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

[waterlooengineer 30]

12 hours ago, kryptonite said:

You need to register your interview appointment by using the website below. This will also allow you to schedule the delivery of your passport.

 

https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ca/iv

which option to choose?  since we already have an appointment scheduled.

 

Edited September 30, 2022 by waterlooengineer

[kryptonite 43]

56 minutes ago, waterlooengineer said:

which option to choose?  since we already have an appointment scheduled.

 

Yes, we already have the interview appointment date so you would select the first option. "I have received a Consular interview appointment date from the National Visa Center (NVC) ... and I have been instructed to register my appointment.."

[ClemsonC 62]

Interview is this Wednesday. Any recommendations on local hotels that won’t break the bank? This has been such a costly process as it is lol. 

[waterlooengineer 30]

14 hours ago, ClemsonC said:

Interview is this Wednesday. Any recommendations on local hotels that won’t break the bank? This has been such a costly process as it is lol. 

 

This is what I have booked for my interview appointment next month. https://goo.gl/maps/oL1fqAcKcdWrN1V46 It is a 3 min walk to the US consulate. 

Since you are booking kinda last min, prices might be high. But prices are around $200-225 on average per night. 

[kryptonite 43]

18 hours ago, ClemsonC said:

Interview is this Wednesday. Any recommendations on local hotels that won’t break the bank? This has been such a costly process as it is lol. 

Excited to hear about your experience - please do share about it when you finish. Best of luck!

[ClemsonC 62]

What kind of photos are needed at the interview? Canadian passport photos or US passport style photos ?

[Idlewild 26]

3 hours ago, ClemsonC said:

What kind of photos are needed at the interview? Canadian passport photos or US passport style photos ?

What did you submit with your DS-260?  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos.html

[ClemsonC 62]

2 minutes ago, Idlewild said:

What did you submit with your DS-260?  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos.html

I thought they needed to be taken within the last 6 months? And I honestly don’t know what we got done 🤦🏻‍♀️  It was almost 18 months that we did that. 

[Idlewild 26]

 

14 minutes ago, ClemsonC said:

I thought they needed to be taken within the last 6 months? And I honestly don’t know what we got done 🤦🏻‍♀️  It was almost 18 months that we did that. 

I'd roll with what I linked you, as it does say you need within-6-months photos.  I'm just about to submit my application, with only one thing left - ironically just need to get a fresh set of photos! 😅

[ClemsonC 62]

Had our interviews today. The officer said he intends to approve our visas and kept our passports. He said we should get them within a couple of weeks. My status changed to Issued this afternoon

[ConsistentCut 17]

Had my interview this morning and got put into AP. Exactly what we didn't want to happen. At least two others before me got the same thing. Lovely.

[kryptonite 43]

50 minutes ago, ConsistentCut said:

Had my interview this morning and got put into AP. Exactly what we didn't want to happen. At least two others before me got the same thing. Lovely.

I’m so sorry to hear that! What do you think pushed them to take that decision?

[ConsistentCut 17]

1 hour ago, kryptonite said:

I’m so sorry to hear that! What do you think pushed them to take that decision?

I don't think any human being made the decision. The CO had my 221g in hand before I even got to the window. He said our application looked good and is holding onto my passport. The two other guys before me also got 221gs. I think it is 100% a computer decision, and I have no idea why.

 

It's so dumb. I filled out the email and sent it back but it doesn't have ANY additional info to what they already have, except some extra work/residence history.

Edited October 5, 2022 by ConsistentCut

[NYQC 5]

27 minutes ago, ConsistentCut said:

I don't think any human being made the decision. The CO had my 221g in hand before I even got to the window. He said our application looked good and is holding onto my passport. The two other guys before me also got 221gs. I think it is 100% a computer decision, and I have no idea why.

 

It's so dumb. I filled out the email and sent it back but it doesn't have ANY additional info to what they already have, except some extra work/residence history.

what does AP and 221gs mean? 

[kryptonite 43]

40 minutes ago, ConsistentCut said:

I don't think any human being made the decision. The CO had my 221g in hand before I even got to the window. He said our application looked good and is holding onto my passport. The two other guys before me also got 221gs. I think it is 100% a computer decision, and I have no idea why.

 

It's so dumb. I filled out the email and sent it back but it doesn't have ANY additional info to what they already have, except some extra work/residence history.

Do you think they had it in hand because they had already reviewed additional documents that you may have submitted on to CEAC beforehand?

 

After you were DQd, did you upload more things on to CEAC?