Visa: Denied

[Avery 0]

We finally had our interview today. (Thank you for the well wishes.) We actually walked from our hotel on Labelle Street. Took us about 15 minutes. We arrived at 6:50am. Sadly it was raining so it was kind of miserable and cold outside. People started showing up at about 7:25am.

The guard finally came to let us in at about 7:35am. He had us put everything in bins and trays and we walked through a mini airport security. We then gathered our paper work and went downstairs to wait for the elevator. There was one other gentleman and another couple waiting.

Finally a guard came down in the elevator and took us up. We waited until about five after eight and we were called to a back window where a really nice lady took all our paper work. I had been so worried about the whole I 864 issue as my husband hadn't been back in the US since June 2007. Everything was ok, she only wanted the most recent year of taxes so 2007 for my husband and 2008 of our joint sponsor. (So only one year of taxes for I864 with IR1/CR1). The coolest thing was the finger print machine. She took everything and said it looked all good. Sent my husband to pay the fees and said we could go sit down.

We waited a until 8:30 then were called into a small room for our interview. We made our pledge of oath. He asked how we met and when we became sweethearts. Also asked what we do for a living. I informed him I used to work repair computers and had quit my job and he asked when we planned on moving down. We told him November 1st was what we had hoped. He asked where we lived and we said we had sublet our apartment already and we are living with family until we move. He then entered the rest of the information and asked us if we received information for proof of domicile.

We told him that my husband had maintained his credit card and bank account in the US and that we had a letter from his mother stating that we would moving down for November 5th (travel time). He then informed us that maintained accounts did not qualify and a paragraph from his mother was insufficient because "Mother's will say anything for their sons."

He then went on to explain that there needs to be a stronger show of proof of domicile. He then said he couldn't tell us exactly what we needed but it would be good for my husband to travel back to the US. He mentioned some good things to prove domicile (TAKE NOTES!) to obtain/renew a drivers license in that state, get a more concert contract for where we are living, register at a school, to get a job offer , register to vote, to open a bank account, see a doctor, and show state taxes.

He then went on to say that everything else looked in order and lectured us on how other couples have to be apart for this process. And the whole point is to reunite couples and that I didn't need a visa to go to the USA. He then reminded me that if I did go down before approval they would most likely turn me back because I have an open case.

He told us that we didn't have to come back to Montreal and just needed to send in the Proof of Domicile. I asked how long it would take and he said he can't promise times as it can take up to four weeks.

Needless to say I was extremely disappointed, I actually felt very heartbroken. Really heartbroken and the weather to match. ( I know it's not as bad but when you go in thinking you got your ducks in a row, its just disappointing)

We left the consulate and actually got lost trying to get home. Mostly disorientated from disappointment.

My husband will be traveling down on the 17th, day after his Canadian swear in for PRC. (Does anyone know if they keep his passport, so far I've read not.) We are getting so much proof they will be like good lord! He's getting a job offer, opening a NEW bank account, registering with state, renewing his driver's license to the state, getting a full contract written up with his mother and getting it notarized, and see if he can register to vote.

We travel back home tomorrow. I'm trying not to feel like this trip was a waste(cause I know it wasn't) it's just hard when you don't go back and say YEA. =(

Good Luck to everyone else though.

[Rhiannercakes 14]

Aw, sorry to hear you got denied for that.

It seems numerous people do.

I hear they're taking the four weeks in another topic, so try and send them everything as soon as possible.

It's terrible that they have to make you wait even longer.

Good luck on gathering the things you need to get finally approved.

[beans 7]

I'm sorry, you'll get it all worked out.

If it's any consolation, when I was told we weren't approved right away I got lost on my way back from the embassy too.

And I was from Winnipeg too! lol

[raymaga 25]

Sorry to hear about your disappointment. Hope you get some good news shortly.

I'm just curious... if you were both living in Canada, why didn't you go the DCF route?

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

We finally had our interview today. (Thank you for the well wishes.) We actually walked from our hotel on Labelle Street. Took us about 15 minutes. We arrived at 6:50am. Sadly it was raining so it was kind of miserable and cold outside. People started showing up at about 7:25am.

The guard finally came to let us in at about 7:35am. He had us put everything in bins and trays and we walked through a mini airport security. We then gathered our paper work and went downstairs to wait for the elevator. There was one other gentleman and another couple waiting.

Finally a guard came down in the elevator and took us up. We waited until about five after eight and we were called to a back window where a really nice lady took all our paper work. I had been so worried about the whole I 864 issue as my husband hadn't been back in the US since June 2007. Everything was ok, she only wanted the most recent year of taxes so 2007 for my husband and 2008 of our joint sponsor. (So only one year of taxes for I864 with IR1/CR1). The coolest thing was the finger print machine. She took everything and said it looked all good. Sent my husband to pay the fees and said we could go sit down.

We waited a until 8:30 then were called into a small room for our interview. We made our pledge of oath. He asked how we met and when we became sweethearts. Also asked what we do for a living. I informed him I used to work repair computers and had quit my job and he asked when we planned on moving down. We told him November 1st was what we had hoped. He asked where we lived and we said we had sublet our apartment already and we are living with family until we move. He then entered the rest of the information and asked us if we received information for proof of domicile.

We told him that my husband had maintained his credit card and bank account in the US and that we had a letter from his mother stating that we would moving down for November 5th (travel time). He then informed us that maintained accounts did not qualify and a paragraph from his mother was insufficient because "Mother's will say anything for their sons."

He then went on to explain that there needs to be a stronger show of proof of domicile. He then said he couldn't tell us exactly what we needed but it would be good for my husband to travel back to the US. He mentioned some good things to prove domicile (TAKE NOTES!) to obtain/renew a drivers license in that state, get a more concert contract for where we are living, register at a school, to get a job offer , register to vote, to open a bank account, see a doctor, and show state taxes.

He then went on to say that everything else looked in order and lectured us on how other couples have to be apart for this process. And the whole point is to reunite couples and that I didn't need a visa to go to the USA. He then reminded me that if I did go down before approval they would most likely turn me back because I have an open case.

He told us that we didn't have to come back to Montreal and just needed to send in the Proof of Domicile. I asked how long it would take and he said he can't promise times as it can take up to four weeks.

Needless to say I was extremely disappointed, I actually felt very heartbroken. Really heartbroken and the weather to match. ( I know it's not as bad but when you go in thinking you got your ducks in a row, its just disappointing)

We left the consulate and actually got lost trying to get home. Mostly disorientated from disappointment.

My husband will be traveling down on the 17th, day after his Canadian swear in for PRC. (Does anyone know if they keep his passport, so far I've read not.) We are getting so much proof they will be like good lord! He's getting a job offer, opening a NEW bank account, registering with state, renewing his driver's license to the state, getting a full contract written up with his mother and getting it notarized, and see if he can register to vote.

We travel back home tomorrow. I'm trying not to feel like this trip was a waste(cause I know it wasn't) it's just hard when you don't go back and say YEA. =(

Good Luck to everyone else though.

That's terrible, but at least you have some idea what you can do to fix the problem. If it was a major problem you would have likely been called back for another interview. Pops was in AP but he got out after 4 mos. I'm sure that this will only be a minor setback. Give 'em the right piece of paper and they will give you the right piece of paper, that's the way bureaucracies work. Hang in there, you're almost home.

BTW, My brother got his Canadian citizenship fairly recently but they did not take away his US passport if that helps.

[bogartnoir 0]

i'm so sorry this happened. i hope it can be resolved quickly for you guys. :\

so proof of domicile is pretty serious, huh? noted.

[ashenflowers 5]

I'm so sorry.... Good luck on getting everything they're looking for!

[Chica Yeyé 41]

oh sweetie, this is so sad

But you can get cracking on the proof of domicile, and then send it over. Here's wishing you a quick resolution

[Chris_Жанна 11]

Sorry to hear that. Hoping all will work out for the best.

[lgg 2]

Avery...

Just wanted to say that I'm so sorry to hear this news. I really am. I don't have much more than that but it's fixable, right?

Good luck to you and we're here to support you, okay?

Best of luck...

LGG

[Persona 0]

Damn that suck..

[INK 0]

sorry to hear and welcome to the club! This happened to us on August 11 and we sent in evidence including lease with parents, job letter, school registration process, and hoyse listing on August 17. We are still waiting for our visa. They sent us an email on Sept 21 that it was issued only to apologize later that it still required further admin work. Perhaps our case is unique, but it has been 8 weeks.

[Avery 0]

Thank you for the support guys. <3 I know it's not so bad. =) I mean they could have just said no and make us start over. LOL (I think i would have died though)

My worry is that everything else we send might not be sufficient. However what doesn't kill you will make you stronger and frustrated LOL <3

So lesson learned, proving domicile uber important! And hey we finally have a list offered with stuff that will work! =D

*looks for the silver lining*

[Malrothien 6]

I am so sorry, Avery. It appears this is what I have to look forward to. As the days go by, my regret is starting to grow about this process.

[Carlawarla 1]

I am sorry that you didn't hear what you wanted at the interview. Getting the required documents to them quickly will ensure success. All the best!