Application Approved - Interview Scheduled!

[Shumway 0]

Today we received the email saying our application for a CR1 visa was approved and our interview has been scheduled! YAY! It took us 9 months from the time we submitted out paperwork and with the help of a lawyer we received no RFE's or other problems thus far.

Few questions now.

1 - We'll be having our interview at the Montreal consulate. It says in our email that there's an option to call and rebook our appointment. Considering that my wife is 6 months pregnant and she's not allowed to fly after 8 months (out interview is literally 5 days before that date), what are the chances that we'll be able to schedule an earlier interview from the currently scheduled default one? Is there such a thing as a standby line where you can go and sit and wait for cancellations at the consulate?

2 - Once approved after the interview they say that they mail your passport with your visa back to you? But there's also a mention that you can pick it up the following afternoon from them as well? How long does it take to get it back if they mail it to you?

3 - I know i have to go get my medical done now. How long does it take to get the results that you take with you to the medical? Is it during the same visit? or a few days later?

4 - Within the email we received it looks as if i am the only person required to be at the interview, that seemed a bit odd to us. Since its a CR1 visa, wouldn't we both need to be there? Ideally, if my wife can fly ahead of the time of our interview and im the only one required there, then it would make travelling much easier on her.

Thanks for all of the help along the way!

[canadian_wife 1,785]

1. Montreal is incredibly backed up, an earlier interview is possible, but not a guarentee. Contact the consulate inquire. Delaying the interview could add months into your visa.

2. I got mine 7 days after the interview. 5 - 10 days is the norm. Picking up after the interview is touch and go, up to the CO at the time of the interivew.

3. There are 4 places to get the medical done, 1 in Vancouver, 1 in Toronto and 2 in Montreal. I got my medical in Toronto and it took 2 days for the results to come in

4. The petitioner is not required at the interview. Your wife does not have to be there. YOU are applying for the visa, not her so while YOU have to be there, she does not. My husband did attend our interview but it was not mandatory. If it is easier on your pregnant wife, she can remain in the US

Good luck

[Shumway 0]

1. Montreal is incredibly backed up, an earlier interview is possible, but not a guarentee. Contact the consulate inquire. Delaying the interview could add months into your visa.

2. I got mine 7 days after the interview. 5 - 10 days is the norm. Picking up after the interview is touch and go, up to the CO at the time of the interivew.

3. There are 4 places to get the medical done, 1 in Vancouver, 1 in Toronto and 2 in Montreal. I got my medical in Toronto and it took 2 days for the results to come in

4. The petitioner is not required at the interview. Your wife does not have to be there. YOU are applying for the visa, not her so while YOU have to be there, she does not. My husband did attend our interview but it was not mandatory. If it is easier on your pregnant wife, she can remain in the US

Good luck

Thanks for the information.

I found out some more information that might help others when they reach this point.

Along with the interview scheduled email i received was instructions on how to switch your interview date on the website if you are unable to make your original date. Following the easy to understand instructions, i was able to book my interview MORE THAN A MONTH EARLIER!!!!!! Now we get to go mid January instead. It was super easy, and when you are done picking a new date, they email you a new "confirmation of interview" email with the new date etc, that you are required to bring with you to the interview.

Note: this was for the montreal office in canada

[canadian_wife 1,785]

Excellent good luck!

[OBX 51]

Congratulations on your interview and being able to rebook! Looks like Montreal may finally be moving. Good luck !