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It's actually tomorrow morning at 8:30! I'm so nervous!!

Ok friends. I'm T-4 days to my interview. I've been checking a bunch of different lists for the docs I need and it looks like I'm in line with everything. I uploaded a couple of additional things to CEAC such as a work visa that they didn't ask for initially in the NVC stage (I have two and the only asked for the most recent one so I uploaded the first one for good measure) as well as some additional evidence like plane tickets and a couple of pictures of us. Here are my quick clarifying questions: I saw that alongside the 1040 and W2 (Which I have for 2022 - alongside W2s from 2020 and 2021) I will need proof of status. I'm fine with just a copy of their passport, correct? Or should I have something else? Do they ever ask to see the physical copy of pictures? Just need to know if I have to bring my butt down to staples and get copies made. Thanks in advance!!

I'm not sure where they are at right now in the next round, but I got my IL in June and I was DQ'd April 5. If it follows trends, I feel like you'll likely get your IL this month - likely mid-month. Fingers are crossed for you!

Thanks for the tips!! I'll upload a few other things. I uploaded the 2022 taxes too to CEAC recently. I'll upload a couple of other things

Wow! That's pretty speedy!! Mine is also the 8:30 time slot next week. I'll do the 7:45 thing as well! Was the line super long when you got there? Do you remember roughly how many people went in with the same time slot? Sorry for the questions haha I'm nervous as hell.

Great call! Don't give them a reason to say no

I am super paranoid about the DS5535 thing too. It's so stressful!

Also! Good luck to all of those interviewing this week! Mine is a week from tomorrow - such a long process yet I can't believe interview time is already here! If you're interviewing on the 8th - See you there!!

@Nadzz How did your interview go??

From what I understand, July IL letters went out on July 12th. I believe someone posted on this thread that they received theirs. I believe the were mid-late April DQ.

It's been looking like 2-3 days for the paid expedited courier. I'm hoping it's like that after my interview haha.

Amazing!! Thank you so much! Was your online quote the same as your actual amount? And all your stuff showed up in tact? I'll likely go talk to UHaul today after work

Oh wow! Thank you so much for that info! I appreciate it

No because it's not set in stone that this will actually happen. This is all rhetorical right now.

Great call out!! Thank you!!

UGH! I'm so sorry

Oh! That's great! So keeping Canadian employment isn't completely off the table then? Just have to make sure I file the appropriate taxes in both countries?

Did you check to see your CEAC account shows that it's still with NVC or if it now says Montreal?

Hi all! I tried searching around the forums for an answer because I swear I have seen this before but I couldn't find. Apologies if this is duplicate topic. Here's my question: I currently work remotely from home for a Canadian office. If they decided to allow me to work remotely from another country, will it cause any issues with my visa or go against any legal requirements? I'd be working for a Canadian office from the US while earning money to my Canadian bank account. Interview is August 8 so I'm trying to align everything with my work! Thanks so much!

AMAZING! Congrats!!!

Hi all! I feel like I know the answer to this, but how necessary is having the original I-864 with you at the interview? Can I bring the copy that was scanned instead? Thanks!

Hey all! I had my medical appointment with Dr. Lyndon Mascarenhas on July 4th and I couldn't have been happier with how easy it was. My appointment was at 10:15AM and because I knew I'd have to fill out a questionnaire, I arrived 30 minutes early. As soon as I came in, I said my name and she asked for my ID. I left my passport in the car (idiot! lol) and then said I would be right back. She told me that I was fine because they already had my passport scan via email and just needed another photo ID to verify I was me. IMPORTANT: Make sure you bring your DS-260! Luckily I didn't forget THAT in the car lol She gave me the questionnaire right away to fill out which only took maybe 5 minutes to fill it out. I handed it back and she immediately told me to go to room 1 to await the doctor. Dr. Mascarenhas came in about 10-15 minutes later and went through my vaccine checklist, asked me about any medical conditions and medications I was on then checked off things, handed me my requisition for blood work and sent me downstairs for X-Rays. Before I left the office, I paid the $350 for the appointment and then off I went. I was done with Dr Mascarenhas and X-rays before my appointment was even scheduled to begin at 10:15. Here's where it got long - blood work. They sent me over to Life Labs across the street (next to the Pizza Pizza) to go get that part done. When I walked in, they were already at a 111 minute wait. After about 100 minutes, I was finally seen and they did what they had to do. All in all, everything took me under 2 hours. SUPER easy! And I already got the email confirmation (just today actually) that they had sent me results and what not to the consulate. I think I should be good for my August 8 interview.

Question for everyone! I have previously went to the US on work Visas. First time on a Q1 and the second on a J1. CEAC only asked for my J1 - should I upload my Q1 anyway so they have it when I go for my interview?

So fast!! Wow!!

My interview isn't until August.