k1 interview on a visitor visa

[AJST 0]

Hello Everyone,

 

Almost 6 months ago, my fiancé emailed USCIS if they can transfer our case to Canada embassy instead of my hometown due to backlogs of cases. We didn't receive any response from them. But now we got an email from NVC stating our petition has been transferred Montreal. I want to know can I give my K1 interview in Canada while on a visitor visa. 

[OldUser 7,463]

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Edited October 26, 2022 by OldUser

[AJST 0]

3 minutes ago, OldUser said:

I don't see why not? If asked at Canadian border why you are coming, say you're going to the embassy and show supporting documents. 

Thank you for the response. Do you know if I need police clearance certificate from CANADA as well? I'm planning to enter Canada closer to my interview date.

[OldUser 7,463]

@AJST please ignore my answer, I researched the topic a bit more and now not 100% sure this is possible. I'll let others to answer it.

[Ontarkie 14,446]

Montreal will not allow it on a visitor status. 

[SalishSea 18,125]

2 hours ago, Ontarkie said:

Montreal will not allow it on a visitor status. 

However, OP states that he was told it was  granted, and sent to Montreal?   Kind of a confusing situation.

[Mike E 11,742]

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/wait-times.html suggests that the state department policy has changed  to allow any available consulate to take the interview 

[Ontarkie 14,446]

8 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

However, OP states that he was told it was  granted, and sent to Montreal?   Kind of a confusing situation.

He did not ask Montreal. He requested it at USCIS. Montreal will want to see proof of legal status and visitor visa is not one they will accept.

[Ontarkie 14,446]

3 hours ago, Mike E said:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/wait-times.html suggests that the state department policy has changed  to allow any available consulate to take the interview 

That is interesting, as just recently booked appointments they are still asking for proof of status in Montreal. 

 

If the OP's fiancé gets to interview in Montreal he needs to understand it will not be fast to get the visa from Montreal. She will almost most certainly get hit with the ds-5535 and some have been waiting a a year since interview and still no word on when hey will be approved.. The only way out seems to sue them.

[Rocio0010 5,633]

Wasn't Montreal extremely backlogged?

[SalishSea 18,125]

40 minutes ago, Rocio0010 said:

Wasn't Montreal extremely backlogged?

Yes, and there is a lengthy thread on the Canada forum about the inordinately high numbers of 5535s issued out of Montreal. Some are taking close to a year.

[throwitaway 190]

On 10/26/2022 at 12:24 AM, AJST said:

Hello Everyone,

 

Almost 6 months ago, my fiancé emailed USCIS if they can transfer our case to Canada embassy instead of my hometown due to backlogs of cases. We didn't receive any response from them. But now we got an email from NVC stating our petition has been transferred Montreal. I want to know can I give my K1 interview in Canada while on a visitor visa. 

Personally, waiting for your home embassy would be preferable to taking a chance at Montreal.