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Yesterday was my appointment I arrived about 5 mins early only to find out that I couldn’t bring my laptop bag with me which had all my documents, for some reason I guess I missed that part where you couldn’t bring extra bags. So I literally ran back to my hotel dropped off the bags and ran back luckily my hotel was five minutes away walking distance. so when I arrived I was sweating and panting and the security guy was like, didn’t I tell you you didn’t have to rush we’re here all day take your time 😒. In my head I’m like seriously LOL 😂. 
So they scan your items like if you’re going through airport security they take your phone and give you a key and then you’re told to go upstairs to window 6. I was asked for my passport and then he said “will call you when we’re ready”
Mind you my appointment was for 9:45am and I didn’t leave there until 11:55am.
So basically it didn’t go quickly.
 
Its so quiet you could hear a pin drop nobody was talking, you just either had to look at your documents or look at the wall. 
I would suggest bring something enjoyable to read. 
 
They called me up after some time I went back to window 6, and he asked for my :
-original birth certificate
-original marriage certificate
-original police certificate
 -One passport photo (he did not want any copies) 
I think he scanned the passport photo and then he gave it back to me.

(Side note: everything is out in the open and you can hear other people’s interviews, so no privacy.)
 
He asked if the support affidavit had changed I said “no” he confirmed my address and phone number in Canada and my husbands address and phone number in the US. I was also asked to take fingerprints, then I was given the domestic violence pamphlet and then told to have a seat and wait again.
 
Soon after I was called to another window with a very nice lady with a colourful embroidery mask. Mind you no one asked to take the mask off. 
 
-She asked who the petitioner was who sponsored me?
-How we met?
-Did I meet him before we got married?
-Were either of us married before?
-Do either of us have children?
-What does the petitioner do for a living?
 
She then asked if the affidavit of support had changed I said “no” and I then asked if she wanted a copy she said “no she can look it up on the computer”. So 1040 and W-2s were not given. 
 
For some reason her computer froze and she had to leave her desk and look at the financials on another computer but when she came back she said your Approved!! And handed me two papers discussing how to Track the process of getting my passport back. She advised it may be 2 to 3 weeks but if something delays it because of Covid it may take longer. 
The second paper talked about US$220 I needed to be paid in order to get the physical green card, which can be done after, once you move. 
 
She also advised when you cross the border for the first time you will have to go  through a secondary screening at the US border which is normal, she said everyone Has to go through it. I also asked her what is the process when you have to go back to Canada before you actually make the move to the US she didn’t really know and said to follow up with the US border. 
 
All in all, I’m glad the hard part it over. 
Thanks everyone in this group for your support, and guidance. I hope everyone has a smooth and successful experience to Approved. 
 
 

Just got my tracking number! I'm expecting to be picking up my passport Monday or Tuesday. 

No, I'm not coming back to Canada anytime soon. I was able to fit all of my stuff in the minivan I rented thankfully as I didn't need to bring over any furniture/large items, and I gifted my car to a family member to avoid dealing with the process of importing it since it's not American made. Glad to hear you were able to turn around before all the changes came into effect!

I crossed at the Peace Arch border crossing in BC yesterday to activate my visa! Here’s my experience: 
 
- Rented a minivan from Avis for $186 CAD for a 24-hour rental with drop-off anywhere in Seattle. 
- The CBP officer at the first window asked me what I was bringing with me, I presented my itemized list and she asked a few clarifying questions about produce/seeds/narcotics etc. 
- I was sent to secondary to process my visa and a second officer came up to me after about 10 minutes, took my passport and orange slip given by the first officer, and told me to sit tight and stay comfortable
- The officer came back about 20 minutes later and handed back my passport with the IR-1 stamp placed in it, congratulated me and recognized how long I must have been waiting for this whole immigration process to end, at which point I started bawling 😅
 
I know some folks have had to go inside recently to finish the processing and pay the $6 fee for the I-94 but I was not asked to do so. The whole process was painless and I was so thrilled to finally be able to use a land crossing again to enter the US after having to fly when visiting over the past year! Still has not set in that this isn’t just another one-month visit and that I’m here for good - AHHHH! It’s safe to say that I haven’t slept as well as I did last night in a long, long time. 
 
I’ll keep you all updated on the arrival of my SSN and permanent green card. Sending best wishes to all who have interviews in the coming weeks!  ❤️

Same! I had my interview on Jan 20th and my passport arrived at the pick up location today. I haven't picked up mine yet but I assume the envelop contains your passport with the visa inside so it should be safe to open.

Yesterday was my appointment I arrived about 5 mins early only to find out that I couldn’t bring my laptop bag with me which had all my documents, for some reason I guess I missed that part where you couldn’t bring extra bags. So I literally ran back to my hotel dropped off the bags and ran back luckily my hotel was five minutes away walking distance. so when I arrived I was sweating and panting and the security guy was like, didn’t I tell you you didn’t have to rush we’re here all day take your time 😒. In my head I’m like seriously LOL 😂. 
So they scan your items like if you’re going through airport security they take your phone and give you a key and then you’re told to go upstairs to window 6. I was asked for my passport and then he said “will call you when we’re ready”
Mind you my appointment was for 9:45am and I didn’t leave there until 11:55am.
So basically it didn’t go quickly.
 
Its so quiet you could hear a pin drop nobody was talking, you just either had to look at your documents or look at the wall. 
I would suggest bring something enjoyable to read. 
 
They called me up after some time I went back to window 6, and he asked for my :
-original birth certificate
-original marriage certificate
-original police certificate
 -One passport photo (he did not want any copies) 
I think he scanned the passport photo and then he gave it back to me.

(Side note: everything is out in the open and you can hear other people’s interviews, so no privacy.)
 
He asked if the support affidavit had changed I said “no” he confirmed my address and phone number in Canada and my husbands address and phone number in the US. I was also asked to take fingerprints, then I was given the domestic violence pamphlet and then told to have a seat and wait again.
 
Soon after I was called to another window with a very nice lady with a colourful embroidery mask. Mind you no one asked to take the mask off. 
 
-She asked who the petitioner was who sponsored me?
-How we met?
-Did I meet him before we got married?
-Were either of us married before?
-Do either of us have children?
-What does the petitioner do for a living?
 
She then asked if the affidavit of support had changed I said “no” and I then asked if she wanted a copy she said “no she can look it up on the computer”. So 1040 and W-2s were not given. 
 
For some reason her computer froze and she had to leave her desk and look at the financials on another computer but when she came back she said your Approved!! And handed me two papers discussing how to Track the process of getting my passport back. She advised it may be 2 to 3 weeks but if something delays it because of Covid it may take longer. 
The second paper talked about US$220 I needed to be paid in order to get the physical green card, which can be done after, once you move. 
 
She also advised when you cross the border for the first time you will have to go  through a secondary screening at the US border which is normal, she said everyone Has to go through it. I also asked her what is the process when you have to go back to Canada before you actually make the move to the US she didn’t really know and said to follow up with the US border. 
 
All in all, I’m glad the hard part it over. 
Thanks everyone in this group for your support, and guidance. I hope everyone has a smooth and successful experience to Approved. 
 
 

Yay! Many congrats.

I was in the same boat from my interview yesterday. I didn’t have the 2019 transcript from my husband and they didn’t ask for it you could read my experience in the thread. 
I didn’t volunteer giving them any documents I just stuck with whatever they asked me. 

Yesterday was my appointment I arrived about 5 mins early only to find out that I couldn’t bring my laptop bag with me which had all my documents, for some reason I guess I missed that part where you couldn’t bring extra bags. So I literally ran back to my hotel dropped off the bags and ran back luckily my hotel was five minutes away walking distance. so when I arrived I was sweating and panting and the security guy was like, didn’t I tell you you didn’t have to rush we’re here all day take your time 😒. In my head I’m like seriously LOL 😂. 
So they scan your items like if you’re going through airport security they take your phone and give you a key and then you’re told to go upstairs to window 6. I was asked for my passport and then he said “will call you when we’re ready”
Mind you my appointment was for 9:45am and I didn’t leave there until 11:55am.
So basically it didn’t go quickly.
 
Its so quiet you could hear a pin drop nobody was talking, you just either had to look at your documents or look at the wall. 
I would suggest bring something enjoyable to read. 
 
They called me up after some time I went back to window 6, and he asked for my :
-original birth certificate
-original marriage certificate
-original police certificate
 -One passport photo (he did not want any copies) 
I think he scanned the passport photo and then he gave it back to me.

(Side note: everything is out in the open and you can hear other people’s interviews, so no privacy.)
 
He asked if the support affidavit had changed I said “no” he confirmed my address and phone number in Canada and my husbands address and phone number in the US. I was also asked to take fingerprints, then I was given the domestic violence pamphlet and then told to have a seat and wait again.
 
Soon after I was called to another window with a very nice lady with a colourful embroidery mask. Mind you no one asked to take the mask off. 
 
-She asked who the petitioner was who sponsored me?
-How we met?
-Did I meet him before we got married?
-Were either of us married before?
-Do either of us have children?
-What does the petitioner do for a living?
 
She then asked if the affidavit of support had changed I said “no” and I then asked if she wanted a copy she said “no she can look it up on the computer”. So 1040 and W-2s were not given. 
 
For some reason her computer froze and she had to leave her desk and look at the financials on another computer but when she came back she said your Approved!! And handed me two papers discussing how to Track the process of getting my passport back. She advised it may be 2 to 3 weeks but if something delays it because of Covid it may take longer. 
The second paper talked about US$220 I needed to be paid in order to get the physical green card, which can be done after, once you move. 
 
She also advised when you cross the border for the first time you will have to go  through a secondary screening at the US border which is normal, she said everyone Has to go through it. I also asked her what is the process when you have to go back to Canada before you actually make the move to the US she didn’t really know and said to follow up with the US border. 
 
All in all, I’m glad the hard part it over. 
Thanks everyone in this group for your support, and guidance. I hope everyone has a smooth and successful experience to Approved. 
 
 

Yesterday was my appointment I arrived about 5 mins early only to find out that I couldn’t bring my laptop bag with me which had all my documents, for some reason I guess I missed that part where you couldn’t bring extra bags. So I literally ran back to my hotel dropped off the bags and ran back luckily my hotel was five minutes away walking distance. so when I arrived I was sweating and panting and the security guy was like, didn’t I tell you you didn’t have to rush we’re here all day take your time 😒. In my head I’m like seriously LOL 😂. 
So they scan your items like if you’re going through airport security they take your phone and give you a key and then you’re told to go upstairs to window 6. I was asked for my passport and then he said “will call you when we’re ready”
Mind you my appointment was for 9:45am and I didn’t leave there until 11:55am.
So basically it didn’t go quickly.
 
Its so quiet you could hear a pin drop nobody was talking, you just either had to look at your documents or look at the wall. 
I would suggest bring something enjoyable to read. 
 
They called me up after some time I went back to window 6, and he asked for my :
-original birth certificate
-original marriage certificate
-original police certificate
 -One passport photo (he did not want any copies) 
I think he scanned the passport photo and then he gave it back to me.

(Side note: everything is out in the open and you can hear other people’s interviews, so no privacy.)
 
He asked if the support affidavit had changed I said “no” he confirmed my address and phone number in Canada and my husbands address and phone number in the US. I was also asked to take fingerprints, then I was given the domestic violence pamphlet and then told to have a seat and wait again.
 
Soon after I was called to another window with a very nice lady with a colourful embroidery mask. Mind you no one asked to take the mask off. 
 
-She asked who the petitioner was who sponsored me?
-How we met?
-Did I meet him before we got married?
-Were either of us married before?
-Do either of us have children?
-What does the petitioner do for a living?
 
She then asked if the affidavit of support had changed I said “no” and I then asked if she wanted a copy she said “no she can look it up on the computer”. So 1040 and W-2s were not given. 
 
For some reason her computer froze and she had to leave her desk and look at the financials on another computer but when she came back she said your Approved!! And handed me two papers discussing how to Track the process of getting my passport back. She advised it may be 2 to 3 weeks but if something delays it because of Covid it may take longer. 
The second paper talked about US$220 I needed to be paid in order to get the physical green card, which can be done after, once you move. 
 
She also advised when you cross the border for the first time you will have to go  through a secondary screening at the US border which is normal, she said everyone Has to go through it. I also asked her what is the process when you have to go back to Canada before you actually make the move to the US she didn’t really know and said to follow up with the US border. 
 
All in all, I’m glad the hard part it over. 
Thanks everyone in this group for your support, and guidance. I hope everyone has a smooth and successful experience to Approved. 
 
 

Yesterday was my appointment I arrived about 5 mins early only to find out that I couldn’t bring my laptop bag with me which had all my documents, for some reason I guess I missed that part where you couldn’t bring extra bags. So I literally ran back to my hotel dropped off the bags and ran back luckily my hotel was five minutes away walking distance. so when I arrived I was sweating and panting and the security guy was like, didn’t I tell you you didn’t have to rush we’re here all day take your time 😒. In my head I’m like seriously LOL 😂. 
So they scan your items like if you’re going through airport security they take your phone and give you a key and then you’re told to go upstairs to window 6. I was asked for my passport and then he said “will call you when we’re ready”
Mind you my appointment was for 9:45am and I didn’t leave there until 11:55am.
So basically it didn’t go quickly.
 
Its so quiet you could hear a pin drop nobody was talking, you just either had to look at your documents or look at the wall. 
I would suggest bring something enjoyable to read. 
 
They called me up after some time I went back to window 6, and he asked for my :
-original birth certificate
-original marriage certificate
-original police certificate
 -One passport photo (he did not want any copies) 
I think he scanned the passport photo and then he gave it back to me.

(Side note: everything is out in the open and you can hear other people’s interviews, so no privacy.)
 
He asked if the support affidavit had changed I said “no” he confirmed my address and phone number in Canada and my husbands address and phone number in the US. I was also asked to take fingerprints, then I was given the domestic violence pamphlet and then told to have a seat and wait again.
 
Soon after I was called to another window with a very nice lady with a colourful embroidery mask. Mind you no one asked to take the mask off. 
 
-She asked who the petitioner was who sponsored me?
-How we met?
-Did I meet him before we got married?
-Were either of us married before?
-Do either of us have children?
-What does the petitioner do for a living?
 
She then asked if the affidavit of support had changed I said “no” and I then asked if she wanted a copy she said “no she can look it up on the computer”. So 1040 and W-2s were not given. 
 
For some reason her computer froze and she had to leave her desk and look at the financials on another computer but when she came back she said your Approved!! And handed me two papers discussing how to Track the process of getting my passport back. She advised it may be 2 to 3 weeks but if something delays it because of Covid it may take longer. 
The second paper talked about US$220 I needed to be paid in order to get the physical green card, which can be done after, once you move. 
 
She also advised when you cross the border for the first time you will have to go  through a secondary screening at the US border which is normal, she said everyone Has to go through it. I also asked her what is the process when you have to go back to Canada before you actually make the move to the US she didn’t really know and said to follow up with the US border. 
 
All in all, I’m glad the hard part it over. 
Thanks everyone in this group for your support, and guidance. I hope everyone has a smooth and successful experience to Approved. 
 
 

Yesterday was my appointment I arrived about 5 mins early only to find out that I couldn’t bring my laptop bag with me which had all my documents, for some reason I guess I missed that part where you couldn’t bring extra bags. So I literally ran back to my hotel dropped off the bags and ran back luckily my hotel was five minutes away walking distance. so when I arrived I was sweating and panting and the security guy was like, didn’t I tell you you didn’t have to rush we’re here all day take your time 😒. In my head I’m like seriously LOL 😂. 
So they scan your items like if you’re going through airport security they take your phone and give you a key and then you’re told to go upstairs to window 6. I was asked for my passport and then he said “will call you when we’re ready”
Mind you my appointment was for 9:45am and I didn’t leave there until 11:55am.
So basically it didn’t go quickly.
 
Its so quiet you could hear a pin drop nobody was talking, you just either had to look at your documents or look at the wall. 
I would suggest bring something enjoyable to read. 
 
They called me up after some time I went back to window 6, and he asked for my :
-original birth certificate
-original marriage certificate
-original police certificate
 -One passport photo (he did not want any copies) 
I think he scanned the passport photo and then he gave it back to me.

(Side note: everything is out in the open and you can hear other people’s interviews, so no privacy.)
 
He asked if the support affidavit had changed I said “no” he confirmed my address and phone number in Canada and my husbands address and phone number in the US. I was also asked to take fingerprints, then I was given the domestic violence pamphlet and then told to have a seat and wait again.
 
Soon after I was called to another window with a very nice lady with a colourful embroidery mask. Mind you no one asked to take the mask off. 
 
-She asked who the petitioner was who sponsored me?
-How we met?
-Did I meet him before we got married?
-Were either of us married before?
-Do either of us have children?
-What does the petitioner do for a living?
 
She then asked if the affidavit of support had changed I said “no” and I then asked if she wanted a copy she said “no she can look it up on the computer”. So 1040 and W-2s were not given. 
 
For some reason her computer froze and she had to leave her desk and look at the financials on another computer but when she came back she said your Approved!! And handed me two papers discussing how to Track the process of getting my passport back. She advised it may be 2 to 3 weeks but if something delays it because of Covid it may take longer. 
The second paper talked about US$220 I needed to be paid in order to get the physical green card, which can be done after, once you move. 
 
She also advised when you cross the border for the first time you will have to go  through a secondary screening at the US border which is normal, she said everyone Has to go through it. I also asked her what is the process when you have to go back to Canada before you actually make the move to the US she didn’t really know and said to follow up with the US border. 
 
All in all, I’m glad the hard part it over. 
Thanks everyone in this group for your support, and guidance. I hope everyone has a smooth and successful experience to Approved. 
 
 

Yesterday was my appointment I arrived about 5 mins early only to find out that I couldn’t bring my laptop bag with me which had all my documents, for some reason I guess I missed that part where you couldn’t bring extra bags. So I literally ran back to my hotel dropped off the bags and ran back luckily my hotel was five minutes away walking distance. so when I arrived I was sweating and panting and the security guy was like, didn’t I tell you you didn’t have to rush we’re here all day take your time 😒. In my head I’m like seriously LOL 😂. 
So they scan your items like if you’re going through airport security they take your phone and give you a key and then you’re told to go upstairs to window 6. I was asked for my passport and then he said “will call you when we’re ready”
Mind you my appointment was for 9:45am and I didn’t leave there until 11:55am.
So basically it didn’t go quickly.
 
Its so quiet you could hear a pin drop nobody was talking, you just either had to look at your documents or look at the wall. 
I would suggest bring something enjoyable to read. 
 
They called me up after some time I went back to window 6, and he asked for my :
-original birth certificate
-original marriage certificate
-original police certificate
 -One passport photo (he did not want any copies) 
I think he scanned the passport photo and then he gave it back to me.

(Side note: everything is out in the open and you can hear other people’s interviews, so no privacy.)
 
He asked if the support affidavit had changed I said “no” he confirmed my address and phone number in Canada and my husbands address and phone number in the US. I was also asked to take fingerprints, then I was given the domestic violence pamphlet and then told to have a seat and wait again.
 
Soon after I was called to another window with a very nice lady with a colourful embroidery mask. Mind you no one asked to take the mask off. 
 
-She asked who the petitioner was who sponsored me?
-How we met?
-Did I meet him before we got married?
-Were either of us married before?
-Do either of us have children?
-What does the petitioner do for a living?
 
She then asked if the affidavit of support had changed I said “no” and I then asked if she wanted a copy she said “no she can look it up on the computer”. So 1040 and W-2s were not given. 
 
For some reason her computer froze and she had to leave her desk and look at the financials on another computer but when she came back she said your Approved!! And handed me two papers discussing how to Track the process of getting my passport back. She advised it may be 2 to 3 weeks but if something delays it because of Covid it may take longer. 
The second paper talked about US$220 I needed to be paid in order to get the physical green card, which can be done after, once you move. 
 
She also advised when you cross the border for the first time you will have to go  through a secondary screening at the US border which is normal, she said everyone Has to go through it. I also asked her what is the process when you have to go back to Canada before you actually make the move to the US she didn’t really know and said to follow up with the US border. 
 
All in all, I’m glad the hard part it over. 
Thanks everyone in this group for your support, and guidance. I hope everyone has a smooth and successful experience to Approved. 
 
 

Yesterday was my appointment I arrived about 5 mins early only to find out that I couldn’t bring my laptop bag with me which had all my documents, for some reason I guess I missed that part where you couldn’t bring extra bags. So I literally ran back to my hotel dropped off the bags and ran back luckily my hotel was five minutes away walking distance. so when I arrived I was sweating and panting and the security guy was like, didn’t I tell you you didn’t have to rush we’re here all day take your time 😒. In my head I’m like seriously LOL 😂. 
So they scan your items like if you’re going through airport security they take your phone and give you a key and then you’re told to go upstairs to window 6. I was asked for my passport and then he said “will call you when we’re ready”
Mind you my appointment was for 9:45am and I didn’t leave there until 11:55am.
So basically it didn’t go quickly.
 
Its so quiet you could hear a pin drop nobody was talking, you just either had to look at your documents or look at the wall. 
I would suggest bring something enjoyable to read. 
 
They called me up after some time I went back to window 6, and he asked for my :
-original birth certificate
-original marriage certificate
-original police certificate
 -One passport photo (he did not want any copies) 
I think he scanned the passport photo and then he gave it back to me.

(Side note: everything is out in the open and you can hear other people’s interviews, so no privacy.)
 
He asked if the support affidavit had changed I said “no” he confirmed my address and phone number in Canada and my husbands address and phone number in the US. I was also asked to take fingerprints, then I was given the domestic violence pamphlet and then told to have a seat and wait again.
 
Soon after I was called to another window with a very nice lady with a colourful embroidery mask. Mind you no one asked to take the mask off. 
 
-She asked who the petitioner was who sponsored me?
-How we met?
-Did I meet him before we got married?
-Were either of us married before?
-Do either of us have children?
-What does the petitioner do for a living?
 
She then asked if the affidavit of support had changed I said “no” and I then asked if she wanted a copy she said “no she can look it up on the computer”. So 1040 and W-2s were not given. 
 
For some reason her computer froze and she had to leave her desk and look at the financials on another computer but when she came back she said your Approved!! And handed me two papers discussing how to Track the process of getting my passport back. She advised it may be 2 to 3 weeks but if something delays it because of Covid it may take longer. 
The second paper talked about US$220 I needed to be paid in order to get the physical green card, which can be done after, once you move. 
 
She also advised when you cross the border for the first time you will have to go  through a secondary screening at the US border which is normal, she said everyone Has to go through it. I also asked her what is the process when you have to go back to Canada before you actually make the move to the US she didn’t really know and said to follow up with the US border. 
 
All in all, I’m glad the hard part it over. 
Thanks everyone in this group for your support, and guidance. I hope everyone has a smooth and successful experience to Approved. 
 
 

Yesterday was my appointment I arrived about 5 mins early only to find out that I couldn’t bring my laptop bag with me which had all my documents, for some reason I guess I missed that part where you couldn’t bring extra bags. So I literally ran back to my hotel dropped off the bags and ran back luckily my hotel was five minutes away walking distance. so when I arrived I was sweating and panting and the security guy was like, didn’t I tell you you didn’t have to rush we’re here all day take your time 😒. In my head I’m like seriously LOL 😂. 
So they scan your items like if you’re going through airport security they take your phone and give you a key and then you’re told to go upstairs to window 6. I was asked for my passport and then he said “will call you when we’re ready”
Mind you my appointment was for 9:45am and I didn’t leave there until 11:55am.
So basically it didn’t go quickly.
 
Its so quiet you could hear a pin drop nobody was talking, you just either had to look at your documents or look at the wall. 
I would suggest bring something enjoyable to read. 
 
They called me up after some time I went back to window 6, and he asked for my :
-original birth certificate
-original marriage certificate
-original police certificate
 -One passport photo (he did not want any copies) 
I think he scanned the passport photo and then he gave it back to me.

(Side note: everything is out in the open and you can hear other people’s interviews, so no privacy.)
 
He asked if the support affidavit had changed I said “no” he confirmed my address and phone number in Canada and my husbands address and phone number in the US. I was also asked to take fingerprints, then I was given the domestic violence pamphlet and then told to have a seat and wait again.
 
Soon after I was called to another window with a very nice lady with a colourful embroidery mask. Mind you no one asked to take the mask off. 
 
-She asked who the petitioner was who sponsored me?
-How we met?
-Did I meet him before we got married?
-Were either of us married before?
-Do either of us have children?
-What does the petitioner do for a living?
 
She then asked if the affidavit of support had changed I said “no” and I then asked if she wanted a copy she said “no she can look it up on the computer”. So 1040 and W-2s were not given. 
 
For some reason her computer froze and she had to leave her desk and look at the financials on another computer but when she came back she said your Approved!! And handed me two papers discussing how to Track the process of getting my passport back. She advised it may be 2 to 3 weeks but if something delays it because of Covid it may take longer. 
The second paper talked about US$220 I needed to be paid in order to get the physical green card, which can be done after, once you move. 
 
She also advised when you cross the border for the first time you will have to go  through a secondary screening at the US border which is normal, she said everyone Has to go through it. I also asked her what is the process when you have to go back to Canada before you actually make the move to the US she didn’t really know and said to follow up with the US border. 
 
All in all, I’m glad the hard part it over. 
Thanks everyone in this group for your support, and guidance. I hope everyone has a smooth and successful experience to Approved. 
 
 

Yesterday was my appointment I arrived about 5 mins early only to find out that I couldn’t bring my laptop bag with me which had all my documents, for some reason I guess I missed that part where you couldn’t bring extra bags. So I literally ran back to my hotel dropped off the bags and ran back luckily my hotel was five minutes away walking distance. so when I arrived I was sweating and panting and the security guy was like, didn’t I tell you you didn’t have to rush we’re here all day take your time 😒. In my head I’m like seriously LOL 😂. 
So they scan your items like if you’re going through airport security they take your phone and give you a key and then you’re told to go upstairs to window 6. I was asked for my passport and then he said “will call you when we’re ready”
Mind you my appointment was for 9:45am and I didn’t leave there until 11:55am.
So basically it didn’t go quickly.
 
Its so quiet you could hear a pin drop nobody was talking, you just either had to look at your documents or look at the wall. 
I would suggest bring something enjoyable to read. 
 
They called me up after some time I went back to window 6, and he asked for my :
-original birth certificate
-original marriage certificate
-original police certificate
 -One passport photo (he did not want any copies) 
I think he scanned the passport photo and then he gave it back to me.

(Side note: everything is out in the open and you can hear other people’s interviews, so no privacy.)
 
He asked if the support affidavit had changed I said “no” he confirmed my address and phone number in Canada and my husbands address and phone number in the US. I was also asked to take fingerprints, then I was given the domestic violence pamphlet and then told to have a seat and wait again.
 
Soon after I was called to another window with a very nice lady with a colourful embroidery mask. Mind you no one asked to take the mask off. 
 
-She asked who the petitioner was who sponsored me?
-How we met?
-Did I meet him before we got married?
-Were either of us married before?
-Do either of us have children?
-What does the petitioner do for a living?
 
She then asked if the affidavit of support had changed I said “no” and I then asked if she wanted a copy she said “no she can look it up on the computer”. So 1040 and W-2s were not given. 
 
For some reason her computer froze and she had to leave her desk and look at the financials on another computer but when she came back she said your Approved!! And handed me two papers discussing how to Track the process of getting my passport back. She advised it may be 2 to 3 weeks but if something delays it because of Covid it may take longer. 
The second paper talked about US$220 I needed to be paid in order to get the physical green card, which can be done after, once you move. 
 
She also advised when you cross the border for the first time you will have to go  through a secondary screening at the US border which is normal, she said everyone Has to go through it. I also asked her what is the process when you have to go back to Canada before you actually make the move to the US she didn’t really know and said to follow up with the US border. 
 
All in all, I’m glad the hard part it over. 
Thanks everyone in this group for your support, and guidance. I hope everyone has a smooth and successful experience to Approved. 
 
 

Yesterday was my appointment I arrived about 5 mins early only to find out that I couldn’t bring my laptop bag with me which had all my documents, for some reason I guess I missed that part where you couldn’t bring extra bags. So I literally ran back to my hotel dropped off the bags and ran back luckily my hotel was five minutes away walking distance. so when I arrived I was sweating and panting and the security guy was like, didn’t I tell you you didn’t have to rush we’re here all day take your time 😒. In my head I’m like seriously LOL 😂. 
So they scan your items like if you’re going through airport security they take your phone and give you a key and then you’re told to go upstairs to window 6. I was asked for my passport and then he said “will call you when we’re ready”
Mind you my appointment was for 9:45am and I didn’t leave there until 11:55am.
So basically it didn’t go quickly.
 
Its so quiet you could hear a pin drop nobody was talking, you just either had to look at your documents or look at the wall. 
I would suggest bring something enjoyable to read. 
 
They called me up after some time I went back to window 6, and he asked for my :
-original birth certificate
-original marriage certificate
-original police certificate
 -One passport photo (he did not want any copies) 
I think he scanned the passport photo and then he gave it back to me.

(Side note: everything is out in the open and you can hear other people’s interviews, so no privacy.)
 
He asked if the support affidavit had changed I said “no” he confirmed my address and phone number in Canada and my husbands address and phone number in the US. I was also asked to take fingerprints, then I was given the domestic violence pamphlet and then told to have a seat and wait again.
 
Soon after I was called to another window with a very nice lady with a colourful embroidery mask. Mind you no one asked to take the mask off. 
 
-She asked who the petitioner was who sponsored me?
-How we met?
-Did I meet him before we got married?
-Were either of us married before?
-Do either of us have children?
-What does the petitioner do for a living?
 
She then asked if the affidavit of support had changed I said “no” and I then asked if she wanted a copy she said “no she can look it up on the computer”. So 1040 and W-2s were not given. 
 
For some reason her computer froze and she had to leave her desk and look at the financials on another computer but when she came back she said your Approved!! And handed me two papers discussing how to Track the process of getting my passport back. She advised it may be 2 to 3 weeks but if something delays it because of Covid it may take longer. 
The second paper talked about US$220 I needed to be paid in order to get the physical green card, which can be done after, once you move. 
 
She also advised when you cross the border for the first time you will have to go  through a secondary screening at the US border which is normal, she said everyone Has to go through it. I also asked her what is the process when you have to go back to Canada before you actually make the move to the US she didn’t really know and said to follow up with the US border. 
 
All in all, I’m glad the hard part it over. 
Thanks everyone in this group for your support, and guidance. I hope everyone has a smooth and successful experience to Approved. 
 
 

Received my Green Card today, it was mailed to the wrong address but luckily we still own that property. Our address changed after we were DQ'ed but case was still at NVC. We updated the address with NVC, I had confirmation they changed it and in our interview our address was also confirmed.  I really just think it wasn't communicated with USCIS, if I did this process again I'd complete the USCIS address change to the "approved" i-130 forms.  Oh well, completed an AR-11 online so USCIS should have my new address now.  No idea where the SSN will go, haven't received it yet! 
 
POE: Dec 28
Green Card in Production: January 8
Green Card produced: January 12
Green Card shipped: January 13
Green Card received: January 14
SSN: still waiting

I didn't receive my tracking number yet but my visa is on its way; see confirmation from CEAC site.
 
 

I looked on the site and it says photo copy

If you previously submitted to NVC an I-864 affidavit of support (AOS):  Bring proof of your petitioner’s legal status in the United States (photocopy of a U.S. passport, birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or legal permanent resident card) and their federal U.S. tax return (Form 1040) from the previous year.

I looked on the site and it says photo copy

If you previously submitted to NVC an I-864 affidavit of support (AOS):  Bring proof of your petitioner’s legal status in the United States (photocopy of a U.S. passport, birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or legal permanent resident card) and their federal U.S. tax return (Form 1040) from the previous year.

Congrats on your appointment. Did they ask for the 2019 tax transcript or did you just give it to them? Because I have the w2 and 1040 but not the transcript

I’m Jan 20th also Yayyy 

They asked if they should use the I-864 on file and that’s when I told them that I had an updated one and provided it to them.

So so SO happy!!! Best Christmas present EVER!!! DQ May 15 2020, interview Jan 27 @ 9:30 am!!! The wait is almost over!!!
I haven't read anyone mention lately about crossing the border after receiving their visa and then returning to Canada, hoping to move myself to PA and would take 2 trips. I'm guessing would need to quarantine etc, any other restrictions anyone can think of? Thanks everyone for being an amazing community so far, would have lost hope without all of you ♡