CDNme

It most certainly CAN.
When the service member needs to re-apply for his clearance, it specifically asks whether or not you have contact with any foreign nationals. That would include a spouse (and their family and friends).
As far as I know, it depends on which country the foreign national is from and what level of concern that country is with regards to the US. Also - it depends on the level of clearance and/or job the service member is performing.

Haha... small world! Thanks a lot! I can't wait until it gets done... everything else was a breeze.

Just to clarify - I was under the impression that you only needed to submit a full-fingerprint version IF you were convicted of a crime in Canada. If you have not and a police record check comes up clean, no fingerprinting was necessary.
What are the circumstances in which they requested the finger prints? TIA!

That sounds like good news!! Mine went Ready the following day (Friday) and then later that night into AP (and stayed that way for the weekend & Monday since it was a Holiday). And yesterday afternoon it changed to Issued.
Best of luck!

Just got home from my 8-hour round trip and medical today. Worst part of the whole thing? The boring 401 drive!
This review is not unlike others on Dr. Zatsman... but I always appreciate new reviews, so here it is:
I scheduled my medical on September 26th for today (Oct 22nd). At the time, I did not have an interview date (none showing on CSC website for weeks). Just thought this could be important because not all offices would schedule me an appointment for medical without an interview already scheduled - thankfully, Dr. Zatsman's reception would. I did experience some... less than 'customer friendly' experience by the receptionist I spoke to over the phone. She sounded disinterested, annoyed or just tired/sick. I mean, we all have off days... but not what I normally expect when I contact a Dr.'s office. I didn't get a name, but others have spoken about 'Michelle' at Dr. Zatsman's office with similar experiences. I called again, the day before my appointment, to confirm everything and had the same less than stellar experience.
The medical building is easy enough to find on Maj. Mackenzie Dr in Vaughan. The main entrance is facing the Tim Horton's in the same plaza. Dr. Zatsman is located in rm208 (second floor, veer right off the elevator - all the way at the end). I arrived at 1235pm for my 130pm appointment. The receptionist (I don't think it was the 'Michelle' people have spoken about - this young lady was very nice and appeared very knowledgeable/was helpful and the only receptionist there at the time). She asked for:
- Passport
- Packet 4 (well, its 4 pages printed - she only needed the last page)
- Confirmation from the CSC website for your scheduled interview (only the 1st page)
- 1 photo
- Immunization records
She never asked for 'medical history'. She then confirmed my home address to which she followed up with "I guess you're going to want this couriered - unless you want to drive back to pick it up [from Windsor]". I smiled and said, "Yes, please." She made some copies and then called someone for a quote to have the file couriered overnight when it was completed. The fee to have the file couriered was $20. She asked for $240 + $20 cash, printed some receipts for me, as well as the paperwork required for an X-ray and bloodwork. She then instructed me to go ahead and get the lab work done first since I was early for my appointment. This process took about 20 minutes.
I went to the Xray lab (which is on the first level, I forget the rm#, but as soon as you exit the elevators, its directly to your right - two frosted glass doors). I walked in (12:55pm) to a packed waiting room and two receptionists on phones. One asked me to come forward as they were on the phone. I handed the paperwork from Dr Zatsman's office, they asked for my passport and $50. I only had 20s on me and she said they had no change. They do not have debit or credit. Or change. Bring exact bills. So, I stepped out to the drug store (off the main entrance) and they - begrudgingly, changed my 20 for a 10 and two 5s. Back to the Xray lab, the receptionist, still on the phone, processed my paperwork then handed me back my passport and I sat down. As I sat down, the waiting room quickly dwindled as people were being called rather quickly. I'm assuming it was backed up due it the lunch hour? My name was called at 1:25pm, Xray was quick and painless, I was out of the Xray lab by 130pm. Total time in Xray lab - 30mins.
Next onto the bloodwork (what I dread, because I am irrational and afraid of needles). This office is also on the main floor, walking away from the front entrance, veer left, around the corner and all the way at the end of the corridor is rm108. I walked in at about 1:35pm, grabbed a ticket and sat down. There were 2 people waiting ahead of me & 2 technicians working. They were extremely quick and nice! When I was called, the technicians took my paperwork, entered it all into the computer and asked for $7.76 payment. Options here are exact change or debit/credit. She the told me to sit in cubicle 3, by the time I sat down, she was there and ready... before I knew it, it was over. All of that worrying for nothing. I thanked the technician for being so prompt and gentle! She looked at me funny... just routine for her - but the scariest par of my week, for sure I was in and out of here in 15 minutes.
Back upstairs to Dr. Zatsman's office (1:55pm). There are now 3 receptionists. I believe to have recognized Michelle - who was fortunately busy assisting another patient. I mentioned to the younger receptionist who was helping me earlier that I was back. She got up, walked into an office (labeled for Dr. Zatsman) and then returned and told me to have a seat. I waited about 10 minutes before Dr. Zatsman called me, himself. He was extremely pleasant and friendly. Explained the questionnaire he was going to ask, asked all the questions, took my height/weight and blood pressure. Thanked me for having all of my immunization records and entered all the dates into the computer (which was the longest part of this whole process). He said he would courier my results next week and not not open the sealed package. I asked if he needed any of my medial history, since I had brought it - he said, "No, this (pointing to the medical questionnaire) is the medical history that they (US) is concerned about. If you have a history with any of the questions - then I would need more history from you." I haven't had any health/medical issues - so no need to have my family Dr. print of 20-some years of medical paperwork for nothing. But I suppose better to have it then need it, no? We talked a bit about wedding plans and where I'd be moving to - again, he is very kind. I was in the office with Dr. Zatsman for 15mins.
Walked out of the medical buildings at 225pm. Was there just under 2 hours - great experience - would highly recommend Dr. Zatsman for your medical!
Just remember to bring cash equivalent to $240 and $50. The bloodwork lab needs $7.76 (exact) or will take credit/debit. If you will need the results couriered, bring another $20-25.
Now... Interview in 16 days!

Wait! When you file the I-485 after your wedding, you can file for your Advance Parole and Employment Authorization at the same time for no extra fee! The $1,100 will cover all three (as long as you file at the same time).
Ok, Linda - my name is Bree and I will look out for you guys! I don't speak French often, but I can read/understand it quite well!

Just to clarify - I was under the impression that you only needed to submit a full-fingerprint version IF you were convicted of a crime in Canada. If you have not and a police record check comes up clean, no fingerprinting was necessary.
What are the circumstances in which they requested the finger prints? TIA!

Congrats =)

Be careful - now that your thread is in the Regional Sub-Forum... you're going to be getting timelines from all sorts of Visas. Just a head's up!
And people with tickers (like mine) in their signature make them at sites like "TickerFactory.com" and then copy & past the code provided into our 'signature' which can be done while editing your profile with VJ.

Lol - I totally get it... I'm in Windsor, 5 mins from the bridge. I played hockey for years in MI! Ah well!
Still trying to be patient... but it bothers me that there's no rhyme or reason to this process. People who have professed of 'potential hiccups' in their petitions are seemingly getting approved on the fast track. It starts wearing on you after 4 or so months - especially with approval flying around after your NOA1 date!
That's what I thought, too. Most of my friends and relatives can't believe its taking this long to 'check us out'. They know who I am since I cross so often, and know everything about my fiance - he is government employed! What's the hold up?!?! But I guess no preferential treatment for any one country (except those in countries with imminent danger) is probably the best way to keep things fair. I just choose not to like it lol...