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I got approved at my interview yesterday. I can't believe this process is basically over. Just waiting for my passport to arrive in the mail and I'm free!

It brings my great joy to inform everyone that my new and corrected Police Check arrived in the mail today. The day I'm flying to Montreal for my interview.

No you don’t need a picture. It looks like you have the correct version. Mine looks exactly like this, except where yours says “other (provide details)” mine says “active criminal record.”

I went and ordered the correct version of the police certificate at commissionaires, but I am petrified that it won’t arrive in time for me to travel to Montreal. Does anyone know what the time frame is for delaying an interview in Montreal? If it’s only a few weeks it might be worth the risk to delay it instead of risking getting rejected and having to wait 8-12 weeks for the new police check to get reviewed.

I don't know what difference it makes either, but this guy is adamant that the pictured one is what I need. This is what mine says. I am now very stressed.

Ok. The person on reddit is telling me this is what the form needs to say. Mine doesn't say this.

Ok. What about this on the travel state gov website? Police Certificates Available Fees: Varies by Province Document Name: Certified Criminal Record Check – Type of Criminal Record Check for for Personal Use (*Formally known as Privacy Act) Sub-type: Other (Provide Details) Details of Information sought: RCMP National Repository Entire Holdings The following documents WILL NOT be accepted: Type of Criminal Record Check for Personal Use: Visa-Border Crossing, Foreign Travel, Work document. Type of Criminal Record Check for Personal Use: Active Criminal Record document Provincial or City issued police certificate https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Canada.html

That is exactly what mine says. So I should be ok even if it has "Type of Criminal Record Check for Personal Use: For Active Criminal Record"?

My form is from the National Repository of Criminal Records.

Someone on Reddit has me concerned that I don't have the right police certificate. I got it done at my local Commissionaires office. On the sheet I got back it says "Type of Criminal Record Check for Personal Use: For Active Criminal Record". That was accepted when submitted to the NVC along with my other documents, but someone is telling me that's the wrong form, and I'll be told to get another one and mail it in before I can get my green card. My interview is February 8. Is that correct?

I had my medical at Dr. Cheema's office today in Vancouver. It was a pretty straight forward procedure and I wanted to share it here, because I know how stressful this entire process can be. Quick note, I live in Alberta currently, so I had to book a flight to Vancouver. Also booked a rental car, which I highly recommend considering how expensive it is to Uber to/from the airport. My appointment was for 9:30 AM, I arrived around 9:15. I went to the counter and told them I had a 9:30 appointment and they asked me if it was for a medical. I said yes and they asked me to take a seat. A few minutes later I was called up to the counter and they asked for my interview letter, vaccination record and passport. They photocopied all of them and gave them back to me. I was given three sheets of paper to fill out, all of them were essentially the same thing. Name, birthday, address, phone number etc. One was for the office, one for West Coast Imaging and one for Life Labs. After I filled those out, I was brought back to the counter and they took my photo, so you don't need to bring passport photos to the medical. She then told me that she had booked an appointment for me at Life Labs (about 2 km down the street) for 11:40, and to go to West Coast Imaging before that for my X-ray. She informed me that everything would be sent to the consulate in Montreal electronically, so I didn't need to expect to pick up anything or wait for anything to come in the mail. I paid the fee ($355 for my age, by debit) and I then sat down again for about 10 minutes. I was then called to the back office by a nurse. She took my height and weight and said it was good that I had all my vaccinations up to date, so I wouldn't need any at the appointment. A few minutes later Dr. Cheema came in and asked me very standard medical questions. Am I taking any medications, do I have any health problems (physical and mental), do I drink/do drugs, have I had any major surgeries done before. He was very friendly and personable. He asked me what I did for work and what I'm planning on doing once I move to the United States. He said he was happy that I'm going somewhere warmer than I live right now. After those questions he checked my heart rate and laid me down on the table. He felt around my hip area before sitting me up and declaring "Ok, there's nothing wrong with you." (Hilarious). The time spent with Dr. Cheema in the room was probably 5 minutes, maybe not even that. I left Dr. Cheema's office and went to West Coast Imaging. They have parking in the back of the building, but there aren't many spots. Thankfully there was one open when I went down there. The first hour is free, and that's all you'll need. Just enter your license plate # on the machine. West Coast Imaging was very quick. I gave them the piece of paper that I was given/filled out at Dr. Cheema's office and told to take a seat. 10 minutes later my name was called and I was told to take off my shirt and put on a gown that was provided, because I didn't have an undershirt on. The X-Ray took 30 seconds once it was all set up and then I was free to head to Life Labs, which is essentially directly across the street from West Coast Imaging. I jumped in the car and parked behind Life Labs. There's no meter there or anything that I saw, but you won't need one anyway since it's also quite quick there. My appointment wasn't until 11:40 but I got there at about 11:10 and went upstairs. I told them I had an appointment and gave them the paper that I was given at Dr. Cheema's office. I sat down for a few minutes before I heard my name called and was instructed to go to a certain chair number. The nurse came by and asked basic questions (name, address etc) to confirm identity and then drew blood from my arm. And that was it! I was out of there before 11:30. The entire process at all three places was very straight forward. Getting ready to fly home for a few weeks before my interview in Montreal on February 8!

Thankfully got a response and their February 23 comment was a typo, they meant January 23. Feels crazy that's a month away! I know there's a list of what to bring to your medical on the NVC website, is that totally up to date? Is there anything else I need to bring? Your visa interview appointment letter with your case number or confirmation e-mail. Your passport or your travel document One (1) additional government issued ID Five (5) passport-sized color photographs (taken less than 6-months ago and date-stamped) A copy of your immunization records Your glasses/contact lenses (if applicable) Your list of medication (if applicable) Your intended U.S. address

I emailed Dr. Cheema's office today about booking my medical, with my interview scheduled for February 8, and they replied and asked if February 23 at 9:30 am works. Uhm...no? Hopefully they just mis-read my email and there's something in mid to late January available.

DQ'd October 3, interview February 8! Now to book my medical in Vancouver and book flights/hotels to Montreal!

You and me both. DQ'd Oct 3. Saw some posters in the last batch that were DQ'd in early to mid September. Hopefully we get an email this week!

Our I-130 took 10.5 months to get approved. Filed Sept 14, 2022 and approved August 7, 2023.

Congrats to all who got their letters today. I was DQ'd October 3, hoping this time next month I'll get mine!

Hey all, I became DQ'd on October 3 and am currently waiting for my interview letter. Hopefully I'll get that this month. Anyway, I'm preparing to go to Vancouver for my medical, but I live in Lethbridge. Are they able to mail the results to you? Or can you only pick them up in person? Thanks for any info.

Hi all, I am in the process of moving to the US where my wife lives, and became DQ'd on October 3. I uploaded all the required documents, but the scan of her W2 was just a photocopy as she misplaced her original and couldn't find it anywhere. I know there's a spot on the NVC website where it says you MUST bring original copies of all documents with you to Montreal. Does my wife need to ask her employer to get her another copy? Or talk to whichever entity is able to send her a new one? Thank you for any help!