US Immigration from Canada

Hello my fianc and I have everything but our passport photos ready to send in. Does anyone know where we can still get them taken? Or can I send them in later? I just want to get this all in and going. This pandemic sucks!

So, I was one of the people who had an appointment in Montreal on the 18 that got cancelled when I arrived in Montreal on the 17. BUMMER!

Anyways, just looking for opinions and what I found out from the US Visa Info call centre.

I received my US Medical on 30 Jan 2020. So according to the 6 months validity it should be good until end of July most likely.

Now with the whole uncertainty of Covid-19, the Consulate itself isn't even sure when they will reopen to schedule appointments again,

and I expect it to be pretty backed up once they do since a lot of people will be trying to get there.

As from my discussions with the visa call centre these were my questions

1. What happens if the consulate decides to postpone the appointments further and then any applicants' US Medical then becomes expired?

Their answer: You will have to get a new US Medical.

2. What if with the whole pandemic, you have to travel to obtain a new US Medical and may not feel comfortable travelling to hotspots of the outbreak

like Vancouver/Toronto/Quebec to obtain a new Medical?

Their answer: You can attend your new Visa Appointment in Montreal, instruct the officers that you did not retrieve a new US Medical due to the reason stated and

they will offer two options:

1. Rescheduling the Visa Appointment and then getting a new US Medical.

2. Having the US Medical be couriered to the Consulate.

I did not think this was very helpful...I understand that Consulate still has to follow rules and regulations - but considering this pandemic was not in anyone's control,

something like allowing the use of expired US Medical if it has been expired no more than 3 months sounds acceptable. BUT, I digress.

My other question I had forgotten to ask them: For those of you who had already received your K-1 in your passport, with the border still closed and the possibility of it closing longer. Has the Consulate let you know if they will extend the validity of your K-1 for entry? Or will you have to start your process over again?

Not so much of a question I suppose but as a discussion on what anyone else has heard who may be in a similar situation?

Stay safe everyone!

I apologize if this has already been asked before (I did check but I'm new to the forum and maybe didn't go back far enough).

I understand that the USCIS is not operating normally and is certainly not allowing for in-person services as indicated on the website, but I'm wondering if things are still being processed at all?

My fiance and I sent in our I-129F back in late January and received our first NOA that it had been received and was moving on to the next stage. I know the petition approval stage does take the longest, but I cant find a definitive answer anywhere on whether things are operational at this level (ie. internal). I'm not even sure where I would direct this question either if I were to attempt to contact someone at the USCIS.

COVID-19 is an ever-evolving beast and I appreciate that, I'm just wondering if anyone has any information on any of this?

I'm curious if there's a time limit on getting the interview after your petition gets approved. There is no way for us to get interviews or flights to the US but they're still processing petitions/applications it seems.

Hello,

I am from Toronto and I am currently filling out the I-129F form for the K1 visa. At one point it asks where I will be applying for the Visa. I have learned that the only consulate that does the interviews is in Montreal, so would I put that down for this section? Or can I apply for it at the consulate in Toronto, but then do the interview in Montreal?

Please help!