part IV, the big IR1/CR1 DQ'd message group...

[aaron2020 11,651]

2 minutes ago, jmkmqp said:

What paperwork is needed for moving with dogs from Canada to US? Not finding a consistent answer.

https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/dogs.html

[kkeys 40]

I am sure this has been asked a million times, so heres to time a million and one.. ! 

 

We just had to resubmit docs to NVC as we made some mistakes.. If we expedite at NVC, does that automatically expedite us at the embassy in Montreal?

 

We would like to skip the wait for NVC, but arent quite ready to do the medical and all of that plus pack up and move in the next few months. 

[aaron2020 11,651]

1 hour ago, kkeys said:

I am sure this has been asked a million times, so heres to time a million and one.. ! 

 

We just had to resubmit docs to NVC as we made some mistakes.. If we expedite at NVC, does that automatically expedite us at the embassy in Montreal?

 

We would like to skip the wait for NVC, but arent quite ready to do the medical and all of that plus pack up and move in the next few months. 

You want to expedite and aren't ready to pack up and move.  Oh brother.   You want to drive in the express lane and go 15 mph.

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

5 hours ago, kkeys said:

I am sure this has been asked a million times, so heres to time a million and one.. ! 

 

We just had to resubmit docs to NVC as we made some mistakes.. If we expedite at NVC, does that automatically expedite us at the embassy in Montreal?

 

We would like to skip the wait for NVC, but arent quite ready to do the medical and all of that plus pack up and move in the next few months. 

No, expediting at NVC would not DIRECTlY expedite your interview. Once you are expedited at NVC, you would be DQ’d. This would put you in queue for interview. 
 

Once in queue, the wait is currently less than 2 months to the interview. You can always request to postpone, but the wait the would be indefinite.

 

Curious though, why do you want to expedite when you are not ready to interview. 

 

 

[TSmith 10]

Hello, 

 

My wife got an email back after her medical indicating she had to go back to Montreal to the montreal chest institute for a lung scan. So besides the obvious fear of what they saw, we are wondering how long it typically takes for the US Embassy to revisit your case. We were told to still go the the Interview on March 14th and then submit the results from the chest scan once complete. Anyone know if it is handled quickly?

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

5 hours ago, TSmith said:

Hello, 

 

My wife got an email back after her medical indicating she had to go back to Montreal to the montreal chest institute for a lung scan. So besides the obvious fear of what they saw, we are wondering how long it typically takes for the US Embassy to revisit your case. We were told to still go the the Interview on March 14th and then submit the results from the chest scan once complete. Anyone know if it is handled quickly?

@BatmanFlow Experienced this with his dad. Unfortunately, it took several months for them (3-4 I believe.) The results for the scan take  a long time to come and then Montreal takes time to get to the case. It's weird because some people whose medicals were delayed were approved soon after results were received (within 2 weeks) while for others it took more than 4 months. Purely luck which category you will fall under. But yes, there is a 2 month delay just for the results of the lung scan apparently.

Edited February 25, 2022 by From_CAN_2_US

[Kai G. Llewellyn 838]

On 2/24/2022 at 8:19 AM, jmkmqp said:

What paperwork is needed for moving with dogs from Canada to US? Not finding a consistent answer.

Dog only needs to appear healthy when crossing. Afaik Canada isn't a high-risk country for rabies, so no rabies certificate needed. However, regardless, I'd advise that a dog have an up to date rabies vaccination anyways. Fortunately they don't need immigrant visas! XD

Edited February 25, 2022 by Kai G. Llewellyn

[BatmanFlow 481]

6 hours ago, TSmith said:

Hello, 

 

My wife got an email back after her medical indicating she had to go back to Montreal to the montreal chest institute for a lung scan. So besides the obvious fear of what they saw, we are wondering how long it typically takes for the US Embassy to revisit your case. We were told to still go the the Interview on March 14th and then submit the results from the chest scan once complete. Anyone know if it is handled quickly?

 

1 hour ago, From_CAN_2_US said:

@BatmanFlow Experienced this with his dad. Unfortunately, it took several months for them (3-4 I believe.) The results for the scan take  a long time to come and then Montreal takes time to get to the case. It's weird because some people whose medicals were delayed were approved soon after results were received (within 2 weeks) while for others it took more than 4 months. Purely luck which category you will fall under. But yes, there is a 2 month delay just for the results of the lung scan apparently.

Yes my dad ran into this issue. His X-rays weren’t clear (he was a smoker) so he had to do a Sputum test for TB clearance. In Toronto it took a month to get the appointment. Then it takes two months for the sputum tests to come back (no way to expedite this. Once the results came in the immigration doctor sent the results over to embassy. Once they received it, it took about 4 weeks to issue visa. 
 

not sure if yours is just a lung scan or sputum test. Hopefully a scan rather than sputum test. 

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

It's been an incredibly busy few weeks and I am only getting the chance now to post about my crossing experience.

 

I interviewed on Dec 8 and received my passport back on Dec 14,  but only crossed into the US on Feb 12. It took me some time to give notice to my landlord and wrap things up in Canada.

 

After weighing my options, I decided to sell/ donate most of my belongings in Canada and move to the US with only what I could carry in my husband's sedan. Was difficult to let go of a lot of my stuff, but I think it was wise. Selling on Kijiji proved to work out really well from downtown Toronto, but did take some effort. My furniture for a 1 bedroom condo (most pieces being only a year old) sold for a little over $4000. My husband drove to Toronto on Feb 10, we loaded up the car on Feb 11 and drove to the border on Feb 12.

 

We crossed at Lewiston, NY. We arrived at the gantry, handed our passports to the officer, and told them I was immigrating to the US. They asked us to pull into secondary. We parked our car and went into the building, where we waited for our name to the called. We were called to a booth where a pretty friendly officer took my fingerprints and my photo. Informed me we were being issued a conditional visa and have to apply for ROC and asked me to sign a paper. Said my green card will arrive at our address, that the stamp on my passport was sufficient to travel back to US until then, and that's about it.

 

Took about 20 minutes I wager... No questions at all, not even about what we were carrying....

 

I received my SSN in the mail on Feb 22. It was printed on Feb 15.

 

I am now at our home in New Hampshire. Still feels surreal, and it still hasn't sunk in that I am not returning to Canada, that my husband's home is now my home... A little bit of a shock to be honest as I have been independent and lived alone for so long. As an adult, I have also always chosen where I live, and now living in a home chosen by someone else, surrounded by things chosen by someone else. It is taking some getting used to...

 

Another funny thing - while running errands the other day, we happened to pass by the NVC building (which happens to be close to our neighbourhood). So ironic how the source of a lot of our misery is so physically close to me right now....

Edited February 25, 2022 by From_CAN_2_US

[TSmith 10]

44 minutes ago, BatmanFlow said:

 

Yes my dad ran into this issue. His X-rays weren’t clear (he was a smoker) so he had to do a Sputum test for TB clearance. In Toronto it took a month to get the appointment. Then it takes two months for the sputum tests to come back (no way to expedite this. Once the results came in the immigration doctor sent the results over to embassy. Once they received it, it took about 4 weeks to issue visa. 
 

not sure if yours is just a lung scan or sputum test. Hopefully a scan rather than sputum test. 

Thank you, sadly sputum

[Idlewild 26]

2 hours ago, Kai G. Llewellyn said:

Dog only needs to appear healthy when crossing. Afaik Canada isn't a high-risk country for rabies, so no rabies certificate needed. However, regardless, I'd advise that a dog have an up to date rabies vaccination anyways. Fortunately they don't need immigrant visas! XD

We've been asked before for proof of a Rabies vaccine for our dog, but I can't remember if it was the US or Canada that asked for it on our many trips over the years.  I highly recommend having it handy.  You don't want any more hassle than necessary.

[Ontarkie 14,304]

On 2/24/2022 at 10:19 AM, jmkmqp said:

What paperwork is needed for moving with dogs from Canada to US? Not finding a consistent answer.

Dogs don't need a health certificate but they do need to be current with their vaccines. Rabies is a must and must be at least 3 months before you cross. 

 

 

Editing to correct my wording if crossing by land dogs will not need a health certificate, by air the airline may require it. 

Edited February 27, 2022 by Ontarkie

[katelynns 36]

Saw some people posting who crossed POE around the same time as me wondering about getting their green cards. Thought I would give an update.I had reached over 90 days and planned on contacting USCIS but I was too busy. Checked status Feb 11 status said the card was produced! I got the card in the mail Saturday Feb 19th. A little over 90 days. I crossed November 1, 2021.

[Ilovecancun29 17]

 

I realized I didn't updated this topic  for the excel sheet @Hawk Riders

My interview was January 12 > refused due to missing medical from Dec 30th 2021.

Medical was sent on January 30, showed refused under AP during the whole time and  my tracking number and passport was sent on February 10th 2022.

Passport arrived February 12!.

On another topic...

Im waiting for my husband to come back from work in Alaska. I was wondering if I should take a walk to rainbow bridge since I live so close and activate my IR1 while I wait for him since SSN and GC are taking some time....?

During Covid I've been dropping off my husband at the booth half way through the bridge and being escorted back to the Canadian side by the Americans without any problems. I just wonder what should I bring besides my passport and my parka 😂 ?

Edited February 27, 2022 by Ilovecancun29

[affy 35]

Today is my birthday. It is, also, the first day of a new month. I am making my wish this year for all of us who have been waiting (so long) for IL's to come through this month. I am thinking of us all right now and sending out all of my positive thoughts your way. This will be over soon. ❤️