Montreal embassy EB-2 interview wait time-Part 2

[farzady 42]

19 hours ago, Leeching Spouse said:

Did you receive an email notifying you about DQ, or do you have to manually login at CEAC to check the status of DQ?

DQ date is on the 60 days notice email from NVC.

[CaveMan2 6]

Just planning my move to the US, but curious if it's permitted to work in Canada in the interim after initially crossing the border to the US in early January (looking for a house), then returning to Canada for 6 weeks before finally moving and transporting our belongings in late February. So is it possible to work in Canada in the interim (after the initial border crossing) until late February? 

[Leeching Spouse 87]

3 hours ago, CaveMan2 said:

Just planning my move to the US, but curious if it's permitted to work in Canada in the interim after initially crossing the border to the US in early January (looking for a house), then returning to Canada for 6 weeks before finally moving and transporting our belongings in late February. So is it possible to work in Canada in the interim (after the initial border crossing) until late February? 

Yes, once you have your green card you are. Taxes will be a bit more complex though so bare in mind the date that you declare yourself a non-resident of Canada for taxes, will be the date you become USA resident for tax purposes. I advice doing that after you leave permanently for good for simplicity. 

[Van24 13]

On 10/16/2022 at 9:28 AM, CaveMan2 said:

Just planning my move to the US, but curious if it's permitted to work in Canada in the interim after initially crossing the border to the US in early January (looking for a house), then returning to Canada for 6 weeks before finally moving and transporting our belongings in late February. So is it possible to work in Canada in the interim (after the initial border crossing) until late February? 

I also read on IR/CR forum that once you activate your green card - you immediately lose your Canadian medical coverage. I wasn't able to find a confirmation in any official resources, but it's something you also need to take in for consideration.

Edited October 17, 2022 by Van24

[JustHopeful 40]

3 hours ago, Van24 said:

I also read on IR/CR forum that once you activate your green card - you immediately lose your Canadian medical coverage. I wasn't able to find a confirmation in any official resources, but it's something you also need to take in for consideration.

I have read many posts on this too. Also wondering if there is anything on an official Canadian site that confirms this? 

Edited October 17, 2022 by JustHopeful

[newhere1 0]

I am new to this forum.

We have received our case id from NVC and are in the process of getting the documents ready. We are Indian citizens.

Having a hard time getting non-availability of birth certificate from India (Tamil Nadu). Anyone has recent
experience on how we can get it? Any contacts of agents or someone who can help us in this.

Appreciate any leads from other members. We cannot submit our documents until we get this, a major roadblock for us.
Thanks

[Leeching Spouse 87]

10 hours ago, Van24 said:

I also read on IR/CR forum that once you activate your green card - you immediately lose your Canadian medical coverage. I wasn't able to find a confirmation in any official resources, but it's something you also need to take in for consideration.

I doubt this is the case. How can OHIP/Provincial Health can know your immigration status (Immigration Canada) nor tax residency status (CRA).

[VA21202 109]

Happy to share that I had the interview this morning and the officer said I will be approved. Hoping to receive the passports soon.

 

Overall very smooth process, consulate staff were courteous, officer was great! Same questions that everyone has shared earlier: Workplace, Role, Company etc and some general questions about education and previous trips to the US. Documents request was nothing outside of the usual, all the standard docs listed on the Montreal specific page: Birth certificate, Police Certificate, Marriage/Divorce etc. 

 

Thanks all in the forum for keeping the convo going and the last 28 months since DQ (June 2020) were definitely not easy but became easier and more predictable based on experiences shared here. Wish you all the best, thanks!

[ak47 32]

Congratulations VA21202. That is a good news.

 

I have a question. I have worked in US for a few years. do i need a PCC fbi clearance ? 

 

 

[VA21202 109]

26 minutes ago, ak47 said:

Congratulations VA21202. That is a good news.

 

I have a question. I have worked in US for a few years. do i need a PCC fbi clearance ? 

 

 

Thanks! No, in fact they have explicitly stated that you don’t need a PCC from the US (I forgot where they mentioned that but I’ve seen that note for sure). 

Edited October 18, 2022 by VA21202

[VA21202 109]

3 minutes ago, VA21202 said:

Thanks! No, in fact they have explicitly stated that you don’t need a PCC from the US (I forgot where they mentioned that but I’ve seen that note for sure). 

Note: Present and former residents of the United States do NOT need to submit any U.S. police certificates.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-5-collect-financial-evidence-and-other-supporting-documents/step-7-collect-civil-documents.html

 

Edited October 18, 2022 by VA21202

[3LabMom 76]

17 hours ago, Leeching Spouse said:

I doubt this is the case. How can OHIP/Provincial Health can know your immigration status (Immigration Canada) nor tax residency status (CRA).

https://www.alberta.ca/ahcip-absence-from-alberta.aspx - In Alberta sounds like we have to contact them to let them know you are moving.

[farzady 42]

3 hours ago, VA21202 said:

Happy to share that I had the interview this morning and the officer said I will be approved. Hoping to receive the passports soon.

 

Overall very smooth process, consulate staff were courteous, officer was great! Same questions that everyone has shared earlier: Workplace, Role, Company etc and some general questions about education and previous trips to the US. Documents request was nothing outside of the usual, all the standard docs listed on the Montreal specific page: Birth certificate, Police Certificate, Marriage/Divorce etc. 

 

Thanks all in the forum for keeping the convo going and the last 28 months since DQ (June 2020) were definitely not easy but became easier and more predictable based on experiences shared here. Wish you all the best, thanks!

Thanks for sharing the good news and all the best.

 

would you please let us know if you are originally from middle east?

[VA21202 109]

1 hour ago, farzady said:

Thanks for sharing the good news and all the best.

 

would you please let us know if you are originally from middle east?

Thanks! I’m not originally from there.

[Dip_eb 12]

Hello everyone,
i also had the interview this morning, and it was approved 🤩🤩. The consulate officer asked us 5/6 questions like, who is your employer and what are your responsibilities? What is your highest education? … and at the end he said “i am approving your application you will get your passport in 2 weeks. 

Wish you guys good luck in your coming interview. Also Thank you everyone for sharing your experience so we all learned from it.

 

thank you 🙏