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

[DamAk 33]

3 minutes ago, darth vader said:

Thank you for answering. I have a few more questions if you don't mind.

 

1. Can one book medical appointment before receiving IL? Is it advisable?

2. I would most likely want to book my medical in Toronto, are they backed up? How soon are people getting medical appointment after getting IL? Do you have to wait long?

Lol no problem.

I would probably not advise you to have the medical done before receiving the IL simply because the panel physician needs access to your immigration file when you get to the appointment, that's where they upload all the reports. As for booking it, I don't think there's an issue with that, again as long as the actual date is after you receive the IL lol.

And when I got my medical done, there was actually a backlog at Ontario Public Health and alot of people around that time didn't have their medical in time for the interview. After the consulate received our medicals, most were issued within 1-2 weeks. I, on the other hand (idk who else), am still waiting 6 weeks later. Right now idk how quick the blood work is being processed but when you get the IL, try booking the first date you can find with your doctor so there's enough time for it to get to the consulate.

[MiloPinkman 23]

4 hours ago, darth vader said:

Hi folks -  can someone please help me with the below -

1. What is the latest DQ date that have got interview dates so far? Looking at the spreadsheet it appears the latest DQ date to get interview is Jan 04 with interview date of 14 Mar. My DQ date is 19 Jan and I do not have an IL yet, so I am kind of freaked out if I missed it in my inbox somehow????

2. Also confirming that the police certificates are valid for 2 years?

 

Thank you so much!!!!

 

My DQ date is Nov. Still haven't received IL, calling NVC didn't help either

[Budzmaroo 26]

6 hours ago, MiloPinkman said:

 

My DQ date is Nov. Still haven't received IL, calling NVC didn't help either

Hoping we’ll get included in the next batch of ILs. I got DQ’d in dec. Hope they won’t skip us this time.

[jmkmqp 7]

So our US physical address changed from the one we gave to USCIS and DoS. Do I just update on USCIS or do I also have to notify DoS? To get the SSN sent to the right place

 

Already got visa in hand. About to activate

 

thank you !

Edited March 4, 2022 by jmkmqp

[DamAk 33]

My visa is issued!!! OMG finally!!!

Got the tracking number today, exactly 6 weeks after my interview!!

 

Here's my timeline incase it helps anyone

Jan 21: Interview (refused under 221g for pending medical)

Jan 27: Medical received by consulate, update on CEAC

Feb 4: Update on CEAC, still refused (they responded to my email inquiry, I think that's why it was updated)

Feb 28: Got a positive-sounding response from consulate after another inquiry, saying "we are looking into your case"

Mar 3: Issued - AP

Mar 4: Issued - FP (got tracking number in email)

 

 

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

16 hours ago, darth vader said:

Thank you for answering. I have a few more questions if you don't mind.

 

1. Can one book medical appointment before receiving IL? Is it advisable?

2. I would most likely want to book my medical in Toronto, are they backed up? How soon are people getting medical appointment after getting IL? Do you have to wait long?

You cannot do your medicals without the interview letter. The physician won’t allow it.

[darth vader 133]

16 hours ago, MiloPinkman said:

 

My DQ date is Nov. Still haven't received IL, calling NVC didn't help either

 

9 hours ago, Budzmaroo said:

Hoping we’ll get included in the next batch of ILs. I got DQ’d in dec. Hope they won’t skip us this time.

 

Hope you get IL soon. Do you guys have any idea why you were skipped? What does your status say when you check on https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx ? Thank you!

[darth vader 133]

Anyone who has got IL but not yet had the interview, please confirm what does your status show up as on https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx , please? My status says "At NVC". Thank you!

Edited March 4, 2022 by darth vader

[affy 35]

2 hours ago, darth vader said:

Anyone who has got IL but not yet had the interview, please confirm what does your status show up as on https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx , please? My status says "At NVC". Thank you!

No IL just yet - but my status says "ready" in CEAC. Was DQ'd Nov. 12th.

[AshEve 15]

@affy  usually that's a good sign when the status says "ready" . Has it recently changed from "at nvc" to "ready"?

[affy 35]

11 minutes ago, AshEve said:

@affy  usually that's a good sign when the status says "ready" . Has it recently changed from "at nvc" to "ready"?

Great question - my situation is a bit more complex I think. My status in CEAC has always read "Ready" - I filed direct to MTL consulate so ever since Nov. 12th its just said "Ready"🤷‍♀️

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

7 hours ago, affy said:

No IL just yet - but my status says "ready" in CEAC. Was DQ'd Nov. 12th.

That’s weird… usually it turns ready after your file is transferred to the consulate and   The interview letter is issued before it is transferred to the consulate.

 

I suggest you email Montreal consulate and ask if an interview has been assigned mentioning that your case says “ready.”

 

Edit - oh ignore. I read your response that you are DCF…I guess it works differently for you.

Edited March 5, 2022 by From_CAN_2_US

[randy1randerson 15]

On 3/3/2022 at 6:22 PM, darth vader said:

Hi folks -  can someone please help me with the below -

1. What is the latest DQ date that have got interview dates so far? Looking at the spreadsheet it appears the latest DQ date to get interview is Jan 04 with interview date of 14 Mar. My DQ date is 19 Jan and I do not have an IL yet, so I am kind of freaked out if I missed it in my inbox somehow????

2. Also confirming that the police certificates are valid for 2 years?

 

Thank you so much!!!!

I know the police cert had been valid for 2 years as the Montreal Consulate was working a long backlog - but now the website indicates 12 months.

 

Mine will be cutting it close to 12 months, so I'm getting a new one.

[Hawk Riders 814]

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[Hawk Riders 814]

23 hours ago, affy said:

Great question - my situation is a bit more complex I think. My status in CEAC has always read "Ready" - I filed direct to MTL consulate so ever since Nov. 12th its just said "Ready"🤷‍♀️

This is confusing. MTL has not had DCF as an option in recent history. Perhaps this is related to your lack of IL...