B1 interview scheduled for March 2021

[BhumikaTB 0]

Hi,

I am a Canada PR living in Montreal

I had scheduled my visa interview for March 2020, but it got cancelled since then (Covid reasons); and now I have interview scheduled for March 2021.

Since Covid is still ongoing, I am not sure how will I defend my travel plans to the Visa Officer should he ask about it - there are still lot of travel restrictions in place from Canadian Govt.

 

Should I still go ahead with the interview or rather schedule it to a later date ( availability for Sept 2021 only).

Any guidance will be greatly appreciated.

[SusieQQQ 11,588]

On that amount of information impossible for anyone here to guide you. We have no idea why you want to go or what you plan to do so no idea how you will “defend” your travel plans. The majority of B visas (other than certain passport nationalities or concerns over ties) get multiple entry 10 year visas so nothing compels you to travel immediately anyway. In a general sense though hard to see much relaxation on Covid restrictions by March, probably much more likely by September. 

[KULtoATL 1,551]

If you indeed have a business or tourist visit scheduled for a few months down the road from March 2021, sure, by all means go to your visa interview. However, if you have absolutely nothing planned, the consular officer might just scrutinize your application and intention to have a visa when there doesn't seem a need for it in the immediate future. I could be wrong but that's just my opinion.

[Boiler 47,539]

HAve you talked to your Employer about this?

[BhumikaTB 0]

Thanks for your replies. Just to add more info, I was solely planning a trip in June2020 for leisure purpose - drive to NY and stay for a week or so.
But now, since the circumstances are way different, I don't know if its worth risking a road trip even if the border is open for permanent residents.
Hence, no concrete plans till the time pandemic settles down. 

Edited January 24, 2021 by BhumikaTB

[Boiler 47,539]

B1 is no use for a leisure trip.

[Chancy 6,247]

33 minutes ago, BhumikaTB said:

I was solely planning a trip in June2020 for leisure purpose - drive to NY and stay for a week or so.

 

B1 would be the wrong visa type for this purpose of travel.  You should have selected B2 or B1/B2 on your DS-160 form.  If not, you may ask to update your DS-160 at the consulate on the day of your interview.