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

[From_CAN_2_US 1,105]

Just now, Twiz&Toz said:

Approved !!!! 

Yay!!! Congratulations.

 

And also happy to hear some good news today after the refusals this morning.

[CanadianJeff 22]

1 minute ago, Twiz&Toz said:

Approved !!!! 

Congrats!

[zor435 21]

I got approved. Lots of people there in the waiting area. Around 40.   Lots of waiting to submit documents. They asked me for birth certificate, police cerf, husband 1040, and marriage certificate. Once I submitted those documents I had to go sit down and wait another hour for interview. Interview was quick. She was very pleasant. Asked me to tell me how and when we met, where he lives, what he does. And said I was approved. I heard some people get refused due to not having original documents and one lady couldn't remember her marriage date but the guy was super nice to her and said he understood she was nervous lol. Overall it's the waiting

[ME_RHEDZ77 269]

1 hour ago, Twiz&Toz said:

Approved !!!! 

Congratulations!

[From_CAN_2_US 1,105]

12 minutes ago, zor435 said:

I got approved. Lots of people there in the waiting area. Around 40.   Lots of waiting to submit documents. They asked me for birth certificate, police cerf, husband 1040, and marriage certificate. Once I submitted those documents I had to go sit down and wait another hour for interview. Interview was quick. She was very pleasant. Asked me to tell me how and when we met, where he lives, what he does. And said I was approved. I heard some people get refused due to not having original documents and one lady couldn't remember her marriage date but the guy was super nice to her and said he understood she was nervous lol. Overall it's the waiting

Congratulations! 
 

Awwww poor lady who couldn’t remember her marriage date. Did she get approved in the end?

[katcat29 28]

Hi everyone,

I have been a long time viewer of this thread, just recently joined because I have a question and am hoping someone has some advice.

I did my IR1 interview in Montreal on Monday October 25. I was approved at the interview. Since then, I've been checking the CEAC  tracker, and it has only ever said 'Ready'. The case also has not been touched in over a week, since October 29, 2021.

Over the weekend, I sent an email to the Consulate (even though I know they probably won't get back to me, or just tell me to check the tracker). 

Has this ever happened to anyone? I know they say you have to wait 2-3 weeks for your passport back, but it is so absolutely discouraging to see people who interviewed a full week after you, get their passports already, and my status hasn't even changed once! Really hoping to hear positive advice... Thank you!

 

[Emilyy 12]

have any October or September Interviewees that have crossed gotten their SS and green card yet? The SS is applied for at the same time as the green card by the border agent right?

[zor435 21]

1 hour ago, From_CAN_2_US said:

Congratulations! 
 

Awwww poor lady who couldn’t remember her marriage date. Did she get approved in the end?

I think he said they were waiting for her medical and was given 221g form. 

[Hamlet 122]

I was approved today! I hope…It was very busy but I got in at 8am and left at 10am. 
 

The lady interviewing me said that I was approved, however the system was slow and not updating the last screen for the security /criminal check?? She said if I have nothing in my history then all is good. I’m clean so hopefully it updates quickly. She kept my passport and the petitioners tax document and said the passport will be mailed once it clears. 
 

this is my status as of now. 
 

 

[From_CAN_2_US 1,105]

15 minutes ago, Hamlet said:

I was approved today! I hope…It was very busy but I got in at 8am and left at 10am. 
 

The lady interviewing me said that I was approved, however the system was slow and not updating the last screen for the security /criminal check?? She said if I have nothing in my history then all is good. I’m clean so hopefully it updates quickly. She kept my passport and the petitioners tax document and said the passport will be mailed once it clears. 
 

this is my status as of now. 
 

 

Congratulations! You appear to be ahead as it is already Issued.

 

Also interesting how the security/ criminal check is the last screen. I am guessing this is where the computer would flag some folks and a 221G with DS-5535 is issued. Looks like it’s purely decided by the computer.

Edited November 8, 2021 by From_CAN_2_US

[Hamlet 122]

3 minutes ago, From_CAN_2_US said:

Congratulations! You appear to be ahead as it is already Issued.

 

Also interesting how the security/ criminal check is the last screen. I am guessing this is where the computer would flag some folks and a 221G with DS-5535. Looks like it’s purely decided by the computer.

Weird part is when I was handing over my documents before the actual interview, my medicals weren’t uploading and the lady had to go to another computer to get it. 
 

Hopefully it doesn’t take to long for the AP and I get the final approval. 

[Twiz&Toz 240]

29 minutes ago, Hamlet said:

Weird part is when I was handing over my documents before the actual interview, my medicals weren’t uploading and the lady had to go to another computer to get it. 
 

Hopefully it doesn’t take to long for the AP and I get the final approval. 

I’m issued already too... dr office said the systems were glitched they had to fax mine in 

[kpbru 17]

Passport arrived today!

 

Shipping notice came via email Friday, Nov 5th and our interview was Wednesday, Nov 3rd.

 

CC: @Hawk Riders
for spreadsheet update

[Twiz&Toz 240]

Things I noticed today was a lot of ppl were missing docs showed up with backpacks. Also noticed a lot of ppl didn’t have there medicals in on time. I over preped just in case brought all my requested paperwork plus some. I also made sure to have all my originals and all original tax docs from 2019 and 2020 just case. This did save me in the end as they want to see them. I also brought proof of continued relationship so chat logs flight tickets ect. I wasn’t asked for them but you never know. I was asked the normal questions as everyone else I was asked if we had any kids and let them know we just had cats since they are our kids. I also brought copy of my husbands stuff eg birth certificate passport ect. I went a little ham but didn’t want to miss anything. My husband waited outside for me the whole time I’m not sure who was more nervous me or him lol. 

[RG4CANUSA 13]

I was approved yesterday! Woohoo! Thanks to everyone to helped us through this experience.

 

After 543 days, the interview was a breeze. Here’s a detailed recap, in the hopes that it will help some of you:

 

• At 8:45 we arrived at the consulate. We were one hour early, on purpose, to avoid any setbacks, relax a little bit and see what others were doing. There was already a big line of people waiting to get inside. And my appointment was at 9:45, so we bought a coffee and breakfast at the Second Cup across the street. We sat down and waited until 9:35 to get in line. People there were all waiting for 9:00 and 9:15 (they were late for their interviews), as well as for 9:30 and 9:45.
  • I recommend getting in line as soon as possible. The reason why is that you enter the consulate based on your appointment time and who is there first. For instance, there may be six people with appointments at 9:30, so you’ll want to be the first one in line for that group, so you can get in first, get interviewed first, and leave first. I've read before that security will give you trouble, but we encountered friendly security people and they seemed to realize they were running late, so they were okay with this. The more you know...  

 

• At 10:35 I was allowed inside by security. I went through a very light version of airpot security. Shoes don’t have to come off, just pockets, metals and coat. They just asked me to turn off my cell phone and directed me to a lockbox where I placed my phone. I then locked the box myself, grabbed the key and placed it in my pocket. Then, I took the elevator up to the first floor and got in line for window 6, which had the person in front of me from the line downstairs.
  • The lockbox is the size of a PO box. It can fit a several phones, watches, keys, etc. so don’t be afraid that it’s too small.

 

• At 10:40 I walked to window 6 and a nice lady took my passport and 2 photos. She gave me a ticket number and asked me to sit down until the number was called.
  • There were 32 people ahead of me (I heard the security person on the phone) and there were 12 booths (but some were not available).
  • Yes, they are busy!

 

• At 11:40 my number was called on the screen and I walked up to window 7. A nice man asked for my original documents and translations:
  • Birth certificate and translation,
  • Marriage certificate,
  • Police certificate from Canada,
  • Police certificate from my home country and translation.
  • He confirmed my home address and phone number. Gave me the pamphlet about domestic violence to read. Gave me back my two passport photos. And asked me to wait some more.

 

• At 12:30 my number was called again on the screen and I walked up to window 2. A lovely lady asked me to tell her about my spouse and asked a few questions:
  • Do you swear or affirm that everything in your application is true? Then place your right hand on the fingerprint scanner.
  • Tell me about your spouse
  • Where did you meet? When?
  • When did you get married?
  • What brought you to Canada? (I was born abroad)
  • What do you do for a living? Will you continue doing this? What does your spouse do for a living?
  • Where do you intend to live, once you move to the USA?
  • Do you have any questions about the pamphlet?
  • Then she said everything looked great with my application and intended to approve it today. She gave me a paper to track my passport and said I should have it back within 2-3 weeks (but from this forum, it seems they return it faster).

 

• At 12:35 I left the consulate, kissed my spouse and we walked back to the hotel. I called all family and friends to tell them the good news.

 

We’re now back home and starting our packing! Thanks again to all our friends from VisaJourney, you've been great ❤️