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LYX888   1

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Hi everyone, 

 

My interview is this week in Montreal - FINALLY!!! 

 

I'm really nervous because apparently they recently changed the type of police record check you need for Canadians (you used to only need a name record check, now you need a certified record check)...I didn't get the new one but they didn't ask for me to update it...I just don't know if it's going to be sufficient....:S 

 

Also - anyone been through the interview process for CR1 in Montreal? Would love some tips on what to expect/etc. 

 

Thanks!! 

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DGF   730

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Member reviews for the Montreal consulate can be found here. I read through them even though I'm around a year away from my interview and they're quite helpful :) 

I am not a lawyer and nothing I say is or should be taken as legal advice. 

 

CR1/IR1 Timeline:

 

Spoiler

Married: August 18th 2018

I-130 Sent: September 18th 2018

PD: September 20th 2018 TSC

NOA1 Received: October 5th 2018
Case Inquiry: July 13th 2019 

Case Inquiry Response: July 24th 2019 - in line for processing.

Escalated Case Inquiry: August 6th 2019 - tier 2 found that internal status was "in background check" despite results coming back 4 months prior.

Escalated Case Inquiry Response: August 7th 2019 - case was "delayed" because they had to "perform additional review" 🙄 case now with an officer.

NOA2: August 22nd 2019 (336 days)

Sent to DOS: September 5th 2019

NVC Received: September 13th 2019

Case Number: October 9th 2019

DS-260 Completed: October 28th 2019

NVC Docs Uploaded: October 29th 2019

DQ: December 18th 2019

Became IR1: August 18th 2020

IL: October 13th 2020

Interview: November 2nd 2020

Visa Received: November 5th 2020

POE: November 8th 2020

GC Received: January 23rd 2021

 

CR1/IR1 Montreal FAQ:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k927pE5wqzTN5n0lPYZ1JQxgbmnzmNWX5hSteyii0BY/

Ryan H Grand Master

Ryan H   3,812

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Canada regional forum; OP is asking for country specific answers.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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ITMFA   241

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On 10/16/2018 at 6:42 AM, LYX888 said:

Hi everyone, 

 

My interview is this week in Montreal - FINALLY!!! 

 

I'm really nervous because apparently they recently changed the type of police record check you need for Canadians (you used to only need a name record check, now you need a certified record check)...I didn't get the new one but they didn't ask for me to update it...I just don't know if it's going to be sufficient....:S 

 

Also - anyone been through the interview process for CR1 in Montreal? Would love some tips on what to expect/etc. 

 

Thanks!! 

Try not to worry about the police certificate. The worst that can happen is they'll ask you to send them a different kind ASAP but it wouldn't be a reason to deny your visa! It seems as though the NVC and the consulate are both confused about the situation, and most of us have been ok presenting whatever certificate we had for our interviews since the policy change. I got a K-1 but I think the interview is very similar. You'll be surprised at how quickly it passes - they just want to confirm the overall picture of your relationship that they've built up from reading your file. The questions will be simple - more like a short chat with a stranger who is interested in your relationship than a scary interview. Hope this helps! Just be yourself and don't talk too fast :)

  • 10/30/2018 POE on K-1 visa
  • 12/03/2018 Married 😍
  • 12/07/2018 Sent AOS, EAD and AP forms 
  • 12/13/2018 NOA1
  • 12/21/2018 Received Biometrics appointment letter
  • 12/26/2018 Successful walk-in biometrics 
  • 03/20/2019 USCIS online case status for I-485 changed to "Case is Ready to be Scheduled for an Interview" 
  • 06/10/2019 EAD/AP expedite request submitted with evidence through Congressman's office
  • 06/17/2019 New Card is Being Produced! (EAD)
  • 11/15/2019 Interview! Approved 4 hours later
  • 11/23/2019 Received Green Card in the mail
  • 8/19/2021 Sent Removal of Conditions form
  • 8/24/2021 Application received, NOA1
  • 10/25/2021 Received biometrics waiver (dated 10/21/21)
  • 11/22/2021 Received 24-month extension letter
  • 11/7/2022 Filed N-400 Online
  • 4/6/2023 Naturalization Interview
  • 5/12/2023 Oath Ceremony
arellah Enthusiast

arellah   125

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17 hours ago, Mevora said:

Also carry your Transcripts & Resume. 

What do you mean by transcripts?

Removing Conditions timeline:

  • I-90 accidentally submitted - 2020-08-14
  • I-751 submitted & received - 2021-03-26
  • Biometrics applied to case - 2021-04-21
  • Ready to schedule interview - 2021-12-22
  • Interview scheduled - 2022-01-04
  • Interview - 2022-02-01 / Postponed
  • New 10 year card being sent out!!!!
    2022-02-03 / Case Approved 2022-02-04

 

 

 

 

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
arellah Enthusiast

arellah   125

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1 minute ago, Mevora said:

Your Academic Degrees and Transcripts 

Oh ok! It wouldn't hurt to bring them for sure - will do. Thanks!

Removing Conditions timeline:

  • I-90 accidentally submitted - 2020-08-14
  • I-751 submitted & received - 2021-03-26
  • Biometrics applied to case - 2021-04-21
  • Ready to schedule interview - 2021-12-22
  • Interview scheduled - 2022-01-04
  • Interview - 2022-02-01 / Postponed
  • New 10 year card being sent out!!!!
    2022-02-03 / Case Approved 2022-02-04

 

 

 

 

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
NikLR Grand Master

NikLR   13,227

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20 hours ago, arellah said:

Oh ok! It wouldn't hurt to bring them for sure - will do. Thanks!

Really only necessary if you work in a STEM field or anything that may be considered national security to the USA. 

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

arellah Enthusiast

arellah   125

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On ‎10‎/‎20‎/‎2018 at 6:27 AM, NikLR said:

Really only necessary if you work in a STEM field or anything that may be considered national security to the USA. 

Ah okay, that makes sense. Thanks :)

Removing Conditions timeline:

  • I-90 accidentally submitted - 2020-08-14
  • I-751 submitted & received - 2021-03-26
  • Biometrics applied to case - 2021-04-21
  • Ready to schedule interview - 2021-12-22
  • Interview scheduled - 2022-01-04
  • Interview - 2022-02-01 / Postponed
  • New 10 year card being sent out!!!!
    2022-02-03 / Case Approved 2022-02-04

 

 

 

 

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
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