Interview Hangups? - Testimonies Welcome

[samuelrose 0]

Hi there!

 

I'm heading to my interview in Montreal in less than a week and I was curious how intensive the questioning is and if denials are very common. 

 

My application has been quite straightforward and no RFE's have been requested. I did have to tell my doctor at my medical exam that I have partaken in cannabis in my past for sleep (only since it's been legal.) That's my only worry.

 

Any insights and experiences welcome!

[Mike E 11,739]

Denials are rare for Canadian citizens

 

Critical question the CO asked my fiancée: “when was the last time you met your fiancé”

 

Answer: “just outside the embassy before I walked in.   Shall we invite him in?”

 

Approved. 

Edited January 14, 2022 by Mike E

[mam521 2,063]

If you go and look at he consulate reviews, there are many, many reviews with the questions the CO's were asking listed.  

 

Don't turn up too early for your appointment because you have to wait outside and don't bring any backpacks, bags, cell phones or smart watches. 

 

You'll be fine.  

[Limey 551]

It's Canada, you're very unlikely to get any problems. I interviewed in London, UK - a couple of simple questions asked in passing while the lady was going through my paperwork about whether I'd met my fiancee's family, whether I'd seen her since filing the application (yes multiple times to both) and then I was approved. I left almost feeling a little disappointed I didn't get to chat more. It really doesn't feel like an interview. Denials are rare, Canada is very low fraud - its a very similar country to the US so very little reason for someone to commit fraud to get into the US if they are already living legally in Canada.

[SalishSea 17,842]

20 hours ago, samuelrose said:

Hi there!

 

I'm heading to my interview in Montreal in less than a week and I was curious how intensive the questioning is and if denials are very common. 

 

My application has been quite straightforward and no RFE's have been requested. I did have to tell my doctor at my medical exam that I have partaken in cannabis in my past for sleep (only since it's been legal.) That's my only worry.

 

Any insights and experiences welcome!

This could prove to be a stumbling block for you.  Cannabis is legal in the US on the state level, in some states, but not federally.

[Boiler 45,553]

The Cannabis will be a medical issue not a criminal issue. Quite how that will be determined I do not know.