their CRBA but they said they don’t need it and just made a note of that
• No questions or request for tax information as I had submitted it all 3 days before the interview and CO said ‘they’ve got all they need’
• The police certificate from my home country had to be sent straight to the consulate (some law about the individual can’t receive it, only the government that is asking for it). So I asked it to be sent back in September 20’ and while tracking number showed it was delivered, I reached out to the consulate and they refused to confirm they’ve received it until I get an interview date. Getting that police certificate is a 6-8 weeks process with covid so I was anxious I sent a document so long ago and literally couldn’t confirm until my interview letter arrived two weeks prior. I reached after the IL and they confirmed they have received it and added it to my file and it was present for my interview, so while they couldn’t confirm until the case was “in Montreal” they nonetheless had it ready for the interview. Phew
• I had a name amendment not a name change - after the wedding. basically fixing the English translation of my last name to be easier to read while not changing how you’d pronounce it. The amended is shown as a correction on a page in the passport, but it’s not a new passport. It led to situation where my passport bio page says name A and supporting documents say name B, I couldn’t get a new passport in time. I was super nervous about it and it ended up being a non issue, not even asked about it. my take is as long as you have the right documents with you to show the name amendment it’s fine. The visa will still be issued in the old name since it’s just how they do it (according to bio page). I will apply for an I-90 or wait for N400 in the states most likely to fix it.

 

Ran into  @helloTdot at the elevator at Best Western after our interviews. Was nice to share the relief of approval with a fellow VJ’er

 

As of this afternoon my case is in Issued - AP, will update when I receive the passport.

 

Good luck everyone!

Edited July 2, 2021 by NimF

[Unseamingmirror 6]

Hi all, I was DQ July 1 2021 finally! Now just waiting for interview can I be added to the tracker please